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Nolan Wells' family demands answers about US teen's death after boating trip
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Mississippi teenager, was found dead in the water near Horn Island after going missing following a boating trip on July 4; his body was discovered two days later.
- The Jackson County Sheriff's office stated no foul play is suspected but is seeking public assistance for information related to the incident.
- Civil rights lawyer Ben Crump, representing the Wells family, has highlighted conflicting witness statements and ordered an independent autopsy amid concerns about the investigation's impartiality.
- The family questions how Wells ended up alone on the island and disputes reports about whether he intended to leave with friends or stay behind voluntarily.
- Authorities are requesting anyone present near Horn Island on July 4 to provide original photos, videos, or information, especially regarding any altercations or images involving Wells.
