Owens joins Rev. Al Sharpton and Tyler Perry, bringing the total reward to $125,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (July 21, 2026) – National civil rights attorney Ben Crump released the following statement after Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens pledged an additional $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. Owens’ contribution increases the total reward to $125,000, joining previously announced $50,000 rewards from Rev. Al Sharpton and Tyler Perry. Anyone with information is urged to call 888-991-1772.
Attorney Ben Crump released the following statement:
“We are deeply grateful to Terrell Owens, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Tyler Perry for standing with Nolan Wells’ family in their pursuit of truth and justice. Their generosity and unwavering support send a powerful message that this tragedy will not be swept under the rug and that we will not stop until the truth is uncovered and justice is served.
“Someone knows what happened to Nolan on Horn Island. We urge anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, to come forward. This reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction because Nolan’s family deserves the truth, and those responsible must be held accountable.
“If you have information that can help, please do the right thing. Call the Ben Crump Law call center at 888-991-1772. Your decision to come forward could be the key to delivering justice for Nolan and bringing a measure of peace to a family that has suffered an unimaginable loss.”
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