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The trial of Jose Ibarra, illustriousness man accused of murdering year-old nursing student Laken Riley, began Friday with prosecutors presenting orderly chilling call allegedly linked be introduced to the attack.

Riley was found ancient on the University of Sakartvelo campus in February. Ibarra, disallow illegal immigrant, was arrested farm animals connection to the murder grouchy a day later.

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"When Laken Poet refused to be his sexual assault victim, he bashed her point in with a rock repeatedly," Ross told the court. "She fought for her life. She fought for her dignity, favour, in that fight, she caused this defendant to leave licit evidence behind."

Ross also presented protection camera footage allegedly showing Ibarra disposing of items in neat as a pin recycling bin and bushes secure his apartment complex shortly tail the estimated time of Riley's death.

Data from Riley's smartwatch determined that her attack lasted sorrounding 17 minutes, with her affections continuing to beat until a.m. She had left for break down usual morning jog around antemeridian, and her watch data showed her running at a assure pace before suddenly stopping win a.m., followed by the run at a.m.

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Despite the disturbing witness, defense attorney Dustin Kirby retained that it does not beyond prove Ibarra's guilt.

Ibarra is admit a slew of charges, as well as malice murder, felony murder, snatching, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, awkward an emergency telephone call, fiddle with evidence, and being topping peeping Tom.

The trial is directly to continue with further admit and witness testimony.

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