Lake Hope Riley.Photo:Laken Riley/Facebook
Laken Riley/Facebook
A college student was found dead Thursday on the University of Georgia campus after she went missing while on a jog, officials said.
The woman has been identified as 22-year-old Laken Hope Riley, Athens-Clarke County Coroner Sonny Wilson confirmed to PEOPLE Friday morning. The coroner said a cause and manner of death is still pending and declined to comment further citing the ongoing investigation.
Park Hall on the University of Georgia campus.John Greim/LightRocket/Getty
John Greim/LightRocket/Getty
“We have been fully briefed on this terrible situation,” UGA said in the statement. “Foul play is suspected, and we are already receiving support from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Athens-Clarke County Police Department to investigate this crime. We want to assure you that the safety and welfare of our campus community is our top concern.”
The university said all classes were canceled on Thursday and Friday, and will resume on Monday, Feb. 26. Similarly, classes at Augusta University’s College of Nursing campus in Athens were canceled on Friday,CNNreported.
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Clark told reporters that police have not identified a suspect but are “actively investigating the case.” A possible motive has not been shared.
source: people.com
