Jose Ibarra’s Brother Suspected of Gang Ties Amidst UGA Tragedy: Emerging Details in the Laken Riley Case

True Crime Lounge
3 min readMar 6, 2024
Jose Ibarra’s Brother Suspected of Gang Ties Amidst UGA Tragedy: Emerging Details in the Laken Riley Case, Diego Ibarra

The horrific murder of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student at the University of Georgia, has taken a new turn with emerging allegations about the suspect’s brother’s involvement in a Venezuelan prison gang known as Tren de Aragua.

Gang Allegations Surface

Diego Ibarra, brother of the accused murderer Jose Ibarra, is under scrutiny for potential gang affiliations. Prosecutors have pointed to numerous signs that suggest Diego may be a member of the notorious Tren de Aragua gang, known for its distinctive tattoos and hand gestures.

Distinctive Tattoos and Behavior:

  • Five-pointed crown: Diego Ibarra has a tattoo of a five-pointed crown, a known gang symbol.
  • Other tattoos: Additionally, he has five-pointed stars and a teardrop under his eye, which are also associated with gang membership.
  • Social media evidence: Diego’s social media profiles have shown him wearing Chicago Bulls gear and brandishing weapons, both of which are associated with the gang.

Criminal Background and Document Fraud

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