Laken Riley murder: Suspect Jose Ibarra not seeking bond

The man accused of killing 22-year-old Augusta University nursing student Laken Hope Riley on the University of Georgia campus in Athens has decided not to seek bond.

UGA announces $7.3M aimed to improve campus safety

UGA officials announced a series of comprehensive enhancements to its campus safety initiatives, totaling an investment of more than $7.3 million.

UGA campus murder: Arrest warrants for Jose Ibarra released

The arrest warrants for the 26-year-old man accused of killing 22-year-old Augusta University nursing student Laken Hope Riley on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens have been released.

Laken Riley's murder fuels political firestorm as UGA community calls for unity

Laken Riley was a 22-year-old nursing student out on her morning run at the University of Georgia when authorities say a stranger dragged her into a secluded area and killed her, sending shockwaves through campus as police searched for a suspect.

UGA campus murder: Officials face mounting pressure amid campus safety concerns

Laken Riley’s murder has some University of Georgia students and parents pushing UGA and Athens-Clarke County leaders to invest more in safety measures.

Laken Riley murder: Athens DA enlists special prosecutor for trial

Athens District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez announced plans to bring in a special prosecutor to handle the murder trial for a 22-year-old woman who was killed during a morning run on the University of Georgia's campus.

UGA campus murder: Hundreds attend vigil for Laken Riley, Wyatt Banks

A growing memorial has been established at Lake Herrick, marking the location where Laken Riley's body was discovered last Thursday.

UGA campus murder: Online petition demands emergency blue light boxes on campus

After the brutal murder of a 22-year-old Augusta University nursing student on the University of Georgia's campus last week, there is a new online push for increased safety measures on UGA's campus.

UGA campus murder: Gov. Kemp accuses White House, calls for swift action

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp expressed his condolences and offered thoughts and prayers to the family of Laken Riley during an appearance on Fox and Friends on Sunday.

ICE confirms Georgia student murder suspect entered US illegally, was previously arrested in NYC

ICE confirmed that the Venezuelan national charged in connection with the murder of 22-year-old Georgia nursing student Laken Riley entered the U.S. illegally in 2022 and had previously been arrested in New York City.

UGA campus murder: Funeral plans announced for Laken Hope Riley

Funeral plans have been announced for the 22-year-old nursing student, Laken Hope Riley, killed while she was jogging on the University of Georgia campus on Feb. 22.

UGA campus murder: Are there sanctuary cities/counties in Georgia?

In the wake of the tragic murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Hope Riley on the University of Georgia campus in Athens on Feb. 22, there has been renewed attention and discussion around sanctuary cities and counties.

UGA campus death: GoFundMe for Laken Riley's family surpasses goal

Support continues to pour in for the family of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student from Augusta University who was killed Thursday at the University of Georgia.

UGA campus death: Gov. Kemp wants answers about murder suspect's immigration status

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is demanding answers from the White House following the tragic killing of a 22-year-old nursing student, Laken Hope Riley, on Thursday at the University of Georgia.

UGA campus death: Bond denied for suspect accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley

A suspect in the death of Augusta University student Laken Riley, who was found dead on the campus of the University of Georgia, has been taken into custody, according to the UGA Police Department.  On Saturday morning, he was denied bond during a brief court appearance.