Attorney Ben Crump, representing the family of Nolan Wells, spoke on July 30, 2026, at the National Urban League's annual conference in Nashville, stating that experts will review a distress call from the boat on the day Wells disappeared. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
Wells was found dead after a July 4 boat trip with friends. His mother Christine Wonsley and stepfather Elmore Wonsley appeared at the conference holding a photo of their son. They also shared updates on the deaths of Daniel Erving and Tyler Smith. Azariah Mayhorn was comforted by her uncle Trevon Petty, while her mother Lynsey Smith held a photo of her deceased son and daughter.
Crump said experts will review the distress call from the boat on the day Wells disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.