Attorney Ben Crump, and now another teen, have connected themselves to the Nolan Xavier Wells case. This, as new claims and questions continue to circulate online. While the investigation remains ongoing and details continue to be examined, people across social media are searching for answers. And trying to piece together what may have happened.
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Nolan Xavier Wells’ Update Has Ben Crump Watching Closely
Recently, social media users began sharing claims about a photo they say shows Nolan at a land-based pool party. This, allegedly in Jackson County, before 1 a.m. on July 5. The image, reposted by Attorney Crump, allegedly shows Nolan standing in a pool with several people nearby, with what appears to be a male friend’s arm around his shoulder as he looks back toward the camera. The photo also appears to show bottles and cans near the edge of the pool while others pose for the picture. However, no official statements have confirmed the details surrounding the image, and online claims should be treated as unverified while the investigation continues.
“Repost from @shanneltarottv :(Nolan Wells investigation update: The streets are talking! Now listen, I don’t know if these are facts or rumors because no official statements have been confirmed. We sometimes have to follow all clues until the truth is found. Here is what was discovered on social media last night. Social media allegations claim a photo exists of Nolan at a land-based pool party in Jackson County before 1:00 AM on July 5th,” the photo’s caption reads.
To note, a Google Image search shows the photo was initially shared on teen Evan Noel’s Instagram page. This, with a screenshotted timestamp of “21 hours ago” and with the caption, “Summer 26′”
New Claims Emerge Surrounding Nolan Wells’ Final Moments
New details are continuing to surface surrounding the viral video that has fueled conversations about the tragic death of 18-year-old Mississippi football player Nolan Wells. The clip, which spread widely online after Wells’ disappearance and death, led many people to question what happened during the moments captured on camera. Now, Tracestin Shepherd, one of the people allegedly seen in the video, is sharing his account of what he says actually happened that day, while attorney Ben Crump continues to advocate for answers on behalf of Wells’ family.
According to Shepherd, the video does not show Nolan involved in the confrontation. However, online speculation quickly linked Nolan to the group seen during the heated exchange, though no official confirmation has supported those claims. Shepherd says he argued with his girlfriend before another person confronted him, escalating the situation into a physical altercation. He also shared that family members and friends stepped in to calm things down. And, that the person some believe was Nolan in the footage was actually someone else. Shepherd also says he has spoken with law enforcement and provided his account of the events surrounding July 4.
Ben Crump’s Claim Faces Pushback Online
Previously, Ben Crump highlighted the video during case discussions and said he hears what he believes is Nolan’s voice in the footage. However, alsot recently, another friend of Wells, Jayvon Williams, disputed that claim, saying the audio did not sound like Nolan and that the argument appeared to involve Shepherd instead. As conversations continue online, the viral video remains a major point of discussion while officials work to determine the full circumstances surrounding Nolan Wells’ death.
