Newsweek<\/a>).<\/p>\nThe autopsy was performed by Dr. Roger Mitchell, President of the National Medical Association, who stated that Wells had a \u201cred discoloration\u201d on the back of his head.<\/p>\n
But that was not sufficient to conclude that foul play had factored into his death.<\/p>\n
Mitchell stated that he could not rule out damage to the throat as a cause of or contributory factor to Wells\u2019 death, as it had been removed during the initial autopsy.<\/p>\n
\nWells\u2019 body was found on Horn Island two days after he embarked on a July 4th boating excursion with friends. Those friends have been questioned by police but are not considered suspects.<\/p>\n
The mysterious nature of his death has prompted nationwide confusion and outrage.<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s findings come just one day after Nolan\u2019s funeral was held in Mississippi.<\/p>\n
\u201cShare his stories, and never stop saying his name,\u201d said his mother, Christine Wells-Wonsley, at the memorial service (via NPR<\/a>). \u201cAs long as we continue to remember him, his light will continue to shine through us all.\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cFor an 18-year-old young man to no longer be with us, we want answers, not bias either way: just answers,\u201d Reverend Sharpton said during the eulogy. <\/p>\n
\u201cI think that for the family, the closure can come if there is justice,\u201d Sharpton continued, adding:<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was not on that island by himself: Somebody saw something and knows something.\u201d<\/p>\n
We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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