Laken Hope Riley : “Brother of UGA Murder Suspect Faces Fake Green Card Charge”

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Brother of Athens Nursing Student Murder Suspect Charged with Possessing Fake Green Card

In a recent development in the case of the tragic death of nursing student Laken Hope Riley in Athens, the brother of the accused murderer has now been charged with possessing a fake green card. According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Diego Ibarra, 29, was arrested after presenting a fake green card to authorities. Diego is the older brother of Jose Antonio Ibarra, the 26-year-old man accused of killing Riley.

Diego Ibarra was apprehended by law enforcement after he was identified as a suspect in the homicide investigation. Upon his arrest, he claimed a credible fear of returning to Venezuela. He is currently in state custody awaiting an asylum hearing.

Previous Arrests and Criminal Record

The DOJ revealed that Diego Ibarra had been arrested three times prior to his recent charge. His previous arrests include driving under the influence of alcohol and driving without a license, theft by shoplifting, and failure to appear for a fingerprintable offense.

Charges Against Jose Antonio Ibarra

In connection with Laken Hope Riley’s death, Jose Antonio Ibarra has been charged with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping, hindering a 911 call, and concealing the death of another.

The shocking incident has sent shockwaves through the Athens community, prompting discussions about campus safety and security. The University of Georgia campus has been rocked by the recent tragedies, with many calling for increased safety measures to prevent such incidents from reoccurring.

As the investigation into Laken Hope Riley’s death continues, the community remains on edge, hoping for justice to be served for the young nursing student whose life was tragically cut short.

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