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EPISODE · Aug 15, 2026 · 33 MIN

Nolan Wells case draws calls for federal review from DOJ, FBI

from Murder Files Unsealed · host AC Wilson

The episode details the suspicious disappearance and death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old student-athlete who vanished during a Fourth of July boating trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. While local authorities initially suspected accidental drowning, his family and civil rights leaders are demanding a federal investigation due to conflicting accounts and a lack of transparency. An independent autopsy funded by Colin Kaepernick labeled the cause of death as undetermined, noting a specific injury to the back of the head. High-profile figures like Ben Crump, Al Sharpton, and members of the Congressional Black Caucus have joined the family in urging the DOJ and FBI to take over the case. This collective effort seeks to resolve unanswered questions regarding the final hours of the young man’s life on federal property. The situation has drawn national attention, highlighting historical racial tensions and the digital complexities of modern criminal investigations.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

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