Prosecution Calls Rebuttal Witness In High-Profile Murder Trial

Defense attorney Kaitlyn Beck representing defendant Jose Ibarra, right, addresses the court during Ibarra's trial at the Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (A

After the defense rested, the prosecution called a rebuttal witness in Georgia Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Lucas Beyer. Beyer had previously testified for the prosecution about the clothing on Laken Riley’s body as she was found at the crime scene, as well as surveillance video from a UGA dining hall, which showed Jose Ibarra’s brother Diego on dates prior to and on the killing.

Beyer previously testified about victim's clothing and surveillance footage.

Agent Beyer called as rebuttal witness by prosecution.

Surveillance video from UGA dining hall showed Diego Ibarra on dates.