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\n\tAt the NAACP national conference in Chicago on Wednesday, attorney Ben Crump announced the preliminary independent results from a private autopsy of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. Crump said the initial results from an independent pathologist found the cause of death as \u201cundetermined pending investigation.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n\tThe autopsy was conducted by Dr. Roger Mitchell, a forensic pathologist and president of the National Medical Association. Mitchell\u2019s report found that Wells\u2019 date of death was unknown. He conducted the autopsy on Friday, July 10, four days after Wells\u2019 body was found on a barrier island off the coast of Mississippi. After the press conference, the United Cajun Navy, which was involved in the search for the teen, clarified that Wells was found wearing only a bathing suit.<\/p>\n

\n\tMitchell\u2019s autopsy was the second autopsy conducted on Wells, and the independent examiner said he didn\u2019t have all of the information available to determine the cause of death because parts of Wells\u2019 body were\u00a0missing. Crump said this could be because parts were held back by the medical examiner in the first autopsy, which Mitchell explained was common while undergoing further testing.\u00a0The first autopsy was conducted on July 7 by a state medical examiner in Mississippi.<\/p>\n

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\n\tMitchell\u2019s report said there were no fractures or deep tissue injuries identified, but he did find a \u201cfocal area of red discoloration in the soft tissue in the back of the head.\u201d He could not determine if Wells was conscious or unconscious when he went into the water, and the toxicology results are still pending. Because of the lack of information, Crump said that foul play cannot be ruled out.<\/p>\n

\n\tOver July 4 weekend, the story of Wells\u2019 disappearance and death became national news after the college football player didn\u2019t come home from a trip with friends to Horn Island, a barrier island off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, where Wells grew up. After days of searching, Wells\u2019 body was found on Monday, July 6, not far from where he had been hanging out with his friends on Independence Day.<\/p>\n

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\n\tFormer NFL player and activist Colin Kaepernick helped fund the private autopsy which was done on behalf of Wells\u2019 family. The Jackson County Sheriff\u2019s department, along with the FBI, is conducting an investigation into Wells\u2019 death. The state autopsy and toxicology reports have not yet been released.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\n\tWells\u2019 mother Christine Wonsley spoke at the press conference, saying she is focused on finding out what happened to her son. \u201cAny parent that would be in this situation, you would do anything, anything to find out what happened to your child, and that is what we\u2019re here to do,\u201d she said after Crump presented the autopsy findings.<\/p>\n

\n\tOn Monday, two days before the preliminary independent autopsy reports were announced, hundreds gathered at Center Pointe Church in Ocean Springs for Wells\u2019 funeral. Movie producer Perry helped pay for the funeral expenses for the family. Wells\u2019 family has also been collecting donations for their independent investigation via GoFundMe<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tDuring his eulogy, Rev. Al Sharpton offered a $50,000 reward for anyone who brings a tip leading to an arrest or conviction in the case of Wells\u2019 death. Actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry texted Sharpton during the funeral to announce he\u2019d match the reward. Afterwards, it was announced that retired football player Terrell Owens was adding $25,000, bringing the total to $125,000. \u201cHe was not on that island by himself,\u201d Sharpton said during his eulogy. \u201cSomebody saw something or knows something.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cNolan had such a gentle, calming spirit about him. He had a way of making people feel seen, welcome, and valued. He could lift your confidence with just a few words and make you feel like you belonged,\u201d Wells\u2019 mother said at the funeral. \u201cI ask that each of you keep Nolan\u2019s memory alive. Hold him close in your hearts, share his stories, and never stop saying his name. As long as we continue to remember him, his light will continue to shine through us all. Nolan, we love you. We\u2019ll continue to fight for you.\u201d<\/p>\n

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