Nolan Wells (Image via Getty)The investigation into the death of 18-year-old student-athlete Nolan Wells has taken another turn, with the FBI confirming it is helping address threats made against people connected to the case. While the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office continues to lead the investigation, federal officials say they are providing support where needed. At the same time, many questions about Wells’ final hours remain unanswered, and both the official and independent autopsy reports have not yet been released.FBI says it is helping Jackson County Sheriff’s Office while looking into threats tied to Nolan Wells caseAccording to WLBT, the FBI’s Jackson Field Office said it has been assisting the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office since the beginning of the investigation. The sheriff’s office remains the lead agency, but the FBI said it has stepped in when federal resources could help.In its statement, the FBI said:“From day one, we have been supporting Jackson County as they’ve worked to gather information and find answers for the Wells Family and the community. The FBI will remain ready to assist JCSO investigators as they request our support, particularly when federal resources may expand their capacity to provide clarity and peace of mind for Nolan’s loved ones.”The agency also confirmed it is investigating “interstate threats” made against individuals connected to the case. Officials did not identify who received the threats or explain their nature.Some people close to Wells have already spoken about receiving online abuse. High school friend Tracestin Shepherd, in an interview with ABC News that aired on Good Morning America, said he and others have faced threats even though they have not been accused of wrongdoing.“We’re all young adults and we’re still learning this whole adulthood slash life thing. We did no wrong here, and we don’t understand how we’re getting so much hate behind it.”According to earlier reports, Ashlee Cole, a local judge whose son was with Wells during the Fourth of July trip, also deleted her social media accounts after receiving online harassment.Nolan Wells family continues to seek answers as official and independent autopsy reports are still pendingNolan Wells disappeared after attending a Fourth of July gathering on Horn Island, a barrier island off the Mississippi coast. He was later found dead, and investigators have said they have not found evidence of foul play. Law enforcement believes drowning is one possible cause of death, but the investigation remains open.Wells’ parents, Christine and Elmore Wonsley, have repeatedly said they are not convinced by the current explanation of what happened. They have questioned how their son could have become separated from his friends, leave his phone behind on the boat and later die without anyone noticing.Their attorney, Ben Crump, met with the Jackson County District Attorney on July 15. After the meeting, Crump said the case will be presented to a grand jury once investigators complete their work.“The hope is that when this is presented to the grand jury, all relevant witnesses and evidence will be presented to them, so that we can have a fair and impartial investigation.”As of now, neither the official autopsy nor the independent autopsy requested by the family has been completed. Those findings are expected to play an important role in understanding what happened during Wells’ final hours.