The person at the center of this case
Jenna Franks (also known as Jeremy William Franks)
Cold Case · Open
5 years waiting · since 2021
JENNA FRANKS
Justice for Jenna Franks (also known as Jeremy William Franks) — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
Start here
Key leads to think about
🎯
suspect
Lead #1Who was responsible for Jenna Franks' death? The case is being investigated as a possible hate crime—what evidence supports this classification?
🔍
evidence
Lead #2What physical evidence was recovered at the scene that could identify the perpetrator?
👁️
witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to the incident or suspicious activity near Ellis Boulevard and White Street on or before February 24, 2021?
On February 24, 2021, the body of 34-year-old Jenna Franks was discovered near Ellis Boulevard and White Street in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The death was ruled a homicide and is being investigated as a possible hate crime. The FBI is seeking information from the public to identify and prosecute those responsible.
Try asking
Claim this imported case
A one-time $10 claim transfers this imported case workspace to your account. You get 10 uploads for this case, 25 daily AI questions for this case, and public tips with files route to you.
10 uploads25 AI questions/day
This does not start a subscription. When the included limits are reached, the Personal plan unlocks more workspace capacity.
More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
💡
clue
Lead #4What circumstances led to the body being discovered at that specific location?
Have information about any of these leads?
Even the smallest detail could be the key to solving this case.
Official wording
Source Narrative
Homicide Victim Jacksonville, North Carolina February 24, 2021 On February 24, 2021, the body of 34-year-old Jenna Franks was found near Ellis Boulevard and White Street in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The cause of death was determined to be a homicide.
This case is also being investigated as a possible hate crime.
Timeline of Events
🔍
2021-02-24
Body of Jenna Franks discovered
The body of 34-year-old Jenna Franks was found near Ellis Boulevard and White Street in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Cause of death determined to be homicide.
Key Locations
Interactive map showing important locations related to this case
Case Information
Incident:February 24, 2021
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
Leave a comment
Comments
Case Information
Incident:February 24, 2021
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case