Angel Myers McIlrath

The official autopsy for Nolan Wells has been completed, but results are withheld pending a grand jury review. An independent autopsy commissioned by his family ruled the cause and manner of death as 'undetermined pending investigation.' Attorneys Ben Crump and Eric Hertz are leading an independent investigation, collaborating with oceanic experts and seeking a joint phone inspection with the district attorney's office.

The official autopsy for Nolan Wells has been completed, with results sent to a grand jury. An independent autopsy commissioned by his family ruled his death 'undetermined pending investigation,' and his legal team is working with experts to examine evidence, including potential joint phone inspections with authorities.

The official autopsy for 18-year-old Nolan Wells has been completed, but results are being withheld for a grand jury review. An independent autopsy commissioned by his family ruled the cause and manner of death 'undetermined pending investigation.' Investigators, including attorneys Ben Crump and Eric Hertz, are collaborating with experts and the Jackson County district attorney’s office to examine evidence, including phone data, with potential FBI involvement.

The family of Nolan Wells, a Black teen found dead after a July Fourth boat trip to an island off Mississippi, has agreed to inspect his cellphone with a local prosecutor's office. They allege messages were erased from his phone and seek a grand jury review to ensure a fair investigation, citing concerns about law enforcement's role and racial tensions.

The family of Nolan Wells, a Black teen found dead after a July Fourth boat trip to an island off Mississippi's coast, has agreed to inspect his cellphone with a local prosecutor's office. The family alleges messages were erased from his phone before they received it, prompting concerns about the investigation. Attorneys are seeking a grand jury review for an impartial assessment of the case.

The death investigation of Nolan Wells will be submitted to a grand jury upon completion, with an independent cellphone investigation led by attorney Ben Crump. Tyler Perry covered funeral expenses, and the FBI is assisting local authorities while Jackson County Sheriff’s Office leads the case.

The investigation into the death of Nolan Wells will be submitted to a grand jury upon completion, with an independent review of his cellphone also underway. Tyler Perry funded Wells’ funeral, which will be held in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, while the cause of death remains undetermined and an independent autopsy has been commissioned.

Attorneys for Nolan Wells’ family agreed to a joint inspection of his recovered cellphone with Mississippi authorities. The family alleges messages were erased before they retrieved the phone, which was found after Wells went missing during a July 4 boat trip. They seek a grand jury review for an impartial investigation into his death, citing concerns about law enforcement’s role and racial dynamics in the majority-white area where he was one of few Black people present.

Attorneys for Nolan Wells' family agreed to inspect his recovered cellphone with the local district attorney’s office. The family claims messages were erased from his phone before they received it, and they seek a grand jury investigation. Speculation about his death, which occurred during a July 4 boat trip, includes concerns about racial tensions and law enforcement's role.

Attorneys for Nolan Wells' family agreed to jointly inspect his recovered cellphone with the local district attorney’s office investigating his death. The family alleges messages were erased from the phone before their recovery and seeks a grand jury review of the investigation into his July 4 disappearance and subsequent death near Horn Island, Mississippi.

Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old whose body was found near Horn Island two days after he disappeared with friends on July 4, had his family and attorneys meet with Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath to discuss the legal process. The DA outlined that the case will proceed to a grand jury after the sheriff’s investigation concludes, and the family requested a 'zealous' investigation. Attorneys Ben Crump and Eric Hertz confirmed ongoing efforts to review Wells’ phone and gather information from witnesses.