Closing arguments underway in trial of Laken Riley’s accused murderer

Prosecutor Sheila Ross makes her closing argument

By Joe Johnson

The trial of Jose Antonio Ibarra, charged with the murder of Laken Riley, is coming to a close.

Prosececuting and defense attorneys are now making their closing arguments to Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard, who presided over the four-day bench trial.

Ibarra is charged in a 10-count indictment with murdering the 22-year-old nursing student on February 22 during an attempted rape on a University of Georgia running trail.

The prosecution had filed notice of intent to seek a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Ibarra listens to court proceedings through a translator

For anyone who wants to watch, the trial is being broadcast live on Court-TV.