Grand jury finds no evidence of criminal conduct in the death of Nolan Wells

A grand jury found Wells' cause of death "consistent with drowning," and decided not to bring indictments. The teenager was found dead on Horn Island, after he boated there with friends to celebrate Independence Day. (Image credit: Octavio Jones)
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RegionsUnited States
Published2 h ago (Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:31:47 GMT)
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AuthorElise Gregg