The body of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells was discovered in the waters off Horn Island, Mississippi, where he was last seen during a boat trip with friends on July 4. Officials have indicated that the body is believed to be Wells, but the cause of death remains undetermined, and no visible signs of injury were reported.
Wells was reported missing by his mother on the evening of July 4, shortly after he disappeared during the excursion. Investigators are currently interviewing individuals who were present on the island that day and have indicated that these witnesses are cooperating with the inquiry.
According to Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter, initial accounts suggest that Wells may have chosen to remain on the island, expecting to return to the mainland with someone else. “From the people we've talked to, it sounds like he chose to stay on the island with the assumption that he was going to ride back to the mainland with someone else,” Ledbetter stated.
In light of the ongoing investigation, Wells' family has engaged civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who is advocating for a thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding their son's disappearance. Crump emphasized the family's commitment to uncovering the truth, stating, “We will not rest until every fact about what happened to Nolan on Horn Island is brought into the light.”
Wells, who was set to celebrate his 19th birthday next month, was a student at Southwest Mississippi Community College and played as a wide receiver on the football team. His mother, Christine Wonsley, has publicly expressed her grief and is actively seeking any videos or documentation related to the events of that day.
“My heart is broken for our sweet son who was always willing to cheer and uplift others,” Wonsley shared in a social media post. “Nolan was a special soul, God took his time creating our son.”
Reported by HarborBeat based on WMAR-2 News (source).
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