The Tragic Loss of Laken Riley, A Bright Young Life Cut Short
22-year-old Laken Riley, a nursing student at Augusta University and graduate of River Ridge High School, was discovered dead on Thursday along a trail near the University of Georgia campus in Athens. Riley had been reported missing by a friend after failing to return from a run.
Riley was an accomplished student and athlete from Woodstock, GA who had aspirations of becoming a nurse. She attended UGA before transferring to complete her degree at Augusta University. Neighbors and those who knew Riley have expressed their deep sorrow over the loss of such a promising young life.
Investigation Ongoing
Police have taken a person of interest into custody as they investigate Laken Riley tragic death. Authorities searched an apartment complex near where her body was found and are working to determine what happened. More details from the investigation are expected to be released.
Laken Riley death has stunned her tight-knit community in Woodstock where she was remembered as a shining light by her former high school superintendent. Loved ones have paid tribute to Riley on social media, mourning the loss of her bright spirit and passion for nursing.
