Nolan Wells' family demands answers about US teen's death after boating trip
Wells' body was found in the water near Mississippi's Horn Island days after he went on a boating trip there with friends.
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Notable Quotes
"We just want to know what happened and why our baby didn't come home. That's our biggest thing."
— Christine Wonsley , Other
"That's not in his character."
— Elmore Wonsley , Other
"The family has distrust of the Mississippi law enforcement officials giving them a fair investigation where their black son ended up dead after going out on a boat with three young white men."
— Ben Crump , Activist
"This is a kid who knew how to swim."
— Ben Crump , Activist
Key People
Al Sharpton is a civil rights activist who attended a press conference related to Nolan Wells' case.
Ben Crump is a civil rights attorney representing the family of Henrietta Lacks.
Christine Wonsley is Nolan Wells' mother, who expressed deep concern over the circumstances of her son's death.
Elmore Wonsley is Nolan Wells' father, who spoke out about his son's character and the situation surrounding his death.
Nolan Wells was an 18-year-old Mississippi teenager who played American football at Southwest Mississippi Community College.
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Wells' body was found in the water near Mississippi's Horn Island days after he went on a boating trip there with friends.
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