Independent autopsy leaves Nolan Wells’ death unresolved; family-led probe cites unanswered questions about the 18-year-old’s death.
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An independent autopsy has found a red discoloration on the back of Nolan Wells’s head and cannot determine the cause of death due to decomposition. Authorities have not ruled out foul play, and further toxicology results are pending as the family seeks answers.