The trial for Jose Ibarra, accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley, concluded Wednesday morning after closing arguments and the judge’s verdict.
Ibarra, 26, was found guilty on all charges including murder and aggravated assault in connection to Riley’s Feb. 22 death on the University of Georgia campus. Riley, 22, was a student at Augusta University College of Nursing, which has a campus in Athens. Ibarra waived his right to a jury trial, leaving the case to be decided by Athens-Clarke County Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard.
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There are no words. The lives this monster has destroyed — its beyond heartbreaking but the worst part is that it could have been completely prevented. And should have been.
Please warn every woman and girl AND every man and boy, NEVER WALK, RUN, OR HIKE ALONE!
Unprecedented evil has been unleashed in this world.
The Judge did his Job. We got Justice. THESE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS have to go! We got the WORST of the WORST. Bide and Harris are responsible for Riley's DEMISE.
We can take solace in knowing the inmates at the prison will take care of this dude.
Her friend speaking on Lakens behalf is breaking my heart 😢 Even that big Deputy in the center of the room is fighting back tears. Fly High sweet innocent girl ! 🙏
Say her name biden and harris you did this when you opened the borders to let illigals to enter the US and kill women. How do you feel now thank God it wasn't one of your daughters because you would have done something then. THANK GOD FOR TRUMP
Oh my God, this is just truly, truly heartbreaking, I have 2 daughters, and what is more infuriating is the stupid governors trying to stop deportations
Let's just hope this killer has a very short stay in prison and eternity in HELL.
You have the wrong people in that courtroom you need to incarcerate the real murderers and that would be Obama Joe Biden and Kamala Harris they caused this they let the illegals and this is on them put this trash in jail
Gosh I hope his new fellow inmates make an example of him 😈 predators will NOT be tolerated in this country!!!!!! Or ANYWHERE!
He never showed one ounce of remorse. Praying for the family.
Everyone who dies is Mother Theresa.
He needs the worst punishment possible.
One of so many sad consequences of the left woke agenda. The blood is on the hands of Biden, Kamel, Nancy, Bernie and countless other liberals who promoted their nonsensical irresponsible agenda. Shame on them. And shame on the Georgians who support them. Had I practiced criminal law, I would have flatly rejected this despicable client at all cost.
❤😢What a friend!!😢😢
Kamala Harris and Joe Biden are to blame for this. Truly sad
These savage illegals. MAGA!
Absolutely heartbreaking!!! The Biden administration needs to be held accountable!!
I hope she knows just how strong she is. She was lucky to have Laken but Laken was just as lucky to have her. RIP Laken 🕊
I watched the The Young Ladies that spoke today in the trial. It almost had me in tears. Laken Riley, was a Great young lady. This murderer should have never been in our Country. Who's to blame.. Biden/ Harris/ Mayorkas/ Every single Democrat in both the House and Senate. They are complaining about President Trump deportation. Well the American People want the Deportations. Biden/Harris didn't even bother to call Laken's parents. When it happened. The people that support the Democrats. YOU ARE AS GUILTY AS THEY ARE.
As I am sitting here , listening to Laken ' s roommate , I have to keep wiping away tears . I feel her pain and I feel the pain of her entire family . What a horrible experience to go through ! So many lives affected . May this cruel and heartless monster have the rest of his life to think about what he has done ( in prison )
Lakins friend was very articulate in her statement. It's clear the two ladies shared a special bond. I'm glad she called him the monster he is. RIp Lakin Riley and prayers for her roomate 🙏🏻❤