Nolan Wells Death Under Investigation | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

Eighteen-year-old Nolan Wells vanished after a Fourth of July trip to Horn Island, and his body was found days later—sparking a high-profile investigation led by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department with FBI support. Authorities have interviewed about sixty people, including his friends on the boat, while the District Attorney’s office calls it a top priority, preparing for a grand jury review. Nolan’s family, represented by civil rights attorney Ben Crump, is pushing for answers, including a second autopsy, as official findings remain pending. Law enforcement is still actively seeking…