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Nolan Wells’ autopsy found no water in lungs; data was deleted from his phone the day he disappeared, experts say
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Key Points:
- Nolan Wells died under undetermined circumstances after a July 4 trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, with his body found on the shore two days later; both state and independent autopsies listed his cause of death as undetermined, with accidental drowning consistent with the evidence.
- Forensic analysis of Nolan’s phone revealed it remained on the boat throughout the day, with the last access at 2:18 p.m., and showed deleted data and ongoing interactions even after his death until the phone was retrieved by his family.
- Messages recovered from Nolan’s Snapchat and Instagram indicated concerns among his friends about potential racism on Horn Island and suspicious individuals present during their visit.
- Communication issues arose between Nolan’s family and the Jackson County District Attorney’s office regarding access to the autopsy report and joint phone inspection, leading to delays and strained relations.
- Attorney Ben Crump emphasized that the cause of Nolan’s death remains unknown and urged anyone with information to come forward, focusing on uncovering the truth rather than distractions.
