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Questions remain after grand jury declines indictment in Nolan Wells' death (opens the original)
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A Mississippi grand jury has decided there's not enough evidence to bring charges in the case of Nolan Wells, a Black teenager who was found dead off the Mississippi coast in early July. However, activists, attorneys and Wells' family are continuing to push for answers. During a press conference Tuesday, civil rights attorney Ben Crump highlighted a detail mentioned in the medical examiner's report: the bruising on the back of Wells' head, which the report said was not a fatal injury. "Nolan Wel
Grand jury finds no evidence of criminal conduct in the death of Nolan Wells (opens the original)
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A Mississippi grand jury has decided not to bring indictments in the case of Nolan Wells, a teenager who was found dead off the Mississippi coast in early July. "The Grand Jury finds no credible evidence to support the public allegations that any persons who rode to or from Horn Island on July 4, 2026 on the Triton, the Palm Beach, or the Tideline engaged in any criminal conduct related to the death of Mr. Wells," the report reads. The grand jury met from Sept. 14 to Sept. 18, ultimately finding
On his 19th birthday, a vigil is planned for Mississippi teen Nolan Wells (opens the original)
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Today would've been Nolan Wells' 19th birthday. Wells, a Black teenager, was found dead on an island just off the Mississippi coast over a month ago. He and his friends were celebrating July Fourth when he went missing. His friends returned home to Ocean Springs, but Wells' body was found on Horn Island two days later. Tonight, friends, family and the community are gathering to remember Wells on his birthday while the investigation into his death continues. Elise Gregg with Mississippi Public Br
Investigation into Mississippi teen's death continues as threats circulate online (opens the original)
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It's been a month since Nolan Wells was found dead on an island just off the Mississippi coast. The 18 year old and some friends went out for Independence Day. Wells was the only one who did not make it back, and he was the only one who was Black. His body was found two days later on the island. A criminal investigation has been underway for several weeks. Elise Gregg with Mississippi Public Broadcasting and The Gulf States Newsroom is following this. Elise, where does the investigation stand? E
At Mississippi funeral, civil rights leaders call for justice for Nolan Wells, 18 (opens the original)
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OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. — Family and friends of Nolan Wells, as well as national civil rights leaders, gathered Monday at Center Pointe Church for the 18-year-old's funeral. Wells, who was found dead on an island off the state's coast two days after he and his friends boated out to party for the Fourth of July, was celebrated as a dearly loved friend, son, brother and teammate. He played football for Ocean Springs High School and Southwest Mississippi Community College. "Share his stories, and neve
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