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Arrest Made in Athens Cold Case Murder of UGA Law Student Tara Louise Baker for the First Time in 23 Years

Athens, Georgia – After 23 years, justice may finally be served for University of Georgia law student Tara Louise Baker, who tragically lost her life in 2001. Edrick Lamont Faust, 48, of Athens, has been arrested and charged with murder, felony murder, and arson in connection to Baker’s death, marking a potential breakthrough in a long-standing cold case. Tara Louise Baker, born in East Point in 1977, is remembered not only for her academic accomplishments …

Illegal Immigrant Indicted for Peeping at UGA Staff on Day of University Student’s Murder

Athens, Georgia – A Venezuelan migrant accused of the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley has been indicted on charges of allegedly peeping at a University of Georgia staff member on the same day as the tragic incident. Jose Ibarra, a 26-year-old who was residing in the US illegally, faced 10 new charges including malice murder and kidnapping with bodily injury in connection to Riley’s death. The young student was attacked while out on …

Campus Fear: Latino Students at UGA targeted after nursing student’s tragic death

Athens, Georgia – In the aftermath of the tragic death of University of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, campus safety has become a pressing concern for many students, including Alexa Doblado. Riley was found murdered while out for a jog on the university’s intramural fields, sending shockwaves of fear throughout the student body. The suspect in Riley’s killing being reported as an undocumented Venezuelan migrant has only heightened concerns among students, particularly those from Hispanic …

Campus Safety Prioritized with Increased Budget Following Tragic Murder of Nursing Student at UGA

Athens, Georgia – The brutal murder of nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus has sent shockwaves through the community, sparking concerns among students and joggers. The 22-year-old was allegedly killed by an illegal immigrant while jogging near Lake Herrick in a “crime of opportunity,” according to UGA Police. Riley, a student at Augusta University, tragically lost her life to 26-year-old Jose Ibarra, originally from Venezuela. This devastating incident has led to …

Prosecutor Selected for Murder Trial in UGA Nursing Student’s Campus Killing

Athens, Georgia – A special prosecutor has been appointed to handle the murder trial of a nursing student who was killed on the University of Georgia campus. The decision came after the case garnered significant attention and raised questions about the handling of the investigation. The victim, a young nursing student, was found dead in a wooded area on the university campus. The incident sent shockwaves through the community and prompted calls for a thorough …

Special Prosecutor Assigned to UGA Murder Trial After Nursing Student’s Death

Atlanta, Georgia – In a significant development, Athens-Clarke County District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez has announced that a special prosecutor will be handling the murder trial of a 22-year-old nursing student who tragically lost her life on the University of Georgia campus. The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny and calls for oversight following concerns about Gonzalez’s prosecutorial record and handling of cases. The District Attorney expressed thanks to colleagues from across Georgia for their support during …

UGA Nursing Student Killed by Blunt Force Trauma on Campus: Suspect Charged with Murder

ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) – The coroner in Athens-Clarke County released the preliminary cause of death for a tragic incident that occurred on the University of Georgia campus. 22-year-old nursing student, Laken Riley, was found dead last week with blunt force trauma to the head, according to the Athens-Clarke County Coroner’s Office. The official autopsy report is expected to be released in the coming weeks. Riley was discovered in a wooded area behind Lake Herrick with …

Preventable Tragedy: Father of Slain Son by Illegal Immigrant Reacts to UGA Student’s Murder

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A father who tragically lost his son due to the actions of an illegal immigrant spoke out following the murder of a University of Georgia student, expressing that the incident could have been prevented. The grieving father highlighted the need for stricter immigration policies to avoid such senseless tragedies in the future. The grieving father’s son was killed by an illegal immigrant, which led him to empathize with the family of the …

Murdered UGA Student’s Death Blamed on Immigration Policies by Georgia Politicians

Atlanta, Georgia – In a briefing by University of Georgia Police Chief Jeffrey Clark on Friday, it was revealed that the suspect in Laken Riley’s murder was not a U.S. citizen. This news led to swift criticism from Georgia politicians regarding federal immigration policies. Georgia Rep. Mike Collins, a Republican from Athens, strongly asserted that Riley’s death was directly linked to President Joe Biden and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. Collins placed blame …

Immigrant charged with murder of UGA nursing student in crime of opportunity

Athens, Georgia – A tragic incident unfolded at the University of Georgia in Athens, where a 22-year-old nursing student, Laken Riley, was found murdered after going for a run. The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Jose Antonio Ibarra, has been charged with a string of offences, including malice murder, felony murder, and kidnapping. Authorities have confirmed that Ibarra, who is not a US citizen, did not have any prior connection to Riley. UGA Police Chief Jeffrey …