Chats from Nolan Wells' phone show what friends said when he vanished
Messages pulled from Nolan Wells' phone show what his friends said before and after the 18-year-old disappeared in early July following a boat outing with friends.
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Henry received several awards and recognition for his work including his coverage of rap lyrics being used in criminal court cases, as well as a deep dive into the racial disparities with agricultural land ownership in the south. Henry was on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic covering the government's response, the unrest following the murder of George Floyd, and the 2020 election and the days following the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Messages pulled from Nolan Wells' phone show what his friends said before and after the 18-year-old disappeared in early July following a boat outing with friends.
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