The Nolan Wells death investigation

A grand jury found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black Mississippi teenager whose death off the state's coast had drawn scrutiny, though a subsequent report shed additional light on the circumstances.

As it ran

22 September 2026

• Grand jury finds no evidence of criminal wrongdoing in Nolan Wells’ death CNN
• Grand jury finds no criminal conduct in Nolan Wells' mysterious island death Fox News
• No criminal charges in death of black Mississippi teenager, grand jury says BBC News
• Grand jury report sheds new light on Nolan Wells' death off Mississippi coast Fox News
• Grand jury clears Nolan Wells' friends as their attorney exposes 'grifters' Fox News
• A grand jury found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing in Nolan Wells’ death. His family says their fight for justice goes on CNN
• Nolan Wells' death case flips as cleared friends put accusers on notice after ruling Fox News