Pregnant Wisconsin Teen Found Safe After Two-Month Search, Suspect Arrested

Sophia Franklin, 17, was located in Nebraska on her birthday, and Gary Day, 40, faces charges of child abduction and enticement.

Sophia Franklin, a 17-year-old pregnant teenager, was found safe at a Nebraska truck stop on April 2, 2025, following a two-month Amber Alert search.
Gary Day, 40, who is believed to be the father of Franklin's unborn child, was arrested at the scene and charged with multiple counts of child abduction and enticement.
Franklin and her unborn child were confirmed healthy after a medical evaluation, and she has since been reunited with her family.
Authorities revealed that Day allegedly groomed Franklin online starting in April 2024 and previously took her to Arkansas in 2024 under false pretenses.
The case highlights the critical role of public tips and multi-agency cooperation in locating Franklin and ensuring her safe return.