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A Jackson County, Mississippi grand jury has unanimously decided not to indict anyone in connection with the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, returning a “no true bill.”

Key Details of the Case

• The Incident: On July 4, 2026, Nolan Wells traveled by boat with friends to Horn Island, a barrier island located off the coast of South Mississippi. Wells did not return with the group that afternoon and was reported missing by his family that evening. Following a multi-agency search, his body was discovered two days later, on July 6, off the island’s shores.

• Grand Jury Findings: After reviewing evidenceincluding witness testimony, GPS tracking data, phone records, and social media logsthe 23-member grand jury determined that there was no criminal wrongdoing. The panel concluded that Wells voluntarily chose to stay behind on the island and found no evidence supporting online allegations or rumors suggesting his death was racially motivated or tied to foul play by the people he traveled with.

• Cause of Death: Both the Mississippi State Medical Examiner and an independent autopsy commissioned by the family listed the official cause and manner of death as undetermined, though the grand jury noted that the location and condition of the body were consistent with accidental drowning. An autopsy noted non-fatal bruising on the back of his head; witness testimony indicated he had slipped off the side of a boat earlier that afternoon, though he appeared uninjured and continued socializing afterward.

• Family and Legal Response: Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, representing the Wells family, criticized the conclusion as leaving unresolved questions regarding what transpired after Wells was left on the island. The family and their legal team called for the investigation to remain open or for the Department of Justice to intervene.