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Nolan Wells autopsy shows no water in lungs; phone data deleted after death
crime-and-justice14 days ago

Nolan Wells autopsy shows no water in lungs; phone data deleted after death

A Thursday press conference revealed that the state autopsy of 18-year-old Nolan Wells found no water in his lungs or stomach, contradicting the grand jury’s conclusion of accidental drowning. Forensic experts also confirmed that data was deleted from his phone after his last use on July 4. While the family’s legal team argues these findings suggest foul play, the Jackson County District Attorney maintains the grand jury’s decision was thorough and accurate.

via KNOE|
#autopsy#ben-crump#crime-and-justice
Mississippi Grand Jury Clears Friends in Nolan Wells Death, Igniting Legal and Public Clash
crime-and-justice16 days ago

Mississippi Grand Jury Clears Friends in Nolan Wells Death, Igniting Legal and Public Clash

A Jackson County grand jury unanimously declined to charge anyone in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, finding no evidence of criminal conduct or racial motive. While the panel deemed the death consistent with drowning, Wells' family and civil rights attorneys are demanding continued investigation due to unexplained head injuries and are calling for federal oversight.

via WLOX|
#ben-crump#crime-and-justice#grand-jury
Mississippi Grand Jury Clears Friends in Nolan Wells Death, Igniting Legal and Public Clash
crime-and-justice16 days ago

Mississippi Grand Jury Clears Friends in Nolan Wells Death, Igniting Legal and Public Clash

A Jackson County grand jury unanimously declined to bring criminal charges in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who died after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island. While the panel found the evidence consistent with drowning and rejected racial motive claims, Wells' family and attorney Ben Crump are demanding continued investigation due to unexplained head injuries.

via NBC News|
#ben-crump#crime-and-justice#horn-island
Horn Island Tragedy: Grand Jury Declines to Bring Charges in Nolan Wells Death
us-news17 days ago

Horn Island Tragedy: Grand Jury Declines to Bring Charges in Nolan Wells Death

A Mississippi grand jury declined to file criminal charges in Nolan Wells’ July death on Horn Island, saying the evidence did not support criminal actions. The panel reviewed investigators’ materials and heard context, while Wells’ family notes an independent autopsy found blunt-force injuries but could not determine a definitive cause. Prosecutors defended the probe and urged against spreading unfounded narratives, expressing sympathy for the Wells family as the case is considered closed from a criminal standpoint.

via AP News|
#death-investigation#grand-jury#horn-island
Jackson County Grand Jury Finds No Indictment in Nolan Wells Death
crime17 days ago

Jackson County Grand Jury Finds No Indictment in Nolan Wells Death

A Jackson County grand jury unanimously returned a no true bill in the Nolan Wells death investigation, meaning no charges will be filed. The panel reviewed extensive evidence and found no credible proof of criminal conduct or racial motivation. Wells died July 4 on Horn Island, with investigators noting he stayed behind as others left and citing a bilge pump issue on the Triton; autopsies listed 'undetermined' cause with drowning as a diagnosis. Authorities said the case could be reopened if credible new evidence emerges.

via WAPT|
#crime#grand-jury#horn-island
Data Highlights Horn Island Drownings Are Rare as Nolan Wells Case Probes Unfold
news1 month ago

Data Highlights Horn Island Drownings Are Rare as Nolan Wells Case Probes Unfold

New data suggests drownings around Horn Island, Mississippi are rare, even as 18-year-old Nolan Wells’ disappearance during a large July 4 party and subsequent July 6 death trigger ongoing investigations. Authorities initially warned of drowning possibilities but are reassessing the case amid parental and public scrutiny; an independent autopsy could not determine cause of death or rule out foul play, and the official autopsy results have not been released. Both official and independent investigations are ongoing, with findings expected to be presented to a grand jury.

via AOL.com|
#drowning#horn-island#investigation
Mississippi Nursing Board Drops Investigation Into Nolan Wells’ Mother
local2 months ago

Mississippi Nursing Board Drops Investigation Into Nolan Wells’ Mother

The Mississippi Board of Nursing opened a professional misconduct investigation into Christine Wells Wonsley, Nolan Wells’ mother, based on an anonymous complaint, which attorney Ben Crump described as an intimidation tactic. The board later said the case is confidential by law, and, update shows, has closed the probe. Nolan Wells died on Horn Island; an independent autopsy was undetermined and state autopsy results were to be reviewed by a grand jury.

via Mississippi Free Press|
#ben-crump#christine-wells-wonsley#horn-island
Ex-Teammate to Launch Defamation Suit Over Online Accusations Linked to Wells Death
law2 months ago

Ex-Teammate to Launch Defamation Suit Over Online Accusations Linked to Wells Death

Former Ocean Springs HS teammate Bart Edmiston Jr. says he will pursue defamation claims after social-media rumors and doxxing led to death threats; his lawyer announced cease-and-desist demands against influencer Kymbra Li and signaled multiple lawsuits to come. Edmiston, who cooperated with authorities, denies any involvement in Nolan Wells’s death, which remains under investigation with an autopsy pending, while the incident highlights the dangers of online misinformation.

via Mississippi Free Press|
#death-threats#defamation#horn-island
Email cites heavy drinking amid ongoing Nolan Wells death probe
crime2 months ago

Email cites heavy drinking amid ongoing Nolan Wells death probe

An email from the Mississippi Marine Patrol lists 18-year-old Nolan Wells’s alcohol intake as ‘heavy’ during the Horn Island search. Official and private autopsies have not determined a cause or manner of death, with authorities awaiting full forensic results; questions persist over findings such as missing lungs/throat and the presence of deep red tissue on the head.

via Fox News|
#alcohol#autopsy#crime
Mississippi Teen Vanishes on Horn Island During July Fourth Trip, Body Found Days Later
us-news2 months ago

Mississippi Teen Vanishes on Horn Island During July Fourth Trip, Body Found Days Later

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.

via New York Post|
#autopsy#drowning#horn-island
Cajun Navy denies talking to Crump about Nolan Wells findings
us-news2 months ago

Cajun Navy denies talking to Crump about Nolan Wells findings

The United Cajun Navy says they never spoke with Nolan Wells’ family attorney Ben Crump, countering Crump’s claim that the group told him Wells was found fully clothed. Crump had stated UCN conveyed that detail during a press conference, a claim the Cajun Navy denies. Wells, an 18-year-old Mississippi college football player, disappeared after a July 4 boat outing and was found off Horn Island on July 6, reportedly wearing only swim trunks; a disaster-relief pilot located the body from the air. The group’s founder had previously suggested Wells was fully clothed before clarifying, and Crump did not respond to requests for comment.

via New York Post|
#ben-crump#horn-island#missing-teen