Laken Riley, Jose Ibarra murder trial could be used as blueprint for future cases
Experts say the murder trial against Jose Ibarra could help change the way that cases are argued in the future.
Experts say the murder trial against Jose Ibarra could help change the way that cases are argued in the future.
Georgia senator seeks death penalty for Laken Riley's killer, calls on attorney general to step in
The Georgia senator has demanded that Attorney General Chris Carr file an emergency motion to intervene and push for the death penalty against Laken Riley’s killer.
The Georgia senator has demanded that Attorney General Chris Carr file an emergency motion to intervene and push for the death penalty against Laken Riley’s killer.
Laken Riley's death opens larger discussion about immigration, deportation
Despite the State choosing not to focus on Jose Ibarra's immigration status, and instead on the ample evidence they believed had implicated him, the murder of Laken Riley quickly turned into a contentious political debate with Republicans, spearheaded by President-elect Donald Trump.
Despite the State choosing not to focus on Jose Ibarra's immigration status, and instead on the ample evidence they believed had implicated him, the murder of Laken Riley quickly turned into a contentious political debate with Republicans, spearheaded by President-elect Donald Trump.
Jose Ibarra found guilty for murder of Laken Riley, sentenced to life without parole
Jose Ibarra, 26, was found guilty Wednesday on all counts in the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley.
Jose Ibarra, 26, was found guilty Wednesday on all counts in the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley.
Jose Ibarra Murder Trial Day 3: Laken Riley's family sees surveillance video
Ibarra, 26, is charged with murder, kidnapping, and other crimes in connection with Riley's death in February.
Ibarra, 26, is charged with murder, kidnapping, and other crimes in connection with Riley's death in February.
Mother's phone calls, texts discussed during Jose Ibarra's trial for Laken Riley's murder
Georgia nursing student Laken Riley texted and called her mom as she headed out for a run to see whether she had time to chat - but then didn't respond to her mother's calls or increasingly frantic text messages.
Georgia nursing student Laken Riley texted and called her mom as she headed out for a run to see whether she had time to chat - but then didn't respond to her mother's calls or increasingly frantic text messages.
Laken Riley murder: Officers testifying about Jose Ibarra's clothing on day 2
Testimony resumed today in the Athens courtroom where Jose Ibarra is on trial for the murder of University of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.
Testimony resumed today in the Athens courtroom where Jose Ibarra is on trial for the murder of University of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.
UGA cold case murder: Bond denied for suspect in murder of law student Tara Baker
The man accused of killing UGA law student Tara Baker and trying to hide the murder by setting her apartment on fire more than 23 years ago will remain in jail after a judge denied him bond again.
The man accused of killing UGA law student Tara Baker and trying to hide the murder by setting her apartment on fire more than 23 years ago will remain in jail after a judge denied him bond again.
Laken Riley murder: Jose Ibarra 'went hunting for females' on UGA campus, prosecutors say
A Venezuelan man "went hunting for females on the University of Georgia's campus" earlier this year and ended up killing nursing student Laken Riley after a struggle, a prosecutor said Friday.
A Venezuelan man "went hunting for females on the University of Georgia's campus" earlier this year and ended up killing nursing student Laken Riley after a struggle, a prosecutor said Friday.
Judge denies bond for 18-year-old accused of rape at UGA dorm
An 18-year-old has been denied bond after being charged with rape, sexual battery, and aggravated assault in connection with an alleged attack at a University of Georgia dormitory in Athens.
An 18-year-old has been denied bond after being charged with rape, sexual battery, and aggravated assault in connection with an alleged attack at a University of Georgia dormitory in Athens.
Winterville man pulled out of burning home by perfect stranger
A Winterville man says he’s lucky to be alive after a total stranger helped pull him to safety out of his burning house.
A Winterville man says he’s lucky to be alive after a total stranger helped pull him to safety out of his burning house.
Laken Riley murder: Judge denies motion to supress evidence for Jose Ibarra
Jose Ibarra and his brother were arrested, detained, and searched properly, an Athens-Clarke County judge ruled on Friday.
Jose Ibarra and his brother were arrested, detained, and searched properly, an Athens-Clarke County judge ruled on Friday.
Woman asks that battery, assault charges be dropped against Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young
The pregnant woman involved in an altercation that led to the arrest and suspension of University of Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young has asked officials to drop all of his criminal charges.
The pregnant woman involved in an altercation that led to the arrest and suspension of University of Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young has asked officials to drop all of his criminal charges.
Athens man charged with murdering woman at apartment
Athens-Clarke County police have charged a 27-year-old Athens man with murder after a woman was found dead in an apartment late Tuesday afternoon.
Athens-Clarke County police have charged a 27-year-old Athens man with murder after a woman was found dead in an apartment late Tuesday afternoon.
Progressive prosecutor in county where Laken Riley was found dead at hands of illegal migrant loses reelection
The progressive prosecutor in the Georgia County where nursing student Laken Riley was found murdered lost by a landslide to her Republican challenger on Tuesday.
The progressive prosecutor in the Georgia County where nursing student Laken Riley was found murdered lost by a landslide to her Republican challenger on Tuesday.
Athens-Clarke County firefighters tackle major Winterville house fire
Firefighters from the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department swiftly responded to a significant house fire in Winterville on Oct. 29, officials said.
Firefighters from the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department swiftly responded to a significant house fire in Winterville on Oct. 29, officials said.
Laken Riley murder: Jose Ibarra returns to court for hearing on DNA evidence
The man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus will be back in court on Friday for a hearing on whether DNA evidence can be used during his upcoming trial.
The man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus will be back in court on Friday for a hearing on whether DNA evidence can be used during his upcoming trial.
Laken Riley murder: Jose Ibarra trial set for November as judge rules on pretrial motions
Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing a nursing student, Laken Riley, is expected to be in an Athens courtroom next month for his murder trial.
Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing a nursing student, Laken Riley, is expected to be in an Athens courtroom next month for his murder trial.
Laken Riley murder: Jose Ibarra attends hearing as trial date looms
Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing a nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus, was in court in Athens on Friday.
Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing a nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus, was in court in Athens on Friday.
3rd teenager arrested for May murder in Athens, police say
A 15-year-old, Keanthony Sorrells, was arrested on Oct. 9 for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Cameron Manago on May 27.
A 15-year-old, Keanthony Sorrells, was arrested on Oct. 9 for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Cameron Manago on May 27.