A Fourth of July trip to a remote island was supposed to be a day of celebration. Instead, it ended with an 18-year-old college football player dead and a family searching for answers. When Nolan Xavier Wells' friends returned to the mainland, they had his phone. They had his keys. But they didn't have Nolan. Some say he chose to stay behind. Others reportedly say he got back on the boat. So which story is true? As conflicting accounts emerge, an alleged confrontation, missing phone data, and a timeline that still doesn't make sense have only fueled more questions… . If you’re new here, don’t forget to subscribe for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases: http://youtube.com/@annieelise. . 🔎 Join Our True Crime Club & Get Exclusive Content & Perks Join The Club: http://www.patreon.com/annieelise. . 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to both of my weekly true crime series 10 to Life & Serialously with Annie Elise wherever you get your podcasts on the Annie Elise Channel! 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3WpfSP8 Where you can also unlock access to 100+ and growing extra exclusive deep dives. 💚 Spotify: https://bit.ly/10TLSpotify 🎙️ All Other Platforms: https://bit.ly/annieeliseaudioboom. . 📸 Follow Annie on Socials Instagram: http://instagram.com/_annieelise TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@_annieelise Facebook: http://facebook.com/@10tolife Substack: https://bit.ly/AnnieEliseSubstack . 👗 Shop Annie’s Must-Haves! ShopMY: https://bit.ly/annieelise_shopmy Amazon: https://bit.ly/AnnieElise_Amazon . 📚 Episode Sources AP News | People.com | Reuters | The Sun | The Times of India | WLOX | Good Morning America | Jackson County Sheriff’s Office | United States Coast Guard | United Cajun Navy •••••••••••••••••• 🚨Disclaimers 1️⃣ Some links may be affiliate links, they do not cost you anything, but I make a small percentage from the sale. Thank you so much for watching and supporting me. 2️⃣ Sources used to collect this information include various public news sites, interviews, court documents, FB groups dedicated to the case, and various news channel segments. When quoting statements made by others, they are strictly alleged until confirmed otherwise. Please remember my videos are my independent opinion and to always do your own research. 3️⃣ The views and opinions expressed in this video are personal and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer, or company. Assumptions made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator(s). These views are subject to change, revision, and rethinking at any time and are not to be held in perpetuity. We make no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, correctness, suitability, or validity of any information on this video and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. All information is provided on an as-is basis. It is the reader’s responsibility to verify their own facts. 10 to life,annie elise,10 to life annie elise,true crime daily,ten to life,annie elise 10 to life,annie elise true crime,annie elise podcast,nolan wells,nolan wells update,nolan wells update today,nolan wells story,nolan wells update autopsy,nolan xavier wells,nolan wells pool party,nolan wells 4th of july,nolan wells missing,nolan wells friends,nolan wells parents,horn island mississippi,horn island nolan wells,nolan wells autopsy,nolan wells found