Family of Nolan Wells to release cellphone forensic report
What happened
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump has scheduled a livestreamed release of a forensic examination of Nolan Wells' cellphone.
The family of Nolan Wells is continuing to release findings from their independent investigation while calling for further transparency and federal involvement.
Why it matters
A Mississippi grand jury recently declined to recommend charges in the death of the 18-year-old college student. The family is releasing independent findings and seeking further investigation.
Context
Nolan Wells, a student and wide receiver at Southwest Mississippi Community College, went missing on July 4, 2026, and his body was discovered on Horn Island two days later.
While investigators have suggested drowning as a possibility, an official cause of death has not been determined and autopsy results remain pending.
Sources 3 sources
This briefing cites 2 publishers across 2 detected independent reporting streams. Some cited articles appear to be syndicated or near-duplicate coverage, so they are not counted as separate corroboration.
- Owensboro Messenger And Inquirer Nolan Wells' family plans release of cellphone report amid calls for further investigation Detected as syndicated or near-duplicate coverage.
- Tri City Record Nm Nolan Wells’ family plans release of cellphone report amid calls for further investigation Detected as syndicated or near-duplicate coverage.
- Economictimes Nolan Wells Horn Island body found face down , fully clothed as new July 4 party footage surfaces and family awaits autopsy answers