The Gist: The Athens-Clarke County Grand Jury indicted Jose Ibarra on multiple charges, including malice murder, in the death of University of Georgia student Laken Riley.
What’s Happening: Jose Ibarra faces numerous charges, including malice murder, felony murder, kidnapping with bodily injury, aggravated assault with intent to rape, and tampering with evidence.
Between the Lines:
- Laken Riley, a UGA student, was killed while out for a run on the UGA campus. Ibarra, the suspect in her killing is an illegal immigrant, which has added an additional layer to the crime.
Catch Up Quick:
- Laken Riley’s murder sent shockwaves through the UGA community, prompting calls for increased campus safety measures and support for students.
- Jose Ibarra was arrested after DNA evidence linked him to the crime scene.
Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.
