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The organization’s Office of General Counsel announced Monday that it will work alongside civil rights attorney Ben Crump on the case.
Wells was reported missing by his mother on July 4 after he took a boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. Authorities found his body two days later.
However, questions remain about what happened to the teenager.
NAACP Joins Nolan Wells Family’s Legal Team
The NAACP said its legal team will work with Wells’ family as they pursue answers and greater transparency surrounding his death.
NAACP General Counsel Kristen Clarke said the organization wants to help the family uncover the truth.
“We’re taking up this fight to search for truth and transparency,” Clarke said.
The organization’s involvement adds another major civil rights voice to the case.
Meanwhile, Crump has also joined the family’s efforts for answers.
Nolan Wells’ Cause of Death Remains Undetermined
An independent autopsy has not provided a definitive explanation for Wells’ death.
According to the family’s legal team, the autopsy lists both the cause and manner of death as undetermined.
That finding leaves the circumstances surrounding Wells’ death unresolved.
His family now wants more information about what happened between his disappearance and the discovery of his body.
The NAACP’s involvement could increase attention on the case as the family continues to seek transparency.
Family Continues Seeking Answers
Wells’ disappearance began on July 4 after he traveled by boat to Horn Island in Mississippi.
His mother reported him missing that same day. Authorities found his body two days later.
Now, the family is working with experienced civil rights attorneys as they seek clarity surrounding the teenager’s final days.
The independent autopsy has not determined exactly how Wells died. As a result, the family continues to push for answers.
The NAACP said it is prepared to help with that effort.
For Wells’ loved ones, the organization’s involvement represents another step toward finding out what happened and ensuring the case receives proper scrutiny.
Source: NAACP / Family’s Legal Team
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