Jackson County grand jury
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“not a fatal injury.”
Jackson County grand jury · said 2026-09-21 · reported 2026-09-22
The grand jury found that bruising on the back of Wells' head was not a fatal injury.
“position of, condition of, time of discovery, and location”
Jackson County grand jury · said 2026-09-21 · reported 2026-09-22
The grand jury report concluded that the circumstances of Wells' body were consistent with drowning.
“If credible evidence comes to light in the future that suggests Mr. Wells’ death was non-accidental, this matter should be represented to the Jackson County Grand Jury for further consideration,”
Jackson County grand jury · said 2026-09-21 · reported 2026-09-22
The grand jury report stated the case could return to a grand jury if new credible evidence emerges suggesting Wells' death was non-accidental.
“no truth in fact or evidence.”
Jackson County grand jury · said 2026-09-21 · reported 2026-09-22
The grand jury said allegations targeting the occupants of the three boats involved in the trip were malicious, false, and had no truth in fact or evidence.