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  • Disappearance and Death of Jelani Day | Medicine Doctor College Student | Carmen Day
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  • @mslelebabii1495
    @mslelebabii1495 Před 2 lety +1391

    The fact that Jelani was going to be the donor for his father’s bone marrow transplant, tells me that he did not commit suicide. Somebody did this to him and I hope the family find their answers soon! Praying for his Mother and the rest of his family. Rest in Heaven Jelani 💙🕊

    • @mslelebabii1495
      @mslelebabii1495 Před 2 lety +26

      @@ridgiedidgie4444 This is a very strong possibility.

    • @brandyweaver8043
      @brandyweaver8043 Před 2 lety +47

      @@ridgiedidgie4444 I think so too bc I find it odd he stopped and looked dead at the camera

    • @khris_goodman
      @khris_goodman Před 2 lety +6

      @@ridgiedidgie4444 hold on to it until we get into the car

    • @jlrc3991
      @jlrc3991 Před 2 lety +14

      Agreed 100%, Ms Lele Babi....no way he did this to himself!

    • @sophienunley4766
      @sophienunley4766 Před 2 lety +8

      I agree

  • @liviwilliams7599
    @liviwilliams7599 Před 2 lety +563

    I went to college with Jelani and some of my good friends were in the Speech Path (CSD) major with him. He was SO smart and they always had great things to say about him. I couldn't believe you were covering this case. Thank you for doing this. I know everyone at ISU is shocked and confused. Prayers for the family

    • @beginnergymgirlies
      @beginnergymgirlies Před 2 lety +24

      My deepest sympathies to you and others grieving in the ISU community, as well as his friends, family, and others impacted by his life and untimely death 🙏🏾

    • @cierreascranton8477
      @cierreascranton8477 Před 2 lety +14

      Prayers to all his family and friends

    • @ariesariza04
      @ariesariza04 Před 2 lety +13

      My condolences to you and your school and his family rest in paradise king your loved and missed 🙏❤fly high .you didn't deserve this 😪

    • @Camille_Anderson
      @Camille_Anderson Před 2 lety +7

      such a horrific case! praying this brilliant young man's family get justice! condolences to your town, you lost what seems like an amazing guy. 🙏💯

    • @bw7839
      @bw7839 Před 2 lety +7

      Condolences to all. I can't imagine how hard this is for all of you to process. Seem like such a wonderful young man with so much promise. Obviously loved helping people considering the field he was going into. Just a tragedy and loss to the world.

  • @NeekHop71
    @NeekHop71 Před 2 lety +276

    As a mom that loss of a son murdered by his so-called friends and getting a call from police saying they found my son lifeless, I feel for Jelani’s mom. My heart goes out to her and Jelani’s family. Jelani’s death is not only a loss to his family, but also to the world. He was going to be such an asset to the world. RIP JELANI❤️

    • @carleyvollrath
      @carleyvollrath Před 2 lety +12

      I’m so sorry for your loss mama 💔

    • @asildesigns
      @asildesigns Před 2 lety +11

      I’m so sorry for your loss no mother should lose their child

    • @brandilepage4052
      @brandilepage4052 Před 2 lety +6

      I’m so so sorry for ur loss. No mother should ever have to experience such heartbreak. I am so sorry. Praying for your grieving process and wishing you the best life you can possibly have despite the horrific circumstances life has given you. God bless you.

    • @HesterLeaRae
      @HesterLeaRae Před 2 lety +6

      I'm sorry for your loss💙

    • @ladyb9108
      @ladyb9108 Před 2 lety +2

      So sorry to hear about your Son 💔 My prays go out to you

  • @camilaaguirreleon1557
    @camilaaguirreleon1557 Před 2 lety +168

    2 things I stand by are: A mom knows their son better than anybody and moms have gut feelings. If a mom tells you their son wouldnt just not call her and that she is worried YOU BELIEVE HER!

    • @yuhitsawree
      @yuhitsawree Před 2 lety +3

      Exactly !!!

    • @liftedlegend710
      @liftedlegend710 Před rokem +2

      My mom dont know me for shit I could literally be sitting next to her crying and she wont even notice or tell if shits wrong with me

    • @FelonDog
      @FelonDog Před rokem

      @@liftedlegend710 Well, at that point she wouldn't be fighting to have you found either. Seems she wouldn't even notice you were gone. So caring enough to find your child and knowing them well because you are in their life and care about them so much go hand in hand.

    • @justme-cr2zc
      @justme-cr2zc Před rokem

      Absolutely !!!!

    • @justme-cr2zc
      @justme-cr2zc Před rokem

      ​@@liftedlegend710
      😔

  • @TrulyYours00
    @TrulyYours00 Před 2 lety +477

    I went to college with him but didn’t know him personally. Praying for his family 🙏🏾

    • @anissajackson5711
      @anissajackson5711 Před 2 lety +11

      Same here

    • @Vegan_scorpioo
      @Vegan_scorpioo Před 2 lety +2

      @Nu Nu hard to believe

    • @MakavelithePrince96
      @MakavelithePrince96 Před 2 lety

      U went to college with him? How old are u?

    • @dblessed7860
      @dblessed7860 Před 2 lety +2

      @@Vegan_scorpioo welll why did the clinical director u know her as professor but thats to play her down... have his bank details why was she liasing with police before speaking to his mum why did the police say to mum was he depressed ! Where did they get that from ? Did u knw that director husband is police . I can go on really but i will leave it there

  • @Honey_Green
    @Honey_Green Před 2 lety +356

    The way his mother was treated and all she wanted to do was find her son.
    They had his body for almost a month.
    CAN YOU IMAGINE?!
    Jelani's mother's pain almost brought me to tears. It's so heartbreaking

    • @michelleb7399
      @michelleb7399 Před 2 lety +13

      I still get choked up recalling her interview with a CNN reporter. I know the grief of losing a son. I don’t have the pain of losing him this way though and not even being given the time of day by those who hold my child’s identity in their hands. She should have everyone working FOR her.
      I have watched a lot of true crime shows and often there is some detective who works so hard to resolve the case for the family, who feels great compassion for the parents or other close kin. Sadly, not in this case. The poor mama.

    • @reginapugh
      @reginapugh Před 2 lety +11

      To be treated as nothing at the most traumatic time in life. This country is not for us😢😭

    • @damarcusmomm05
      @damarcusmomm05 Před 2 lety +9

      We know why she was treated like that sis 🥺 If the mama looked 👀 different she would of had the up most respect. This case would of matter to the world.

    • @monicarivera7110
      @monicarivera7110 Před 2 lety

      That angered me

    • @Honey_Green
      @Honey_Green Před 2 lety +5

      @@Elektrikkiss there are a couple of videos. Her sadness and her anger..... its very triggering. And the LOVE she had for her son. How proud she was and is of him. And they acted as if he were a criminal.... loke he did this to himself. Its sickening

  • @itsgrandmas70sbirthday45
    @itsgrandmas70sbirthday45 Před 2 lety +306

    I’ve never clicked a video of Christina’s so fast. This case really hits home. Our hometown has lost such a beautiful angel. I thank you so much for using your platform to shed light on this tragic situation.

    • @beginnergymgirlies
      @beginnergymgirlies Před 2 lety +4

      My deepest sympathies🙏🏾

    • @Momma-angela
      @Momma-angela Před 2 lety +3

      My condolences to Jelani’s family, loved ones & friends. This is heartbreaking

    • @dianezimmerman3662
      @dianezimmerman3662 Před 2 lety +1

      When Christina says dispensary, what is that?

    • @jfer5622
      @jfer5622 Před 2 lety +1

      @@dianezimmerman3662 medical marijuana shop

    • @dianezimmerman3662
      @dianezimmerman3662 Před 2 lety

      @@jfer5622 ty for answering. I thought that's what she ment, just making sure.

  • @mellyray3017
    @mellyray3017 Před 2 lety +93

    The fact he was going to give his bone marrow to his dad is just that much more heart wrenching. So now his dad might die because Jelani is no longer here and there's no way he did this to himself.

    • @msa6844
      @msa6844 Před 2 lety +5

      .... Hmm im wondering if its connected to the hospital his dad is at. A doctor is involved I bet.

    • @amandarosso615
      @amandarosso615 Před 2 lety +2

      @@msa6844 lol no

    • @Angela_J0607
      @Angela_J0607 Před 2 lety +2

      @@msa6844 i don't think so

    • @mandia469
      @mandia469 Před 2 lety +7

      I know. I find it a strange coincidence that he was donating an organ and when he was found they said his organs were missing/ liquified. They said he had no eyeballs, his jaw sawed off and other organs liquified? Or were they really liquified? Someone really wanted him dead and it sounds like they wanted to make an example out of him in his death through his organs.

    • @SShamari_
      @SShamari_ Před 2 lety +4

      His father just passed away last week or the week before. So sad 💔

  • @zoemarae2330
    @zoemarae2330 Před 2 lety +444

    I just really appreciate that when you tell us these “stories” (that doesn’t seem like the right term, but cases doesn’t either) you make sure to tell us about the person, their family, who they are. They aren’t just a case or a story, these are people.

    • @christinaarandall
      @christinaarandall  Před 2 lety +36

      💙💙💙

    • @susanstraitfox
      @susanstraitfox Před 2 lety +11

      Omg I Kno what you mean! I feel like I'm not taking it seriously or that it comes off like that

    • @jeffreymcneal1507
      @jeffreymcneal1507 Před 2 lety +9

      I get you. It is never far from my mind that Christian survived the most unforgivable and murderous abuse that could be heaped upon an innocent child, grew into an angry and despondent teen lashing out at every opportunity, only to be embraced by a Holy Spirit that transformed her into this spectacular empath she is today.. She is treasure. She epeaks from the heart, having survived so much the same.

    • @kadeelacayo4806
      @kadeelacayo4806 Před 2 lety +4

      A story is just telling something that happened . If it’s not real it’s fictional story. All stories

    • @allisoncastle
      @allisoncastle Před 2 lety +7

      Right! Not to be mean to other channels, but some others just make brief 10 min videos describing what happened to the victim. I appreciate learning the backstory and the personality of the victim.

  • @kidoftheking1406
    @kidoftheking1406 Před 2 lety +138

    Christina thank you for reporting on Jelani's disappearance with so much compassion and empathy. I lost 2 of my babies to gun violence ages 18 and 28. I know how it feels and I am praying for Jelani's family 🙏🏾❤️

    • @AhsiamNilwon
      @AhsiamNilwon Před 2 lety +15

      Blessings and prayers of comfort to you.

    • @kidoftheking1406
      @kidoftheking1406 Před 2 lety +6

      @@AhsiamNilwon thank you I receive that

    • @cassandrasmith2727
      @cassandrasmith2727 Před 2 lety +7

      Hugs & love to you. I’m so sorry for your losses. 💖🙏🏽💖🙏🏽💖🙏🏽💖

    • @magsnc2749
      @magsnc2749 Před 2 lety +6

      I’m so sorry. I cannot imagine how you suffer. Much love and prayers.❤️

    • @LyfeofNikkiLee
      @LyfeofNikkiLee Před 2 lety +2

      So sorry for your loss dear, praying for you🙏🏽

  • @MinMeows_Booty
    @MinMeows_Booty Před 2 lety +82

    It’s like the cops just don’t get that parents know their babies. If someone behaves a certain way their whole lives, then something changes overnight, a parents concern is 100% valid. Jelani was smart, kind, focused, and a mamas boy. Suddenly he misses classes, doesn’t contact his mama, and no one has seen him. Yeah the cops need to stop making assumptions about young people and college/uni students, or just people in general.

  • @Sarah-N709
    @Sarah-N709 Před 2 lety +406

    As an autistic woman with autistic kids, it is so heartbreaking that this man who clearly had a passion for helping people was taken away too soon. People like him are needed in the world. People who actually CARE about their work and their patients. There aren't enough speech pathologists period but he was one of the good ones. Heart breaking.

    • @nicoleymacaroni
      @nicoleymacaroni Před 2 lety

      Autism is called by metals u need to detox metals out of u it works

    • @BillyBob-jg1gq
      @BillyBob-jg1gq Před 2 lety +7

      @@nicoleymacaroni what a disappointingly uneducated, misinformed, and callous comment. Educate yourself outside of Facebook memes babe.

    • @emmajones8715
      @emmajones8715 Před 2 lety +4

      I’m sorry that you have to put up with people saying stupid ignorant crap as that ridiculous detox message!! All of the best to you and your children x

    • @Sarah-N709
      @Sarah-N709 Před 2 lety +3

      @@nicoleymacaroni why would anyone want to cure autism? 😕 autism isn't actually disabling. It's living in a world created for neurotypical brains. If you ask any autistic, they'll tell you straight up that the only real problem is not being understood, accepted, and having to live up to neurotypical expectations when we are neurodivergent. Outside of that, there is literally no problem. If people were just accepting, we would be a lot happier 😊

    • @Sarah-N709
      @Sarah-N709 Před 2 lety +1

      @@emmajones8715 thank you ❤❤

  • @hannahreed2451
    @hannahreed2451 Před 2 lety +254

    Every time I hear his story I can’t help but cry for his mama. She raised an INCREDIBLE man who not only was successful, but loving too. He did not deserve this 😞 I honestly can’t comprehend how she must feel right now.

  • @ranaebutler8251
    @ranaebutler8251 Před 2 lety +110

    I’ve worked in Bloomington and my daughter lives there. This case simply is not getting the coverage or attention it needs to be solved. Thank you for covering Jelani. Praying 🙏 for this family.

  • @megansaxton9599
    @megansaxton9599 Před 2 lety +20

    I live in Bloomington and I can tell you first hand that our community has really come together to honor Jelani and demand justice for him and his his family. My thoughts and prayers are with his family that justice is found for this beautiful soul ♥️

  • @galarcon1021
    @galarcon1021 Před 2 lety +160

    This is so devastating, Jelani is the whole package, beauty, brilliance, and brains. I think someone who was jealous did this. I have a feeling that a woman may very well be at the center of this tragedy

    • @glendamcdaniel5725
      @glendamcdaniel5725 Před 2 lety +9

      Yep it does appear like jealousy.

    • @nessa2481
      @nessa2481 Před 2 lety +8

      How horrible. Jealousy sounds the most likely & it’s disgusting!

    • @mrsstokes7253
      @mrsstokes7253 Před 2 lety +3

      I thought the same thing. Smh

    • @jackieb.2642
      @jackieb.2642 Před 2 lety +4

      I get that feeling too. I definitely get the feeling someone was extremely jealous of Jelani. I also have the feeling it was over a girl.

  • @sutherngirrl7590
    @sutherngirrl7590 Před 2 lety +208

    The saddest part is that whoever did this has probably killed 2 people in this family. I'll say a prayer that his father gets another bone marrow donor somehow.....😔

    • @VeronicaLovesYou22
      @VeronicaLovesYou22 Před 2 lety +16

      My heart just shattered 😭💔 I really hope they are able to find another donor for him!!!!!!

    • @DubsTV93
      @DubsTV93 Před 2 lety +10

      Tragic. most don't get one match, let alone two :'(

    • @mariamcguire8941
      @mariamcguire8941 Před 2 lety +2

      Can they use his marrow if he’s dead or the donor has to be alive?

    • @michelleb7399
      @michelleb7399 Před 2 lety +11

      @@mariamcguire8941 It has to be living. There’s no way any kind of transplant could happen from a decomposing body, anyway. But the marrow is for blood-type cancers. It has to be living cells to create new living cells. The host’s bodies cells are killed off with strong chemotherapy right before the transplant, then the donor cells are given and grow.

    • @bambilackner
      @bambilackner Před 2 lety

      @@michelleb7399 why is that painful? just wondering bc she said it was, but that doesn't sound painful

  • @dr.angeliquetrigueros1914
    @dr.angeliquetrigueros1914 Před 2 lety +43

    I’m a doc speech pathologist - he would have been an amazing person to be in the field. :( I’m so sad….

  • @karlystrand7539
    @karlystrand7539 Před 2 lety +63

    This breaks my heart, we had a memorial for him at ISU. I’m praying for closure for his family🙏❤️

  • @ZeroJewelz
    @ZeroJewelz Před 2 lety +480

    I really hope Jelani's family get the answers to their many questions, and justice for him 🙏🏼🕊💙

  • @whalefuhk
    @whalefuhk Před 2 lety +260

    Jelani’s mom and him are twins. Heartbroken for her 💔 His mom truly raised a wonderful young man. Let’s all work together to give Jelani and his family justice! 🙏🏻

    • @callenafelder9877
      @callenafelder9877 Před 2 lety +7

      The whole family ROYALTY. But he was Murdered and another case like Kendrick's 😪 ( young man found in a gym matt)ORGANS MISSING. This is crazy .. why would he skip a meeting with professor, leave school ,go to weed dispensary!!!! This young man was becoming a doctor, very responsible. I believe someone threatened his family, that's the only way I see him willing to go an hour away and whomever was in his vehicle when he went to dispensary bc he parked so far from door, as well as looked right into camera took off his mask, he was in trouble then I think..... car found an hour north from his school, home. family says he's never ever been to there.

  • @emilypearl1192
    @emilypearl1192 Před 2 lety +12

    Thank you for doing a story about Jelani! I'm an ISU student and we are all sad and confused. His family deserves justice and answers.

  • @carm2296
    @carm2296 Před 2 lety +171

    I hope this gets more coverage!!!!! He OBVIOUSLY DIDN’T DO THIS TO HIMSELF!!!! 🤦🏽‍♀️🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @addyurdaddy2851
      @addyurdaddy2851 Před 2 lety

      @@MakavelithePrince96 Clearly many people care.

    • @MakavelithePrince96
      @MakavelithePrince96 Před 2 lety +1

      @@addyurdaddy2851 many people pretend to care if they really cared they wouldn't have let them die and cops won't be patrolling the city 24/7 72 hours 48 hours or more

    • @senthee-guy6677
      @senthee-guy6677 Před 2 lety +1

      @@MakavelithePrince96 Your negativity is really disturbing.... Humans that aren't sociopathic and who are empaths care. I don't know who he is at all and just found out who. I feel for his family. Reevaluate please.

  • @LadyDotty
    @LadyDotty Před 2 lety +177

    As a mom that has lost a child in December. I truelly understand. My daughter died in a car accident and I still had so many questions, so I can only imagine the parents hurt in this situation. Thank you Christina for talking about this. Every time I think I couldn't like you more. U show up girlie

  • @k3upikachu
    @k3upikachu Před 2 lety +235

    I'm only a couple minutes in and jelani sounds like an intimidatingly incredible man. I don't think somebody's contribution to society/looks/ intelligence makes their death any more or less tragic, but his mom must be proud that she raised someone who accomplished so much in the time he had on this Earth

  • @PrezDarren
    @PrezDarren Před 2 lety +81

    I read Jelani's autopsy report & I literally couldn't eat anything else for the remainder of the day. Satan himself did this to Jelani. We must continue praying for his family because if this situation impacted us as strangers to Jelani, I can only imagine what his family is going through.

  • @list283
    @list283 Před 2 lety +65

    Policemen seem to believe that any person who is lost is just having intercorse, thankfully laws are not made from what policemen think.

    • @MakavelithePrince96
      @MakavelithePrince96 Před 2 lety

      the cops are in on it, they are the evil ones, they are with the illuminati...the Cops always talk crazy because they are expecting bodies everyday so the government can get paid...dummy. I had to speak truth on that.

    • @list283
      @list283 Před 2 lety +4

      @@MakavelithePrince96 It's always sad when a young promissing man dies and other people use just as an excuse to talk nonsense. Mokane, go trolling anywhere else.

    • @kevinpatrickcarey3741
      @kevinpatrickcarey3741 Před 2 lety

      i havnt been lost in a long long time.....

    • @ginalopez9047
      @ginalopez9047 Před 2 lety

      They don’t take Missing adults seriously which I kinda get cause your an adult u can do whatever you want but at the same time doesn’t mean your free from kidnapping and killers

  • @bluejeanistic
    @bluejeanistic Před 2 lety +187

    What a terrible loss. He had such a bright future! You just never know!! The fact that he was going to do the bone marrow transplant for his father is really heartbreaking. Such a loving son. May his family find peace. Justice for Jelani!!! 🙏♥️

  • @downtherabbithole1362
    @downtherabbithole1362 Před 2 lety +363

    My sympathies to Jelani’s family. I hope that they get answers and are not “blown off” by authorities.

    • @selfmadeekayy99
      @selfmadeekayy99 Před 2 lety +10

      It's already happening. His story didn't get no where NEAR as much coverage as Gabby petito. R.i.p to them both but you know what I mean 🥺🤦🏾‍♀️

    • @trinitybritt936
      @trinitybritt936 Před 2 lety +5

      His body was found with his scalp off , organs missing and his jaw sawed off!! Something happened to him

    • @michealknight5268
      @michealknight5268 Před 2 lety +3

      My Heart Goes out to this Family ..

    • @mellyray3017
      @mellyray3017 Před 2 lety +2

      @@trinitybritt936 what?! Are you fking kidding me? I have to research his case that's disgusting and hmm makes you wonder, organs missing?

    • @shareewilliams7007
      @shareewilliams7007 Před 2 lety +3

      @@trinitybritt936 front top and bottom teeth missing also

  • @kita3256
    @kita3256 Před 2 lety +155

    He couldn’t have done this to himself. Impossible. Plus he was about to donate his bone marrow! Cops better not play stupid or racist!! They better do their job!!

  • @stylesbymolls4549
    @stylesbymolls4549 Před 2 lety +34

    You can tell by his pics and what Jelani’s mom said, that he was such a beautiful human INSIDE & OUT 😭
    Why the best ones always gotta be taken by pure evil?
    Prayers up high for Jelani’s family.

  • @mvalenzuela6739
    @mvalenzuela6739 Před 2 lety +216

    And while everyone is losing their shit over gabby, and she’s all over the media, and getting all the air time on every station, a young man of the same age goes missing around the same time and is found in similar condition.. we hear not a damn word. THANK YOU CHRISTINA for bringing this to light

    • @Barbiex.o
      @Barbiex.o Před 2 lety +31

      THANK YOU. I absolutely hate that happened to Gabby and I wish the cops did their job when they had the chance but do we need all these videos repeating the details over and over again? We know what happened to her meanwhile you could walk by Jelani's killer and not even know it.

    • @mvalenzuela6739
      @mvalenzuela6739 Před 2 lety +16

      @@Barbiex.o pretty damn sad that I hadn’t heard a word about jelani until now. Brian needs to be caught, abd do justice served, just as much as Jelani’s killer does.

    • @dollrose3085
      @dollrose3085 Před 2 lety +5

      It’s because Gabby had a CZcams channel. She and her fiancé had videos on CZcams and had views and subscribers. I hate it when people use this as a race thing. People die every day! It’s impossible to place every death in the news. It’s a popularity thing. I feel sad for ALL who die especially the murdered victims. RIP Jelani and Gabby and millions of others and ALL the aborted babies 🙏🏻♥️ 🕊

    • @MYFBAMB
      @MYFBAMB Před 2 lety +25

      @@dollrose3085 Miss me with the BS please! This has everything to do with race! The racial disparity and equality as it pertains to missing POC is high so let’s not sit here and act like it’s not. Jelani did not have the complexion for protection, Gabby did that’s why she’s getting all the media coverage. It has nothing to do with her CZcams channel.

    • @ProfessorMM
      @ProfessorMM Před 2 lety +4

      @@MYFBAMB 1000000%

  • @cali.girllivinnnevada8
    @cali.girllivinnnevada8 Před 2 lety +188

    Did anyone else find Christina and just fall absolutely madly and deeply in love with her and her personality and her sweet sweet nature……cuz I s sure am so blessed to be one of her babies & a part of this…. Even though it covers the darkest deepest scars of society!
    Luv you all….. hope everybody has a great day and stays safe and healthy and I forget to wash your hands. 🧼😘

  • @jamieelizabeth2185
    @jamieelizabeth2185 Před 2 lety +40

    I was my brothers bone marrow donor, it’s such a big and painful process just to get to the day they actually take your bone marrow. There’s no way possible someone would go through all that knowing they were going to end their life. No way

  • @daonenothe2615
    @daonenothe2615 Před 2 lety +23

    Thank you so much for doing Jelani Day and giving him some recognition! You’re the only one that I’ve seen acknowledge him so far! Everyone was on the Gabby train, which is horrible as well but no one stopped to speak about Jelani! I know his family is very thankful ❤️

  • @normacook8325
    @normacook8325 Před 2 lety +179

    This story has been heartbreaking to follow. A young man on his path to a magnificent life cut down tragically young. My love and prayers to his family and friends. Praying for answers! 💙💙💙

    • @michelleb7399
      @michelleb7399 Před 2 lety +1

      It horrifies me how nonchalantly LEO’s took this case. His poor mother. I’ve said it before, but I lost my young adult son a few years ago. Losing a child is the worst thing that can happen to a person. But to have your child go missing, then a body found, and no one care enough to determine whose child this is in any sort of expedient manner, and then to be so callously be told… I’m so sorry, ma’am. I wish I could help.

    • @normacook8325
      @normacook8325 Před 2 lety

      @@michelleb7399 I'm so very sorry for your loss as well. ⚘

  • @mommacs2068
    @mommacs2068 Před 2 lety +89

    This literally brings me to tears you are covering this. So close to home. 30 minutes from me. He's not got the coverage he needs. Thank you Christina!

    • @Jennifer-es7qx
      @Jennifer-es7qx Před 2 lety +2

      Same. So close to home.

    • @christinebock7096
      @christinebock7096 Před 2 lety +3

      Very close to me as well and feel the same way ... this deserves much more attention.

    • @meowjakx3
      @meowjakx3 Před 2 lety +2

      Very close for us as well. Absolutely heartbreaking.

    • @jenniferleigh3767
      @jenniferleigh3767 Před 2 lety

      Close to me (Springfield) and I had never heard about this case until Christina covered it.

  • @rachellepoirier3695
    @rachellepoirier3695 Před 2 lety +20

    Thank you so much for covering his story. I'm happy to see it getting some coverage it deserves. Even the local news has seemed to have moved on already. I've had several family members attend ISU, and my little brother is attending next year. My MIL was a professor there, and it's an outstanding school. He sounds like an amazing young man, with so much life ahead of him, and so much good to bring to this world.
    I hope they get this case solved, and not brush it under like they do so many deaths in this area. His family deserves answers.

  • @annacarrion9832
    @annacarrion9832 Před 2 lety +6

    Jelani Day was found with his body mutilated. His head and face scalped, his front teeth missing, genitals missing, and most of his organs. This man is from my town and it send chills down my spine that this tragedy happened. Thank you for making a video on him, his family needs justice. Rest In Peace Jelani♥️

  • @hellenokindo4521
    @hellenokindo4521 Před 2 lety +209

    Praying for his family and friends, May God give them strength and comfort during this trying times🙏🏾 . Praying for answers and justice for the family. Rest In Peace Jelani 🕊🕊🙏🏾🤍. Thank you Christina for shining a light on this

  • @schneewitschen101
    @schneewitschen101 Před 2 lety +53

    I would like to see this get as much compassion as Gabby Petito

  • @danacabrera3523
    @danacabrera3523 Před 2 lety +102

    Why hasn’t anything been mentioned regarding any lover’s he might have had? I feel he may have met someone he might have been seeing maybe? Such a beautiful young man. He really loved his Momma! 😭 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
    I have two amazing boys. I cannot imagine the pain his mother went through it is unbelievably tragic 💔
    RIP Jelani 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

    • @mizztia5303
      @mizztia5303 Před 2 lety +8

      He definatley could have had any woman he was beautiful

    • @danacabrera3523
      @danacabrera3523 Před 2 lety +9

      @@mizztia5303 agreed! Not only a beautiful man but intelligent too! Such a sad story. 😭

    • @froggo7215
      @froggo7215 Před 2 lety +15

      Agreed. My guess is he was seeing somebody that wasn't that serious yet or his family didn't approve so he went to a trip with her/him and didn't tell anybody.

    • @weekendnomad5038
      @weekendnomad5038 Před 2 lety

      Good point!

    • @Angela_J0607
      @Angela_J0607 Před 2 lety +4

      I was thought that . Maybe he had a girl that he didn't tell the family about yet and what if she had a ex that was jealous or something

  • @hannapaton4607
    @hannapaton4607 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for talking about this!! I am an ISU student and Jelani’s story rocked our community. My heart goes out to his friends and family.

  • @stephaniec0625
    @stephaniec0625 Před 2 lety +41

    The way she has had to fight tooth and nail from day ONE is absolutely unbelievable

  • @AmberKelly82
    @AmberKelly82 Před 2 lety +76

    The loss of Jelani is all of our loss, he was going to do great things in his life and the world is a darker place without him. I hope his mom and family get the answers they need and deserve ❤

  • @MysterieswithMaja
    @MysterieswithMaja Před 2 lety +27

    So thankful someone covered this case and even more that it was Christina ❤️ Storytelling skills on point, our girl deserves every single follower she’s got 💎

  • @domahneak5099
    @domahneak5099 Před 2 lety +26

    You can tell he was a family man. He would not have left his father hanging like that on purpose. And just from the fact that he was naked tells us that whoever did this didn’t want him to be identified through clothing. If he did harm himself (which I do not believe at all) , he would want his family to atleast have closure so why would he drop his wallet off at a different location and hide his car in a wooded area. He wouldn’t want his mother to go through all of this agony wondering what happened to him.

    • @zatayzia4756
      @zatayzia4756 Před rokem +1

      Agree! They tried to destroy this boy cause ain’t no way he did this to his self

  • @naturalselectioninterventi4805

    I'm not saying Gabby Petito case isnt important or should take a backseat to any other case... but WHY is this not more prevalent in the media?! I've never even heard of this case! My heart breaks for this family (and Gabbys...). I hope they find answers!

    • @Angela_J0607
      @Angela_J0607 Před 2 lety

      Gabby case was just so easy to capture by her recording her each step and plus sadly this world only cares when things is trending no matter what it is so the media played apart of it also

  • @adamburdt8794
    @adamburdt8794 Před 2 lety +89

    I'm A bricklayer. We drink water and get that movement in. Great advice Christina. Both help mood, health, and general well being.

    • @valbirkner8131
      @valbirkner8131 Před 2 lety

      My grandad was a bricklayer and he used to tell us how they would compete to see who could lay the most bricks per hour, lol. He built so many things in his lifetime. What a cool job. 🧱😁

  • @cristidormiendo5743
    @cristidormiendo5743 Před rokem +3

    Thank you Christina for mentioning Jelani in one of your Kylie Rodni videos. When you said the way KR case was investigated reminds you of how Jelani’s case was investigated, both terribly, I looked up this video. I had not heard about him. Praying for his family, RIP Jelani, in the LORD’s presence.

  • @ad4029
    @ad4029 Před 2 lety +4

    Jelani sounds like the most stand-up, amazing man that would make any mother proud. As a mom with boys, my heart is broken hearing this story. I never heard about this case until now as I’m binging on your videos. It sounds like he lived the most life he could in his time that got cut far too short and had a lot of love in his life. I’m so sorry to his family 💔

  • @elbeelondon
    @elbeelondon Před 2 lety +68

    Been waiting for you to cover this. Please do an Alexis sharkey update. Her husband offed himself.

    • @rachelrae860
      @rachelrae860 Před 2 lety +1

      Omg no way! How did you hear of that?

    • @laurieclarkson9180
      @laurieclarkson9180 Před 2 lety +2

      yes! My mouth dropped when I heard that! It kinda doesn't surprise you though right?! but still..I was like whoa..what!?

    • @hereyago9460
      @hereyago9460 Před 2 lety +2

      He knew they were coming for him with that warrant n took the easy way out...

    • @rachelrae860
      @rachelrae860 Před 2 lety +1

      @@hereyago9460Wow what a coward!!!

  • @spaz1293
    @spaz1293 Před 2 lety +44

    You always post at the PERFECT time. So much love for you, girl! You’re glowing❤️

  • @bg3752
    @bg3752 Před 2 lety +42

    Why did he park his car all the way across the parking lot, when there were no other cars in the lot? It appears he PURPOSELY looked up at the camera. Is this some place he went on a regular basis? If so, why the 'appearance' of discomfort? Was there someone in his car when he went into the dispensary?

    • @debphelan-devon7928
      @debphelan-devon7928 Před 2 lety +4

      We don’t know if someone was threatening him or his family to get something for them and when he said i’ve done this once never again they didn’t kill him. Everything we know about him he was a exceptional young man with a bright future

    • @fivefiveqt214
      @fivefiveqt214 Před 2 lety +2

      That’s where he was suppose to park. The spots on the other side are handicap parking.

    • @bg3752
      @bg3752 Před 2 lety +1

      @@fivefiveqt214 Thank you!

  • @carm2296
    @carm2296 Před 2 lety +17

    Wish all professors were like this one! She was on it and obviously cared about her students!!! 🙌🏽❤️

    • @dblessed7860
      @dblessed7860 Před 2 lety +1

      She wasnt a orofessor she was the actual clinical director she had his bank details is that not to close she called police before his mum she is married to police also and he was to meet her but didnt turn up she spoke ti him very often why? Why did police ask his mum was he depressed about his masters ! Who told them that and why cause the mum said he was good so u can make what u wanna make of that i think all answers lay in that campus .

  • @natemarx4999
    @natemarx4999 Před 2 lety +133

    Christina is a 💎

  • @LaLaLonna
    @LaLaLonna Před 2 lety +44

    The world really lost an amazing, decent young man. This is heartbreaking. His mother had so much to be proud of (all of her kids) I can't imagine her grief. He sounded so amazing. Sending love and I hope she can somehow find peace. I especially hope this family gets answers and whoever's responsible pays for taking this mans life

  • @shelbyandblush
    @shelbyandblush Před 2 lety +23

    Christina, you're such a beauty queen. ♡ This is such a tragedy. Hope and prayers for justice and closure for Jelani and his precious family. ♡

  • @annahappypuppydoggroomer4230

    I’m sure that I’m not the only one who will say that, you’re absolutely amazing. I love the way you telling all stories; interesting, original, with a little bit dose of you.
    I’m living in UK more than decade, English isn’t my first language. This is why, I’ve found out myself to struggling, sometimes to understand an American accent. However, I haven’t got any problems to understand your style of storytelling.
    Thank you so much for all your efforts 🙏🏼❤️💪🏽

  • @Traceysthoughts
    @Traceysthoughts Před 2 lety +16

    What a beautiful young man. I’m a mom of adult sons and I can’t imagine. Praying for the family.

  • @LuciiDixon_Tattoos
    @LuciiDixon_Tattoos Před 2 lety +20

    Perfect timing as always! Thank you for sharing Jelani’s story!!!!! ❤️

  • @sabrina.natalie
    @sabrina.natalie Před 2 lety +146

    Heartbreaking that Christina’s Gabby Petito videos can get the viewership of 500-700k views, but this video can’t even reach over 200k. I wish people took a vested interest in making sure Jelani’s family receives justice and answers, just as much as Gabby’s family.
    Anyone who is familiar with Illinois - where his body was located - is that known to be a racist and segregated part of town? To me, given how Jelani’s body was horrifically discovered, it makes me wonder if he stumbled upon some white supremacy vigilantes who literally mutilated him, or if someone set him up to viciously be attacked. Was someone trying to send a message? Was this a case of pure jealousy because Jelani was the entire package and then some? To me, the individual(s) who murdered him, had a ton of rage and distain for him. This seems really personal. The horrific way he was murdered… just isn’t… normal, and it’s purely demonic and evil.
    Praying the person or individuals responsible for his murder, spend the rest of their lives in prison. I pray his family gets the justice and answers they deserve. I pray Jelani is resting peacefully. 🕊✨ And I pray that The Lord is wrapping his family in a blanket of healing, love, and light.

    • @blackcommunitynews3941
      @blackcommunitynews3941 Před 2 lety +2

      It ain't white people responsibility to fight for our people it's our job if enough blacks stand up then we would get the same attention as whites white people stand up for their own we don't that's the difference

    • @kailabrown1446
      @kailabrown1446 Před 2 lety +4

      Peru is a known sundown town in Illinois…Bloomington-Normal (where ISU is) is a recovering sundown town. For credibility, I go to ISU and know the area.

    • @dylanelizabeth7712
      @dylanelizabeth7712 Před 2 lety +4

      Are you joking? White supremacist? Do you also think all white people are racist? What happened to Jelani Day was gruesome and horrific why try and make up facts and point fingers when we have NO IDEA who or what did this to Jelani. We will not have justice when we jump to conclusions. Believe it or not most people are not thinking about race all the time and when people see race defining a person that makes them a racist. We should treat everyone with decency and respect no matter the color of their skin.
      Look at what happened to Jussie smolett blamed white supremacist for beating him up and telling him this is maga country… did that happen NOPE he hired these men to beat him up so he could tell the world how awful white people are and people believed him that hurt and divided our country bc he was greedy. Truth will out. Praying for jelanis family I hope they find some peace

    • @TDS_ExistMaga4ever
      @TDS_ExistMaga4ever Před 2 lety +6

      Totally different scenarios good God everything isn't racism alot of people have disappeared during that time

    • @kevinpatrickcarey3741
      @kevinpatrickcarey3741 Před 2 lety

      your the one who sounds like the racist.....

  • @ChrisTina-jj2ie
    @ChrisTina-jj2ie Před 2 lety +4

    Might be fraternity related. I think he knew something was up that monday when he called his mother, more than usual, to hear her voice.

  • @princesskeypock5657
    @princesskeypock5657 Před 2 lety +303

    It's always sad when someone loses their life but there's something extra upsetting about a young man with such a bright future ahead of him being cut down so soon 😞 Jelani sounds like such a good being

    • @banker1313
      @banker1313 Před 2 lety +4

      yep this is terrible, I feel really bad for him and his family...

    • @jojofashosho5344
      @jojofashosho5344 Před 2 lety +2

      And a snack 😍

    • @ama7074
      @ama7074 Před 2 lety

      @@jojofashosho5344 What

    • @jojofashosho5344
      @jojofashosho5344 Před 2 lety +2

      @@ama7074 I was complimenting his physical appearance

    • @Binti1801
      @Binti1801 Před 2 lety +1

      I hear you, just 💔💔💔💔

  • @emmiegreen7111
    @emmiegreen7111 Před 2 lety +19

    Aw thank you for bringing more attention to this one. This is one that really pulls my heartstrings. God bless his mother and family. 💚

  • @crystalmaushardt8974
    @crystalmaushardt8974 Před 2 lety +70

    I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL and the way you carry yourself on here. How you get the story but you have an opinion at the same time I appreciate. It’s frustrating that no can have an opinion anymore these days. So thank you for being so real!

  • @katleen1022
    @katleen1022 Před 2 lety +5

    I literally can’t stop crying while listening to this video. I’m speechless to what happened to Jelani, I hope his family find answers to what happened to him. 💔🙏🏾💔

  • @B-Lynn44
    @B-Lynn44 Před 2 lety +5

    Christina thank you so much for covering this case and for just calling it a dispensary instead of focusing on what type of dispensary it was

  • @molliepotts3910
    @molliepotts3910 Před 2 lety +19

    So glad you are covering this ♥️

  • @itskaylalynn
    @itskaylalynn Před 2 lety +35

    What an amazing human. This breaks my heart. This world is so scary.

  • @kalaward9830
    @kalaward9830 Před 2 lety +1

    I’m SO glad that you are covering Jelani’s story🥺 it hurt so bad to not see anyone listen to his grieving mom when she was looking for him while ALIVE! I hate that they waited until he was no longer here to give him media coverage and I hate that the family isn’t getting answers. Praying for his family🙏🏽

  • @aliciaromero9891
    @aliciaromero9891 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you respectfully for covering this story your awesome

  • @gigi2k326
    @gigi2k326 Před 2 lety +18

    I'm so glad to see a whole dedicated video on this young man. His poor momma! Bless her heart.
    The cops can be so cold hearted.

  • @streneamorgan4864
    @streneamorgan4864 Před 2 lety +45

    Praying for this family, I can’t imagine their pain. His momma is such a fighter for her beautiful son.

  • @carm2296
    @carm2296 Před 2 lety +4

    Wow. Hope this gets more attention and his family get answers!! Thanks Christina for talking about this!!!!🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️

  • @624juanita
    @624juanita Před 2 lety +11

    I’m so glad this is finally getting the attention it needs let’s bring this young man home to his mom.

  • @racheld23biscuitsmom42
    @racheld23biscuitsmom42 Před 2 lety +13

    That look into the camera is eerie. My very first thought was that he was forced to go in there. I’d like to know how much product he purchased. Far-fetched, I know, but that’s what I immediately thought.

  • @amandareyakaamandarey4928
    @amandareyakaamandarey4928 Před 2 lety +16

    Bless you for researching Jelani’s death🧡 his family is heartbroken. Thank you

  • @user-jj7pr2uv8b
    @user-jj7pr2uv8b Před 2 lety +6

    Very sad story, praying for Jelani’s family and hope they can find closure for their son/brother. 🧿🙏🏼

  • @trishmcculloch6201
    @trishmcculloch6201 Před 2 lety +7

    Oh my heart. His poor momma! I can't imagine her pain. I've never lost a child but a very close friend of mine was murdered several years ago and i can still hear her moms cries and see her shattered heart. This brought back a rush of those memories.... Sending immense amounts of love to Jelanis mom, family and friends. May they get justice for their precious loved one.

  • @stephaniec0625
    @stephaniec0625 Před 2 lety +23

    Listening to the details, I'm not breathing. As a mom, I can't imagine her panic and terror.

  • @mykahanderson9599
    @mykahanderson9599 Před 2 lety +14

    this isn’t being talked about enough thank you so much for using your platform for education and awareness 🤍

  • @brittanykilpatrick-furber6732

    This case has me tearing up so much. I pray his family gets the answers they deserve and that they are able to find another option for his father.

  • @kimfernandez3551
    @kimfernandez3551 Před 2 lety +1

    This story breaks my heart, My son is 31 and I still worry about him. If I call him and he doesn’t answer I text him and he text right back, to tell he is fine. But I was thinking the same you did that someone did this to him I would bet my life on it, a mother knows her children’s’ ways.

  • @Breezy-cy6yk
    @Breezy-cy6yk Před 2 lety +30

    This is my first time ever hearing of this case and I’m giving all of my condolences and prayers to Jelani Day’s family. The person (or people) that did this to him will pay a hard price for what they’ve done. The cops should’ve taken this more seriously. Rest In Peace Jelani Day 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 fly high with God and the angels. His whole family has all of my prayers.

  • @briennerosnett4203
    @briennerosnett4203 Před 2 lety +10

    Thank you for doing this story bringing attention to someone from our little area.. not many stories get the attention they need around here.. He was doing big things in his life and not many people around here do. It's sad and has hit our community hard.. I didn't know him but feel like I did just because I've been following his story hoping to see justice served..

  • @evelyngaines8577
    @evelyngaines8577 Před rokem +1

    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do an update on this case. I know there are not many advances since last year, but Jelani's mom went Live on Facebook last night. Your continued coverage on this case will help it from going cold. Police are sweeping evidence under the rug, and there needs to be justice.

  • @khalynbradford8272
    @khalynbradford8272 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for covering this case it means A lot for a big creator to shine light on this case

  • @k8tallison250
    @k8tallison250 Před 2 lety +54

    So many prayers and good thoughts to Jelani's family for strength, healing, and hopefully answers, and maybe one day, peace
    🙏

  • @AJ_1namillion
    @AJ_1namillion Před 2 lety +20

    I’m so glad Jelani is finally getting some coverage other than around this area. It’s so bizarre and just heartbreaking! Hopefully Jelani and his family get some answers!

  • @haleym1985
    @haleym1985 Před rokem +2

    How in the hell am I just seeing any news about this young man?! This should be everywhere!!! Praying for justice for his family!!

  • @happyluv1651
    @happyluv1651 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you so much Christina for covering this case..It means so much to me and my community.

  • @jasmineproper7223
    @jasmineproper7223 Před 2 lety +11

    Why have I heard almost every story she tells but still wanna watch her videos because she tells it so much better than anyone else. 😩♥️ I feel like she's part of my family! Praying for Jelani's family and hoping they get answers soon! 🙏🙏💔

  • @justjenn1345
    @justjenn1345 Před 2 lety +16

    Ty for sharing jelanis story😘
    Who gav the thumbs down 👎🏻? Why?🤷🏼‍♀️
    Christina did a great job and is keeping his story current!

    • @DubsTV93
      @DubsTV93 Před 2 lety +3

      There's always those bitter people, smh

    • @michelleb7399
      @michelleb7399 Před 2 lety +1

      Sometimes people give thumbs down to indicate to the algorithm that this is not the type of content they are interested in. Not me personally, but that’s what some people do: thumbs up to indicate “yes, more of this!” Thumbs down to indicate, “No, CZcams! Not this kind of stuff!”

    • @justjenn1345
      @justjenn1345 Před 2 lety

      @@michelleb7399 ty for sharing your perspective, I did not consider that fact

    • @justjenn1345
      @justjenn1345 Před 2 lety

      Makes good sense

  • @lunav9827
    @lunav9827 Před 2 lety +2

    You’re the only channel so far giving light to this . Thank you this story is a bit crazy. I wish more people would talk about the fact that organs are taken. Organs have been taken for years from healthy young men & woman . There’s secrets in the trees

  • @nieceysimone4730
    @nieceysimone4730 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you soo much for doing covering this.
    I get chills every time I hear his name. When I hear his mom speak I feel my whole body just shiver and shake. I can definitely feel every word she said.

  • @nikkyo8974
    @nikkyo8974 Před 2 lety +13

    OMGG, Christina your almost at 1M🥳🥳

  • @brandypoling716
    @brandypoling716 Před 2 lety +8

    I have been following this story. I'm so sad for his mom. I hope that they get answers very soon ❤️ Sending love to his loved ones. He was a beautiful young man

  • @DanniTheMagicJunkDrawer
    @DanniTheMagicJunkDrawer Před 2 lety +17

    I’m so sick about this. His poor mother- what a sin. RIP

  • @yolandahoward4135
    @yolandahoward4135 Před 2 lety

    Glad I chose your channel to listen to this news story. Your delivery was awesome, on the unfortunate tragedy .