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Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

NOLAN WELLS: ZERO HORN ISLAND DROWNINGS IN 6 YEARS, WHY NOW?

Sep 9, 2026 · 35m

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Since Nolan Wells' mysterious July 4th disappearance, theories are swirling about what could have happened to the 18-year-old student athlete. With official Jackson County records showing zero accidental drownings off Horn Island in six years, Nancy Grace questions the probability of claims that Nolan simply swam away from the crowds of boats or fell asleep in calm water. Featuring physical oceanographer Dr. Steven DeMarco, Nancy and her panel analyze weather conditions, tides, and water movement from that day, casting serious doubt on the initial riptide narrative. Forensic expert Joseph Scott Morgan also breaks down the body's condition and the perplexing location where Nolan was…