Following Jose’s arrest, his injuries were photographed at the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. He had injuries and scratches on his arms, hands, neck, and back.
“He also left behind [evidence] in a struggle with her over her phone. He left behind his left thumbprint on her iPhone,” Ross claimed.
Yet, Jose has pleaded not guilty to the charges, and his defense attorney, Dustin Kirby, said that any evidence is “circumstantial.”
The trial is set to continue this week, and Laken’s roommate, Lilly, spoke of her spirit in court.
“Laken brought a sense of joy to all of our lives that has been missing ever since,” Lilly said.
You can view the GoFundMe for Laken here.
