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Independent Autopsy for Nolan Wells Inconclusive, Family Seeks Answers

An independent autopsy for 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who died during a July 4 boat trip in Mississippi, has been deemed inconclusive, leaving the cause of death undetermined. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced the preliminary findings, as Wells' family continues to press for answers regarding his death.

21 Jul, 20:49 — 22 Jul, 19:35
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wapoMostly Factual4d ago

Independent autopsy for Mississippi 18-year-old is inconclusive

Local officials have said no foul play is suspected in Nolan Wells’s death during a boating trip. But an attorney for Wells’s family said the autopsy could not rule it out.

By Tim Craig

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The GuardianMostly Factual4d ago

Nolan Wells’ autopsy inconclusive as family presses for answers in teen’s death

Independent exam of Black teen found cause and manner of death ‘undetermined’ as family questions timeline Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Nolan Wells’ cause of death and manner of death are both “undetermined, pending investigation”, according to an independent autopsy, announced on Wednesday by Wells’ family’s attorney, Ben Crump. The results came nearly three weeks after Wells, an 18 year old college freshman, was found dead. Continue reading...

By Adria R Walker

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NPRHigh4d ago

Independent autopsy "inconclusive" on cause of death for 18-year-old Nolan Wells in Mississippi

An independent autopsy of the body of Nolan Wells shows that the cause of death is undetermined pending an investigation, according to attorney Ben Crump.

By Brian Mann

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Fox NewsMixed5d ago

Sharpton offers $50K for Nolan Wells case arrest with lawyer to release autopsy at NAACP

Ben Crump plans to reveal independent autopsy findings in the Nolan Wells case at the NAACP National Convention as Al Sharpton offers a $50,000 reward.

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cbcHigh4d ago

Independent autopsy of Black Mississippi teen Nolan Wells finds 'undetermined' cause of death

An independent autopsy commissioned by the family of Nolan Xavier Wells found the 18-year-old's cause and manner of death to be "undetermined" pending further investigation.

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The IndependentMostly Factual4d ago

Nolan Wells’ autopsy results raise new questions about teen’s death on July 4 boat trip in Mississippi

The autopsy is part of an independent investigation into the circumstances of the teenager's disappearance, which followed a July 4 boat trip with friends

By Jake Offenhartz and Laura Bargfeld

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual4d ago

Nolan Wells autopsy report: Family attorney reveals major update

An independent autopsy report on 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who died after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, is expected Wednesday from family attorney Ben Crump at the NAACP National Convention in Chicago. The state's own autopsy remains pending amid a toxicology review. Wells, the only Black member of a group of white friends on the trip, was the only one who didn't return, fueling suspicion and calls for transparency from civil rights leaders including the Rev. Al Sharpton.

By LACHIT ROY

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual4d ago

Who is Dr. Roger Mitchell? All we know about forensic pathologist who performed autopsy on Nolan Wells

Nolan Wells' independent autopsy report concludes his cause of death is ‘undetermined’. Here's what we know about Dr. Roger Mitchell who conducted autopsy.

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual4d ago

Nolan Wells Preliminary Independent Autopsy Says Cause of Death is ‘Undetermined Pending Investigation’

'Any parent that would be in this situation, you would do anything to find out what happened to your child, and that is what we're here to do,' said Wells’ mom

By Kate Storey

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tmzMixed4d ago

Nolan Wells' Independent Autopsy Leaves Key Questions Unanswered, Ben Crump Says

Ben Crump says Nolan Wells' independent autopsy left major questions unanswered ... and the family's independent medical examiner still needs to inspect key parts of Nolan's body before determining how he died. The powerhouse civil rights attorney,…

By TMZ Staff

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