Independent Autopsy Findings Expected in Nolan Wells Case

New information is expected Wednesday morning in the investigation into the death of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells as the preliminary results of an independent autopsy are scheduled to be released.

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is expected to present the findings during an 8:00 a.m. CT news conference at the 117th NAACP National Convention in Chicago, where Nolan’s family has continued to call for a thorough and transparent investigation.

Families sometimes request an independent autopsy when they have unanswered questions or seek an additional medical opinion alongside the official examination. Such reviews can provide further analysis, identify limitations in the available evidence, or confirm previous findings, although they do not always result in definitive answers.

At the time of the announcement, the contents of the independent autopsy had not yet been made public. Whether the findings will clarify the circumstances surrounding Nolan’s death or highlight additional unresolved issues remains to be seen.

As with any ongoing investigation, the autopsy results will represent one part of the broader body of evidence, which may also include forensic analysis, witness statements, digital records, and other investigative findings.

Nolan’s family has said their goal is to obtain a complete understanding of what happened and to ensure that every available piece of evidence is carefully examined. More information is expected following the news conference.