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22-09-2026

A Mississippi grand jury in Jackson County unanimously returned a “no true bill,” deciding not to bring any criminal charges in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells.

Newsweek

Key details from the report and investigation include:

  • The Investigation: The grand jury issued 132 subpoenas and heard sworn testimony from 43 witnesses, which included friends, attendees, and forensic pathologists (including an independent expert retained by the Wells family). They also reviewed phone extractions, GPS data, and digital recordings.

    Newsweek+ 1

  • Findings: Jurors found no credible evidence supporting criminal wrongdoing, foul play, or racial motivation in Wells’ disappearance and death.

    11Alive.com

  • Background: Wells went missing during a July 4 boating trip with friends near Horn Island off the Mississippi Gulf Coast. His body was found two days later. While the official cause and manner of death were listed as undetermined, the grand jury noted that the location, timing, and condition of his body were consistent with drowning.

    11Alive.com+ 1

  • Internet Rumors Addressed: Officials, including Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath, specifically addressed viral social media speculation alleging an assault or racial targeting by Wells’ companions, concluding that those narratives were false and unsupported by the physical and testimonial evidence.

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