Grand jury: Nolan Wells' death consistent with drowning
The gist
A Mississippi grand jury declined to indict anyone in Nolan Wells' death.
The case drew national scrutiny over transparency and attention to cases involving Black victims.
How it unfolded
- Jul 4, 2026Wells, 18, went missing during a Fourth of July trip to Horn Island with friends from Ocean Springs, Mississippi; a witness reported seeing him slip awkwardly off the side of a boat around 3:30 p.m.
- Jul 6, 2026Wells' body was found on the northwest end of Horn Island.
- Jul 20, 2026Wells' funeral in Ocean Springs attracted hundreds of people.