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Tragic Turn: Daughter's Last Messages Before Emergency Call

Allyson Phillips, mother of Laken Riley, second left, listens during the trial of Jose Ibarra at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/Atlanta J

A recent testimony from Sophie Raboud of the UGA Police Department shed light on a heartbreaking sequence of events involving Laken Riley. According to the testimony, Riley's last communication on her phone was a text message to her mother, expressing a desire to talk. The message, sent at 8:55 a.m., conveyed a simple yet poignant sentiment: 'Good morning, about to go for a run if you’re free to talk.'

Following the text message, Riley attempted to reach her mother by phone at 9:03 a.m., but received no answer. Concerned, she made another call at 9:11 a.m., this time to 911 for emergency assistance. The urgency of the situation was palpable as Riley sought help through the emergency services.

Riley's text message to her mother expressed a desire to talk before going for a run.
Sophie Raboud's testimony sheds light on Laken Riley's last communications.
After receiving no response, Riley called 911 for emergency assistance.

The gravity of the situation was further underscored by the presence of Riley's mother in the courtroom, whose emotional reaction was evident. The sound of her crying served as a poignant reminder of the distress and anguish that accompanied the unfolding events.

As details continue to emerge, the community remains gripped by the tragic nature of the incident and the profound impact it has had on those involved. The sequence of communications leading up to the emergency call paints a somber picture of a moment that forever altered the lives of those connected to Laken Riley.

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