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Nolan Wells Death Investigation

A grand jury found no evidence of criminal conduct in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells and declined to indict anyone. Wells was found dead on Horn Island, Mississippi, after boating there with friends to celebrate Independence Day. His cause of death was determined to be consistent with drowning.

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Grand Jury Finds Insufficient Evidence of Crime in Death of Nolan Wells

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Grand Jury Declines to Indict in Nolan Wells Death

A grand jury found no evidence of criminal conduct in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells and declined to indict anyone. Wells was found dead on Horn Island, Mississippi, after boating there with friends to celebrate Independence Day. His cause of death was determined to be consistent with drowning.

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Earlier report Filed 24 Jul, 04:41 UTC Independent Autopsy Inconclusive in Nolan Wells Death Preliminary results of an independent autopsy commissioned by the family of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old found dead off Horn Island, Mississippi, after a July 4 boat trip with friends, were inconclusive on cause of death. Attorney Ben Crump read the results publicly. The cause remains undetermined pending further investigation. US · 4 sources

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