What to know about the Nolan Wells independent autopsy results

Key Points:

• An independent autopsy for Nolan Wells, conducted by Dr. Roger Mitchell, was inconclusive regarding the cause and manner of death, calling for further investigation due to missing internal neck structures and unclear findings.
• The autopsy revealed red discoloration on the back of Wells' head, but the cause of this remains undetermined, and the absence of key body parts limited the ability to rule out neck injury or drowning as contributing factors.
• Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, representing Wells' family, emphasized the need for transparency from local authorities and urged the presentation of all findings, including toxicology reports, before a grand jury for thorough review.
• Wells' family expressed frustration over limited communication from law enforcement and questioned the initial conclusion of drowning, highlighting contradictions in witness statements and the young athlete’s swimming ability.
• A $125,000 reward has been offered by prominent figures including Rev. Al Sharpton and Tyler Perry for information leading to a conviction in Wells' death, as the family continues to seek answers.