Mississippi Teen Vanishes on Horn Island During July Fourth Trip, Body Found Days Later
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An 18-year-old Mississippi student-athlete, Nolan Wells, disappeared on Horn Island during a Fourth of July trip after reportedly drinking heavily with friends; witnesses say he stayed behind with an unknown woman as his friends left. His body was found July 6 in a rip-current area; investigators suspect drowning with no foul play, though autopsy results are inconclusive and his family seeks an independent examination.
- Nolan Wells drank heavily, chose to stay on remote island before vanishing on July 4 trip: report New York Post
- Witnesses told authorities Nolan Wells had 'heavy' alcohol intake: Preliminary info ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Nolan Wells’ independent autopsy results in ‘undetermined’ cause and manner of death NBC News
- Black Parents Are Rattled by Mississippi Teen’s Death Among White Friends The New York Times
- On the day of his funeral, Nolan Wells’ parents sent notice to his friends and their families of intention to sue them Magnolia Tribune
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