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Mississippi teen’s family demands answers after boating trip disappearance
us-news19 hours ago

Mississippi teen’s family demands answers after boating trip disappearance

The family of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who went missing during a July 4 Horn Island boating trip and was later found dead, is demanding answers as the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says no foul play is suspected. An independent autopsy has been ordered by civil rights lawyer Ben Crump amid conflicting witness statements and concerns about how the case is being investigated, with initial autopsy results not yet released.

via BBC|
#autopsy#ben-crump#missing-person
Family of Nolan Wells Demands Transparent, Thorough Probe into Teen’s Mysterious Death
us-news23 hours ago

Family of Nolan Wells Demands Transparent, Thorough Probe into Teen’s Mysterious Death

The parents of 18-year-old Nolan Wells call for a transparent, thorough investigation into his mysterious death after a Fourth of July boat trip in Horn Island, Mississippi. While authorities say there’s no current evidence of foul play, the family is pursuing answers and an independent autopsy as they seek clarity and accountability.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#independent-autopsy#investigation#missing-person
Body found on Horn Island ends missing teen search, fueling race-relations debate in Mississippi
usnews1 day ago

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

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.

via CNN|
#autopsy#horn-island#mississippi
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.

via Rolling Stone|
#ben-crump#culture#death-investigation
Body found on Horn Island ends missing Mississippi teen case
crime3 days ago

Body found on Horn Island ends missing Mississippi teen case

Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old from Ocean Springs, MS, went missing on July 4 after a boat trip to Horn Island with friends; a two-day search ended with a body found on the island and identified by his mother. No cause of death has been released and investigators say the case remains active. Wells would have turned 19 next month. The disappearance drew national attention, with social-media discussions about a possible racial incident and a statement from the NAACP expressing condolences.

via The Guardian|
#crime#horn-island#investigation
Body found on Horn Island ends search for missing Mississippi teen Nolan Wells
usnews4 days ago

Body found on Horn Island ends search for missing Mississippi teen Nolan Wells

A body was found on Horn Island, Mississippi, leading officials to call off the search for 18-year-old Nolan Wells; identity has not yet been confirmed. Wells was last seen around 4:30 p.m. July 4 on the northwest tip of Horn Island and was described as a Black man, 6'1" tall and 180 pounds, wearing blue swim trunks, sunglasses and no shirt. The United Cajun Navy and Jackson County Sheriff's Office had been conducting land, air and water searches; Horn Island is a wilderness area about 10 miles off the Gulf Coast and accessible only by private boat.

via USA Today|
#horn-island#missing-person#mississippi
Independent autopsy raises questions about Mississippi baby’s police shooting
crime8 days ago

Independent autopsy raises questions about Mississippi baby’s police shooting

An independent autopsy commissioned by the family of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley challenges the Mississippi police narrative of a Walmart parking-lot shooting, suggesting the child was shot through the chest and that the car did not move toward officers as described. The family and their attorney call for body-camera and surveillance footage release and accountability, while investigations by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation continue. The case has intensified debates on policing and civil rights in the aftermath of the incident.

via MS NOW|
#civil-rights#crime#independent-autopsy
Independent autopsy raises new questions in 1-year-old Kohen Wiley’s Walmart shooting
crime9 days ago

Independent autopsy raises new questions in 1-year-old Kohen Wiley’s Walmart shooting

An independent autopsy commissioned by Kohen Wiley’s family suggests the 1-year-old’s fatal gunshot wound came from the side, not the front, raising new questions about the police-involved shooting outside a Mississippi Walmart. Pathologist Dr. Roger Mitchell cited debris injuries consistent with tempered glass, while authorities continue an ongoing investigation and have not released video footage or identified the officer.

via NBC News|
#autopsy#crime#kohen-wiley
Supreme Court keeps late-postmarked ballots eligible under state rules
politics11 days ago

Supreme Court keeps late-postmarked ballots eligible under state rules

In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court held that Mississippi’s law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted up to five days later does not conflict with federal law, keeping similar late-count rules in place in about a dozen states ahead of the midterms; Justice Barrett wrote the opinion, marking a setback for Trump’s criticisms of mail-in voting.

via NBC News|
#election-law#mail-in-ballots#mississippi
Mississippi baby's death sparks calls for justice and police accountability
us-news13 days ago

Mississippi baby's death sparks calls for justice and police accountability

A 1-year-old, Kohen Wiley, was fatally shot by police in a Walmart parking lot in Senatobia, Mississippi, during a shoplifting incident. His family mourned at a funeral as lawyers demanded the immediate release of body-camera footage and accountability, while investigators continued reviewing the case; the shooting left a friend seriously injured and has intensified concerns about policing in the community and sparked protests and calls for change.

via NBC News|
#accountability#kohen-wiley#mississippi
Mississippi police shooting of 1-year-old sparks calls for reform
us-news21 days ago

Mississippi police shooting of 1-year-old sparks calls for reform

A Mississippi officer shot and killed 1-year-old Kohen in a Walmart parking lot in Senatobia during a confrontation tied to a shoplifting accusation. The child died, triggering outrage and renewed scrutiny of police use of force in Black communities. The officer has been put on administrative leave as the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation reviews the case, and authorities say video of the shooting will be released after the investigation. Activists say the incident highlights ongoing racial disparities in policing and demands for accountability and reform.

via AP News|
#gun-violence#mississippi#police-accountability
Mississippi toddler Kohen Wiley fatally shot by police sparks protests and accountability calls
us-crime-and-justice21 days ago

Mississippi toddler Kohen Wiley fatally shot by police sparks protests and accountability calls

An officer-involved shooting in Senatobia, Mississippi, killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley after police fired at a vehicle leaving a Walmart during a shoplifting call, prompting protests and renewed concerns about policing and racial justice in a town with a sizable Black population. Witnesses dispute details, while authorities say the vehicle nearly struck an officer before the shot; Kohen and his mother were struck by gunfire. Civil rights advocates liken the case to broader patterns of police accountability issues, and experts caution that shooting at a moving vehicle is dangerous. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the incident and video footage is expected to be released after the inquiry.

via CNN|
#koh-en-wiley#mississippi#police-shooting
Mississippi Walmart Shooting Kills 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley, Investigation Under Way
crime22 days ago

Mississippi Walmart Shooting Kills 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley, Investigation Under Way

An officer-involved shooting in the Walmart parking lot in Senatobia, Mississippi killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley after police say the vehicle fled a shoplifting stop. The mother in the car was unharmed and a friend was injured; the officer who fired is on administrative leave and the investigation is ongoing. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump represents Wiley’s family and says they will seek justice.

via The Cut|
#civil-rights#crime#kohen-wiley