The Brief President Trump says the FBI may investigate the death of Nolan Wells, the Mississippi 18-year-old who died on a July 4th boat outing with friends. Investigators repeatedly said they didn't suspect foul play in Wells' death, but his case fueled rampant speculation and suspicion online. The Mississippi State Medical Examiner and an independent autopsy commissioned by Wells' family both found the cause of death to be  undetermined. 



The FBI may conduct its own investigation into the death of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old who was found dead off the coast of Mississippi after a July 4th boat outing with friends.

President Donald Trump made the comments Wednesday, days after Wells' family called for a federal investigation into his death.

What did Trump say about Nolan Wells?

What they're saying:

Reporters at the White House asked Trump whether he plans to ask the FBI to investigate Wells' death.

Nolan Xavier Wells died after Fourth of July boating outing with friends, according to authorities. (Credit: Jackson County Sheriff's Department via Facebook)

 Well, we're looking at that,  Trump said Wednesday.  Yes, we are. 


What happened to Nolan Wells?

The backstory:

Wells, who played wide receiver on the Southwest Mississippi Community College football team, traveled by boat to Horn Island, Mississippi, on July 4 with a group of friends, but didn't make the return trip with them that afternoon.


According to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Wells' mother had called to report him missing around midnight into the morning of July 5. A search ensued, and his body was found on the beach on the northwest tip of Horn Island early Monday morning, more than a day later.

Investigators repeatedly said they didn't suspect foul play in Wells' death, but his case fueled rampant speculation and suspicion online. His friends said they left Wells behind on the island because he wanted to stay and talk to a girl. Ben Crump, an attor
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