Justice Delayed is Not Justice Denied: The Case of Nolan Xavier Wells The death of 18 year old Nolan Xavier Wells on Horn Island, Mississippi, has reignited a national conversation about racial justice and the handling of investigations in the state.
At the center of this tragedy are questions about how institutions respond to such incidents, and whether those responses are influenced by systemic biases.
Local authorities' investigation into Wells' death has been marred by delays, inconsistencies, and an apparent lack of urgency.