Riley’s family cried and multiple gasps and sobs were heard in the courtroom when the first guilty decision was announced.
The defense questioned the quality of that DNA evidence and its analysis.
In addition, a blood-like stain on a navy blue jacket found in a dumpster contained the DNA of Riley and Ibarra, Hinkle testified.
He slammed current immigration policy, saying Ibarra should have not been allowed to enter the United States.
“Open border policies failed Laken Riley, and today’s verdict is a reminder that the safety of our communities must remain our number one priority.
Persons:
Laken Riley, Jose Ibarra, H, Patrick Haggard, Ibarra, Riley’s, Riley, sobs, ”, Allyson Phillips, Phillips, ” Riley’s, Connolly Huth, Judge Haggard, ” Huth, “, Arvin Temkar, Kaitlyn Beck, Ashley Hinkle, Joshua Epps, Hinkle, Investigators, Sheila Ross, Hyosub, Donald Trump, Brian Kemp, ” Kemp
Organizations:
CNN, Augusta, University of Georgia, Atlanta, AP, Ibarra, Prosecutors, of Investigation, UGA, Adidas, Georgia Gov
Locations:
Venezuela, Athens, Clarke, Augusta University’s Athens, Georgia, Ibarra . Georgia, United States