New audio recordings obtained by NBC News indicate that the boat carrying friends of Mississippi teenager Nolan Wells was experiencing a mechanical malfunction and taking on water shortly before returning from Horn Island. The audio provides critical context regarding the distress call made by the passengers during the incident.
Following these developments, the family of Nolan Wells met with the local District Attorney in Pascagoula to discuss the status of the ongoing investigation. The prosecutor confirmed that the case is moving through standard legal channels and will be presented to a grand jury for review once all evidence has been gathered and the investigation is finalized.
Authorities have not yet released the full details of the mechanical failure, but the new evidence is expected to play a central role in the upcoming grand jury proceedings. The investigation remains active as officials work to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the vessel’s distress.