New details in Mississippi teen’s death

As the investigation into the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells continues, two friends who were on Horn Island are speaking out. Wells went to the island in a boat on July Fourth and his body was found two days later. NBC News’ Kate Snow has the story.

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