A chilling 911 call reveals the final moments of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley

A chilling recording of a 911 call captures the final moments of a Georgia nursing student Laken Riley‘s life has become the center of the matter. She was brutally murdered in February while jogging on the University of Georgia campus.

The murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Hope Riley, 22, has sent shockwaves across the US (GoFundMe)

On Friday, Jose Ibarra went on trial for her murder, facing several charges of kidnapping, aggravated assault, tampering with evidence and being a peeping tom. Prosecutors allege that on the day of the murder, he was seen peering through the window of a college apartment.

Prosecutor Sheila Ross revealed in court that Riley activated the emergency function on her phone during the attack and called 911 at 9:11 a.m. on February 22. The short, muted recording was played during the trial, leaving the courtroom visibly shaken.

The audio showed the 911 operator repeatedly asking, “Hi, how can I help?” and “Hello, can anyone hear me?” There was no response from the other side. However, background noises were audible, including rustling, a loud bang and a low male voice. A few moments later, several loud bangs were recorded.

Riley’s mother, Allyson Phillips, broke down in tears as the recording was played in court. Prosecutors allege Riley endured a painful 18-minute struggle before her death.

Jose Ibarra, an illegal immigrant, entered the US in 2022

Ibarra, a Venezuelan who entered the US illegally in 2022, waived his right to a jury trial. Athens-Clarke County Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard will decide his fate. Prosecutors allege Ibarra hit Riley in the head, choked her and planned to sexually assault her. They have chosen not to pursue the death penalty, but are seeking a life sentence without parole.

The FBI confirmed that Ibarra was allowed to remain in the US while his immigration case was processed. Critics, including Republicans and President-elect Donald Trumphave linked Riley’s death to what they see as failures in the presidency Joe Biden‘open borders’ policy. Biden even mentioned Riley by name during his State of the Union address.