Nearly a year after the murder of nursing student Laken Riley, her family continues to grapple with the pain of her tragic death, which sent shockwaves across Georgia and the nation.

On Feb. 22, 2024, the University of Georgia community was rocked by the first murder on campus in decades. In the 365 days since, Laken Riley’s name has become recognized

ATLANTA — It has been one year since nursing student Laken Riley was murdered at the University of Georgia. Her death made news around the world and led to the passage of the Laken Riley Act. That bill was the first bill President Trump signed after taking office.