Mississippi autopsy of missing teen Nolan Wells sent to grand jury

Mississippi autopsy of missing teen Nolan Wells sent to grand jury

Mississippi officials said the state medical examiner completed the autopsy of missing teenager Nolan Wells and forwarded the report to a grand jury, while a separate threat investigation continues. Earlier, civil-rights lawyer Ben Crump and the Wells family obtained the boat’s distress-call audio and hired leading audio engineers to analyze it, urging prosecutors to involve additional forensic experts and to review the phone records.

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Ben Crump Eric Hertz National Urban League Conference district attorney FBI Christine Wonsley

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Horn Island, Mississippi, United States

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July 31, 2026
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Mississippi autopsy of Nolan Wells sent to grand jury, officials say
Mississippi autopsy of Nolan Wells sent to grand jury, officials say

wlbt.com • 31 Jul 13:43

The state medical examiner completed the autopsy of Nolan Wells, but the report will be withheld from the public and forwarded to a grand jury, while a separate threat investigation proceeds.

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Family of Missing Mississippi Teen Engages Audio Experts to Examine July 4 Distress Call
Family of Missing Mississippi Teen Engages Audio Experts to Examine July 4 Distress Call

PBS • 31 Jul 00:02

Attorney Ben Crump announced that Nolan Wells' family has hired audio engineers to analyze a distress call released by state authorities, while also urging broader forensic review and public assistance.

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July 30, 2026
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Family hires audio experts to examine distress call linked to missing teen Nolan Wells
Family hires audio experts to examine distress call linked to missing teen Nolan Wells

AP News • 30 Jul 22:52

The Wells family has retained audio engineers to analyze a July 4 distress call from a boat near Horn Island, while civil-rights lawyer Ben Crump urges broader forensic review and prosecutors to involve outside experts.

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Family of missing teen Nolan Wells seeks information as independent investigation proceeds
Family of missing teen Nolan Wells seeks information as independent investigation proceeds

USA Today • 30 Jul 20:36

Attorney Ben Crump said the family has obtained the boat's distress-call audio and hired experts to analyze tidal data, while urging anyone with information to contact them.

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Civil rights lawyer Ben Crump hires audio experts to examine call in Nolan Wells case
Civil rights lawyer Ben Crump hires audio experts to examine call in Nolan Wells case

TMZ • 30 Jul 15:54

Attorney Ben Crump announced that top audio engineers will review the Sea Tow call from the day Nolan Wells disappeared, while his team also seeks additional forensic analysis.

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