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Nolan Wells' cause and manner of death 'undetermined,' state autopsy report finds
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Key Points:
- The Mississippi State Medical Examiner's autopsy report on Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old who was found dead at Horn Island, classified the cause and manner of death as "undetermined" due to unknown circumstances.
- The report noted two subcutaneous scalp contusions on Wells' head but found no external scalp injuries or skull fractures, and did not determine how the head injury occurred.
- A grand jury reviewed the evidence and decided no criminal charges are warranted at this time, aligning with the findings of a private autopsy commissioned by Wells' family.
- Wells went missing on July 4 after a boat trip with friends, and his body was recovered on July 6; authorities suspect drowning but have not ruled out other possibilities.
- The family continues to seek answers about the circumstances of Wells' death, expressing heartbreak and gratitude for the independent investigation.
