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Ibarra, 26, isaccused of murdering Riley, a 22-year-old student at Augusta University’s campus in Athens, Ga., while she was out on a jog on the University of Georgia campus on Thursday.
According to the affidavit, Ibarra is also accused of using “an object” to harm Riley during the incident, though authorities did not provide further details.
Ibarra allegedly “physically” hindered the victim from making a 911 call, the affidavit claims, adding that he also allegedly dragged her body to a secluded area.
Jose Antonio Ibarra.Clarke County Sheriff’s Office
Clarke County Sheriff’s Office
Riley’s friend reported hermissing on Thursdayafter she failed to return from her morning jog, UGA officials said last week.
Riley died from blunt force trauma, investigators said, the Athens-Clarke County Coroner’s Office confirms to PEOPLE.
Ibarra wasarrested on Fridayand has been charged with several offenses including murder, kidnapping and assault, online court records show.
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Laken Riley.Laken Riley/Facebook
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UGA police said Ibarra is not a student at the university. He did not know Riley and police believe he acted alone, they said.
Ibarra is a Venezuelan citizen who entered the U.S. unlawfully in 2022, according to immigration authorities,CBSreported.
Records do not indicate if he has entered pleas to the charges he faces.
source: people.com
