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Family of Nolan Wells, Black teen found dead off Mississippi island, retains lawyer Ben Crump
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The body of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells was found Monday off Horn Island, Mississippi, two days after he was last seen with friends on Saturday. Attorney Ben Crump announced that he has been retained by the family. Crump stated the family is seeking answers regarding the circumstances of Wells's death.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/08/g-s1-132521/nolan-wells-mississippi-ben-crump