Chapter
The Disappearance of Jelani Day
22:49 - 32:42 (09:52)
Jelani Day, a 25-year-old Black Illinois State University graduate student, went missing on August 24 and his body was found 11 days later in the Illinois River. Despite his family's efforts to raise awareness about his disappearance, his case did not receive as much coverage as Gabby Petito's.
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A search team discovered a body floating in the Illinois River, a mile away from where Jelani Day's car was found, while police conducted their own search efforts in La Salle.
22:49 - 24:52 (02:03)
Summary
A search team discovered a body floating in the Illinois River, a mile away from where Jelani Day's car was found, while police conducted their own search efforts in La Salle. The body's identity is currently unknown and no comments have been made by the police about whether or not they believe it to be Jelani.
ChapterThe Disappearance of Jelani Day
EpisodeGrad Student Jelani Day: Mysteriously Found in Illinois River? What Really Happened?
PodcastTrue Crime with Kendall Rae
This podcast discusses the discrepancy in media coverage between the cases of Gabby Petito and Jelani Day.
24:52 - 27:59 (03:06)
Summary
This podcast discusses the discrepancy in media coverage between the cases of Gabby Petito and Jelani Day. The host highlights the incorrect information being reported and the lack of resources for Day's case.
ChapterThe Disappearance of Jelani Day
EpisodeGrad Student Jelani Day: Mysteriously Found in Illinois River? What Really Happened?
PodcastTrue Crime with Kendall Rae
Carmen hires a private investigator to help get answers about her son Jelani Day's disappearance after feeling that officials assigned to the case were not doing enough.
27:59 - 29:21 (01:22)
Summary
Carmen hires a private investigator to help get answers about her son Jelani Day's disappearance after feeling that officials assigned to the case were not doing enough. The body that was found has been identified as Jelani Day's.
ChapterThe Disappearance of Jelani Day
EpisodeGrad Student Jelani Day: Mysteriously Found in Illinois River? What Really Happened?
PodcastTrue Crime with Kendall Rae
Despite identifying the body of their brother using dental and DNA comparison, the family is still searching for answers as to why he ended up in the river and if any foul play was involved.
29:21 - 32:42 (03:20)
Summary
Despite identifying the body of their brother using dental and DNA comparison, the family is still searching for answers as to why he ended up in the river and if any foul play was involved.