The suspect in the murder of 22-year-old Laken Riley on campus at the University of Georgia (UGA) has been identified as Jose Antonio Ybarra, but he is not a U.S. citizen.
Breitbart News reported that Riley, a student at Augusta University’s College of Nursing, was found dead on the UGA campus on Thursday.
CNN I got it. UGA Police Chief Jeff Clark emphasized that Ybarra has an “extensive” criminal history.
Clark also noted that although Ybarra lives in Athens, he is neither a UGA student nor a U.S. citizen.
Marty, the girls, and I were truly shaken and heartbroken to learn of Laken Riley’s tragic death.
Tonight, we are grateful. @GBI_GA, @accpolice, @universityofga Police and other partners took her killer into custody. We will not rest until justice is secured for Laken.
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) February 24, 2024
fox news Quote Clark said, “We do not know the details of his situation at this time. He is not a U.S. citizen.”
Former New York City Police Department Inspector Paul Mauro told Fox News:
The perpetrator’s legal status is unknown, but if the Secretary’s statements are accurate and he is a Venezuelan immigrant who could potentially be recognized under a continuing “special status” program, then we recognize the obvious fact. It’s past time: Mr. Maduro has taken a page from Mr. Castro’s book and is letting criminals flee to the United States, and we are holding the door open for them.
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