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Wells’s friend says he called Nolan’s mother, then Coast Guard at about 11pm

Name: Wells’s friend says he called Nolan’s mother, then Coast Guard at about 11pm
Uploaded: 2026-07-24T19:04:00+00:00
Description: In the same interview, Hudson says he became concerned after none of the group could account for Nolan Wells later that evening and he could not confirm Wells had returned with another boat. Hudson says he obtained Wells’s mother’s phone number, rang her to confirm she had not heard from her son, and then contacted the Coast Guard at about 11pm.

Megyn Kelly Show · Nolan Wells' Best Friend SPEAKS OUT About Last Moment He Saw Wells · July 24, 2026

Megyn Kelly Show

Nolan Wells' Best Friend SPEAKS OUT About Last Moment He Saw Wells

"I called Miss Christine. Called her the first time. She didn't answer. I called her a second time. And I got on the phone with her and she uh I asked her if she had heard from Nolan and she said no. And I said, "All right, well, don't freak out. I'm going to call the Coast Guard." And I This was at about 11:00."

In the same interview, Hudson says he became concerned after none of the group could account for Nolan Wells later that evening and he could not confirm Wells had returned with another boat. Hudson says he obtained Wells’s mother’s phone number, rang her to confirm she had not heard from her son, and then contacted the Coast Guard at about 11pm.

About this episode

Megyn Kelly reports on what she calls new developments in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells in Mississippi, focusing on an interview given by Warren Hudson, who describes himself as Wells’s best friend. Kelly recounts the basic timeline: Wells was last seen on Horn Island on 4 July and was later found face down in the water. She says local investigators have indicated they do not currently suspect foul play, while the investigation remains ongoing.

The episode centres on Hudson’s account to former police officer and podcast host Brandon Tatum. Hudson says Wells chose to remain on the island rather than return on Hudson’s boat, and he identifies a girl, “Katie”, as the reason. Hudson describes friends shouting for Wells to get on the boat as it left early due to mechanical issues, and claims Wells said he would ride back with someone else. Hudson also addresses a point that has circulated online: why Wells’s phone was on the boat that returned to the mainland. Hudson says multiple people left phones on the boat that day, describing it as common when drinking.

Hudson further claims he was the first to contact Wells’s mother after friends could not locate him later that night, and says he then called the Coast Guard at about 11pm out of concern about the dangers of the water and the island. Kelly also includes a paid advertisement for Birch Gold and closes with a subscription prompt.

Key takeaways

Megyn Kelly says Nolan Wells was last seen on Horn Island on 4 July and later found face down in the water.
Kelly says authorities have indicated they do not currently suspect foul play, while the investigation continues.
Warren Hudson tells Brandon Tatum he last saw Wells around 3pm with a girl he identifies as “Katie”.
Hudson says Wells declined to get on Hudson’s boat as it left early due to boat issues, saying he would “ride with somebody else”.
Hudson claims “Katie” sent a message acknowledging she heard people yelling for Wells to get on the departing boat.
Hudson says multiple phones were left on the boat, offering an explanation for why Wells’s phone was not with him.
Hudson says he called Wells’s mother and then the Coast Guard at about 11pm after friends could not account for Wells.