Nolan Wells' cause of death undetermined, family's autopsy shows
Summary
Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old from Mississippi, was found dead on Horn Island after a Fourth of July outing with friends. A family-commissioned autopsy could not determine how he died, and official results are still pending.Key Facts
- Nolan Wells disappeared after spending July 4 on Horn Island with friends.
- His body was found in the water near Horn Island on July 6.
- A state autopsy was done on July 7, but official results have not been released.
- A second autopsy, paid for by Colin Kaepernick and done by Dr. Roger Mitchell, found red discoloration on the back of his head but could not determine the cause of death.
- The body was decomposed, making it hard for medical examiners to find clear answers.
- Wells’ friends said he stayed behind on the island to talk to a girl and planned to return later.
- His family doubts he would have chosen to stay behind and wants a full investigation.
- Local authorities, including the Coast Guard and National Park Service, helped search for Wells.
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