Judge denies new trial for convicted killer Jose Ibarra
Judge H. Patrick Haggard denied Jose Ibarra's motion for a new trial, finding that overwhelming evidence suggested he killed Laken Riley. More
March 10, 2026
Jose Ibarra
Jose Antonio Ibarra was convicted of murdering nursing student Laken Riley, 22, who was killed while running on the University of Georgia campus.
Laken Riley’s father files lawsuit accusing Ga. university system of negligence
Laken Riley's father says failures with the Georgia public university system contributed to her murder on the UGA campus. More
February 28, 2026
Jose Ibarra says defense did not understand evidence in murder appeal
Jose Ibarra's attorneys claim that they were not given enough time to examine and understand key evidence in his murder trial. More
January 29, 2026
Judge orders evaluation for Jose Ibarra, convicted of killing Laken Riley
Lawyers for Jose Ibarra claim he has a mental deficiency that affected his ability to stand trial or assist in his own defense. More
July 8, 2025
The Murder Trial of Laken Riley: Verdict and Sentencing | Court TV Podcast
Judge H. Patrick Haggard finds Jose Ibarra guilty of all charges and gives him the maximum sentence of life without the possibility of parole in the murder of Laken Riley. More
January 7, 2025
The Murder Trial of Laken Riley: Closing Arguments | Court TV Podcast
Special Prosecutor Sheila Ross and Defense attorney Kaitlyn Beck present their closing arguments in the trial of Jose Ibarra. More
December 27, 2024
The Murder Trial of Laken Riley: DNA and Autopsy Testimony | Court TV Podcast
Data collected from Riley’s iPhone, DNA from a blue jacket, and under Laken Riley’s fingernails matching Jose Ibarra and the medical examiner's autopsy are testimony included in this episode. More
December 18, 2024
The Murder Trial of Laken Riley: Laken’s Last Moments and Ibarra’s Injuries | Court TV Podcast
Law enforcement testifies about questioning Jose Ibarra and analyzing the trail cam footage of Ibarra and Laken Riley on the day of the crime. More
December 16, 2024
Jose Ibarra, convicted of killing Laken Riley, asks for new trial
Jose Ibarra filed a motion for a new trial, after a judge found him guilty and sentenced him to life in prison for murdering Laken Riley. More
December 4, 2024
The Murder Trial of Laken Riley: Laken’s Roommates Testify | Court TV Podcast
Laken Riley’s roommates testify about the morning of her murder. More
December 4, 2024
The Murder Trial of Laken Riley: Opening Statements | Court TV Podcast
Special Prosecutor Sheila Ross argued Laken Riley fought to preserve her dignity during Jose Ibarra’s attack, while Defense Attorney Dustin Kirby claimed the evidence against Ibarra is circumstantial during their opening statements. More
November 29, 2024
GA v. Jose Ibarra: The Murder of Laken Riley
Jose Ibarra is facing life in prison without parole if convicted in the death of nursing student Laken Riley. More
November 20, 2024
The Murder of Laken Riley | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast
Vinnie Politan investigates the case of Laken Riley who was found brutally murdered on a running path on the University of Georgia's campus. More
November 20, 2024
Man charged in the killing of Laken Riley in court ahead of upcoming trial
Jose Ibarra appeared in court ahead of his scheduled trial next month. Ibarra is charged with murder in the February killing of Laken Riley. More
October 11, 2024
Laken Riley murder suspect wants some evidence suppressed
Jose Ibarra's defense is claiming some items of evidence were 'seized or searched in an unlawful manner.' More
September 3, 2024
Trial date set for suspect in murder of nursing student Laken Riley
A trial date has been set for Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley while she was jogging. More
August 2, 2024
Suspect in Laken Riley murder pleads not guilty at arraignment
Jose Ibarra, accused of murdering nursing student Laken Riley, entered a plea of not guilty to 10 charges Friday. More
May 31, 2024
Suspect indicted for murder of Laken Riley, peeping on another woman same day
The indictment also accuses Jose Ibarra of spying on a woman at a UGA apartment the same day Laken Riley was murdered. More
May 8, 2024
Suspect named in killing of nursing student at University of Georgia
UPDATE: Police identified the suspect in the killing of nursing student Laken Riley, who was found dead on the University of Georgia campus. More
February 23, 2024