Suspicious Death in a Sundown Town: The Case of Jelani Day

In August 2021, 25-year-old graduate student Jelani Day vanished after being last seen at Illinois State University. His car was later found abandoned in the woods, and weeks later, his body was discovered in the Illinois River under mysterious circumstances. Despite national attention and calls for justice, the circumstances surrounding Jelani’s disappearance and death remain unresolved, leaving his family and community searching for answers.To provide information on this case anonymously, contact 1800CALLFBI