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July 9, 2026
Body of Nolan Wells Found After July 4 Boat Trip
- Nolan Wells, 18, was reported missing after a July 4 boat trip; his body was found days later.
- Investigators are seeking witnesses and information about his final hours on Horn Island.
- The Wells family has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump and is pursuing an independent autopsy.
- Social media speculation has intensified discussions about race relations in Mississippi.
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- Nolan Wells’ body was found after a July 4 boat trip. His death has fueled speculation, grief and racial tensionJul 9, 2026 at 8:46 PM · CNN
- Protesters in Mississippi demand answers and justice after the death of Nolan WellsJul 12, 2026 at 10:58 PM · NBC