Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old college football player from Mississippi, is dead after going missing during a Fourth of July boat trip near Horn Island. His body was found days later, and local officials have said no foul play is suspected, according to multiple reports. Wells’ family, represented by civil rights attorney Ben Crump, is seeking additional answers.

Mississippi’s state autopsy is reportedly complete but is sealed pending a grand jury review, while an independent autopsy commissioned by the family has been released in preliminary and final-form reporting. Coverage describes the independent autopsy as inconclusive, with Crump stating that a forensic pathologist cannot rule out foul play based on the available findings.

The case also draws public attention and community pressure. Protesters have called for answers about the death, and national outlets report ongoing scrutiny and speculation while the investigation continues.

Separately, Wells’ family says it is facing online harassment. The Times of India reports that Christine and Elmore Wonsley and their contacts have been targeted through messages and review-bombing tied to Christine’s workplace profile. The family says they are determined to continue seeking information despite the harassment.