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Three charged with threats in Nolan Wells investigation

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Three people have been charged with threatening a judge, witness and officials in the investigation into the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. Friends of Wells plan to return to Horn Island to continue their inquiry.

Three individuals have been charged with threatening a judge, a witness and local officials connected to the Nolan Wells investigation.3,2,1 The charges follow reports of menacing phone calls to witnesses, including threats such as 'clock is ticking'.2 Friends of 18-year-old Nolan Wells plan to return to Horn Island on Friday to continue investigating his death.4

Wells, 18, died under circumstances that remain under investigation.4,3,2,1

Why it matters

  • Horn Island is part of the Mississippi Gulf Islands, located in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Mississippi.4

  • The investigation into Wells' death began after his disappearance and subsequent death, the cause of which has not been publicly detailed.4,3,2,1

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4 source reports

4 outlets · 2 countries · citation numbers match the article

  1. 1

    NBC News · US

    Third person charged for allegedly threatening witnesses in Nolan Wells investigation

    Aug 5, 2026

  2. 2

    The Independent · GB

    Witnesses in Nolan Wells case plagued by menacing phone calls including ‘clock is ticking’ threat

    Aug 6, 2026

  3. 3

    PBS NewsHour · US

    3 charged with threatening judge, witness and officials in Nolan Wells investigation

    Aug 6, 2026

  4. 4

    New York Post · US

    Nolan Wells’ pals to return to Horn Island to investigate 18-year-old’s death: lawyers

    Aug 7, 2026

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