An independent autopsy report on 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, who died after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, is expected to be released Wednesday by the family’s attorney. The results will provide further insight into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Attorney Ben Crump, representing the Wells family, announced he will release the findings of the independent autopsy on Wednesday morning at the NAACP National Convention. This follows a period of investigation into the events leading up to and including the boat trip. No details regarding the cause or manner of death have been publicly released prior to this announcement.
The timing of the report’s release, coinciding with the NAACP convention, suggests the family intends to draw attention to potential issues surrounding the case. While official reports from law enforcement haven't been made public, Crump's decision to commission an independent autopsy indicates a desire for an impartial assessment of the evidence.
The announcement does not specify what the independent autopsy revealed, leaving open the question of what new information will be presented regarding the circumstances of Nolan Wells’ death and whether it will corroborate or contradict any existing findings.
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