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Body found on Horn Island ends missing teen search, fueling race-relations debate in Mississippi

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Body found on Horn Island ends missing teen search, fueling race-relations debate in Mississippi
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An 18-year-old Nolan Wells disappeared after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island off Mississippi; his body was recovered with no immediate signs of foul play while investigators review an alleged altercation and await results from an independent autopsy. The case has sparked grief for his family and amplified online discussions about race and Mississippi’s racial history.

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  1. Nolan Wells’ body was found after a July 4 boat trip. His death has fueled speculation, grief and racial tension  CNN
  2. Column: When a young Black man dies mysteriously in the South, assume nothing  Los Angeles Times
  3. Nolan Wells' family to do independent autopsy, attorney describes 'altercation' on boat  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  4. UPDATE: Family identifies body found on Horn Island as 18-year-old Nolan Wells  WLOX
  5. What we know about Nolan Wells, the student-athlete found dead off the coast of Mississippi  NPR

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