Family of Nolan Wells Hires Audio Experts to Analyze Distress Call
The family of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old who disappeared and was later found deceased off Horn Island, Mississippi, has hired audio engineers to review a distress call made from a boat on the day he vanished. The call, released by…
Detroit, MI, July 30, 2026 —
The family of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old who disappeared and was later found deceased off Horn Island, Mississippi, has engaged audio engineers to scrutinize a distress call that was made from a boat on the day Wells vanished.
The distress call, which was released by Mississippi authorities, was directed to a private marine towing company. The call reported a sinking boat with approximately seven individuals on board.
Authorities have indicated that witnesses stated Wells was not on the boat when it departed from Horn Island.
The family’s attorney, Ben Crump, has also requested an independent examination of mobile phones belonging to Wells’ friends who were present with him on the island on the day of his disappearance.
The circumstances surrounding Wells’ death and the subsequent investigation have fueled considerable online speculation and public distrust. Factors contributing to this include racial undertones that have been noted in discussions about the case.
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