It’s been nearly two weeks since an Independence Day celebration on an island off the coast of Mississippi ended in tragedy, mystery and outcry with the disappearance and death of Nolan Wells.

The 18-year-old’s family has said they believe race is a factor in how authorities are handling the case and are calling for transparency and thoroughness.

Wells' parents strongly dispute the claim that he would willingly separate from his group, calling it completely uncharacteristic.
They also find it highly suspicious that his phone was left on the boat with zero photos, videos, or Snapchat activity from the day, despite his habit of constantly documenting his outings.

Law enforcement, for their part, has asked for time in order to be “diligent in gathering all the facts.” They have said they haven’t found signs of foul play and think Wells could have drowned.

Both an independent and official autopsy are pending.
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