Laken Riley case: Suspect found guilty by judge in campus killing, sentenced to life. Jose Ibarra was accused of killing the 22-year-old while she was out on a run.

Allyson Phillips, left, mother of Laken Riley, a Georgia nursing student killed this year, reacts as John Phillips, stepfather of Laken Riley, comforts her during Jose Ibarra's trial at Athens ...

The illegal Venezuelan immigrant charged with murdering Georgia nursing student Laken Riley went out "hunting for females" when he preyed upon the 22-year-old jogger, prosecutors said Friday.

Prosecutors say Jose Ibarra killed Laken Riley after a struggle, and data from Riley's smartwatch shows her heart stopped beating at 9:28 a.m.

ATHENS, Ga. – Jose Ibarra, the suspect accused of killing Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley on Feb. 22, returned to court Tuesday for the third day of his trial as the state ...

Laken Riley, 22, was a student at the University of Georgia who transferred to nearby Augusta University last year. Gofundme. He was arrested in Queens on Aug. 31 and charged with endangering a ...

Jose Ibarra, 26, is charged with murder and other crimes in Laken Riley's death in February. Latest U.S.

The House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act 264-159. Some critics say it could pose a threat to civil liberties while supporters say it will make the U.S. safer.

The race helped raise nearly $30,000 for the Laken Hope Foundation, which was created by Riley’s father to support existing organizations that promote safety awareness for women.

Laken Riley Act saw bipartisan support. Although criticized by civil and immigrant rights organizations, the bill passed Congress with backing from 12 swing state Democrats in the Senate.

Laken Riley Act saw bipartisan support. Although criticized by civil and immigrant rights organizations, the bill passed Congress with backing from 12 swing state Democrats in the Senate.