Phone Data Reveals Suspicious Texts After Mysterious Death

Cell phone records from 18-year-old Nolan Wells, whose body was found on Horn Island off Mississippi's coast on July 6, have been released, shedding light on his final hours. Two days after attending a Fourth of July party, his death remains under investigation. The records, analyzed independently by Wells' family and a forensic firm, were reviewed by a grand jury, which found insufficient evidence to bring criminal charges.

While the state's chief medical examiner and a family-hired pathologist could not determine the cause of death, the grand jury suggested it was consistent with drowning. However, the family and their attorneys are questioning bruising on Wells' head and have urged federal agencies to investigate, though their requests have been declined.

The released data includes messages from 29 group chats, capturing communications in the days following Wells' death. Notably, on July 5, a user expressed concern about "sus s--- going on" and others questioned the circumstances. Messages from July 6 reveal friends discussing how to handle potential police questioning, with advice to "ask for an attorney."

Later that day, news broke of Wells' body being found. Conversations among his friends also touch upon the growing online speculation and accusations of a cover-up. By July 14, there was a discussion about attending Wells' funeral to "prove a statement for the media."