Laken Riley's mom breaks silence days after her murder: 'Senseless and avoidable tragedy’
1 year ago

Laken Riley's mom breaks silence days after her murder: 'Senseless and avoidable tragedy’

Hindustan Times  

Murdered Georgia woman Laken Riley’s mother, Allyson Phillips, has broken her silence days after her daughter’s death. The murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Hope Riley, 22, has sent shockwaves across the US ‘Senseless and avoidable tragedy’ Taking to Facebook, Phillips wrote, “As I sat down to write this message, I really just have no words. I give Him all the glory for getting us through this.” “It would be really easy to lose our faith in mankind because of this senseless and avoidable tragedy. Ibarra likely panicked and went on to crush her skull when she tried to fight back, as per a former criminal profiler’s analysis, New York Post reported.

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

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

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. Riley texted her mother, Allyson Phillips, that morning …

Georgia DA blasted after Laken Riley's killer escapes death penalty, ‘She let her radical political agenda…’
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4 months, 1 week ago

Georgia DA blasted after Laken Riley's killer escapes death penalty, ‘She let her radical political agenda…’

Hindustan Times  

The progressive Georgia district attorney who was prosecuting Jose Antonio Ibarra, Georgia nursing student Laken Riley’s killer, has triggered outrage after the suspect dodged the death penalty and was instead sentenced to life without parole. Gonzalez stated that her office would “no longer seek the death penalty,” and that while considering charging suspects, she would “take into account collateral consequences …

Trump shares scathing statement after Laken Riley's killer sentenced to life without parole, ‘Time to secure our border’
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4 months, 1 week ago

Trump shares scathing statement after Laken Riley's killer sentenced to life without parole, ‘Time to secure our border’

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump shared a scathing statement after Georgia nursing student Laken Riley’s killer, Jose Antonio Ibarra, was sentenced to life without parole. Donald Trump shares scathing statement after Laken Riley's killer, Jose Antonio Ibarra, sentenced to life without parole In a Truth Social post, the president-elect wrote, “JUSTICE FOR LAKEN RILEY! Although the pain and heartbreak will last forever, hopefully …

Heartbreaking video shows Laken Riley's family learning of her murder, shattered mom collapsing, ‘It’s my daughter’
4 months, 1 week ago

Heartbreaking video shows Laken Riley's family learning of her murder, shattered mom collapsing, ‘It’s my daughter’

Hindustan Times  

A heartbreaking video shows the family of Laken Riley getting overwhelmed with grief as they learned of the Georgia nursing student’s murder. Heartbreaking video shows Laken Riley's family learning of her murder, shattered mom collapsing The video shows the family’sblack pickup truck haphazardly pulling over to the side of the road. “It’s my daughter,” Riley’s mother Allyson Phillips says, breaking …

Who is Jose Ibarra? Venezuelan migrant found guilty of killing Laken Riley
4 months, 1 week ago

Who is Jose Ibarra? Venezuelan migrant found guilty of killing Laken Riley

Hindustan Times  

A Venezuelan man has been convicted of murder in the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, a case that fueled the national debate over immigration during this year’s presidential race. Jose Ibarra reacts as he listens through an interpreter during the second day of his trial at the Athens-Clarke County Superior Court on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Athens, …

Man Found Guilty Of Murdering Laken Riley
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Man convicted of killing Laken Riley sentenced to life in prison without parole
4 months, 1 week ago

Man convicted of killing Laken Riley sentenced to life in prison without parole

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Ga. — The Venezuelan man convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in a case that became a flashpoint in the national debate over immigration. Jose Ibarra was charged with murder and other crimes in Riley’s February death, and Wednesday’s guilty verdict was reached by Athens-Clarke …

Laken Riley murder: Frantic last texts mom sent Georgia nursing student revealed, 'I'm worried sick…'
4 months, 1 week ago

Laken Riley murder: Frantic last texts mom sent Georgia nursing student revealed, 'I'm worried sick…'

Hindustan Times  

On the third day of Laken Riley’s suspected killer Jose Antonio Ibarra’s trial, prosecutors shared evidence in court of the last known communication from the Georgia nursing student. Frantic last texts mom Allyson Phillips sent her daughter Laken Riley revealed The22-year-old Augusta University student was out for a morning jog on the University of Georgia campus in Athens when she …

Man convicted of killing Laken Riley sentenced to life in prison without parole
4 months, 1 week ago

Man convicted of killing Laken Riley sentenced to life in prison without parole

LA Times  

Jose Ibarra listens through an interpreter during his trial in Athens, Ga., on Wednesday. Riley’s killing added fuel to the national debate over immigration when federal authorities said Ibarra illegally entered the U.S. in 2022 and was allowed to stay in the country while he pursued his immigration case. “Laken Riley herself has given you all the evidence you need” …

Laken Riley murder: Woman testifies how suspect tried to ‘break inside’ her apartment, 'I saw through a peephole…'
4 months, 1 week ago

Laken Riley murder: Woman testifies how suspect tried to ‘break inside’ her apartment, 'I saw through a peephole…'

Hindustan Times  

Jose Antonio Ibarra, a 26-year-old Venezuelan migrant accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, was indicted on charges for peeping at a person on the day of the murder. Woman testifies how Laken Riley murder suspect tried to ‘break inside’ her apartment Ibarra is now standing trial in Athens, Georgia. ‘I saw through a peephole someone was trying to …

As her alleged killer goes on trial, how Laken Riley’s brutal murder became a bitterly divisive political issue
4 months, 1 week ago

As her alleged killer goes on trial, how Laken Riley’s brutal murder became a bitterly divisive political issue

The Independent  

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Everything we know about the Laken Riley case as murder trial under way
4 months, 1 week ago

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

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. The next day, Jose Ibarra, 26, who is …

Laken Riley death: Key takeaways from day one of Georgia murder trial
4 months, 1 week ago

Laken Riley death: Key takeaways from day one of Georgia murder trial

CNN  

CNN — About a half dozen people, including at least one of Laken Riley’s relatives, left an Athens, Georgia, courtroom to avoid seeing videos and images of the nursing student’s lifeless body. “ put on a black hat, a hoodie-style jacket and some black kitchen-style disposable gloves, and he went hunting for females on the University of Georgia’s campus,” prosecutor …

Laken Riley death: Key takeaways from day one of Georgia murder trial
4 months, 1 week ago

Laken Riley death: Key takeaways from day one of Georgia murder trial

CNN  

CNN — About a half dozen people, including at least one of Laken Riley’s relatives, left an Athens, Georgia, courtroom to avoid seeing videos and images of the nursing student’s lifeless body. “ put on a black hat, a hoodie-style jacket and some black kitchen-style disposable gloves, and he went hunting for females on the University of Georgia’s campus,” prosecutor …

Georgia student’s gruesome murder details reignite immigration debate as Venezuelan goes on trial
4 months, 1 week ago

Georgia student’s gruesome murder details reignite immigration debate as Venezuelan goes on trial

Live Mint  

The trial of Jose Ibarra, the man accused of murdering a Georgia nursing student, has reignited the national immigration debate that shaped much of the 2024 election cycle. Ibarra, a Venezuelan national charged with killing 22-year-old Laken Hope Riley in February, is facing multiple charges, including malice murder and kidnapping. Ibarra faces multiple charges in murder of Laken Hope Riley …

Trial begins for the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trial begins for the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Ga. — A Venezuelan man “went hunting for females on the University of Georgia’s campus” earlier this year and ended up killing nursing student Laken Riley after a struggle, a prosecutor said Friday. “When Laken Riley refused to be his rape victim, he bashed her skull in with a rock repeatedly,” Ross said, adding that the evidence will show …

Trial begins for the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trial begins for the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley

LA Times  

Jose Ibarra, accused of killing a Georgia nursing student this year, listens through an interpreter during his trial at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court on Friday in Athens, Ga. A Venezuelan man “went hunting for females on the University of Georgia’s campus” this year and ended up killing nursing student Laken Riley after a struggle, a prosecutor said Friday. “When Laken …

Murder trial begins for man accused of killing Georgia student Laken Riley
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Murder trial begins for man accused of killing Georgia student Laken Riley

NPR  

Murder trial begins for man accused of killing Georgia student Laken Riley toggle caption Mike Stewart/AP During the recent election cycle, the murder of 22-year-old college student Laken Riley drew national attention, fueling an emotional and politically charged debate over immigration and crime after authorities said the suspect was an undocumented immigrant. How Riley's death became a focal point in …

Man waives jury trial in killing of Georgia nursing student
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Man waives jury trial in killing of Georgia nursing student

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Ga. — A man on Tuesday waived his right to a jury trial in the killing of a Georgia nursing student, a case that became a flashpoint in the national immigration debate. Prosecutor Sheila Ross told the judge that Ibarra’s attorneys contacted her last week to say that he wanted to waive his right to a jury trial, meaning …

Chilling new details in murder of Georgia student Laken Riley
6 months ago

Chilling new details in murder of Georgia student Laken Riley

Daily Mail  

Chilling new details have emerged about the murder of nursing student Laken Riley as Georgia state prosecutors prepare their case against the Venezuelan migrant accused of killing her. Jose Ibarra, 26, was captured on various video cameras around a female student's dormitory at the University of Georgia on February 22, prosecutors have argued in court documents. Prosecutors have laid out …

Chilling video shows Laken Riley murder suspect 'carrying out evil act' moments after brutal killing of Georgia nursing student
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Chilling video shows Laken Riley murder suspect 'carrying out evil act' moments after brutal killing of Georgia nursing student

Daily Mail  

Surveillance footage captured Georgia nursing student Laken Riley's accused killer throwing a bloodied jacket and gloves into a dumpster shortly after her murder, prosecutors claim. Laken Riley, 22, was murdered while out on a run in February Jose Ibarra, a 26-year-old undocumented immigrant from Venezuela, has been charged with her death 'The dumpster video further shows the Latino male was …

Laken Riley's mother sobs in court as illegal migrant Jose Ibarra pleads not guilty to her murder
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Laken Riley's mother sobs in court as illegal migrant Jose Ibarra pleads not guilty to her murder

Daily Mail  

Laken Riley's heartbroken mother was seen sobbing in court today as the undocumented migrant accused of the 22-year-old's murder pleaded not guilty. Riley's mother Allyson Phillips began crying as Laken Riley's alleged killer Jose Ibarra entered the courtroom on Friday Jose Ibarra, 26, is charged with murder, aggravated assault, kidnapping and other crimes in the February killing of the nursing …

Man indicted in killing of Laken Riley, a Georgia case at the center of national immigration debate
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Man indicted in killing of Laken Riley, a Georgia case at the center of national immigration debate

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — A Georgia man has been indicted on murder charges by grand jurors who said he intended to rape a nursing student whose body was found near a running trail on the University of Georgia campus. It is the first time such a motive has been revealed in the February killing of Laken Hope Riley, which has become a …

Laken Riley's suspected killer is charged: Illegal migrant Jose Ibarra is indicted for student's murder and peeping on UGA staff member
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Laken Riley's suspected killer is charged: Illegal migrant Jose Ibarra is indicted for student's murder and peeping on UGA staff member

Daily Mail  

Laken Riley's suspected killer has been officially charged with the 22-year-old's nursing student's murder. Laken Riley's suspected killer has been officially charged with the nursing student's murder Jose Ibarra, an undocumented immigrant, was indicted by a grand jury in Georgia on Tuesday Ibarra is charged with malice murder, kidnapping with bodily injury, aggravated assault with intent to rape, aggravated battery, …

Opinion: Laken Riley’s killing does reflect a broader danger. But it isn’t ‘immigrant crime’
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Opinion: Laken Riley’s killing does reflect a broader danger. But it isn’t ‘immigrant crime’

LA Times  

Americans have become all too familiar with Jose Antonio Ibarra, the man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus. Locally and nationally, collective grief turned to collective vilification as politicians, pundits and others asserted that illegal immigration is driving a “ crime wave ” that Riley’s killing exemplified. The World Health Organization has identified …

Laken Riley's father Jason says he's 'angry' she is being 'used politically' in immigration debate - but says her suspected killer would not be here 'if we had secure borders'
1 year ago

Laken Riley's father Jason says he's 'angry' she is being 'used politically' in immigration debate - but says her suspected killer would not be here 'if we had secure borders'

Daily Mail  

The father of a 22-year-old nursing student allegedly killed by a migrant this past month has expressed ire over politicians using her death for political purposes. Scroll down for video: Jason Riley, the father of the late 22-year-old, made the remarks on the Today show Monday Laken Riley, a 22-year-old Georgia nursing student was killed while out jogging on February …

How the right wing politicised the murder of Georgia student Laken Riley
1 year ago

How the right wing politicised the murder of Georgia student Laken Riley

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “Say Her Name,” read the t-shirt Georgia firebrand Marjorie Taylor …

Nancy Pelosi is slammed for criticizing Joe Biden calling Laken Riley murder suspect an 'illegal' as far-left congresswoman says he should have said 'undocumented'
1 year ago

Nancy Pelosi is slammed for criticizing Joe Biden calling Laken Riley murder suspect an 'illegal' as far-left congresswoman says he should have said 'undocumented'

Daily Mail  

This video is no longer available This video is no longer available Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is slammed for insisting that Joe Biden should have called Laken Riley's suspected murdered 'undocumented' rather than 'illegal.' The president flubbed the name of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old Georgia nursing student was killed while out jogging on February 22, during Thursday's …

Laken Riley's mother joins #SayHerName campaign, many ask why is Joe Biden silent?
1 year ago

Laken Riley's mother joins #SayHerName campaign, many ask why is Joe Biden silent?

Hindustan Times  

#SayHerName - Laken Riley's mother and many others have joined an online campaign to seek justice for young Georgia University student, who was brutally murdered by an illegal immigrant. The nursing student's murder has sparked a political storm in United States with Donald Trump and many other Republicans questioning US President Joe Biden's silence on the issue. #SayHerName campaign ensues …

Laken Riley tried to call 911, put up a brave fight before being killed: Report
1 year, 1 month ago

Laken Riley tried to call 911, put up a brave fight before being killed: Report

Hindustan Times  

It has been revealed that Georgia nursing student Laken Riley desperately tried to call 911 when her murder suspect, Jose Antonio Ibarra, attacked her in the morning as she went for a run. The murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Hope Riley, 22, has sent shockwaves across the US Ibarra likely panicked and went on to crush her skull when …

Neighbors say Venezuelan migrant accused of Laken Riley's brutal murder on UGA campus sat outside and watched her running path 'all day long' - and 'was caught on camera dumping bloody clothes in tras
1 year, 1 month ago

Neighbors say Venezuelan migrant accused of Laken Riley's brutal murder on UGA campus sat outside and watched her running path 'all day long' - and 'was caught on camera dumping bloody clothes in tras

Daily Mail  

Neighbors of the Venezuelan migrant accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley claimed he would watch the running path all day long and that he was seen on security cameras throwing out bloody clothes on the day of the attack. Laken Riley, 22, had been out jogging on the University of Georgia campus when she was attacked Here is one …

Murdered Laken Riley’s sister remembers her in heartbreaking post: ‘You are in heaven with the man you loved’
1 year, 1 month ago

Murdered Laken Riley’s sister remembers her in heartbreaking post: ‘You are in heaven with the man you loved’

Hindustan Times  

Georgia nursing student Laken Riley’s sister paid a heartbreaking tribute to her days after her tragic murder.Riley was found dead near a lake on the University of Georgia campus in Athens. Georgia nursing student Laken Riley’s sister paid a heartbreaking tribute to her days after her tragic murder “The best sister and my built in best friend from the very …

Laken Riley murder: Immigration laws under fire after new revelations about killer
1 year, 1 month ago

Laken Riley murder: Immigration laws under fire after new revelations about killer

Hindustan Times  

An official from Immigration and Customs Enforcement has claimed that Laken Riley’s murderer Jose Antonio Ibarra, an illegal immigrant, was previously arrested and released by the New York Police Department in 2023. "On Sept. 14, 2023, Ibarra was arrested by the New York Police Department and charged with acting in a manner to injure a child less than 17 and …

​UGA campus murder victim Laken Riley's alleged killer 'panicked during attack' after illegal Venezuelan migrant was 'overwhelmed by her size,' says criminal profiler
1 year, 1 month ago

​UGA campus murder victim Laken Riley's alleged killer 'panicked during attack' after illegal Venezuelan migrant was 'overwhelmed by her size,' says criminal profiler

Daily Mail  

Jose Ibarra, 26, is accused of killing the nursing student, 22, with blunt force trauma on Thursday A criminal profiler says that Laken Riley's attacker 'panicked' and was 'overwhelmed' by her size A criminal profiler says the murdered UGA nursing student's killer probably 'panicked' after being 'overwhelmed by her size' during his attack. After her cause of death was confirmed …

Murdered Georgia nursing student Laken Riley suffered 'disfigured SKULL' after being beaten to death with mystery object 'by illegal immigrant from Venezuela'
1 year, 1 month 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 …

White House breaks silence after Laken Riley's murder: ‘People should be held accountable to the fullest’
1 year, 1 month ago

White House breaks silence after Laken Riley's murder: ‘People should be held accountable to the fullest’

Hindustan Times  

The White House shared a statement on the murder of Laken Riley on Monday, January 26. The murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Hope Riley, 22, has sent shockwaves across the US "We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Laken Hope Riley," a White House spokesperson told Fox News Digital. Riley was …

Laken Riley's family releases statement days after her murder: ‘Amazing daughter, sister, friend’
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Suspect named and charged with murder of Laken Riley on University of Georgia campus
1 year, 1 month ago

Suspect named and charged with murder of Laken Riley on University of Georgia 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. University of Georgia Police Chief Jeff Clark said …

Illegal migrant from Venezuela is arrested for murder of UGA nursing student Laken Riley: Was released from CBP custody because of overcrowding
1 year, 1 month ago

Illegal migrant from Venezuela is arrested for murder of UGA nursing student Laken Riley: Was released from CBP custody because of overcrowding

Daily Mail  

An illegal immigrant freed because of lack of detention space is now accused of murdering a 22 year-old University of Georgia student after she went for a run. Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, has been identified and charged for allegedly murdering nursing student Laken Riley, 22, at the University of Georgia in Athens Riley, 22, was found dead Thursday afternoon after …

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