A tragic incident has come to light as details emerge about the final moments of nursing student Lakin Riley, who was reportedly murdered while out for a run on the University of Georgia campus. The suspect in this case has been identified as an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, reigniting debates over sanctuary city policies in the United States.
Athens police have confirmed that Riley attempted to call 911 during the alleged attack, shedding light on one of the charges faced by the suspect, Jose Ibarra, for hindering a 911 call. The severity of the situation has been described as horrendous by a former FBI assistant director, highlighting the brutality of the crime.
Following Riley's tragic death, a funeral was held in her hometown of Woodstock, Georgia, where hundreds of friends, family, and classmates gathered to pay their respects. The incident has sparked outrage not only in Georgia but across the nation, with concerns being raised about illegal immigration policies.
Former President Trump, who visited the border and met with Riley's grieving parents, has been vocal in attributing blame to President Biden for the migrant crisis. Trump's remarks at a recent rally emphasized the heinous nature of Riley's assault and murder, attributing it to the suspect being an illegal alien migrant.
In response to this tragedy, the Georgia House has passed a bill that mandates police and sheriff deputies to assist in identifying undocumented immigrants, leading to their arrest and detention for deportation. The bill is now set to undergo further deliberation in the state Senate.
