The family of Nolan Wells, who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, has hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump.

Authorities are searching for Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old from Ocean Springs who was last seen Saturday, July 4, around 3 pm on Horn Island.

A body was found on Horn Island as authorities searched for missing 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells.