Day, a Illinois State University graduate student, was reported missing on Aug. 24. LaSalle County authorities say the manner in which he went into the Illinois River is currently unknown.
Day, a Illinois State University graduate student, was reported missing on Aug. 24. LaSalle County authorities say the manner in which he went into the Illinois River is currently unknown.
According to county officials, the 25-year-old died by drowning. Jelani's mother says he was an avid swimmer without 'depression or mental issues,' questioning any implication that he drowned himself.
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