Nolan Wells' phone to undergo 'mutual inspection' after deleted content concerns, attorney reveals
Key Points:
- Authorities and independent experts will conduct a "mutual inspection" of Nolan Wells' cellphone after suspicions arose that content, including Snapchat messages, may have been deleted prior to recovery by his family.
- The 18-year-old college football player disappeared after a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, and his body was found two days later; police have not identified foul play, but the family is pursuing their own investigation.
- Wells' family, represented by civil rights attorney Ben Crump, met with the Jackson County District Attorney, who plans to present the case to a grand jury once the investigation is complete.
- Wells’ mother expressed concerns over the absence of expected Snapchat content on his phone, describing the lack of photos and videos as suspicious given his usual social media activity.
- A homegoing service for Wells will be held in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, with Reverend Al Sharpton officiating and funeral costs covered by Tyler Perry; Colin Kaepernick contributed to funding an independent autopsy, with preliminary results expected soon.