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Judge Addresses Rumors in Nolan Wells Death Investigation
local1 day ago

Judge Addresses Rumors in Nolan Wells Death Investigation

Jackson County Chancery Judge Ashlee Cole posted on social media to dispel rumors surrounding Nolan Xavier Wells’s death investigation after Wells disappeared July 4 on Horn Island; his body was later found, and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and county coroner continue the probe with the cause of death pending. Cole expressed condolences to the Wells family, denied rumors about her or her family being on Horn Island, explained why she temporarily deleted Facebook for privacy and safety reasons, and noted that Wells’s family has hired attorney Ben Crump as investigators interview witnesses and pursue answers.

Family Demands Answers After 18-Year-Old Found Dead on Horn Island
culture2 days ago

Family Demands Answers After 18-Year-Old Found Dead on Horn Island

18-year-old Nolan Wells, a football player at Southwest Mississippi Community College, disappeared July 4 while staying on Horn Island and was found dead July 6; authorities say the case is under investigation and autopsy results have not yet been released. His family has hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump and started a GoFundMe as they seek transparency, while social media speculation around the circumstances continues and investigators appeal for witnesses who saw Wells on the island.

Ashland Woman Found Dead in Grayson Lake After Missing-Person Search
local12 days ago

Ashland Woman Found Dead in Grayson Lake After Missing-Person Search

The body of 19-year-old Marly Kinney of Ashland was recovered from Grayson Lake on Sunday, nearly four days after she was reported missing during a rented pontoon boat outing. State police said her family has been notified and the Carter County coroner responded; the cause of death will be determined by the Kentucky State Medical Examiner. A wide, multi-agency search involving divers, boats, drones, helicopters, and volunteers was conducted.

Ex-Teammate Questions Death of Aldon Smith, Hinting at Possible Foul Play
sports20 days ago

Ex-Teammate Questions Death of Aldon Smith, Hinting at Possible Foul Play

Former 49ers star Aldon Smith's death is being questioned by ex-teammate Donte Whitner, who says some former teammates showed him disturbing footage implying foul play; Whitner cites messages and videos while noting the family has hired investigators. The official account from Amir Shirazi remains that Smith died in a vehicle after a morning of errands, with the toxicology report still pending, and police review continuing.

Bay Area arts patrons found dead in SUV along I-5; CHP probes medical cause
local20 days ago

Bay Area arts patrons found dead in SUV along I-5; CHP probes medical cause

Prominent Bay Area arts patrons Judith Wyler Sheldon and her husband Wylie Sheldon were found dead in a running SUV on the shoulder of northbound I-5 near Redding; CHP says the deaths are being treated as medically related with no signs of foul play as investigators retrace their route to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival; Judith is the daughter of Oscar-winning filmmaker William Wyler.

San Francisco Socialites Found Dead in Running SUV Along I-5 Near Redding
crime22 days ago

San Francisco Socialites Found Dead in Running SUV Along I-5 Near Redding

Two San Francisco residents, 84-year-old Judith Sheldon and 86-year-old Wylie Sheldon, were found dead in a running SUV on the shoulder of Interstate 5 north of Fawndale Road near Redding; CHP is investigating the deaths and has not released a cause of death; Judith was a San Francisco arts patron and daughter of Oscar-winning filmmaker William Wyler.

Body Found on Hilton Head Beach Under Investigation, Authorities Say Self-Inflicted Wound Suspected
crime-and-public-safety26 days ago

Body Found on Hilton Head Beach Under Investigation, Authorities Say Self-Inflicted Wound Suspected

A body was found early Saturday at Hilton Head’s South Forest Beach. The deceased male appeared to have suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident is under investigation with no threat to the public, and the victim’s identity has not yet been released; the Beaufort County Coroner’s Office is expected to announce the name on Monday.

Woman, 31, Killed in Boat Strike While Snorkeling Off Broward Beach; FWC Investigates
local1 month ago

Woman, 31, Killed in Boat Strike While Snorkeling Off Broward Beach; FWC Investigates

A 31-year-old Hollywood woman, Kellie Melinda Williams, was found dead after a vessel strike while snorkeling near Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park in Broward County. The Broward Medical Examiner ruled blunt-force injuries; FWC investigators say the case is active and are seeking witnesses, with Williams’ body later washing ashore on Hollywood Beach.

Hogan death investigation closes with natural-cause ruling
crime1 month ago

Hogan death investigation closes with natural-cause ruling

Clearwater police concluded Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea) died of natural causes after reviewing 70 pages of interviews, medical records, security footage, and a private autopsy; Hogan faced leukemia, kidney failure, and recent heart surgery, with no evidence of foul play or criminal wrongdoing, though civil malpractice claims by his wife could proceed. An occupational therapist’s earlier claim about a severed nerve was retracted, and the case is closed as non-criminal.

Death probe shutters I-290 in suburban Chicago as federal teams sweep scene
local1 month ago

Death probe shutters I-290 in suburban Chicago as federal teams sweep scene

A death investigation closed lanes on I-290 in Chicago's west suburbs between 25th Ave and Wolf Rd for hours as local and federal authorities, including the FBI, DEA, ATF, and a Cook County bomb squad, probe an apparent incident involving a Volkswagen SUV; the vehicle was towed and some ramps reopened by evening as the investigation continued.

Body Found in Wilder Ends Weeks-Long NKU Student Missing Case
local1 month ago

Body Found in Wilder Ends Weeks-Long NKU Student Missing Case

The body of 22-year-old NKU student Murry Foust was discovered in Wilder, Kentucky after weeks of searching by an independently organized group. Police say there is no indication of foul play; the cause of death is under investigation by the Campbell County Coroner’s Office, with ongoing cooperation from local agencies. NKU has expressed heartbreak, offered counseling resources, and the family has requested privacy as they grieve.