Witness Katrina Ostapovicz, left, a crime lab scientist with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and prosector Sheila Ross hold a jacket allegedly worn by defendant Jose Ibarra as Ostapovicz testifies during Ibarra's trial at the Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Arvin Temkar/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool)

A hat allegedly belonging to Jose Ibarra is presented as evidence during the trial for Ibarra at the Athens-Clarke County Superior Court on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Arvin Temkar/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool)

Defense attorney Dustin Kirby speaks during Jose Ibarra's trial at the Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Arvin Temkar/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool)

From left, Connolly Huth, Lauren Phillips and Sofia Magana become emotional during the trial for Jose Ibarra at the Athens-Clarke County Superior Court on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Arvin Temkar/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool)

Defense attorneys, from left, Dustin Kirby, Kaitlyn Beck and John Donnelly listen during defendant Jose Ibarra's trial at the Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Arvin Temkar/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool)

From left, Connolly Huth, roommate of Laken Riley, and Lauren Phillips, Riley's younger sister, become emotional during the trial for Jose Ibarra at the Athens-Clarke County Superior Court on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Arvin Temkar/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool)

Defense attorney Kaitlyn Beck speaks during Jose Ibarra's trial at the Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Arvin Temkar/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool)

Prosecutor Sheila Ross and defense attorney John Donnelly confer during Jose Ibarra's trial at the Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Arvin Temkar/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool)

CORRECTS DATE Jose Ibarra appears at his trial at the Athens-Clarke County Superior Court on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Arvin Temkar/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool)

Prosecutor Sheila Ross reacts as a defense attorney cross examines a witness during Jose Ibarra's trial at the Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Arvin Temkar/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool)