I was really hoping for the best in this situation. Her family described as such a cool person. I actually wondered if she ever blogged based on their description of her. This is really sad.

I am from Chicago and this story is so sad. I am very familiar with all the areas she was in its so sad. My prayers also go out to her family and may they find the creep who did this. Such a beautiful young lady

My heart breaks for this beautiful, promising accomplished woman. I know the last hour of her life were horrific. May her soul be with God.

I saw a missing person flyer of her yesterday at my gym here in Chicago. My heart goes out to her and her friends and family.

I typically ignore these horrific crime stories in the news but this time, seeing how beautiful this young woman was, I really feel terrible. How cruel and depraved the world is to have something so heinous happen. My heart goes out to her family.

I will be praying for her and for her family…

And I hope that whoever did this pays for his crime.

May God bless and strengthen the family.

To think of how this young woman was intelligent and doing so many positive things, I feel sad about this entire situation. I hope they can put this case to rest soon, whether they find her dead or alive… it must be torture on the family.

Now, to play devil’s advocate for a moment… what if she was one of those uppity broads trying to play like 8 negroes for the fool and she was messin’ with the wrong one and got caught out there… happens all the time in my hood!

i was hoping they would find her…but not like that

damn

Associate Press just confirmed that the body is that of this missing Chicago woman. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. My feverent prayer is that whoever did this is quickly brought to justice.

Extended prayers to the family. Nothing can validate the evil behind this, I too hope the person if found and given due punishment. Another angel gone home. She’s beautiful young lady.

Its always so sad to hear about something so tragic like this. My prayers are her family and may God have mercy on the coward who did this. I live in Oakland Ca and it seems like there is a tragedy every minute when are people going to start treating life as the beauty that it is?

I live in Houston but I have been following this case ever since I heard about it. I was very relieved that this case was getting the media attention that most missing African American women don’t usually recieve. I read an article where her sister said that she felt that Nailah was still alive but in distress. I pray for this whole situation.

You know that crazy dude she used to date did it. Check this out ladies, if you see even a hint of weirdo in some dude you are dating ditch his ass wit the quick. If he doesn’t take the hint KILL HIS ASS. I think we’d all rather do a bid than end up like this.

What awful news to hear, I was really hoping the best for this case. I am glad to see there was news coverage on this story, certainly not what a white woman would receive if she went missing, but still its better than it has been.

I always say that if you only watched the news, you would think black folks never went missing, got abducted etc. It’s unfortunate that the news-worthy stories are those for white kids and women.

I told my family, if ever go missing, put that story on every news channel that will take it.

I am so sorry to hear this, my prayers go out to the Family.

so sad

I really hope they catch the bastard!!!!!!

I really can’t wait to hear exactly how she died. I know they said she was found unclothed so im sure the nasty bastard had sex with her first…..this is extremely sad. My prayers really goes out to this family. They said that she texted her sis, aunt and boyfriend that she would call them once done with dinner. So i dont know if this was someone she was talking to, dating also or what. But they said the guy they she was about to issue a Order of Protection on said he was willing to take lie detector test so maybe he had someone do it….no matter what sad story.

DAMN MAN DAMN. I DON’T ANYTHING TO SAY. THIS IS SO SAD.

We live in a really sick world. RIP & condolences to her fam. *SMH*

this is such a sad story i was really hoping she would be found unharm even though i dont know here my prayers are really out to her family

I live in Chicago, and even though I didn’t personally know Nailah, we have a lot of friends in common. This hits home really hard, it’s been the top news story since she came up missing. I have been crying all morning since they determined the body was hers. My prayers go out to the Franklin family.

And I agree, us ladies need to be more careful with whom with associate.

My prayers are with her family, friends, and loved ones…

I’M JUST GLAD THE MEDIA GAVE THIS THE MUCH NEEDE ATTENTION IT DESERVED -THEY USUALLY DONT POST MISSING WOMEN OF COLOR “BUT LET A WHITE WOMEN COME UP MISSING THE WORLD SUDDENLY STOPS IN ITS TRACKS,,,

I am very sadned by this terrible news. I pray that the coword who took this beautiful young ladies life gets caught, and rotts in HELL. To The family I know this is a tough time in your life, but keep your heads up, and have faith in GOD that this COWARD gets eveything he deserves.

Agreed with Monk, about time the media gave attention to missing women of color as they do white women. I had hoped they would find her safe. Heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.

I was really hoping it wasn’t her. My heartfelt prayers goes out to her famiy. Ihope they catch the creep who did this. These guys out here now are CRAZY!

One of my nieces friends got shot in the back because this guy who liked her could’nt take a no.

He just did’nt want to understand that she did’nt like him. At least she was left with her life. These guys arent playing games anymore you have to be suspicious of everyone ladies.

This is so sad.May god bless this family in there time of need.We all are praying for them. And may the person that did this to this beautiful woman turn themselves in and ask the lord for forgives and guidance to do the right thing.

Man O Man – This is soo messed up – I feel so bad for her & her family – The headline bothers me because it’s not true & as were so many other “facts” – Whatever the case it’s messed up..

My prayers to everyone ..

I’m from Chicago as well. And I was hoping maybe they find her, but I really felt it was a long shot after they found her car empty, but not her.

And Harlem’s World, your right. Love, love, love the fact that this woman got national attention. But SO many of our sistas (and brothers) go unnoticed and I think that because of her background and her current job and to be honest how she looks, she got the attention.

Essence did an article on how if they did show AA women in the national media, it’s usually because of how she look and how the white mainstream will react to her.

As if a mother of 2, a person from a low-income neighborhood or a young brother with a 2.5 gpa is not worthy of such attention. It happens all the time.

Thanks for posting this. There are some great sistas out there doing their thing and she was taken away.

Another good black woman possibly stolen from her family, friends and loved one. How sad…

I am so sad to hear this. I was hoping they would have found her alive. My thoughts and prayers go out the the family.

@Just a thought…

You’re right. I read an articel on CNN about how it’s not just about race but looks, age and income. If a ‘unattractive’ white female from lower class came up missing the news would not report it, but let her be cute, young and from middle class family she will be all over the media. My question to the media ( which i know won’t get answered) is since when is one person more worthy of life than another? If a child of mine came up missing I would be hysterical as would any other parent of any race.

Everywhere I read: CNN news, Foxnews…they’re saying the body hasn’t been identified. Only saying the uncle said its her and family friend saying the uncle does not speak for the family.

Man, this breaks my heart.

Damn, what a waste of such a promising life. I hope the killer is found and brought to justice. RIP my sista. Peace and blessings to her family, friends, and loved ones.

I was really praying for a different outcome. I am now praying that they find her killer.

We have to take a moment and pray for this family. I have 2 sisters who are in the dating world and you never know what kind of people you are going to encounter. I feel so sad about this it breaks my heart. God bless her and her family.

“I actually wondered if she ever blogged based on their description of her.”

Um…what a weird comment.

Anyway, may God rest her soul and may He have mercy on her killer…because I know quite a few folks who will tear him or her apart!!

Just to clear some things up, she went out a couple of times with this guy but obviously it didn’t work out. She has a new boyfriend now and he is in Milwaukee.

The guy who was messing with her is the ex, not the current boyfriend.

I feel for the current boyfriend. I know his heart is hurting

RIP N. Franklin

http://www.myfoxnewisconsin.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=4476833&version=1&locale=EN-US

My heart goes out to the family as well as Ms.Franklin. Like many of you, I’m here in Chicago and this has been the talked about all this week. It sad for another human to take someone’s life. No matter the situation it’s terrible and I hope this guy is found.

I am a resident of Chicago and I was really hoping she would be found alive…

My thoughts and prayers go out to her friends and family. God Bless

Thanks for that link Teeza, so they still haven’t identified the body. So we are not sure who it is as of yet. Well, whomever it is, my heart goes out to you and your family.

This is so sad..I hope they find everyone responsible for this heinous crime. May she rest in peace. My heart goes out to her family.

I’m really disappointed but at least her parents get closure of some sort. The parents of many missing people don’t even get that.

@ everybody

Come on now, it’s her. I know that most people don’t know exactly where this body was found but people from Chicago know. The body was found in a surburb named Calumet City, which is very close to both the Outback Steakhouse where she was last seen alive having dinner and the small Indiana city called Hammond, where her car was found.

I HOPE that it’s not her. But the family is still just clinging on to hope. This Uncle may not “speak for the family”, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t know what he is talking about.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the young woman family. This is so disturbing and sad why do the good ones die young?

What a tragic ending. I hope they question the ex-boyfriend she reported receiving threatening messages from.

That is so sad. My prayers are with her and her family. The person that did this better get ready to burn in HELL! May GOD be with her.

Im so sad to hear what happen to this beautiful young women. I cant understand why someone will hurt someone all because of not being interested with the individual. May God bless Ms Franklin family

Such a sad story my thoughts and prayers go out to the family, may this beautiful sista rest in peace and the fiend be found and punished to the fullest extent of the law.

My sincerest prayers to the family.

I am so sad to hear this. My prayers and condolences to her family. Also, have they ever located that young Black woman from Queens? Stepha Henry? I am mad azs hell because I consider myself someone that stays up on current events and havent even heard about this until today… at least not on any evening NY news

My thoughts and prayers are with her and her fam. Here is her myspace page if anyone is interested:

http://www.myspace.com/missnailah

sad news…my condolances to her loved ones

Sooo sad. RIP to the beautiful sister.

BTW, what ever happened to the girl that was missing in NY from Florida?

Just wanted to say, I’m from Chicago & I actually live in Calumet City. One news station here stated it was Ms. Franklin however, that HAS NOT been confirmed. The Police Chief stated the family was notified of “a body”, but not sure if it’s her’s because of how badly decomposed it was. Granted, it is someone’s body & all prayers should go out to them, but there may still be hope for this sister. There is a so called “uncle” who stated it was here, but the family(whom we’ve seen all week) & the Police Chief Larson did not give him that information. It is all speculation. I personally hope it’s not her. She was a successful, smart, beautiful woman who was definitely on top of her game. It’s a shame, whatever is going on.

Ladies, take these men seriously! On Tyra the other day, she suggested taking a picture & sending it to a friend. Text the license plate to a family member or have a designated check in tim with someone. It’s a crazy world & we are all valuable, we must be safe.

check in time, sorry

My prayers, love & condolences to her family. May God bless & comfort them through this nightmare. I live in Cal City & was surprised (but happy) this story received the exposure it did. Some churches held prayer vigils. People came together. I pray that the show of support to the family will somehow comfort them as much as possible. I am less than 5 mins. away from where she was found. I was praying hard this morning that she would be found alive–that the sicko had just kidnapped her & she was unable to contact family. This is a sad end to her story. I pray that she will be remembered for the beautiful, outgoing, caring individual she was. @ Harlem World for your “Now, to play devil’s advocate for a moment… what if she was one of those uppity broads trying to play like 8 negroes for the fool …” comment…what an insensitive thing to say! I don’t care what happens in your hood, all Black women are not uppity BROADS trying to play negroes. Some of us are well educated, spiritual, caring, loving people who end up VICTIMS to some evil-hearted beasts! Is it because she’s pretty that she must’ve been uppity? Or is it because she had a nice job & lived in her own condo in a nice neighborhood? What a shame for you to play devil’s advocate at such a fresh moment of grief! I hope you never meet any “uppity broads” because since it happens in your neighborhood & you convey a sense of justification of brutality if that’s the case…God help that “broad.”

omg… looking at her myspace makes me soo sad. This is horrible. My thoughts and prayers go out to her friends and family.

All the while the media did not cover this and they have already moved on to the next missing white girl

damn shame smh

R.I.P. Nailah

condolences to the family and friends

***Moment of silence***

No birthday shout out in this one.

Rest in peace, sister!

**moving on to next post to shout out happy Birthday to me!

RIP

Good looks help you in life and apparently in death.

It is what it is sadly.

As black people, let’s be careful not to trade racism for classism. Let’s “care” just as much when a project chick comes up missing.

Thank you for posting this, I live in Chicago and this is a horrible the way she was taken from her family. Women we have to look at the men we date and be careful because sometimes you can’t see the evil in someones heart.

This is horrible. From what I read, she was an ambitious and successful woman with a normal life. I can’t imagine what lead to her passing in such a terrible way, but I pray that her family and friends will find peace during this difficult time.

Ladies, be cautious! These days, it isn’t a game – it’s not safe out here. Be careful who you let into your life and be aware your surroundings at all times.

I need a soldier. If his status aint hood I aint checkin for him.

Hot boyz, is what i want.

Ruff Neck, Ruff Neck, Gotta getta Ruff Neck.

rip

My prayers go out to her family, so sad…:(

I had a friend who thought I was weird because I liked to google a guy as soon as I found out that last name. I don’t like it when guys only want to give U a nickname….

We really have to be careful, ladies.

Peace be w/ her and her family.

Her family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Agreed with Monk, about time the media gave attention to missing women of color as they do white women.

even sadder than this story is that everything on this site, no matter how far off the subject, eventually gets into some kind of racial discussion about how terrible white people are and how ‘oppressed’ black people are, all while typing on your new computer at a well paying job. S.M.W.H…

I WAS JUST LISTENING TO MICHEAL BAISDEN ON MY WAY TO WORK THE OTHER DAY AND HE WAS TALKING ABOUT THIS SITUATION AND LET ME SAY AS THE MOM OF 3 BEAUTIFUL GIRLS EACH OF WHOM HAVE PROMISING FUTURES AHEAD OF THEM I’M TERRIFIED!!! WHAT CAN WE DO BROTHERS AND SISTERS TO PROTECT “OUR” BABIES??!!

I just want to say I am deeply sadden by this story. I am a Chicago native, and I am deeply hurt to see an intelligent beautiful lady missing.

My thougts and prayers go out to the family, I will kept them in my prayers…

@ catfish

Please be mindful that Nailah’s family and friends can also read your comments. Let’s just be respectful in this difficult time. It doesn’t matter what socio-economic background she may have come from…She was a beautiful black woman that we can all identify with.

This story has broken my heart. Not only is this the way my mom lost her life (if reports are confirmed that she was killed by an ex-boyfriend), it hits too close to home. I work at UIC near where she lived. I shop at River Oaks and have dined at that very restaurant before. I even used to work at Leo Burnett years ago. This very well could have been me or any of my female friends. And all of us, male or female, black or white, can identify with meeting someone that might not know how to accept a break-up or who is so obsessive and insecure that they have to be violent to make their point. The guy who left the threatening messages is probably a charming, attractive sociopath, and if he had anything to do with Nailah’s disappearance or death, you can be certain someone will step forward with enough information to have him arrested. I am praying for swift justice and love to her family during this devastating time of grief. May God rest Nailah’s soul, and may we all learn something from her untimely, tragic death.

Flex your day is coming stupid bastard !

May the peace of God which passes all understanding and knowledge be upon her family.

May justice for her family come swiftly and surely.

May the coward who did this face the unrelenting wrath of God.

God is…

the shepherd who guides, the lord who provides, the voice who brings peace in the storm, the physician who heals the sick, and the banner that guides the soldier. Rest in peace Ms.Franklin

beautiful angel of light…

I understand that a “boy friend” was called in or taken in for questioning. Don’t know if charges have been filed yet. I’m in Indianapolis. It’s rare for a missing Black woman to get attention. They all should. Ms. Franklin did, I believe because of her family’s efforts, etc. And the media did what they should always do. As for the rest of us, it’s natural to feel sadness when we hear this kind of news. I hate that this happened! All I had to hear on CNN was that a Black woman was missing. Then, to hear the details made me feel even worse. I hope the bastard is caught soon!