Eric Hertz

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.

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.