A July 4 boat trip, an 18-year-old death and a family search for answers in the Deep South
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old from Mississippi, died after a July 4 boat trip with friends to Horn Island. His body was discovered two days later, raising questions about the circumstances of his death. His parents, Christine and Elmore Wonsley, are demanding a thorough investigation, expressing skepticism over claims that he chose to stay behind. They have commissioned an independent autopsy and are seeking witnesses and video evidence. The case has drawn attention due to Mississippi's racial history, with support from figures like Tyler Perry and Colin Kaepernick. The family is concerned about the integrity of the investigation by local authorities.
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