Nolan Wells’ autopsy inconclusive as family presses for answers in teen’s death

Independent exam of Black teen found cause and manner of death ‘undetermined’ as family questions timeline Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Nolan Wells’ cause of death and manner of death are both “undetermined, pending investigation”, according to an independent autopsy, announced on Wednesday by Wells’ family’s attorney, Ben Crump. The results came nearly three weeks after Wells, an 18 year old college freshman, was found dead. Continue reading...

Adria R Walker · Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 8:13 AM
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Nolan Wells’ autopsy inconclusive as family presses for answers in teen’s death

Independent exam of Black teen found cause and manner of death ‘undetermined’ as family questions timeline

Nolan Wells’ cause of death and manner of death are both “undetermined, pending investigation”, according to an independent autopsy, announced on Wednesday by Wells’ family’s attorney, Ben Crump.

The results came nearly three weeks after Wells, an 18 year old college freshman, was found dead.

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