A body discovered 3 weeks ago near Peru, Illinois, has been identified as that of missing Illinois State University grad student Jelani Day, authorities say. The FBI is now investigating the case. (wgltnews)
Bloomington Police said the circumstances surrounding Jelani Day's death are still unknown.
It took nearly three weeks for authorities to identify the body. The LaSalle County coroner did that Thursday, through forensic dental identification and DNA testing and comparison. Fermon said the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office hasn’t determined whether it is a homicide investigation at this point. The sheriff’s office has not responded to a request for comment.Day's mother protested that her son's death
“Jelani was such a great person and had so many great friends that people were reaching out wanting to help,” he said. “I couldn’t put myself in their shoes. It was just tough,” Fermon said. “I’d want to know the answers, good or bad, to start the grieving process, so I think it’s good in that aspect.”
Fermon could not address the reasons why it took nearly three weeks for a positive identification, but he indicated there is a backlog at the Illinois State Police crime lab. The State Police Division of Forensic Services has declined to comment, citing its policy on open cases.
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