Nailah Franklin Found Chicago Police Confirm...Sad End

The body found in Calumet City, Illinois yesterday is the body of missing Chicagoan Nailah Franklin. Today Chicago police confirmed the identity after using dental records. Nailah Franklin disappeared on September 18Th. No suspects in her death have been named by police so far. However earlier reports say that Nailah had filed for a restraining order against a man whom she may have dated.

I along with countless others hoped and prayed Nailah would be found safe. Now my prayers are for her family and friends. And as I'm sure everyone else is hoping that the person or persons responsible for her death are found and prosecuted.

Friday, September 28th Update Click here

Breaking News Update: There have been conflicting reports today after a body was found in Calumet City, Illinois. Several news outlets including WVON radio in Chicago reported this morning that a body which Calumet City police found around 4:00 a.m. was the body of Nailah Franklin. Also initial reports said that Ms Franklin's family had identified the body. However this afternoon the Franklin family has said publicly that they have not made any identification.

Neither Calumet City police nor Chicago police have said publicly that an identification has been made. In fact Chicago police are quoted as saying that no identification may be possible until at the earliest tomorrow.

So far there has been no news conference scheduled by the Calumet City police, Chicago police or the Franklin family.

Chicago's WVON reports Nailah Franklin's Body Found

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Chicago radio station WVON is reporting that a body found in Calumet City, Illinois is the body of 28 year old Nailah Franklin who has been missing since September 18.

WVON radio is giving constant updates on this story.

This is deeply upsetting to me. I pray for the family and friends of Nailah. I also hope that the person or persons responsible are brought to justice.

Search continues for Nailah Franklin

Friday, September 28th Update Click here

Twenty-eight year old Chicago resident Nailah Franklin (above) has now been missing for a week. This past Saturday Chicago police found Ms Franklin's car. It's not yet know if any significant clues were obtained from the car or surrounding area.

Nailah Franklin is described as being 5 foot 2 inches tall, 110 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. She resides in the 1500 block of south Sangamon in the University Village section of Chicago and is a employee of Eli Lilly pharmaceuticals. She was last heard from/ seen on Tuesday September 18Th.

If you have any information that may help in locating Nailah Franklin call Chicago Police at (312) 746-9259

Young Black Woman Missing In Chicago

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I heard a bit about this Friday while listening online to WVON radio in Chicago.

Nailah Franklin, 28 (photo above) was last heard from this past Tuesday and subsequently reported missing. Her family suspects that she is in danger. Ms Franklin is 5 feet 2 inches tall, 110 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She lives in the University Village section of Chicago.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Ms Franklin please call 312-746-9259.

Please read more about Nailah Franklin from Essential Presence and Black and Missing But Not Forgotten.