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Nolan Wells preliminary independent autopsy results released
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Key Points:
- The cause of death for 18-year-old Nolan Wells, found on July 6 along Horn Island's shoreline, remains undetermined according to a preliminary independent autopsy.
- An independent investigator classified the manner of death as undetermined, pending further investigation, as stated by family attorney Ben Crump.
- The independent autopsy, funded privately by Wells’ family, is separate from the official autopsy by the Mississippi State Medical Examiner’s Office, whose results are pending toxicology tests.
- Wells died after a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island with friends, and his death has drawn nationwide attention amid speculation about possible racial motives due to photos showing the Black teen with White friends in Mississippi.
- Authorities continue to investigate, and additional updates will be provided as the story develops.
