Judge Speaks Out on Nolan Wells Tragedy | Texas News

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

Judge Ashlee Cole, whose son was close to 18-year-old Nolan Wells, speaks out to clear the air amid rumors surrounding Nolan’s tragic death on Horn Island. She confirms her family wasn’t on the island that day and explains she paused social media to protect her kids’ privacy—not to hide anything. Cole shares that her son last saw Nolan around 3 p.m. on July 4, and Nolan chose to stay behind to return with friends later that day. The investigation is ongoing, with no cause of death confirmed yet. Cole honors Nolan’s mother and urges the public to focus on supporting the grieving family during…