Nolan Wells Death: Independent Autopsy Shows Blunt Force Trauma
The indendent autopsy showed blunt-force trauma on Nolan Wells, raising questions after a grand jury declined to indict anyone.
The family of Nolan Xavier Wells, a 18-year-old college football player, is demanding a thorough investigation after an independent autopsy revealed unexplained blunt-force injuries to the back of his head and body. Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump spoke at a news conference alongside family representatives, criticizing the grand jury's decision not to bring charges in connection with Wells' death.
Crump emphasized that the family remains committed to uncovering the truth about how the 18-year-old athlete died during a Fourth of July outing on Mississippi's Horn Island. The independent autopsy confirmed that Wells sustained injuries consistent with blunt force trauma, with the report stating that the cause and manner of death should remain undetermined.
Family members expressed frustration over the lack of transparency and the lack of answers surrounding the investigation, questioning how the jury could conclude drowning given the significant injuries. They emphasized that their son's life did not matter to those responsible for investigating the case.
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