New Details Emerge in Death of Nolan Wells Found on Mississippi Island

Kansas City, MO, September 24, 2026 —

Further information has been released concerning the death of Nolan Wells, whose remains were discovered on Horn Island, Mississippi, following the July 4th holiday period. The circumstances surrounding his passing are still under investigation.

An autopsy conducted on Wells revealed that there was no water found in his lungs. While a definitive cause of death has not yet been determined by medical examiners, the possibility of accidental drowning is being considered as consistent with the evidence gathered. The specific timeline of events leading to his death and discovery remains a key focus for investigators.

In addition to the autopsy findings, forensic analysis of Wells’s mobile phone has provided new details. Experts examining the device reported that data was deleted from the phone on the same day that Wells disappeared. This deletion occurred prior to the phone being retrieved by his family. The identity of the individual who deleted the data, and the exact nature of the deleted information, have not been disclosed.

The location where Wells’s body was found, Horn Island, is a barrier island located in the Gulf of Mexico, part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. The date of Wells’s disappearance was not provided in the available details, nor was the exact date his body was found, beyond its relation to the July 4th holiday. Authorities are continuing to piece together the events that led to his death.

No additional information regarding potential contributing factors, witness accounts, or specific conclusions from the investigation has been made public at this time. The status of the investigation remains active as officials await further findings.

Story summarized from the original created by WLOX Staff, Akim Powell on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.

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