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Maria Villarroel

Venezuelan Migrant Found Guilty of The Murder of 22-Year-Old Nursing Student Laken Riley

Riley's February murder sent a shock wave to the nation, sparking heating debates— led by Trump's MAGA allies— over immigration and border security. (Credit: AFP)

A Venezuelan migrant was found guilty on Wednesday for the murder of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student from Georgia whose February killing made her the face of MAGA's anti-immigration rhetoric throughout the 2024 general election cycle.

Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, was convicted on three counts of felony murder and counts of malice murder, kidnapping with bodily injury, aggravated assault with intent to rape and "peeping Tom." He faces life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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