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It’s been one year since Laken Riley was murdered on the UGA campus
ATLANTA — It has been one year since nursing student Laken Riley was murdered at the University of Georgia. Her death made news around the world and led to the passage of the Laken Riley Act. That bill was the first bill President Trump signed after taking office.
One year later: A look at the legacy of Laken Riley’s murder
On Feb. 22, 2024, the University of Georgia community was rocked by the first murder on campus in decades. In the 365 days since, Laken Riley’s name has become recognized
Fear still lingers on UGA campus one year after Laken Riley murder
In the wake of the murder, critics said the university had not done enough to enhance campus security, with some going as far as to call Riley’s death “100% preventable.”
Laken Riley murder: UGA changes
It is the heartbreaking anniversary of the death of Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley, who was killed on University of Georgia's campus a year ago on Saturday. Her killer Jose Ibarra is now serving a life sentence.
Reflecting on 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley's death nearly a year later
Laken Riley was found dead on February 22, 2024, in a wooded area near UGA’s intramural fields. Investigators said she had gone for a run when she was attacked. Her disappearance prompted an immediate police search, leading to the arrest of her accused killer the next day.
Death of Laken Riley | Impact 1 year later
Her murder was a tragic moment for the city of Athens.
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Gone for one year: Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
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Impact of Laken Riley death far reaching as safety measures bolstered throughout Athens
The impact of the slaying of nursing student Laken Riley in February 2024 in Athens was immense.
Laken Riley's father recounts 'tough' time in the year since his daughter's death
Jason Riley will always deal with the memory of a horrible day in 2024 that claimed the life of his daughter in Athens.
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Saturday marks a year since Georgia college student’s murder changed American politics
Laken Riley’s murder one year ago became a galvanizing force behind Donald Trump’s unprecedented return to the Oval Office.