Attorneys for Nolan Wells’ family agree to joint inspection of teen’s recovered cellphone

Attorneys for Nolan Wells' family said they will work with the local district attorney’s office investigating his death to inspect the contents of his cellphone.

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Part of The investigation into 18-year-old Nolan Wells's death off the Mississippi coast

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Ran by 11 outlets across the spectrum· Seattle Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, +1 more
Seattle TimesLean Left· Jul 15, 2026

Attorneys for Nolan Wells’ family agree to joint inspection of teen’s recovered cellphone

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 15, 2026

Attorneys for Nolan Wells' family agree to joint inspection of teen's recovered cellphone

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· Jul 15, 2026

Attorneys for Nolan Wells’ family agree to joint inspection of teen’s recovered cellphone

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NewsweekCenter· Jul 16, 2026

Nolan Wells Investigation Turns to Cellphone for New Clues

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ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· Jul 15, 2026

Attorneys for Nolan Wells' family agree to joint inspection of teen's recovered cellphone

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Jul 15, 2026

Attorneys for Nolan Wells’ family agree to joint inspection of teen’s recovered cellphone

The RepublicCenter· Jul 15, 2026

Attorneys for Nolan Wells’ family agree to joint inspection of teen’s recovered cellphone

WCBD News 2Center· Jul 15, 2026

Attorneys for Nolan Wells' family agree to joint inspection of teen's recovered cellphone

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Jul 15, 2026

Attorneys for Nolan Wells' family agree to joint inspection of teen's recovered cellphone

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Daily JournalLean Right· Jul 15, 2026

Attorneys for Nolan Wells’ family agree to joint inspection of teen’s recovered cellphone

Washington TimesLean Right· Jul 15, 2026

Attorneys for Nolan Wells' family agree to joint inspection of teen's recovered cellphone

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 15, 2026

Attorneys for Nolan Wells' family agree to joint inspection of teen's recovered cellphone

New York PostLean Right· Jul 15, 2026

Nolan Wells’ phone to undergo ‘mutual inspection’ after deleted content concerns, attorney reveals