, said that she began to suspect something was amiss when she hadn't heard from her son in several days. She told NBC's, "I call him my ‘bill collector child.' Because he just calls me and calls me, nonstop, several times a day. So to not hear from him in a week is very unlike him. Something's not right."
Day's family has criticized authorities' handling of the case, citing the FBI involvement and nationwide attention surrounding Petito's case. The 22-year-old YouTuber, who was white, was found dead on Sunday, Sept. 19 in the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming. Her fiancé,D'Andre told NBC News, "The same manpower they gave her, I want the same manpower for my brother.
"I understand what [Petito's] family is going through because we are going through that right now. Jelani just didn't disappear. Somebody knows what happened. Somebody needs to report what happened," D'Andre continued. "We need everybody involved, the same way they were involved with Gabby." After learning of Jelani's death, the family issued a statement to NBC Chicago, saying, "There are no words to clearly communicate our devastation."
I'm so sorry this beautiful young man's life was taken. My deepest and sincere sympathies to Jelani's parents, family and friends. I pray our Heavenly Father blesses you all with his Grace and Mercy as you prepare to lay your precious child to rest.
Body found 9/4 & it is now they realizing it's him...smh... Condolences to his family.
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Again, we see why Black Lives Matter was founded. The police and media didn't really pursue Day's case the way they are pursuing the Petito case.
💔 Prayers for the family.
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