While Black people all over the country are scouring the internet for updates on the Nolan Wells case, they’ve found a little spark of hope on social media—and from the most unlikely advocate: Nancy Grace.
Yes, you read that right. The legal commentator and TV personality hasn’t always had the best relationship with the Black community. But at this point, people are so desperate for answers and tired of the lies that if Nancy Grace is willing to sink her teeth into this case and demand accountability, Black folks are all for it.
And in true internet-generation fashion, they’re expressing that collective sigh of relief in the rawest and universal way: through memes.
Keep reading for some of the best reactions and commentary.
“Someone is finna go to jail!”
One user on X/Twitter was happy to see a refreshed-looking Grace back on a case and giving it the national attention it deserved, writing: “Nancy Grace is back, hair fluffed to the max and she’s locked into the Nolan Wells case. Someone is finna go to jail.”
Related: The Nolan Wells Case: Full Timeline and Key Questions
Nancy Has the Look of Justice!
Another user on X/Twitter also commented on Grace’s look, writing: “COME ON TURTLE NECK BLOUSE! Nancy is on the scene to intervene! Y’all muthaf*ckas better count your days down there in Mississippi! There WILL be justice for Nolan Wells!”
Nancy Has Been Activated
This X/Twitter user shared their renewed hope that the case would be solved, writing: “B*tchhhhh they got auntie Nancy activated. Everybody going to jail.”
Nancy Is Gonna “Betwixt” the Case
Another user foreshadowed that Grace’s coverage of the case could impact the quest for justice, penning on X/Twitter: “The fact that Nancy Grace brought us comfort immediately by vowing to find justice for Nolan Wells and anyone who grew up during her era knows this whole case is about to be turned and betwixt into revelation station in the name of every edge of her bob, SHE’S LOCKED IN.”
Nancy Grace Appeared Like the Candyman
One person on X/Twitter likened Grace’s return to the mainstream to that of the Candyman, posting: “Y’all done said Nancy Grace name three times and boom! Lemme just say, if she’s back, all them white boys going to jail. Casey Anthony STILL hiding from Nancy being on that ass! Ain’t no bullshit with Big Nancy! Justice for Nolan Xavier Wells!”
Nancy Grace Coming Out of “Retirement” Means RESULTS
TikTok user Myrondtm explained that folks should expect the truth to come out and justice to be served now that Grace is focused on the case.
“I ain’t seen Nancy Grace face since I was like six years old. Anywhere from six to 12. So the fact that I done just seen her come and pop out on this case after almost a decade, after not seeing her face, has to say something,” he said.
He later issued a warning to the people responsible for Wells’ death now that Grace is on the case, writing, “You going to jail, buddy.”
In the comments section, other users echoed similar sentiments.
“Nancy got a fresh bob & a Smokey eye… they going to jail!” said one person.
Added another: “Nancy finna find the fish in the lake to tell the story she do not play.”
Nancy Grace Has the Bob for the Job
We found this clip over on TikTok, in which one user poked fun at Grace’s signature hairdo, showing “live footage” of Grace clocking in to talk about Wells’ case by shaking their bob around.
“Nancy Is Gone Turn Them Every Which Way, But Loose”
@diamondtheentertainer Nancy Grace has officially entered the Nolan Wells chat….Justice for Nolan Wells
#fyp #nolanwells #Nancygrace #JusticeForNolanwells #trendingnews
DiamondTheEntertainer
In a phrase that most Black people will immediately understand, TikTok user Diamond the Entertainer couldn’t hold back her excitement for Grace’s coverage of the case, noting that now that she’s here, anyone responsible would get “turned every which way but loose.”
Nancy Grace Is True Crime’s “John Wick”
John Wick usually carries out his justice with multiple weapons, but one user on Threads couldn’t help but draw a parallel.
“You and Every Generation Behind You Will Have No Peace”
TikTok user Jusnene said that the person responsible for Wells’ death won’t know peace. And this couldn’t ring any truer now that Grace is looking into things, as her relentlessness eventually drove the aforementioned Anthony into hiding. Should Grace keep the same energy this time around, then yes, whoever harmed Wells might be worried.
A Phone Call of Gratitude to Nancy Grace
@erealistnation100 Phone conversation with Nancy Grace about Nolan’s Case
#NancyGrace #CrimeStoppers #NolanStrong
Now that Grace is tapped into what’s going on in the Wells case, TikTok user erealistnation felt it was a good idea to give her a call to thank her. The fake conversation that ensues here is worth a watch.
Nancy Grace = A White Woman Who White Womans for the Right Reasons
TikTok user Rick Speaks calling Nancy Grace a “white woman who white womans for the right reason” is one of the funniest descriptors she’ll ever get. Nothing can really top that!
Nancy Grace Won’t Be Playing Blue’s Clues
No shade to Steve or his pet puppy Blue, but Nolan Wells’ case is far from the time to be playing around and acting like things are low stakes. Now that Grace has joined the side of people shining a light on all the developments, hopefully, some real actions and answers will come out soon, as this user on X/Twitter expressed.
