PHOTOS: Verdict reached in Jose Ibarra trial

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PHOTOS: Verdict reached in Jose Ibarra trial

Jose Ibarra was found guilty of murder Wednesday in the February killing of nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Jose Ibarra (right) listens through an interpreter during victim impact statements at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Athens. Jose Ibarra was found guilty of murder Wednesday in the February killing of nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Allyson Phillips, mother of Laken Riley, cries as she reads "victim impact statement" before Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard (not pictured) during a trial of Jose Ibarra at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Athens. Jose Ibarra was found guilty of murder Wednesday in the February killing of nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Lauren Phillips (right), sister of Laken Riley, cries as John Phillips, stepfather of Laken Riley, reads "victim impact statement" before Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard (not pictured) during a trial of Jose Ibarra at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Athens. Jose Ibarra was found guilty of murder Wednesday in the February killing of nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Lauren Phillips, sister of Laken Riley, reacts as Prosecutor Sheila Ross (not pictured) addresses final comments to Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard (not pictured) before the sentencing during a trial of Jose Ibarra at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Athens. Jose Ibarra was found guilty of murder Wednesday in the February killing of nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Prosecutor Sheila Ross addresses final comments to Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard (not pictured) before the sentencing during a trial of Jose Ibarra at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Athens. Jose Ibarra was found guilty of murder Wednesday in the February killing of nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Allyson Phillips (center right), mother of Laken Riley,
and John Phillips (center left), stepfather of Laken Riley, react as Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard (not pictured) presides over the sentencing of Jose Ibarra during a trial of Jose Ibarra at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Athens. Jose Ibarra was found guilty of murder Wednesday in the February killing of nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jose Ibarra (center, standing) listens through an interpreter as Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard (not pictured) presides over the sentencing during a trial of Jose Ibarra at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Athens. Jose Ibarra was found guilty of murder Wednesday in the February killing of nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jose Ibarra is escorted out after he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole during a trial of Jose Ibarra at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Athens. Jose Ibarra was found guilty of murder Wednesday in the February killing of nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

From left, Connolly Huth (roommate of Laken Riley), Lauren Phillips (sister of Laken Riley) and Sofia Magana (roommate of Laken Riley) react as Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard announces the verdict during a trial of Jose Ibarra at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Athens. Jose Ibarra was charged in the February killing of Laken Hope Riley, whose body was found on the University of Georgia campus. Jose Ibarra, arrested the day after Riley was slain, is charged with felony murder, malice murder, kidnapping with bodily injury, aggravated assault with intent to rape, aggravated battery, hindering a 911 call and tampering with evidence. He has pleaded not guilty to those charges. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jose Ibarra hears his verdict through an interpreter during a trial of Jose Ibarra at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Athens. Jose Ibarra was charged in the February killing of Laken Hope Riley, whose body was found on the University of Georgia campus. Jose Ibarra, arrested the day after Riley was slain, is charged with felony murder, malice murder, kidnapping with bodily injury, aggravated assault with intent to rape, aggravated battery, hindering a 911 call and tampering with evidence. He has pleaded not guilty to those charges. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jason Riley, father of Laken Riley, reacts as Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard announces the verdict during a trial of Jose Ibarra at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Athens. Jose Ibarra was charged in the February killing of Laken Hope Riley, whose body was found on the University of Georgia campus. Jose Ibarra, arrested the day after Riley was slain, is charged with felony murder, malice murder, kidnapping with bodily injury, aggravated assault with intent to rape, aggravated battery, hindering a 911 call and tampering with evidence. He has pleaded not guilty to those charges. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Family members and friends of Laken Riley react as Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard announces the verdict during a trial of Jose Ibarra at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Athens. Jose Ibarra was charged in the February killing of Laken Hope Riley, whose body was found on the University of Georgia campus. Jose Ibarra, arrested the day after Riley was slain, is charged with felony murder, malice murder, kidnapping with bodily injury, aggravated assault with intent to rape, aggravated battery, hindering a 911 call and tampering with evidence. He has pleaded not guilty to those charges. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Prosecutor Sheila Ross presents her closing arguments before Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard during a trial of Jose Ibarra at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Athens. Jose Ibarra was charged in the February killing of Laken Hope Riley, whose body was found on the University of Georgia campus. Jose Ibarra, arrested the day after Riley was slain, is charged with felony murder, malice murder, kidnapping with bodily injury, aggravated assault with intent to rape, aggravated battery, hindering a 911 call and tampering with evidence. He has pleaded not guilty to those charges. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Athens-Clarke County Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard as prosecutor Sheila Ross (not pictured) presents her closing arguments during a trial of Jose Ibarra at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Athens. Jose Ibarra was charged in the February killing of Laken Hope Riley, whose body was found on the University of Georgia campus. Jose Ibarra, arrested the day after Riley was slain, is charged with felony murder, malice murder, kidnapping with bodily injury, aggravated assault with intent to rape, aggravated battery, hindering a 911 call and tampering with evidence. He has pleaded not guilty to those charges. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Jose Ibarra listens through an interpreter during his trial at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool)

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Jose Ibarra (right) listens through an interpreter during victim impact statements at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Athens. Jose Ibarra was found guilty of murder Wednesday in the February killing of nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)