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A missing-teen case on the Mississippi coast becomes a national conversation about race as volunteers search for Nolan Wells after his July 4 disappearance; his body was found July 6, prompting an FBI/sheriff investigation, threats and online harassment toward his family, and ongoing autopsy and toxicology reviews, with discussions about safety of Black youths in predominantly white spaces.
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.
Nolan Wells, 18, disappeared July 4 after a boat trip to Horn Island, MS; his body was found July 6. Locals nickname the stretch of water between Horn and Ship Islands the 'washing machine' due to dangerous rip currents, and Cajun Navy officials warned conditions that day were extremely perilous. Authorities say foul play isn’t suspected, an independent autopsy found a head injury but couldn’t determine a cause or manner of death, and a formal autopsy is pending.
The United Cajun Navy held a press conference to correct reports about Nolan Wells’ death, stating the 18-year-old was found on Horn Island wearing only blue swim trunks (not fully clothed as some interviews suggested). An independent autopsy listed the manner and cause of death as undetermined and police have not ruled out drowning, though no foul play is suspected; Crump’s team had earlier cited different statements, and the Cajun Navy emphasized that facts matter and that Wells’s family deserves the truth. Wells disappeared on July 4 and was found July 6.
Mississippi teenager Nolan Wells disappeared during a Fourth of July boat trip; his body was found on Horn Island two days later. Officials say the working theory is drowning, with investigators noting the body washed back near the last sighting and wind/drift patterns guiding search conclusions. The Jackson County Sheriff's Department leads the probe, Wells' family has hired attorney Ben Crump for a thorough, transparent inquiry, and the United Cajun Navy assisted in the search.
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.
RJ Davis, a 12-year-old who had been missing since Jan 2, was found safe Sunday afternoon by search volunteers near Cement in Caddo County. He was medically cleared and appears physically fine but shaken. His biological mother and stepfather remain jailed on multiple child abuse charges, and authorities will place him in a safe home as DHS/OSBI continue the investigation. The search involved hundreds of people and agencies, with the United Cajun Navy assisting in the final discovery; investigators are determining how he traveled and whether he had contact with anyone during the disappearance.
The United Cajun Navy called off its search for missing teenager Sebastian Rogers in Tennessee due to safety concerns after receiving death threats, while the 15-year-old's parents met with investigators as the search reached its one-month mark. The father expressed hope that his son is still out there somewhere, while authorities revealed that at least 10,000 miles had been logged in the search for the autistic teenager, with an Amber Alert still in effect.
The search for missing autistic Tennessee teen Sebastian Rogers has been called off due to safety concerns for the United Cajun Navy volunteers involved in the search, after some members received threats. Sebastian's parents have left Hendersonville to return to work, but the search for their son continues. The United Cajun Navy, a non-profit search and rescue group, had deployed drones and K9 units in the search for Sebastian. Safety concerns prompted the group to call off the public search, but they plan to regroup privately.
The United Cajun Navy has called off the search for 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers, who went missing from Hendersonville, citing safety concerns and the upcoming Easter holiday. Despite the decision to regroup and pull back, the organization emphasized that this does not mean the search is over. Sebastian disappeared more than a month ago, and there has been no sign of him despite extensive searches. If you have any information about his whereabouts, you are urged to contact the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office or TBI.
The United Cajun Navy has called off the search for missing teenager Sebastian Rogers, who has autism, due to increasing security concerns after volunteers received death threats online and in person. This decision, made with the safety of volunteers in mind, comes as the group dealt with threats for the first time while assisting with a search. Rogers has been missing since February 26, and the UCN stated that while the search is currently halted, they will continue to evaluate the situation and support ongoing local efforts.
Seth Rogers is desperately searching for his 15-year-old son, Sebastian, who went missing a month ago from his mother and stepfather's home in Sumner County, Tennessee. Despite Sebastian's belongings being left behind, his parents have not cooperated with the investigation and have not spoken to Seth for two weeks. Volunteers from the United Cajun Navy and EquuSearch Midwest have joined the search efforts, utilizing drones and K-9s to aid in the search for Sebastian, as his family continues to hope for his safe return.
The United Cajun Navy, known for disaster response, also aids in missing person cases and search and rescue missions. They recently helped in the search for 22-year-old Riley Strain, whose body was found in the Cumberland River, and are now assisting in the search for 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers, who has been missing for nearly four weeks. The organization expressed gratitude for the local volunteers and businesses who assisted in the Strain case and deployed a search team with K-9 to Sumner County to help find Sebastian. If more volunteers are needed, they will turn to the media and social media for assistance.
New details have emerged in the search for missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain, who was last seen in Nashville on March 8. Witnesses have come forward, surveillance footage shows him approaching a bridge, and his bank card was found near the Cumberland River. The United Cajun Navy is assisting in the search, and there are questions about the police response. Strain's family is asking for the Cajun Navy's help and defending the police's efforts. The search is focusing on the Cheatham Lock and Dam, and the family is determined to bring Riley home.
Two weeks after University of Missouri student Riley Strain went missing in downtown Nashville, the search continues with no indication of foul play. Body camera footage shows his brief interaction with a police officer before his disappearance, and his bank card was found on the embankment of the Cumberland River. The search involves boats with sonar scouring the river, and the United Cajun Navy has been enlisted to assist. Despite receiving over 160 tips, there are still no leads, and volunteers are encouraged to join the search efforts.