The man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley was found guilty of murder Wednesday in a case that became a flashpoint in the immigration debate earlier this year, ahead of the presidential election.
Riley’s killing drew national attention to the immigration debate after officials announced that Ibarra is a Venezuelan citizen who entered the United States illegally in 2022.
UGA students during a vigil for Laken Riley on Feb. 26.
Joshua L. Jones / USA Today NetworkDuring the trial, prosecutors argued that Ibarra killed Riley after she fought off his attempt to rape her.
The prosecution pointed to DNA and other evidence that they said linked Ibarra to Riley on the day of her murder.
Persons:
Laken Riley, Jose Antonio Ibarra, Tom, ”, Jose Ibarra, Hyosub Shin, H, Patrick Haggard, Ibarra, Haggard, Allyson Phillips, Riley’s, “, ” Phillips, Phillips, ” Prosecutors, Riley, Donald Trump, Joshua L, Jones, Sheila Ross, Riley “, ” Ross, Diego Ibarra, Kaitlyn Beck, Diego, Jose
Organizations:
Superior Court, ”, University of Georgia, UGA, USA
Locations:
Athens, Clarke, Ga, Venezuelan, United States