{"podcast":{"title":"Murder Files Unsealed","slug":"murder-files-unsealed-6698983","podcast_index_feed_id":6698983,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6017387/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/85b705e7765fb92baea0b9e8a2deadb8.jpg","author":"AC Wilson","episode_count":1000,"summary":"Welcome to \"Murder Files Unsealed\" a True Crime Podcast, your portal into the darkest corners of the human psyche and the chilling stories that have left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we delve deep into the realms of real-life mysteries, unsolved cases, and the minds of both criminals and investigators. 🎙️ Podcast: Tune in to our gripping podcast episodes, where we breathe life into these haunting tales through immersive storytelling and in-depth interviews with experts, detectives, and survivors. Each episode takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, from shock and fear to empathy and hope. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, our podcast offers a captivating blend of suspense, intrigue, and human drama. 🕵️‍♀️ Our Commitment: At \"Murder Files Unsealed,\" we are dedicated to respecting the sensitivity of these stories while ensuring that the voices of victims and their families are heard. We strive to shed light on the relentless pursuit of justice, the tireless efforts of law enforcement, and the resilience of survivors. Our content is meticulously researched, and we approach each case with empathy and integrity. Join us on this ca…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T16:22:53.217409+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983"},"episode":{"title":"Jelani Day's family suspects foul play in son's death","slug":"jelani-day-s-family-suspects-foul-play-in-son-s-death","published_at":"2026-07-18T20:59:45+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983/jelani-day-s-family-suspects-foul-play-in-son-s-death","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jelani-day-s-family-suspects-foul-play-in-son-s-death--73048287","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73048287/the_unsolved_death_of_jelani_day.mp3","summary":"This source details the unresolved 2021 death of Jelani Day, a promising graduate student whose body was discovered in the Illinois River under mysterious circumstances. While official reports labeled the cause of death as drowning with an undetermined manner, Day's family strongly rejects the possibility of suicide and suspects foul play due to his hidden vehicle and scattered belongings. The text highlights significant investigative discrepancies and the family's frustration with the perceived lack of urgency from law enforcement. Beyond the specific timeline of the case, the narrative explores broader systemic issues regarding racial disparities in how missing persons cases are handled by the media and police. Today, his mother continues to seek justice through the Jelani Day Foundation, which advocates for families of missing people of color. The account serves as both a biographical tribute to Day’s ambitions and a plea for anyone with information to come forward. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.","meta_description":"This source details the unresolved 2021 death of Jelani Day, a promising graduate student whose body was discovered in the Illinois River under mysterious…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2212,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/murder-files-unsealed-6698983/episodes/jelani-day-s-family-suspects-foul-play-in-son-s-death/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983/jelani-day-s-family-suspects-foul-play-in-son-s-death.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}