Parents of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells speak out

Nolan Wells went missing after a July 4th celebration and was later found dead in the water near an island off of Mississippi where he had gone with friends for a holiday celebration. His parents sat down with NBC News’ Kate Snow and revealed how they first learned Nolan was missing.

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