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It’s been one year since Laken Riley was murdered on the UGA campus
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One year gone: Changes since Laken Riley's death one year ago at UGA
Nearly a year after the murder of nursing student Laken Riley, her family continues to grapple with the pain of her tragic death, which sent shockwaves across Georgia and the nation.
One year later: A look at the legacy of Laken Riley’s murder
On Feb. 22, 2024, the University of Georgia community was rocked by the first murder on campus in decades. In the 365 days since, Laken Riley’s name has become recognized
Fear still lingers on UGA campus one year after Laken Riley murder
In the wake of the murder, critics said the university had not done enough to enhance campus security, with some going as far as to call Riley’s death “100% preventable.”
Impact of Laken Riley death far reaching as safety measures bolstered throughout Athens
The impact of the slaying of nursing student Laken Riley in February 2024 in Athens was immense.
Laken Riley murder: UGA changes
It is the heartbreaking anniversary of the death of Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley, who was killed on University of Georgia's campus a year ago on Saturday. Her killer Jose Ibarra is now serving a life sentence.
Reflecting on 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley's death nearly a year later
Laken Riley was found dead on February 22, 2024, in a wooded area near UGA’s intramural fields. Investigators said she had gone for a run when she was attacked. Her disappearance prompted an immediate police search, leading to the arrest of her accused killer the next day.
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UGA’s Alpha Chi Omega chapter hosts fundraiser in honor of Laken Riley
Feb. 22, the University of Georgia’s chapter of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority held “Laken’s Miles” – an event where ...
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Laken Riley's father recounts 'tough' time in the year since his daughter's death
Jason Riley will always deal with the memory of a horrible day in 2024 that claimed the life of his daughter in Athens.
Laken Riley’s family will get back the iPhone used to call her mom in the final moments before she was killed by illegal migrant
Convicted killer Jose Ibarra left a thumbprint on the phone, making the device a critical piece of evidence in his trial.
Laken Riley Act expands scope of offenses that require ICE to detain undocumented immigrants
Funding for increased detention is not included in the Laken Riley Act. The Department of Homeland Security estimated that to ...
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Trump signs Laken Riley Act, the tough migrant crime bill backed by Kelly, Gallego and Hobbs
President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act, requiring ICE to detain undocumented immigrants arrested for theft-related crimes. The law is named after a Georgia nursing student killed by a man ...