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An independent autopsy of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells found his cause of death to be 'undetermined' due to inconclusive evidence, including a red discoloration on his skull and missing organs from the initial Mississippi medical examiner's autopsy. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced the findings, urging state officials to release additional evidence for the family's investigation, while a $125,000 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.

An independent autopsy of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells found his cause of death to be 'undetermined' due to inconclusive findings, including a red discoloration on his skull and missing organs from a prior autopsy. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced the results at the NAACP National Convention, calling for further investigation and transparency.

An independent autopsy of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells did not determine the cause or manner of his death, with preliminary findings noting missing body parts and tissue discoloration. The family, represented by civil rights attorney Ben Crump, arranged the second autopsy, funded by Colin Kaepernick, while Mississippi authorities have not released their results.

The family of Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old Black teen found dead after a July 4 boat trip, will release an independent autopsy Wednesday. The autopsy, funded by Colin Kaepernick, aims to determine if Wells had injuries beyond drowning, as Mississippi’s medical examiner has not yet released its results. Racial tensions and unanswered questions about Wells’ disappearance with a group of white friends have prompted a $125,000 reward and calls for transparency.

Al Sharpton and Tyler Perry have offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the drowning death of Nolan Wells. The victim's parents criticized Mississippi police over the case.

Rev. Al Sharpton and Tyler Perry offered a $100,000 reward for information about the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who drowned during a July 4 trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. Authorities do not suspect foul play, but the family has sought an independent autopsy as toxicology results remain pending.

Rev. Al Sharpton and Tyler Perry are offering a $100,000 reward for information about the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells during a July 4 trip to Horn Island. Sharpton pledged $50,000, which Perry matched, urging the public to come forward with details. Authorities believe Wells drowned but are investigating further.

Rev. Al Sharpton and Tyler Perry are offering a $100,000 reward for information about the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who died during a July 4 trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. Authorities believe he drowned without foul play, but an independent autopsy is pending. Tyler Perry also covered funeral costs.

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 teenager found dead after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, will be remembered at a funeral in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, led by Rev. Al Sharpton and civil rights attorney Ben Crump. His death has sparked national attention and discussions about racial tension and law enforcement mistrust, with conflicting accounts from authorities and the family’s lawyer about his disappearance.

Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old Black teen found dead after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, will be remembered at a funeral led by Rev. Al Sharpton. His family and civil rights attorney Ben Crump are seeking justice amid ongoing investigations and allegations of racial tension.

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.

The death investigation of Nolan Wells will be submitted to a grand jury upon completion, with an independent cellphone investigation coordinated by attorney Ben Crump. Tyler Perry covered funeral expenses for the 18-year-old Ocean Springs native, whose body was found off Horn Island; the cause of death remains undetermined.

The death investigation of Nolan Wells will be submitted to a grand jury upon completion, with an independent cellphone investigation led by attorney Ben Crump. Tyler Perry covered funeral expenses, and the FBI is assisting local authorities while Jackson County Sheriff’s Office leads the case.

The investigation into the death of Nolan Wells will be submitted to a grand jury upon completion, with an independent review of his cellphone also underway. Tyler Perry funded Wells’ funeral, which will be held in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, while the cause of death remains undetermined and an independent autopsy has been commissioned.

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 disputes official accounts of his death, citing conflicting stories and racial tensions, and has commissioned an independent autopsy and urged witnesses to come forward.

18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells died after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, in 2026. His parents question conflicting accounts of his death, citing racial tensions and distrust in law enforcement, while seeking an independent autopsy and witness cooperation.

18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells died after a July 4 boat trip on an uninhabited Mississippi island. His family disputes official accounts of his death and has commissioned an independent autopsy and cellphone data recovery. They seek transparency amid racial tensions and distrust in local law enforcement.

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.

Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old, was found dead on Horn Island after going missing over the Fourth of July weekend. His parents, Christine and Elmore Wonsley, along with attorney Ben Crump and Reverend Al Sharpton, are calling for a transparent investigation into his death, citing contradictions in the official narrative. Colin Kaepernick and Tyler Perry are assisting with funding for an independent autopsy and funeral costs.

Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old, was found dead on Horn Island after going missing over the Fourth of July weekend, prompting his parents to voice concerns about the Jackson County investigation. Attorney Ben Crump and Reverend Al Sharpton joined the family in calling for a transparent, independent investigation, citing contradictions in law enforcement's account and possible racial implications. Colin Kaepernick and Tyler Perry have financially supported the family's efforts, including an independent autopsy.

Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was last seen on July 4 and his body was found two days later off Horn Island. His family and attorney Ben Crump seek answers about his death, which remains under investigation with pending autopsy results and an independent autopsy in Washington D.C. Public figures like Tyler Perry and Colin Kaepernick have supported the family.

Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old, went missing on Horn Island and was later found dead. His family, along with attorneys Ben Crump and Rev. Al Sharpton, demanded a transparent investigation into his death, citing contradictions and concerns about racial bias. An independent autopsy funded by Colin Kaepernick and Tyler Perry is underway.