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Black Teen's Body Found After Boat Trip; Prosecutors and Phone to Be Investigated

Black Teen's Body Found After Boat Trip; Prosecutors and Phone to Be Investigated

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July 16th, 2026

Black Teen's Body Found After Boat Trip; Prosecutors and Phone to Be Investigated

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The lawyer representing the family of a Black teenager who went missing during a July 4th boat trip to an island off the coast of Mississippi has expressed an intention to collaborate with the local prosecutor's office in scrutinising the data from his mobile phone, as the investigation into his cause of death continues.

ミシシッピ州沖の島への7月4日のボート旅行中に行方不明となった黒人十代の遺族を代理する弁護士は彼の死因調査が続く中地元検察局と協力して彼の携帯電話のデータを精査する意向を表明した

The family of Nolan Wells had previously claimed that messages appeared to have been deleted from his mobile phone, which is one of a series of concerns regarding the circumstances of his death and the investigation.

ノーラン・ウェルズ君の家族以前彼の携帯電話からメッセージが消去されたように見える主張しておりこれは彼の死の状況調査に関する一連の懸念事項一端である

They met with District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath on Wednesday, primarily to discuss the investigative process.

彼らは水曜日に地区検事アンジェル・マイヤーズ・マキルラスと面会し主として捜査過程について協議した

However, attorney Ben Crump stated that Prosecutor McIlrath also committed to presenting the case to a grand jury once the investigation is complete.

しかしながら弁護士ベン・クランプは、マキルラス検事捜査完了後大陪審へ提出すること確約したと述べた

We sought a comment from District Attorney Makilrus's office, but no response whatsoever was received.

マキルラス検事の事務所コメント求めた一切の応答得られなかった

"When this case is presented to the grand jury, I expect that all relevant witnesses and evidence will be brought forward, ensuring a fair and impartial investigation into the death of Mr. Nolan Wells," stated Crump.

「大陪審にこの事件が提出される際すべての関連証人と証拠が提示されノーラン・ウェルズ氏の死に関する公正で公平な調査が行われることを期待していますとクランプは述べた。

"From our experience, we must question everything, the role of every individual, and the role of law enforcement.

「私たちの経験からあらゆることすべての人の役割そして法執行機関の役割を疑問視しなければなりません。

That is what it means to live as a Black person in America."

それがアメリカで黒人として生きる経験なのです。」

According to Ronald Rychlak, a law professor at the University of Mississippi, most felony cases in the state are referred to a grand jury.

ミシシッピ大学法学教授ロナルド・リクラック氏によると同州ではほとんどの重罪事件大陪審付託される

A grand jury typically consists of 15 to 25 citizens, who review the prosecution's evidence and determine whether there is sufficient basis for an indictment.

大陪審通常15~25人の市民で構成され検察側の証拠審理し起訴十分な根拠あるかどうか判断するという。

Wells crossed over to the island with his friends, but when they left around 3 p.m., he did not accompany them back.

ウェルズ君は友人たちと共に島へ渡ったが、午後3時頃に彼らが去る際、同行して戻らなかった。

Conflicting accounts have been given as to whether he intended to remain on Horn Island (approximately 11 kilometers offshore) to converse with the girl, or whether he had planned to return with his friends.

彼がホーン島(沖合約11キロ)に留まり、少女と会話する意図があったのか、それとも友人たちと帰還するつもりだったのかについては、矛盾した説明がなされている。

This sand spit, which stretches approximately 17 kilometres in length, lies in close proximity to the Alabama state border.

全長約17キロメートルに及ぶこの砂嘴は、アラバマ州境近接している

It is an uninhabited island, accessible solely by boat, and according to official statements, it has gained popularity as a venue for parties and gatherings.

無人島であり、ボートによってのみ到達可能で、当局の発表によればパーティーや集まりの場として人気を博しているという。

Wells's mother filed a missing person report shortly after midnight on July 5.

ウェルズ君の母親7月5日午前0時過ぎ行方不明届を提出した

The following day, a search involving boats and rescue teams was launched, after which Wells's body was discovered in the waters near the island.

翌日ボート救助隊による捜索開始されその後ウェルズ君の遺体近くの水域発見された

Speculation and suspicion surrounding the teenager's death have spread online, prompting people to reflect on the state's history of racial tension and what it means to be Black in predominantly white spaces.

十代の死に関する憶測と疑惑オンラインで広がり人々は州の人種的緊張の歴史と、多数派が白人である空間黒人であることの意味について考えさせられている。

The family and their lawyer have stated that, based on photos and videos from the Independence Day celebration on the island, which drew around 200 people, Wells was one of the very few Black individuals present.

家族と弁護士約200人が集まった島での独立記念日の祝賀写真や動画からウェルズ君はその場にいた非常に少数の黒人の一人だったと述べている。

The Congressional Black Caucus also issued a statement on Wednesday, aligning itself with the movement calling for an independent investigation into his death.

Congressional Black Caucus水曜日声明発表し彼の死に関する独立した調査求める動き同調した

Authorities, including the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, promptly stated that they saw no signs of foul play in his death.

ジャクソン郡保安官部をはじめとする当局は、彼の死不正の兆候見られない即座に表明した

The official autopsy results have not yet been released, and authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

公式な解剖結果未だ公表されておらず、捜査継続中である当局述べている

The family's attorney and investigators from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office are appealing for information regarding the timeframe leading up to Wells' disappearance and death, urging witnesses or anyone possessing footage from the island to come forward.

家族の弁護士ジャクソン郡保安官部の捜査官は、ウェルズ君の失踪と死亡に至るまでの時間帯に関する情報求め目撃者島内の映像を所持する者名乗り出るよう呼びかけている

Wells, who was due to turn 19 next month, was enrolled at Southwest Mississippi Community College and served as a wide receiver on the football team.

来月19歳になるはずだったウェルズ君は、サウスウエスト・ミシシッピ・コミュニティカレッジに在籍しフットボールチームワイドレシーバーを務めていた

His family, citing the fact that he could swim, is demanding a more thorough investigation and questioning why his friends abandoned him and took his keys and mobile phone.

家族は、彼が泳げたことからより徹底的な調査を求めておりなぜ友人が彼を見捨て鍵と携帯電話を持ち去ったのか疑問を呈している

On the night of July 4th, the family used a location-tracking app to retrieve Wells's mobile phone from the home of one of his friends.

家族は7月4日の夜位置情報アプリ駆使して友人の一人自宅からウェルズ君の携帯電話回収した

According to the family's account, although he frequently used Snapchat, no trace of posts or messages was detected for approximately 24 hours prior to the retrieval.

家族の説明によれば、彼はSnapchatを頻繁に利用していたものの回収前の約24時間にわたって投稿やメッセージの痕跡一切確認されなかったという。

Mr. Clamp had previously stated that he planned to hire experts to determine whether data could be recovered from phones and social media.

クランプ氏は以前専門家を雇用し電話やソーシャルメディアからデータを復元できるか否か判断する計画であると述べていた。

On Wednesday, he declared that the process would be carried out in cooperation with investigators from the prosecutor's office.

水曜日彼はそのプロセスが検察局の捜査官との協力のもと進められると言明した

Professor of law, Mr. Rikurakku, pointed out that the practice of mutually scrutinizing evidence between the police and the victims' families is not common.

法学教授リクラック氏は、警察と被害者家族の間で証拠を相互に精査する慣行は、一般的ではないと指摘した

"Although evidence is secured, it is not normally shared," stated Mr. Ricrac, referring to the possibility that cooperation between the family and the police could expedite the investigation.

証拠は確保されているものの通常は共有されない」とリクラック氏は述べ家族と警察の連携が捜査を促進する可能性に言及した

The death of Mr. Wells further solidified the unity of the Black community.

ウェルズ氏の死黒人コミュニティ結束一層強固なものとした

Actor and producer Tyler Perry is covering the funeral expenses for Mr. Wells.

俳優兼プロデューサータイラー・ペリーは、ウェルズ氏の葬儀費用負担している

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has contributed to the cost of an independent autopsy, and film director Spike Lee attended a press conference last week to support Mr. Wells' family.

元NFLクォーターバックコリン・キャパニックは、独立した解剖費用拠出しており映画監督スパイク・リー先週ウェルズ氏の家族支援するための記者会見出席した

Wells' mother, Christine Wonsley, expressed on Wednesday her desire for the funeral, to be held on Monday, to serve as an opportunity to celebrate her son's life.

ウェルズ君の母親であるクリスティン・ウォンズリー氏水曜日月曜日に執り行われる葬儀を、息子の人生を称える機会としたいとの意向を表明した

"He wouldn't want us to sit around crying or eating," she said.

彼は我々が座り込んで涙を流したり食事をとったりすることを望まないだろう

"Therefore, we intend to hold a celebratory feast in his honor."

ゆえに彼を称える祝宴を催すつもりだ」と彼女は述べた。

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