Kenneka Jenkins mom, Tereasa Martin was caught walking the streets naked in attempt to protest for justice for her daughter.
What we know about Kenneka Jenkins’ case
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On September 10, 2017, 19-year-old Kenneka Jenkins was found dead in a walk-in freezer at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel & Conference Center, a hotel in the Chicago area.
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The medical examiner’s office ruled her death an accident: cause of death was hypothermia, with alcohol intoxication and a medication (topiramate) as contributing factors.
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In December 2023, the family — including Martin — accepted a $10 million settlement related to a wrongful death lawsuit against the hotel and others. According to court records, Martin’s share was roughly $3.7 million; other amounts went to family members, attorneys’ fees, and funeral costs.
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Despite the settlement, Martin has recently said she still believes there were “lies” told to her, and that she was pressured to stay silent. In a November 22, 2025 post, she wrote: “I still don’t know what happened to my child’s life… I have been promised lies, as if once this case is over, I was forced to NEVER talk about my child again.”
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Martin has demanded the return of her daughter’s personal belongings — clothes, cell phone, shoes — alleging these were never properly given back to her.
What is uncertain or disputed
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There remain no verified public video or images showing Jenkins entering the freezer. Released surveillance clips show her walking through hotel hallways and a kitchen area, but no camera was trained directly on the freezer door — per statements from the hotel and police.
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While some activists claimed to have seen footage showing Jenkins entering the walk-in freezer alone, her family has disputed those claims — saying the footage has not been shown to them by authorities or their attorneys.
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The lawyer for the family in the wrongful-death lawsuit pointed out that the freezer door had a circular handle on the inside, which would have allowed someone to exit — contradicting some of the theories claiming she was “locked in.”
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Officially, the death remains classified as an accident, and authorities have maintained there is no evidence of foul play.
The recent claims — and what’s missing
In some social-media posts and rumors, it has been alleged that Tereasa Martin was recently seen walking the streets naked in protest — supposedly to demand justice for her daughter despite the earlier settlement. However:
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No reputable news outlet, reputable reporter, or credible public record (as of this writing) has documented or confirmed such an event.
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None of the 2025 news articles or interviews with Martin — including her November 2025 post calling out alleged “lies” — mention any public nude protest. The post focuses on alleged deception, missing belongings, and a desire for more answers.
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Earlier documented protests after Jenkins’ death in 2017 were indeed public and vocal, but in those events Martin herself publicly announced she was ending the protests, citing concerns about activists “profiting” off her daughter’s death.
Given this, the claim that Martin recently staged a naked protest appears to be unsubstantiated by any credible source.
Why misinformation matters — and what remains
The story of Kenneka Jenkins struck a nerve nationally because of its disturbing nature, unresolved questions, and what many saw as institutional failures. Over the years, the case has become emblematic in discussions about missing women, community trust, and safety.
Because of that emotional weight, rumors — especially dramatic ones like a public nude protest — can spread quickly, even without evidence. That makes it important to rely on verifiable information when assessing what actually occurred.
As it stands:
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The settlement is real and documented publicly.
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Martin has made clear she still wants answers and has raised concerns about the closure of the matter.
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But there is no credible documentation supporting the claim she recently walked naked in protest.
Conclusion
While the grief and outrage that surround the case of Kenneka Jenkins remain profound, and her mother — Tereasa Martin — continues to demand transparency, the specific allegation that she recently walked the streets naked in protest appears to be a rumor without verifiable evidence.
If you like, I can try to trace where the claim originated (social-media post, rumor mill, etc.), and evaluate whether there’s any credible basis for it — that might shed more light on how and why this claim is circulating.
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