July 4 Horn Island outing ends in Nolan Wells missing and later found dead

ABC News reports that Nolan Wells, described as a Black man 6'1" and 180 lbs, went missing after spending July 4 drinking with friends on Horn Island; when his boat had trouble, Wells remained on the island with an unknown woman, and was found dead days later nearby. Authorities said the death appeared to be drowning, but the cause remains undetermined as the first autopsy and toxicology results haven’t been released; the article notes new audio and documents released through a public-records request.