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People with connections to Nolan Wells allege threats; arrests made
Yahoo News Canada • • nation
Key Points:
- Joseph Dumarce, a 27-year-old California man, was charged with felony threats against Mississippi chancery judge Ashlee Cole, whose son was friends with Nolan Wells, who died under mysterious circumstances in July.
- Dumarce allegedly sent graphic threats via Facebook, including references to violence and blood, prompting an FBI investigation linking him to multiple online accounts and calls to the judge's workplace.
- Nolan Wells, 18, disappeared during a boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, and was found dead two days later; his family suspects foul play and has commissioned an independent autopsy amid concerns about the official investigation.
- Separately, Francine Edwards, an Ohio woman, was arrested for making bomb threats to Mississippi officials involved in the Wells case, highlighting ongoing tensions and harassment surrounding the investigation.
- Wells' family and friends have faced widespread threats and harassment, leading to legal actions and warnings to preserve evidence in anticipation of potential litigation.
