Shadows of Mississippi: The Case of Nolan Wells

Send us Fan Mail The death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells has sparked grief, questions, and intense discussion across the country. After a July 4th boat trip to a remote Mississippi barrier island, Nolan never returned home. His family—not the people who were with him—reported him missing. Days later, his body was recovered, and early public discussion turned to the possibility of an accidental drowning. But for many in the Black community, that explanation alone does not answer the most im...