Attorney Ben Crump is set to announce the independent autopsy results for Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old whose death off the Mississippi Gulf Coast has sparked controversy.
Wells was found dead near Horn Island two days after going missing during the Fourth of July weekend.
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Authorities initially ruled his death a drowning, but Crump has questioned that conclusion.
Crump has suggested that officials in Mississippi may be trying to conceal the true circumstances of Wells' death.
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The family has also expressed doubts about the official narrative.
Reverend Al Sharpton and filmmaker Tyler Perry are each offering $50,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case, signaling that foul play is suspected.
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Wells' mother has alleged that messages were deleted from her son's phone after his body was found.
Meanwhile, TMZ obtained video from Horn Island on July 4 that may show Wells in his final hours, bending over to grab a drink from a cooler.
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Crump's announcement is expected to shed new light on the investigation.
