Friend Speaks Out After Nolan Wells’ Death | Tucson News

Tucson News Today | 2 Min Now | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

A close friend of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, Tracestin Shepherd, broke his silence about Wells’ tragic death after a Fourth of July celebration on Horn Island. Wells, described as the heart of their friend group, stayed behind after meeting a woman while others returned to the mainland — a move his parents find deeply puzzling, given Wells’ habit of staying with the group. The family has raised concerns over Wells’ missing cellphone, which investigators have requested but not yet received. Shepherd clarified that Wells likely left his phone on a boat — a common habit — and debunked a viral…