Nolan Wells family attorney says boat distress call from day he disappeared to be reviewed
An attorney for the family of Nolan Wells says that they have hired audio engineers to review a distress call made from a boat on the day of his disappearance, which has prompted online speculation and claims of defamation amid the ongoing investigation into the 18-year-old’s death.
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What happenedNolan Wells family attorney says boat distress call from day he disappeared to be reviewed.
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Nolan Wells family attorney says boat distress call from day he disappeared to be reviewed
An attorney for the family of Nolan Wells says that they have hired audio engineers to review a distress call made from a boat on the day of his disappearance, which has prompted online spe...
