Jelani Day’s Cause of Death Revealed

“Unfortunately, there is no specific positive test at autopsy for drowning,” the statement added. “Drowning is considered a diagnosis of exclusion with supporting investigation circumstances when a person is found deceased in a body of water.”

As reported by REVOLT, the Illinois State University student was last seen on Aug. 24 at his college campus in Bloomington, Illinois. However, his car was found two days later in Peru, Illinois and his body was later discovered floating in the Illinois River.

According to the coroner’s report, there is no evidence that Day was intoxicated or injured prior to his death. The autopsy reportedly showed no signs of assault, altercation or strangulation or any “pre-death injuries,” including gunshot wounds or injuries caused by “sharp, blunt” objects.

However, Day’s mother Carmen Bolden Day said she disagrees with the findings and still suspects foul play in her son’s death.

“That is a narrative that my son did something to himself. He did not,” she said. “Somebody did this to him and they are going to be held responsible for doing what they did to my son.”

Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr., who has been in communication with Day’s family throughout the case, also disputed the coroner’s report.

“I don’t believe it. That’s a suicide line. We don’t believe it,” he said. “The Department of Justice and the attorney general needs to be a part of this.”