Wells Death Probe Intensifies
Nolan Wells Death Investigation Results to Go Before Grand Jury, Attorney Crump Confirms
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Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Mississippi football player, was found dead in the water off Horn Island on July 6. His family's attorney, Ben Crump, announced that once the death investigation is complete, its results will be handed over to a grand jury, according to KY3.
The cause of Wells' death remains under investigation. Crump also revealed that actor Tyler Perry stepped in to cover the funeral expenses. Services will be held at Center Pointe Church in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, on Monday, KLTV reported.
Grand Jury Review and Independent Phone Investigation Planned
Attorney Ben Crump said investigators will send all findings to a grand jury once the probe wraps up. A grand jury is a group of citizens who review evidence and decide if charges should be filed. Crump told reporters the step shows the family is serious about getting answers, according to Cleveland 19.
Crump and his team will also run their own independent investigation of Wells' cellphone. Phones can hold key data — texts, location history, and app activity — that may help piece together what happened before Wells died, Live 5 News reported.
Tyler Perry Covers Funeral Costs for the Wells Family
Actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry quietly paid for Nolan Wells' funeral, Crump revealed. Perry has a history of stepping in to help families facing tragedy, especially in high-profile cases involving young Black men. The gesture gave the Wells family one less burden during an already painful time, WOWT reported.
Funeral services are set for Monday at Center Pointe Church in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Ocean Springs is a Gulf Coast city near where Wells' body was found off Horn Island, WAFF reported.
How Nolan Wells Was Found Dead Off Horn Island
Wells, 18, was a football player from Mississippi. His body was discovered in the water off Horn Island on July 6. Horn Island is a remote barrier island off Mississippi's Gulf Coast, accessible only by boat. Exactly how Wells ended up in the water remains unclear, according to WITN.
No cause of death has been officially confirmed. Investigators are still working through the evidence. The case drew national attention quickly, partly because of the circumstances and partly because high-profile attorney Ben Crump took on the family's case, KCTV5 reported.
Ben Crump's Role and What Comes Next
Ben Crump is one of the most well-known civil rights attorneys in the country. He has represented the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others. His involvement signals the Wells family believes the death deserves close public scrutiny, WIS TV reported.
The next major step is completing the investigation so findings can go to the grand jury. Crump's team will run their phone review at the same time. The family is pushing for full transparency and accountability in how Wells' death is handled, according to KWCH.
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