Jackson County Sheriff's Office

Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old college student, vanished during a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, and his body was found two days later off the coast. The state medical examiner completed an autopsy, while the family commissioned a second autopsy that found the cause of death 'undetermined pending investigation'. A grand jury will review findings to determine if the death was criminal.

Nolan Wells' family has hired audio engineers to review a July 4 distress call from a boat where he was last seen, as part of an ongoing investigation into his death. The recording, released by Mississippi authorities, shows conflicting accounts between the caller and a towing company captain, while the family and legal team seek further transparency and external review of evidence.

The family of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old who disappeared near Horn Island, Mississippi, has hired audio engineers to review a distress call from a boat on the day of his disappearance. Authorities released the call, which described a sinking boat with seven people on board, but later stated the issue was resolved. The case has sparked online speculation and claims of racial bias in Mississippi.

Nolan Wells, 18, disappeared July 4 after a boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, and his remains were found two days later. A Cajun Navy leader warned the area is known for deadly 'washing machine' currents between Horn and Ship Islands, which have caused multiple drownings. Authorities do not suspect foul play, but questions remain about the gap between his last sighting and discovery.

Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old Black teen, disappeared after a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island with white friends, and his body was found two days later. Rev. Al Sharpton demanded transparency in the investigation, offering a $100,000 reward for information, as family and supporters mourned his life at a Mississippi church.

Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old Black teen, died after a July 4 boat trip with white friends in Mississippi, prompting calls for an independent investigation and community demands for truth. His family and supporters, including attorney Ben Crump, are seeking justice amid conflicting accounts of his final hours and concerns about racial tensions and law enforcement transparency.

Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old Black teen, was found dead two days after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. His family and civil rights leaders, including Rev. Al Sharpton and attorney Ben Crump, will honor him at a funeral, while ongoing investigations and conflicting accounts of his disappearance fuel discussions about racial tensions and law enforcement scrutiny.

18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells died after a July 4 boat trip on Mississippi's Horn Island. His family disputes official accounts of his death, seeking an independent autopsy and witnesses, citing racial tensions and distrust in law enforcement.

18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells died after a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. His family seeks a transparent investigation, citing conflicting accounts and distrust in law enforcement, while an independent autopsy and cellphone data recovery are underway.

18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells died after a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. His family disputes official explanations, citing conflicting accounts and racial tensions, and has commissioned an independent autopsy and investigation. Witnesses and video evidence are being sought to clarify his death.

An 85-year-old resident heroically intervened when a man posing as a utility worker attempted to kidnap a 25-year-old woman at a mobile home park in Medford, Oregon on May 8. The suspect, Matthew Hokulii Aranda, 42, was arrested and indicted on 10 charges including attempted kidnapping and assault. The elderly good Samaritan's actions allowed the victim to escape to her vehicle.