The trial for Laken Riley’s murderer has begun. Riley was a 22-year-old college student who was allegedly murdered by 26-year-old José Ibarra, an illegal immigrant. The murder reportedly happened while the young student was out on a run around her Augusta campus.
His charges include felony murder, kidnapping, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, hindering an emergency telephone call.
It was revealed in court Friday, that Riley fought for her life for 18 whole minutes before her skull was ultimately crushed by the alien. This was revealed using date from her smart watch which was on and monitoring her heart rate. The fight started at 9:10, and her heart stopped at 9:28.
Clips of the trial circulating on X show the moment this was revealed in court, as Ibarra smugly sits, seemingly absent of remorse, intently listening.
The illegal immigrant has waived his right to a jury trial, and thus the decision to convict will come from the bench, with judge H. Patrick Haggard presiding. Despite calls for it on X, prosecutors have decided not to push for the death penalty.
Prosecutors also found Ibarra's finger prints on Laken Riley’s cellphone and claim that she was killed after she “refused to be his rape victim.” Her body was ultimately found in a wooded area on UGA’s campus after a friend noticed her missing.
