independent autopsy
Coverage of independent autopsy in the Nexus archive.
- New details revealed in press conference with Nolan Wells’ family, Ben Crump, Rev. Al Sharpton
Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old, went missing on Horn Island and was later found dead. His family, along with attorneys Ben Crump and Rev. Al Sharpton, demanded a transparent investigation into his death, citing contradictions and concerns about racial bias. An independent autopsy funded by Colin Kaepernick and Tyler Perry is underway.
- WATCH LIVE: Nolan Wells’ family, Ben Crump, Rev. Al Sharpton to hold news conference calling for transparent investigation
Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Black man, disappeared and was later found dead on Horn Island. His family, attorney Ben Crump, and Reverend Al Sharpton are holding a news conference to demand a transparent investigation. An independent autopsy in Washington, D.C., is pending.
- TODAY: Nolan Wells’ family, Ben Crump, Rev. Al Sharpton to hold news conference calling for transparent investigation
Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old, went missing and was later found dead on Horn Island. His family, attorney Ben Crump, and Rev. Al Sharpton are holding a news conference to demand a transparent investigation. An independent autopsy is pending in Washington, D.C.
- Family of Mississippi teen who died after July 4 trip to call for transparency, deeper investigation
The family of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, who died after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, is calling for greater transparency and an independent investigation. They are partnering with civil rights figures Rev. Al Sharpton and Ben Crump, who allege concerns about the official inquiry and have shared video evidence suggesting a possible altercation. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter stated no foul play is suspected, but the family and community remain skeptical due to racial tensions and unanswered questions.
- Nolan Wells’ body to be flown hundreds of miles to new state as attorney reveals ‘deleted messages’ concerns
Nolan Wells' body will be transported over 800 miles for an independent autopsy. His family's lawyer expressed concerns about 'deleted messages' on his cell phone. Wells was found dead on Horn Island, Mississippi after disappearing.
- Attorney says independent autopsy raises more questions about deadly shooting of 1-year-old outside Mississippi Walmart
An independent autopsy of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, who was shot by police outside a Mississippi Walmart, has raised new questions about the justification for the shooting according to his family's legal team.