"Murdered Nursing Student's Family Releases Statement as Vigil Held and Suspect Remains in Custody"

A vigil will be held for Laken Hope Riley, an Augusta University student found dead after jogging on the University of Georgia campus, with the suspect, Jose Antonio Ibarra, charged with her murder. Ibarra, an undocumented Venezuelan migrant, has drawn attention from Republican leaders for tighter border security, despite little evidence linking immigration and crime. Riley's tragic death has sparked national outrage and grief at UGA, where she was a student. The suspect's immigration status has led to demands for stricter policies, while friends and loved ones mourn the loss of Riley, a promising future nurse.