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Special Prosecutor Appointed in Murder Trial of Slain UGA Nursing Student

Atlanta, Georgia – District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez of Athens-Clarke County has made a significant announcement regarding the murder trial of a 22-year-old nursing student tragically killed on the University of Georgia campus. In a move to ensure justice is served in this high-profile case, Gonzalez has appointed attorney Sheila Ross as a special prosecutor. Gonzalez emphasized the importance of bringing justice on behalf of the victim, Laken Riley, by entrusting Ross with this crucial role. …

Suspect in custody for fatal attack on jogger at UGA campus

Athens, Georgia – A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of a woman who was killed while running on the University of Georgia campus. The victim, a university student, was found dead in a wooded area near a jogging trail popular with students and residents. Authorities have identified the suspect as a 27-year-old man who is not affiliated with the university. The motive behind the crime is still under investigation, but officials …

Man arrested in connection to death of UGA nursing student: Suspect identified as Venezuelan national

Athens, Georgia – Authorities have made an arrest in connection to the tragic death of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley. The young woman’s body was discovered in the University of Georgia’s Intramural Fields after she failed to return home from a jog, prompting a concerned friend to contact emergency services. During a press conference held by Chief Jeff Clark, it was revealed that 26-year-old Jose Antonio Ibarra, originally from Venezuela, has been identified as a …

Tragedy Strikes at UGA as Nursing Student Fatally Attacked While Jogging

Athens, Georgia – Authorities have identified the woman who was tragically killed while jogging at UGA’s intramural fields as Laken Riley, a student in the nursing program at Augusta University located on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Normaltown. UGA Police Chief Jeffrey Clark disclosed that the victim, initially unnamed, was not a UGA student but was enrolled in another institution. It was later revealed by Augusta University that Riley was a student in their …