Staff Reports
Last week, a beautiful young woman’s future was cut short in a vicious and heartbreaking manner. Laken Riley, a 22-year-old with endless dreams, was mercilessly attacked while out for a jog on the University of Georgia’s campus. The scene police stumbled upon was nightmarish, her skull disfigured, indicating a brutal end to her young life.
The suspect, Jose Antonio Ibarra, a 26-year-old illegal immigrant from Venezuela, now faces charges of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, false imprisonment, kidnapping, hindering a 911 call, and concealing the death of another in connection with Riley’s tragic passing. The details of her murder are enough to turn anyone’s stomach – her body was found in a secluded area after being dragged there.
Laken Riley was 22 years old. Just about my daughter's age.
She had her entire life ahead of her.
And it was snuffed out because corrupt DC politicians like @JoeBiden and @RubenGallego refuse to enforce the law.
More innocent Americans will be hurt unless we immediately… pic.twitter.com/VO42qItSfZ
— Kari Lake (@KariLake) February 26, 2024
It’s an absolute travesty that a promising young woman like Laken Riley was taken from the world in such a violent and senseless way, especially at the hands of someone who should not have been in the country in the first place. Jose Antonio Ibarra entered the United States illegally in 2022 and was released even after being detained, not to mention his subsequent run-ins with law enforcement before his heinous act against Riley.
The bigger issue here is that the lax immigration policies under the Biden administration have put more innocent Americans at risk. It’s time for corrupt politicians to stop turning a blind eye to the devastating consequences of illegal immigration. Riley’s death should serve as a wake-up call to the leaders who prioritize politics over people’s safety.
Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has demanded answers from the Biden administration regarding the immigration status of the suspect and his brother. It’s time for the federal government to take responsibility and ensure the safety of all Americans by enforcing immigration laws and securing the border.
The tragic and senseless death of Laken Riley should never have happened. The American people deserve better, and it’s time for action to prevent more families from experiencing the same heartache.
