Coverage dated October 15, 2026

Nolan Wells group chats reveal suspicion, confusion after disappearance

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The report includes messages sent after he disappeared.

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  1. CBS News

    Chats from Nolan Wells' phone show what friends said when he vanished (opens CBS News)

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    Messages pulled from Nolan Wells​' phone show what his friends said before and after the 18-year-old disappeared in early July following a boat outing with friends.

  2. WFLA

    Nolan Wells group chats reveal suspicion, confusion after disappearance (opens WFLA)

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    WFLA's feed description

    The report includes messages sent after he disappeared.

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