Family And Friends Await Testimony In Laken Riley Murder Case

Jason Riley, center, Laken Riley's father, listens during the Jose Ibarra trial at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/Atlanta Journal-Constit

Family and some friends of Laken Riley were observed leaving the courtroom as Georgia Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Lucas Beyer prepared to testify about the murder case. Agent Beyer had responded to the scene of Laken Riley's murder while her body was still present.

Agent Beyer responded to the scene of Laken Riley's murder.

Laken Riley's family and friends left the courtroom during Agent Beyer's testimony.

Judge Haggard prohibited the press from showing five photos in court.

Prior to Agent Beyer's testimony, Judge Haggard made a ruling to prohibit the press from displaying five photos taken from another sergeant's body camera video inside the courtroom.