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New DNA evidence in Laken Riley's UGA campus death | FOX 5 News

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October 2, 2024

www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2024-10-02 21:13:54

SUMMARY: A hearing in Jose Abara’s murder trial, related to the killing of Augusta University nursing student Lakan Riley, may be postponed due to DNA evidence. Scheduled for October 11th, the hearing will address recent DNA testing revelations, including a thumbprint from Riley’s phone, DNA from her fingernails, and video evidence linking Abara to the crime. Investigators reported that a man resembling Abara was seen discarding bloody gloves and a jacket shortly after Riley’s death. The trial is currently set to begin on November 13th in Athens.

A hearing in the murder trial of Jose Ibarra could be delayed over DNA evidence. Ibarra was accused of killing Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley on the campus of the University of Georgia. A hearing is set for October 11 to discuss DNA testing.

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2024-12-20 15:17:00

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