Nolan Wells: A Phone, a Distress Call and a Disputed Timeline
On July 4, 2026, 18-year-old Nolan Wells traveled by boat to Horn Island, Mississippi, with friends to celebrate Independence Day. By the end of the afternoon, Nolan was missing. Two days later, his body was recovered in the water along the northwest shore of Horn Island. Authorities initially said they had no reason to suspect foul play. But as new information emerged, including questions about Nolan’s phone, conflicting witness accounts, a private autopsy, and newly released recordings, the investigation has become one of the most closely watched death investigations in the country. Crime Junkie dives into the headlines, as breaking [See More…]
