The family of Nolan Wells is cooperating with the district attorney's office, having recovered his phone and alleging that its content may have been erased. The DA has committed to presenting the death investigation to a popular jury.

The family of Nolan Wells has hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump to investigate the Mississippi teen's death, despite detectives finding no evidence of a crime. Authorities are also investigating a viral beach video related to the incident.

The family of Nolan Wells has hired attorney Ben Crump to conduct a private investigation, including a second autopsy, as funeral details for Wells have been announced.

Media mogul Byron Allen has donated $100,000 to the GoFundMe for Nolan Xavier Wells' family, while Tyler Perry has offered to cover the funeral expenses for the 18-year-old found dead after his disappearance.