Gary Day Pleads Guilty in Kidnapping Case | Madison News

Gary Day, 40, just pleaded guilty to federal charges of child enticement and producing child sexual abuse material after kidnapping 17-year-old Sophia Franklin in February last year. An Amber Alert was issued, and Sophia was found safe thanks to a vigilant couple at a Nebraska truck stop who reported him. Arrested in April 2025, Day admitted to the two federal charges, with four others dropped. He still faces additional charges in Wisconsin, but federal sentencing is pending. This case underscores the importance of community vigilance and brings a critical step toward accountability for Sophia and her family. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/47dfd82666031338