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Nolan Wells Found Dead on Mississippi Island; Autopsy Planned

The body of Nolan Wells, a missing teen, was discovered on Horn Island in Mississippi. His attorney has expressed distrust in local authorities and plans to have an independent autopsy performed in Washington D.C. Concerns have also been raised about deleted messages.

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Nolan Wells Found Dead on Mississippi Island; Autopsy Planned

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What Happened

The body of Nolan Wells, a missing teenager, was found deceased on Horn Island, Mississippi. His attorney has stated that the body will be transported to Washington D.C. for an independent autopsy, citing a lack of trust in Mississippi authorities.

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Concerns have been raised by Wells' attorney regarding "deleted messages," though the specifics of these messages and their relevance to the investigation have not been detailed. The circumstances surrounding Wells' death are currently under investigation by local police.

One report mentions that a mother spoke out after her son was with the missing teen, stating that her son "chose to leave his friends." This statement suggests a possible context of the group's activities prior to Wells' death.

Key Facts

  1. 1

    Nolan Wells was found dead on Horn Island, Mississippi.

  2. 2

    Wells was reported missing prior to his body being discovered.

  3. 3

    An independent autopsy is planned for Nolan Wells in Washington D.C.

  4. 4

    Wells' attorney has expressed distrust in Mississippi authorities.

  5. 5

    Concerns have been raised about deleted messages related to the case.

How outlets are framing this

The same facts, told 5 ways. Read them side by side and draw your own conclusions.

tmzTMZ
Focuses on the attorney's distrust of local authorities and the plan for an independent autopsy, highlighting concerns over deleted messages.
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cbsnewsCBS News
States that police are investigating after the missing teen, Nolan Wells, was found dead on a Mississippi island.
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people-magazinePeople
Includes a mother's statement about her son being with the missing teen, suggesting the son chose to leave his friends.
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nypostNew York Post
Highlights that Nolan Wells' body will be transported from Mississippi for an autopsy, and mentions the attorney's concerns about deleted messages.
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nola-comThe Times-Picayune
Reports that the body of the teen found on Horn Island will be flown to D.C. for an independent autopsy, as stated by the attorney.
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Full Coverage

14 articles · chronological
TMZTMZ
Nolan Wells Death: Authorities Investigating Viral Beach Video
TMZTMZ
Nolan Wells Family Hires Powerhouse Lawyer Ben Crump, Wants Death Investigation
CBS NewsCBS News
Nolan Wells' family seeks answers after missing Mississippi teen found dead
NPR NewsNPR News
Family of Nolan Wells, Black teen found dead off Mississippi island, retains lawyer Ben Crump
PeoplePeople
New Details Revealed About Teen Who Was Found Dead After Vanishing on Island on Fourth of July - People.com
Scripps NewsScripps News
Family continues search for answers after Mississippi teen found dead following July 4 boat trip - Scripps News
PeoplePeople
Mom Speaks Out After Son Was with Missing Teen Later Found Dead on Island, Says He Chose to Leave His Friends - People.com
New York PostNew York Post
Nolan Wells’ body to be flown hundreds of miles from Mississippi as attorney reveals ‘deleted messages’ concerns
CBS NewsCBS News
Nolan Wells' family searches for answers in death of Mississippi teen
TMZTMZ
Nolan Wells Death: Family Raises Concerns About Deleted Texts, Conflicting Stories
The Daily BeastThe Daily Beast
New Details Emerge in Teen Athlete’s Mysterious Death - The Daily Beast
CBS NewsCBS News
Police investigating after missing teen Nolan Wells found dead on Mississippi island
TMZTMZ
Nolan Wells' Death Investigation: Attorney Doesn't Trust Mississippi Authorities
The Times-PicayuneThe Times-Picayune
Body of teen found dead on Horn Island to be flown to D.C. for independent autopsy, attorney says

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Full Coverage

14 articles · chronological

TMZTMZ
Nolan Wells Death: Authorities Investigating Viral Beach Video
TMZTMZ
Nolan Wells Family Hires Powerhouse Lawyer Ben Crump, Wants Death Investigation
CBS NewsCBS News
Nolan Wells' family seeks answers after missing Mississippi teen found dead
NPR NewsNPR News
Family of Nolan Wells, Black teen found dead off Mississippi island, retains lawyer Ben Crump
PeoplePeople
New Details Revealed About Teen Who Was Found Dead After Vanishing on Island on Fourth of July - People.com
Scripps NewsScripps News
Family continues search for answers after Mississippi teen found dead following July 4 boat trip - Scripps News
PeoplePeople
Mom Speaks Out After Son Was with Missing Teen Later Found Dead on Island, Says He Chose to Leave His Friends - People.com
New York PostNew York Post
Nolan Wells’ body to be flown hundreds of miles from Mississippi as attorney reveals ‘deleted messages’ concerns
CBS NewsCBS News
Nolan Wells' family searches for answers in death of Mississippi teen
TMZTMZ
Nolan Wells Death: Family Raises Concerns About Deleted Texts, Conflicting Stories
The Daily BeastThe Daily Beast
New Details Emerge in Teen Athlete’s Mysterious Death - The Daily Beast
CBS NewsCBS News
Police investigating after missing teen Nolan Wells found dead on Mississippi island
TMZTMZ
Nolan Wells' Death Investigation: Attorney Doesn't Trust Mississippi Authorities
The Times-PicayuneThe Times-Picayune
Body of teen found dead on Horn Island to be flown to D.C. for independent autopsy, attorney says

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