Overview

• Sophia Franklin, a 16-year-old from Wisconsin, was found safe in Sarpy County, Nebraska, on April 2, 2025, following a tip to law enforcement.
• Gary Day, 40, who is believed to be the father of Franklin’s unborn child, was arrested and faces charges of child abduction and enticement.
• Franklin, now five months pregnant, was taken to a hospital where she and her unborn baby were confirmed to be in good health.
• Authorities revealed Franklin had previously stayed with Day in Arkansas for several months in 2024 without her parents' knowledge.
• The case has drawn attention to issues of grooming and exploitation, as Franklin's mother alleges her daughter was brainwashed by Day.