As the Nolan Wells controversy rages, allow JJ to pour some more fuel on the fire. Jackson County District Attorney Angel McIlrath released all correspondence with the legal team of Nolan Wells' family earlier this week. Posted below are all 17 letters as well as summaries provided by yours truly. Get to work.
July 27 Bufkin Letter
Attorney Gary Bufkin notifies District Attorney he represents the Nolan Wells estate.
July 29 McIlrath letter to Bufkin
McIlrath asks Bufkin to provide names of witnesses and any other evidence the family wants to present to the grand jury. She asks that all digital evidence and media "be provided in its native format."
Bufkin asked the D.A. to share information but she was having none of it:
I have considered your request of my office to share information. There is no legal authority for a prosecutor to share information publicly or with civil counsel during an active investigation pending grand jury. As I have explained, we have a process, procedure and rules we follow in death investigations and it is not appropriate to deviate from them in this matter.
The D.A. also warned all harassment and threats would be investigated.
August 9 Bufkin Letter to McIlrath
Bufkin says he forwarded her letter to the family's lawyers. The lawyer says someone will be contacting her to "discuss downloading Nolan's phone" and to schedule a date for the independent expert to visti the state crime lab.
August 11 A.R. Smith Letter to McIlrath
Smith advises he is serving as local counsel for the Wells family. He reiterates they are willing to cooperate in "arranging a joint forensic inspection of" Nolan's phone.
August 12 McIlrath Letter to Bufkin
The D.A. says she has been waiting since July 15 for Bufkin's team to schedule the so-called examination for the phone. McIlrath calls out the family's legal team: "As you know, the State has never had possession of Nolan's phone and access to it is controlled entirely by Mr. and Mrs. Wonsley.
The letter states the FBI is involved with the investigation and agreed to conduct the examination of the phone. McIlrath states the letter must be 'delivered to the FBI by August 14." The letter contains a little jab at the Crumpsters:
The only information derived from the family's investigation of which the State is aware is what has been presented at press conferences and shared by Mr. Crump on social media. Attorney Liza Park stated in a July 30, 2026, press conference that the family's legal team is receiving one hundred tips per day. Additionally, statements made on behalf of the family indicate that your investigation has led to videos, pictures and other digital evidence being received. There have also been representations made to the public that the family has retained audio engineers and other experts in this matter. If anyone on your team believes that your investigation has revealed any evidence relevant to criminal conduct concerning the death of Nolan Wells, you should provide that information to my office so that we can review it, follow-up if needed, and present this information to the Grand Jury when it convenes.
The D.A. expresses her wish for Dr. Mitchell testify before the grand jury.
August 13 A.R. Smith Letter to McIlrath
Smith says he will serve as point of contact for the Nolan Wells family. The letter states the August 14 deadline for providing the cellphone is not "practical." The D.A. provided less than 48 hours notice. The Wonsleys were not in Mississippi when the letter was sent to Bufkin. "The parties never agreed to simply deliver the phone to your office." Smith cites an "agreement" that allowed the phone to be jointly examined by the D.A. and Wells team. The parties have not agreed on the scope of the examination, its methods, chain of custody, and other matters regarding the phone.
The letter states despite the numerous tips, the legal team has not identified any additional witnesses. Smith asks McIlrath provide three dates for Dr. Mitchell to examine the body parts held by the State Medical Examiner.
August 17 Smith Email to Angel Myers, McIlrath, and Eric Hertz
Smith states the family will make the phone available for a joint forensic examination from August 18 to August 21. The letter requests a 12-hour notice. Dr. Mitchell is available from August 19 to August 21.
August 17 McIlrath Letter to Smith
The D.A. states there is no legal basis for her to "seize and search" the cellphone, thus she must rely on the cooperation of the Crumpsters. The FBI agreed to conduct the forensic examination of the cellphone at the Mississippi Cyber Security Center in Gulfport. She asks Smith to contact the FBI to set "the parameters" of the Wonsleys' consent. The phone was supposed to be delivered to the FBI on August 19 at 9 outside the MCI lab. The letter states Smith agreed to the site.
McIlrath reiterates the Wonsleys should provide the phone to the FBI on that date if they want it included in the presentation to the grand jury.
The letter mentions "serious threats" and harassment of the State Medical Examiner and State Crime Lab staff. McIlrath concludes by thanking Smith for confirming the Crumpsters uncovered no new evidence.
August 18 Smith Letter to McIlrath
The Wonsleys plan to deliver the phone at the scheduled time mentioned above.
August 19 McIlrath Letter to Smith
Apparently the FBI exam did not take place as scheduled. McIlrath states the Wonsley's "have chosen to have Nolan's cell phone extraction completed by independent examiners." Surprise. Shocker.
The D.A. asks Smith to provide a complete copy of the raw extraction data and any reports generated "within" within ten days.
August 20 McIlrath Letter to Dr. Mitchell
Mitchell and McIlrath spoke on the phone. The D.A. promised to provide full access to the tissue collected and photographs taken. He can examine the tissue samples with a microscope and inspect the full investigative file at her office. McIlrath asks for a copy of his report so she can present it to the grand jury.
August 28 Smith Letter to Hertz and District Attorney's Staff
Smith states the examination is "ongoing" and a report will be provided within 48 hours.
September 1 Christi Robinson (D.A.) letter to Smith
Robinson says the D.A. has not received the forensic examination report of the phone.
September 2 Smith Letter to Robinson and Others
Smith claims the examination is taking longer than expected. The attorney promises the final report will be completed before the end of the week.
September 14 McIlrath Letter to Smith
The D.A. confirms Dr. Mitchell conducted his examination at the Medical Examiner's office. The histological slides (nightmares of Dr. Meydrech at M.C.) were provided to Dr. Mitchell. Dr. Mitchell provided his final report to the Wonsleys on September 13. McIlrath asks Smith to provide a copy by September 16 so it can be presented to the grand jury.
September 15 Smith Letter to Robinson
Smith sends Dr. Mitchell's final report. The letter asks the D.A. to notify the Wonsleys of the grand jury's decision as soon as "practicable."
September 16 Smith Letter to McIlrath Staff
Smith sends the finalized forensic report of the extraction and examination of the cellphone. The report includes a sumary of the Snapchat messages reviewed .
3 comments:
All this over an accidental drowning.
Did they release the toxicology report? That will be all we need
All this is an example of why the Internet will be the reason humanity is completely lost. Low iq people can’t tell who they should believe.
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