Patriot Watch
We watch. You know first.
Confirmed Nation
By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 22, 2026 at 9:56 AM ET · Updated July 22, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET

Former medical examiner says independent autopsy in Nolan Wells case shows no foul play

3 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

Read the story at NBC News →

What we know

Attorney Ben Crump presented independent autopsy results for Nolan Wells. A former medical examiner says the autopsy does not point to foul play. The cause of death is listed as undetermined pending further investigation.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 5 hr ago, when ABC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from NBC News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

Fox News 2 hr ago
Nolan Wells independent autopsy doesn't point to foul play, former medical examiner says

Wire & mainstream coverage (2)

NBC News 1 hr ago
Attorney Ben Crump presents Nolan Wells’ independent autopsy results
ABC News 5 hr ago
Nolan Wells' independent autopsy says death 'undetermined pending investigation'

Coverage timeline

Jul 22, 9:56 AM ET
5 hr ago
ABC News
Nolan Wells' independent autopsy says death 'undetermined pending investigation'
Jul 22, 1:01 PM ET
2 hr ago
Fox News
Nolan Wells independent autopsy doesn't point to foul play, former medical examiner says
Jul 22, 1:50 PM ET
1 hr ago
NBC News
Attorney Ben Crump presents Nolan Wells’ independent autopsy results
More on: Crime
Sponsored
Brownells.com

More Nation coverage

Rep. Collins misses President Trump's Georgia rally as House votes keep him in Washington
Nation · 2 outlets · 1 hr ago
Republicans demand answers after 6,600 noncitizen voters found on rolls
Nation · 2 outlets · 1 hr ago
DOJ gives New Jersey five days to hand over voter data amid noncitizen registration scandal
Nation · 2 outlets · 1 hr ago
DOJ moves to strengthen New Jersey case after thousands of noncitizen voter registrations surface
Nation · 2 outlets · 1 hr ago
President Trump delivers remarks at Georgia rally
Nation · 3 outlets · 1 hr ago
Charlie Kirk-backed candidate wins Republican primary for Arizona governor
Nation · 3 outlets · 1 hr ago
The Patriot Watch Daily Brief

Every morning. The stories that matter, first — straight to your inbox. Free.

© 2026 Patriot Watch · Every headline links to the original reporting