False claims and speculation fill an information void around Nolan Wells’ death

As officials continue to investigate the Mississippi teen’s July death, disputed online content has raced to figure out what happened in his final hours.

In the week since the body of teenager Nolan Wells was found off Mississippi’s Horn Island, investigators have revealed little about how he died, leaving social media speculation to fill the void.

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