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Blunt Force Trauma Found in Nolan Wells' Autopsy; Family Seeks Answers
22 Sep
Summary
- Autopsy revealed blunt force trauma to head and body, challenging drowning conclusion.
- Toxicology questioned, suggesting reported BAC may not reflect actual intoxication.
- Family demands answers as a grand jury declined to pursue criminal charges.
An independent autopsy commissioned by Nolan Wells' family has presented findings that challenge the official conclusion of his death. The report detailed blunt force trauma to the back of his head and body, identifying a significant area of discoloration confirmed to be blood. This finding raises serious questions, especially since a Mississippi grand jury recently declined to pursue criminal charges, stating the circumstances were consistent with drowning.
The autopsy report also expressed doubts about the toxicology results. It suggested that the reported 0.27% Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) may have originated from decompositional fluid, potentially misrepresenting Wells' actual state of intoxication at the time of his death. The family's legal team highlighted that the head injury involved internal bleeding and likely occurred hours before his death, further fueling their demand for a thorough investigation.
Nolan Wells' mother, Christine Wonsley, voiced her family's pain and frustration, questioning how the grand jury could reach its conclusion given the autopsy's findings. She expressed a sentiment that her son's life was not being valued by those tasked with public safety. Another press conference is scheduled for Thursday in Orlando to discuss these findings and new information obtained from Nolan's phone.
