The family of Nolan Xavier Wells is still grappling for answers about the 18-year-old athlete's death.

As Nolan Wells’ family prepares to lay the 18-year-old to rest on Monday, they will do so without knowing why his young life was cut so tragically short.

The teenage football star’s body was found on the northwest shore of Horn Island on July 6. Officials have not yet released an autopsy report as the investigation into the…

An independent autopsy commissioned by Nolan Wells' family found his death undetermined. Forensic pathologist Dr. Robert Mitchell noted red discoloration but no fractures or…