On Friday, the trial began in the Laken Riley case, where the suspect, 26-year-old Venezuelan illegal immigrant Jose Antonio Ibarra, stands accused of kidnapping, aggravated assault with an attempt to rape, and murder.
Prosecutors gave a horrific opening statement detailing the 22-year-old Augusta University nursing student’s final moments, including revealing how and where her body was found on February 22, 2024, and the placement of her clothing, the audio of the 911 call – where she couldn’t be heard but a man’s voice could be, and video evidence showing the suspect dumping clothing items at an apartment complex dumpster about 15 minutes after allegedly murdering Riley.
From Fox News national correspondent Bill Melugin:
Prosecutors making opening statement in the Laken Riley case. Horrible stuff. State says she was found by police with her skull bashed in…
