Attorney Ben Crump has shared an emotional post about Nolan Wells, posting his childhood photos days after his tragic death. The Ocean Springs, Mississippi teen was found dead in the water on the northwest end of Horn Island on Monday morning, July 6. Wells went missing on July 4 after taking a boat to the island with friends. The search for the teen was called off after a body was found by a park ranger on Monday, July 6.
“These photos tell the story of 18 cherished years. To Nolan Wells’ mother, Christine, he was known for his quiet nature, his corny jokes and his gentle smile: the little things that made Nolan who he was,” Crump captioned the X post. “He grew into a multi-sport athlete, a beloved teammate and a young man who his family says had a gentle, calming spirit. As we continue seeking answers about what happened to Nolan, we also want the world to remember the life he lived and the young man his family loved so deeply.”
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“Nolan’s story is about more than how his life ended. It’s about who he was,” he added.
Nolan Wells’ autopsy
The Mississippi State Medical Examiner performed an autopsy on July 7. The report was submitted to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, but the results have not been publicly released. Crump said that Wells’ family has not seen the results yet.
Neither autopsy results nor toxicology results have been revealed in Wells’ case, and it is unclear when they will be.
An independent autopsy commissioned by Wells’ family was inconclusive, Crump previously said. The autopsy found the teen’s cause and manner of death to be “undetermined” pending further investigation.
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The independent autopsy report did not show any evidence of fractures or deep tissue injuries, the Associated Press reported. It also described a “red discoloration” on the back of Wells’ skull as “inconclusive” and meriting further investigation, according to Crump.
Dr. Robert Mitchell, the forensic pathologist who performed the autopsy, wrote in the report that the possibility that “non-accidental factors contributed to or caused the death” could not be ruled out.
