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Nolan Wells Would Have Been 19 Today. Read His Family's Birthday Letter

On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Dr. Jamal Bryant will lead a prayer rally at Greater St. John AME Church in Biloxi, commemorating what would have been Nolan Wells' 19th birthday.
Wells, a multisport athlete and Ocean Springs High School graduate, disappeared during a July 4 boating trip to Horn Island; his body was recovered in Gulf Islands National Seashore on July 6.
Family attorney Ben Crump ordered an inconclusive independent autopsy, while state officials have withheld results pending review by a grand jury, complicating the family's search for answers.
Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network organized a nationwide virtual vigil demanding truth, while threats against Wells' family and friends have complicated the ongoing investigation.
Calls for an independent FBI probe by the Congressional Black Caucus address concerns about case handling and speculation regarding potential racial factors in Wells' death.

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Nolan Wells would be 19 today. Family remembers him in letter ahead of celebration of life

Wells’ family is honoring his life and legacy as questions about the circumstances surrounding his death remain unanswered.

17 hours ago

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On his 19th birthday, a vigil is planned for Mississippi teen Nolan Wells

There's a vigil Wednesday night in Mississippi to mark the birthday of Nolan Wells. The teen who was found dead after being left on a island would have been 19 years old.

19 hours ago·Washington, United States

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Nolan Wells’ mother shares message on what would’ve been his 19th birthday after he was found dead near Horn Island, Mississippi

Nolan Wells’ mother shares message on what would’ve been his 19th birthday after he was found dead near Horn Island, Mississippi Click this link for the original source of this article. Author: New York Post This content is courtesy of, and owned and copyrighted by, https://www.offthepress.com and its author. This content is made available by...

21 hours ago

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Nolan Wells’ heartbroken mom shares message to tragic teen on what would’ve been his 19th birthday

Nolan Wells’ mother shared a heartbreaking post celebrating what would have been her son’s 19th birthday.

22 hours ago·New York, United States

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Nolan Wells' Friends Join Vigil on What Would've Been His 19th Birthday

Nolan Wells would have turned 19 today ... and three of the friends who were with him before his death joined a virtual vigil honoring his life.

23 hours ago·Burbank, United States

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Nolan Wells would have been 19 today. Read his family's birthday letter

Nolan Wells should have turned 19 surrounded by a birthday cake, candles and laughter. Instead, the day has become one of remembrance for his family, who shared a heartfelt message to their "Nono" in heaven.

1 day ago·Manchester, United States

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