No criminal charges in the death of Nolan Wells: Grand jury report
3 sources·Updated September 22, 2026

Nolan Wells death
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- NPR News Now·3h agoGrand jury finds no evidence of criminal conduct in the death of Nolan Wells
A grand jury found Wells' cause of death "consistent with drowning," and decided not to bring indictments. The teenager was found dead on Horn Island, after he boated there with friends to celebrate Independence Day.
Read at NPR News Now → - Rolling Stone·4h agoGrand Jury Investigating Death of Nolan Wells Decides Against Indictments
The 18-year-old was found dead on an island in Mississippi in July, leading to questions about the circumstances of his death
Read at Rolling Stone → - ABC News Top·8h agoNo criminal charges in the death of Nolan Wells: Grand jury report
The grand jury reviewing the death of Nolan Wells has found that, based on all the evidence they reviewed, no criminal charges are warranted at this point.
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