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EXPLAINED: Tragic turn daughter s last messages before emergency call | Vintage Vibes

Allyson Phillips, mother of Laken Riley, second left, listens during the trial of Jose Ibarra at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/Atlanta J

A recent testimony from Sophie Raboud of the UGA Police Department shed light on a heartbreaking sequence of events involving Laken Riley. According to the testimony, Riley's last communication on her phone was a text message to her mother, expressing a desire to talk. The message, sent at 8:55 a.m., conveyed a simple yet poignant sentiment: 'Good morning, about to go for a run if you’re free to talk.'

Following the text message, Riley attempted to reach her mother by phone at 9:03 a.m., but received no answer. Concerned, she made another call at 9:11 a.m., this time to 911 for emergency assistance. The urgency of the situation was palpable as Riley sought help through the emergency services.

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