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Nolan Wells’ pal begged him to ‘get the f–k on the boat’ before teen vanished, ‘best friend’ claims
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old football player, went missing during a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, and was later found dead in the water two days after the trip.
- Wells’ friend Warren Hudson claimed they repeatedly urged Nolan to get on the boat due to mechanical issues, but Nolan chose to stay behind on the island, leading to him being left alone as the boat was towed away.
- Questions remain about why Wells’ phone and car keys were left on the boat, with Hudson explaining that visitors typically avoid carrying phones in the water due to safety concerns, and Wells’ family expressed frustration over delays in retrieving these items.
- An independent autopsy listed Wells’ cause and manner of death as undetermined, noting a red discoloration on the back of his head that could indicate trauma, but findings were inconclusive due to decomposition and lack of other injuries.
- Official autopsy results remain sealed pending grand jury review, with local authorities emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation despite public demand for answers.
