Nolan Wells’ heartbroken parents will “not allow” their son’s death to be swept under the rug, according to the civil rights lawyer representing the teen’s family — who also revealed the biggest lingering question in his disappearance.
The parents of Nolan Xavier Wells called for a transparent investigation as they seek answers about the mysterious death of their son, whose body was recovered on July 6.
The parents of Nolan Wells, the missing 18-year-old who was found dead on an island off Mississippi, said they don't believe their son volunteered to stay on the island by himself. Christine and Elmore Wonsley and their lawyer, Ben Crump, spoke about the case on "CBS Mornings."
The family of Nolan Wells is asking for answers after the teenager was found dead during a boating trip in Mississippi. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports on what the family had to say and the latest developments in the investigation.
With the support of civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton, her legal team led by attorney Ben Crump, and her husband, Christine Wonsley, the mother of Nolan Wells, revealed Friday that she prayed for help getting answers about the death of her 18-year-old son, and she believes God answered.
The family of Nolan Wells, a Black teenager who was found dead after going missing on an island in Mississippi, made an emotional plea Friday for an honest, thorough investigation in a case that has captured national attention over its unanswered questions.
Nolan Wells went missing after a July 4th celebration and was later found dead in the water near an island off of MIssissippi where he had gone with friends for a holiday celebration. His parents sat down with NBC News’ Kate Snow and revealed how they first learned Nolan was missing.
Blackwell Asks Nolan Wells's Mother If She Worried About His White Friends With there still being many unanswered questions around the death of 18-year old Nolan Wells, CNN First appeared to understand on Saturday that baseless speculation was unhelpful.
Teen football player Nolan Wells was found dead on a Mississippi island days after he vanished during a July Fourth outing. Wells' parents are searching for answers, saying that they don't believe their son would have stayed behind on the island by choice.
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