Laken Riley’s Final Moments Captured on Jogging Trail Cameras: See Video

Mar. 15, 2025

Footage of slain college studentLaken Riley’s final moments has been released.

Prosecutors also sharedthe last text message Riley sentduring Tuesday’s proceedings.

“…about to go for run if you’re free to talk," Riley added.

Prosecutors noted that Riley called the police at 9:11 a.m. However, the call was abruptly cut off. 911 dispatchers called Riley back but did not get an answer. Her mother also returned her call at 9:24 a.m. with no answer.

Riley’s mother began to get worried, and phone records show that many of Riley’s family members attempted to reach her but were unsuccessful. Her body was found later that day in a wooded area near a lake.

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Ibarra is a Venezuelan citizen who immigration officials said entered the country illegally in 2022, accordingCBS NewsandABC News. He told the court on Tuesday that he will not testify,CNNreports.

After her death, Riley was remembered as a loyal friend who “lit up every room she walked into and brought a smile on everyone’s face,” her former roommate Bianca Tiller said, perThe New York Times.

In addition to being a nursing student, Riley was an experienced runner for her high school’s cross-country team.

source: people.com