The killing of a nursing student out for a run highlights the fears of solo female athletes
10 months, 2 weeks ago

The killing of a nursing student out for a run highlights the fears of solo female athletes

Associated Press  

Carol Capps runs regularly in the forested area of the University of Georgia campus, where the body of a 22-year-old nursing student was found earlier this week after she was reported missing from a morning run. “It feels like a place has been taken away from me.” This undated image provided by Augusta University shows Laken Hope Riley. Police said Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, that they are questioning a “person of interest” in the death of Riley, a nursing student whose body was found on the University of Georgia campus in Athens, Ga., after not returning from a run. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Riley’s death has once again put the spotlight on the dangers female runners face. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Riley’s death has rattled more than just female runners, of course.

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Laken Riley followed all the safety precautions. But she was still attacked and killed while out for run
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Laken Riley followed all the safety precautions. But she was still attacked and killed while out for run

The Independent  

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Man Found Guilty Of Murdering Laken Riley
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Man Found Guilty Of Murdering Laken Riley

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING ATHENS, Ga. — The Venezuelan man convicted in the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Jose Ibarra was charged with murder and other crimes in Riley’s February death, and the guilty verdict was reached on Wednesday by Athens-Clarke County Superior Court Judge H. Patrick …

Everything we know about the Laken Riley case as murder trial under way
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Everything we know about the Laken Riley case as murder trial under way

The Independent  

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Live updates: The murder trial of man accused of killing UGA student Laken Riley
55 years ago

Live updates: The murder trial of man accused of killing UGA student Laken Riley

CNN  

Here are some of the main figures in the murder trial: The victim: Laken Riley, 22, was a UGA student until May 2023 before studying nursing at Augusta’s College of Nursing campus in Athens. A supporter holds a sign with a photo of Laken Riley before Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally on March …

Not guilty plea for suspect in killing of nursing student found on University of Georgia campus
7 months, 1 week ago

Not guilty plea for suspect in killing of nursing student found on University of Georgia campus

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Ga. — A man accused of killing a nursing student whose body was found on the University of Georgia campus pleaded not guilty Friday to murder and other charges in her death. A grand jury in early May returned an indictment charging Jose Ibarra, 26, with murder, aggravated assault, kidnapping and other crimes in the February killing of Laken …

Hundreds line up to pay tribute to slain Georgia nursing student who loved caring for others
10 months, 1 week ago

Hundreds line up to pay tribute to slain Georgia nursing student who loved caring for others

Associated Press  

WOODSTOCK, Ga. — Hundreds of mourners lined up Friday at a church outside Atlanta to pay respects to the family of Laken Riley, the nursing student was found slain after she went out for a morning jog on the University of Georgia campus. A long line formed outside the visitation at Woodstock City Church, where a slideshow of photos played …

Mourners to gather for the funeral of a slain Georgia nursing student who loved caring for others
10 months, 1 week ago

Mourners to gather for the funeral of a slain Georgia nursing student who loved caring for others

The Independent  

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Murdered Georgia nursing student Laken Riley suffered 'disfigured SKULL' after being beaten to death with mystery object 'by illegal immigrant from Venezuela'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Murdered Georgia nursing student Laken Riley suffered 'disfigured SKULL' after being beaten to death with mystery object 'by illegal immigrant from Venezuela'

Daily Mail  

Murdered nursing student Laken Riley suffered a disfigured skull after being beaten to death by an undocumented Venezuelan immigrant. Murdered nursing student Laken Riley suffered a disfigured skull after being beaten to death by undocumented Venezuelan immigrant Jose Ibarra, 26, is accused of using a mystery object as a weapon to kill the 22-year-old Augusta University student Police say he …

Republicans say Georgia student’s killing shows Biden’s migration policies have failed
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Republicans say Georgia student’s killing shows Biden’s migration policies have failed

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Ga. — Students at two Georgia colleges grappled Monday with the killing of a nursing student killed in a violent act that Republicans including former President Donald Trump and Gov. Trump on Monday repeated a pledge to deport migrants if reelected, adding in a post on social media that “Biden’s Border INVASION is destroying our country and killing our …

Laken Riley's family releases statement days after her murder: ‘Amazing daughter, sister, friend’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Laken Riley's family releases statement days after her murder: ‘Amazing daughter, sister, friend’

Hindustan Times  

The family of slain Georgia nursing student Laken Hope Riley have released a statement honouring her memory. The nursing student at Augusta University died from "blunt force trauma.” Police later took into custody 26-year-old Jose Antonio Ibarra, an illegal immigrant. The murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Hope Riley, 22, has sent shockwaves across the US Laken Riley’s family’s statement …

Laken Riley's devastated family break silence after she was slain while on a run at University of Georgia - remembering her as an 'amazing daughter, sister, friend' as illegal immigrant is held for he
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Laken Riley's devastated family break silence after she was slain while on a run at University of Georgia - remembering her as an 'amazing daughter, sister, friend' as illegal immigrant is held for he

Daily Mail  

The family of murdered Laken Riley have broken their silence after the University of Georgia nursing student was killed while out on a run. Riley's mother Allyson Phillips shared photos and a video of Riley during the Augusta University nursing program's white coat ceremony on Facebook in August 2023 UGA murder victim was killed by 'blunt force trauma' police investigating …

Georgia university town is shaken by the killing of a nursing student who was out on a run
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Georgia university town is shaken by the killing of a nursing student who was out on a run

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Ga. — The killing of a nursing student in Georgia who was out running has shaken the university town of Athens. After a friend told police she had not returned, officers immediately began a search and found her body on the University of Georgia campus in a forested area near Lake Herrick that includes trails popular with runners and …

Suspect named and charged with murder of Laken Riley on University of Georgia campus
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Suspect named and charged with murder of Laken Riley on University of Georgia campus

The Independent  

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Suspect taken into custody after nursing student found dead on UGA campus
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Suspect taken into custody after nursing student found dead on UGA campus

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A suspect has been …

Georgia cops questioning 'person of interest' in murder of nursing student, 22, found dead on campus with 'visible injuries' after going for a run
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Georgia cops questioning 'person of interest' in murder of nursing student, 22, found dead on campus with 'visible injuries' after going for a run

Daily Mail  

Georgia police are questioning a person of interest in connection with the murder of a nursing student found dead at the University of Georgia at Athens. A nursing student found dead near the University of Georgia at Athens has been identified as 22-year-old Laken Hope Riley Officers were seen looking through dumpsters and bushes in the area Several law enforcement …

Suspect in custody after killing of nurse student at UGA, police say
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Suspect in custody after killing of nurse student at UGA, police say

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Ga. — A 26-year-old man was arrested Friday in the killing of a nursing student whose body was found on the University of Georgia campus, and police said he apparently did not know the victim, he acted alone and there was no further threat to the university community. Video from campus security and other technology led police to Ibarra, …

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