Mom of Texas teen allegedly killed by illegal suspect calls for change after Laken Riley murder
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The mother of Texas teen Lizbeth Medina, who was allegedly killed by an illegal immigrant in December, is speaking about Laken Riley, also allegedly killed by an illegal immigrant.
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"I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Laken Riley, and my heart goes out to her family during this difficult time," Jacqueline Medina told Fox News Digital in a statement. "As someone who has also lost a daughter to violence at the hands of an illegal immigrant, I understand the pain and devastation that comes with such a senseless act. It is heartbreaking to see another family go through what mine has endured."
Jacqueline said she is "moved by the fact that" Riley and Lizbeth both wanted to become nurses. She shared a certificate with Fox News Digital noting Lizbeth's nomination for the Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award of Excellence and said Lizbeth had dreams of studying at the University of Texas at Arlington.
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