Suspect Charged in Killing of Georgia Nursing Student

A 26-year-old man faces murder charges in the death of Laken Riley, a nursing student found dead on the University of Georgia campus.

Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student, was found dead near a lake on the University of Georgia campus after failing to return from a morning jog.
Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, has been charged with felony murder, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and concealing the death of another.
Authorities describe the killing as a 'crime of opportunity' by an individual with no known connection to Riley.
Riley was remembered by friends and former roommates as a dedicated student and aspiring nurse, known for her kindness and compassion.
The University of Georgia and Augusta University, where Riley was enrolled, have expressed their condolences, highlighting her promise as a future nurse.