Death of Nolan Wells: Detectives found no evidence of crime

Nolan Wells” The death sparked a flood of theories online … but the Mississippi sheriff overseeing the case said TMZ detectives haven’t found evidence of a crime at this point.

Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter reports TMZ … investigators have interviewed several of Nolan’s friends and other witnesses as detectives work to piece together the 18-year-old’s final hours.

Ledbetter says everything investigators have gathered so far indicates no crime took place. That said, he cautions that the investigation remains active…and tells us the assessment could change if new evidence is uncovered.

The sheriff tells us detectives continue to interview more witnesses while sorting through an avalanche of emails, text messages and social media tips from people claiming to have information. At present, much of this information remains unverified.

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A major goal is viral video make rounds online that appears to show a group of people arguing on Horn Island – near where Nolan’s body was found – before the camera pans away. Ledbetter says investigators are trying to determine exactly what happened in the clip and whether it has anything to do with Nolan’s death…but, at this point, they just don’t know.

Authorities are now asking anyone with original videos, photos or other documents from Horn Island to contact investigators so they can verify what is authentic and separate fact from fiction.

Ledbetter also notes that there are no surveillance cameras on Horn Island…which makes first-hand evidence particularly valuable.

As TMZ previously reported, Nolan’s body was found Monday after he disappeared during a Fourth of July trip to Horn Island.

Since then, his family has retained power lawyer Ben Crump to push for a full investigation, friends have paid tribute on social networks, and a GoFundMe was launched to help support loved ones while they wait for answers.