During the trial of Jose Ibarra, who was found guilty of murdering Laken Riley, her stepfather, John Phillips, read aloud one of her last journal entries in court. The journal entry, dated January 17, 2023, was a heartfelt letter addressed to her 'future husband.' In this entry, Riley expressed her thoughts and feelings about the person she hoped to spend her life with. The reading of this journal entry was a poignant moment in the trial, highlighting the personal and emotional impact of Riley's tragic death on her family and loved ones. The entry was shared as the family pleaded for Ibarra to receive a life sentence without parole[4][5][3]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.