Preliminary independent autopsy results for Nolan Wells leave key questions unanswered
Family and supporters of Nolan Xavier Wells gathered in a Mississippi church Monday to mourn and celebrate the 18-year-old, whose death following a July 4 boat trip with friends has captured national attention and prompted calls for an independent investigation.
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15 sourcesNolan Xavier Wells’ independent autopsy can’t rule out foul play
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34 sourcesNew questions emerge in Nolan Wells' death after family's independent autopsy
Nolan Wells' cause and manner of death are undetermined, independent autopsy finds
What happened to Nolan Wells? What to know about the autopsy, investigation into teen's death
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9 sourcesTimeline for Nolan Wells’ official autopsy revealed after independent medical examination leaves unanswered questions
Nolan Wells’ independent autopsy results released — sparking even more questions
What we still don’t know from Nolan Wells’ autopsy results — and if findings point to foul play: former medical examiner
Nolan Wells was gruesomely missing body part during preliminary autopsy, pathologist’s report shows
Nolan Wells independent autopsy doesn't point to foul play, former medical examiner says
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3 articlesNolan Wells’ autopsy inconclusive as family presses for answers in teen’s death
Nolan Wells remembered at memorial as community demands truth about his death
What happened to Nolan Wells? Family seeks answers two weeks after 18-year-old’s death
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5 developments- Jul 20Nolan Wells, found dead after July 4 boat trip, to be remembered at funeral by the Rev. Al Sharpton
- Jul 20Nolan Wells' family, friends to gather at his funeral in Mississippi as death investigation continues
- Jul 21The results of the autopsy of Nolan Wells will be released Wednesday, the family's attorney says
- Jul 22Attorney for family of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells presents results of independent autopsy
- Jul 23Nolan Wells autopsy report to be withheld until grand jury review, district attorney says
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Quiet for 86 daysLast development · Jul 23 — Nolan Wells autopsy report to be withheld until grand jury review, district attorney says