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Nolan Wells' death cause undetermined
State autopsy finds Nolan Wells' cause and manner of death undetermined.
In brief
State autopsy finds Nolan Wells' cause and manner of death undetermined. Mississippi state autopsy report states Nolan Wells' cause and manner of death are undetermined due to unknown circumstances. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Nolan Wells' death cause undetermined
State autopsy report finds Nolan Wells' cause and manner of death are 'undetermined' after he died on a July 4 boat trip with friends.
“Nolan Wells' cause and manner of death 'undetermined,' state autopsy report finds”
Autopsy details
The report found evidence of two dark red-purple subcutaneous scalp contusions on Wells' head but no external injuries or skull fractures.
“evidence of injury to the back on wells head that is described as two dark red purple subcutaneous scalp contusions”
Family's perspective
Wells' mother Christine Wonsley said losing her son broke her heart and the only question is what happened to him.
“Losing a child, it truly breaks your heart ... especially someone like Nolan, who brought so much joy and light and life to everyone”
Investigation status
Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said no initial crime indication but investigators are working to determine exactly what occurred.
“there was no initial indication of a crime, but he stressed that investigators were working diligently to determine exactly what occurred”
Autopsy conclusions
The state report matches the family's private autopsy that preliminarily ruled cause and manner of death as 'undetermined pending investigation'.
“the independent pathologist acknowledged multiple limitations in the report”
What it means
Mississippi state autopsy report states Nolan Wells' cause and manner of death are undetermined due to unknown circumstances.
