Angel families turn tragedy into action by sharing how illegal immigrant crime impacted families
A big win in speaking truth to power: Lauren Phillips, the sister of Laken Riley, who lost family members because of murders committed by people who shouldn't have been in the U.S., attended the ceremony. Among others she spoke about her sister Laken, who was murdered by an illegal immigrant while she was jogging on the University of Georgia campus.
By Charlotte Hazard
Published: May 2, 2025 10:36pm
Angel families – those who lost loved ones as a result of illegal immigrant crime – shared their stories at the inaugural American Border Heroes Awards ceremony.
The gala was a two-day, nationally televised event on Thursday and Friday, recognizing the efforts of the men and women on the front lines of border security and families who lost loved ones as a result of the Biden-manufactured border crisis.
Lauren Phillips, the sister of Laken Riley, attended the ceremony and spoke about her sister, who in 2024 was murdered by Jose Ibarra, a 26-year-old illegal immigrant from Venezuela. Ibarra was ultimately convicted of felonies ranging from murder and kidnapping to attempted rape.
"Being her younger sister, I got to witness the person that she was firsthand, which I'm extremely grateful for," Phillips said at the event hosted by Just the News and The American Border Story. The event aired on the Real America's Voice network.
https://justthenews.com/accountability/angel-families-turn-tragedy-progress-sharing-how-illegal-migrant-crime-impacted
