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Earliest in view: Apr 30 · 15:17 UTCMost recent: Jul 15 · 10:00 UTC
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  • CRIMEJul 15 · 10:00 UTCFOX NEWS
    'The wind and drift patterns tell a story,' Cajun Navy official says of missing Mississippi teen found dead

    Nolan Wells, a Mississippi teen, was found dead on Horn Island two days after disappearing during a boat trip on the Fourth of July. The Cajun Navy and National Park Service assisted in the search, with officials stating there is no evidence he was intentionally left on the island. The Jackson County Sheriff's Department is leading the investigation into his death.

  • CRIMEJul 14 · 20:01 UTCWBTV CHARLOTTE
    Sheriff provides new details on investigation into Nolan Wells’ death

    Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter provided updates on the investigation into 18-year-old Nolan Wells' death, revealing witness interviews, FBI collaboration, and public tip contributions. Wells went missing during a July 4 trip to Horn Island, where he was found dead two days later. The autopsy and toxicology results are delayed, with an independent autopsy by the family also experiencing transportation issues.

  • CRIMEJul 14 · 20:01 UTCWSMV4 NASHVILLE
    Sheriff provides new details on investigation into Nolan Wells’ death

    Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter provided updates on the investigation into 18-year-old Nolan Wells' death, noting public tips have advanced the probe. Wells disappeared during a July 4 trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, and was found dead two days later. Autopsy results are delayed due to body transportation issues, with independent findings expected after July 10.

  • SECURITYJul 6 · 22:39 UTCFOX NEWS
    Search called off after body matching missing teen Nolan Wells found off Mississippi coast

    The search for missing Mississippi teen Nolan Xavier Wells, who vanished on the Fourth of July near Horn Island, has been called off after a body matching his description was recovered off the coast. Volunteer group United Cajun Navy ceased efforts, and Wells' family expressed devastation in a social media post.

  • POLITICSApr 30 · 15:17 UTCFOX NEWS
    Prosecutor drops case against woman accused of threatening Trump on TikTok

    A West Virginia woman, Morgan Morrow, faced a dismissed case after being accused of making a terroristic threat against Donald Trump via a TikTok post. The prosecutor cited improper Mirandization during interrogation, and her defense attorney stated she should never have been charged. The case followed a January arrest where authorities claimed her post implied recruiting a sniper to target Trump.

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