Event Brief
Mississippi grand jury declines to indict Nolan Wells
By The BriefBrief · Sources (6)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: A 23-member Jackson County grand jury heard from 43 witnesses and reviewed physical and digital evidence in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. The jury found his death on Horn Island was consistent with drowning and that no criminal charges were warranted, according to District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath’s report released Monday.
WHO: Jackson County grand jury; District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath
WHAT: A grand jury declined to indict anyone in Nolan Wells’ death, concluding the circumstances were consistent with drowning.
WHEN: Sep 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Horn Island, Mississippi (USA)
WHY: No criminal charges were warranted after the grand jury reviewed evidence and found the death consistent with drowning.
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