Judge Speaks Out on Nolan Wells Death | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Judge Ashlee Cole, whose son was on a July Fourth trip with 18-year-old Nolan Wells, speaks out to dispel rumors surrounding Wells’ tragic death—his body was found in the water two days after he vanished from Horn Island. Cole, who temporarily paused her social media to protect her children’s privacy during a volatile online period, confirms her family had no involvement in the trip and fully cooperated with investigators. Her son last saw Nolan around 3 p.m. on July 4, after which Nolan chose to stay behind, planning to return with friends. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department continues…