Dr. Robert Mitchell
Coverage of Dr. Robert Mitchell in the Nexus archive.
- What to know about the autopsy and investigation into Nolan Wells’ death
Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old Black athlete, died during a July 4 boat trip with white friends in Mississippi. An independent autopsy found his cause of death as 'undetermined' with no clear signs of trauma, while conflicting accounts and missing details have raised concerns for his family. The Mississippi sheriff’s department has not publicly updated the investigation.
- Independent autopsy of Nolan Wells finds ‘undetermined’ cause of death
An independent autopsy of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells found his cause of death to be 'undetermined' due to inconclusive evidence, including a red discoloration on his skull and missing organs from the initial Mississippi medical examiner's autopsy. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced the findings, urging state officials to release additional evidence for the family's investigation, while a $125,000 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.