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Trial Reveals Final Moments of Georgia Nursing Student Laken Riley

Prosecutors argue that Jose Ibarra, an undocumented migrant, killed Laken Riley after she resisted an attack during her morning run.

  • Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student, was killed on February 22 while jogging on the University of Georgia campus.
  • Jose Ibarra, 26, is charged with her murder, with prosecutors alleging he attacked Riley in a crime of opportunity.
  • Riley's smartwatch data indicates her heart stopped at 9:28 a.m., shortly after she made an SOS call to 911.
  • Courtroom evidence includes trail camera footage and forensic details linking Ibarra to the crime scene.
  • The trial has reignited discussions on immigration policy, as Ibarra entered the U.S. illegally in 2022.
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