March 10, 2008
AU students take a stand against Phelps protest
It’s a landmark that has become synonymous with all that is good about Auburn University. On Monday, AU students gathered on the lawn of Samford Hall to make sure it stayed that way.
March 09, 2008
Protesters, picketers gather at Burk’s funeral
MARIETTA, Ga. — A line of American flags was visible on Sunday as mourners arrived at the funeral of Lauren Burk, the Auburn freshman who was shot and killed Tuesday.
Lockhart confessed to Burk murder
Courtney L. Lockhart confessed to police that he murdered, robbed and attempted to rape Auburn freshman Lauren Burk, according to sworn affidavits read during his initial court appearance Monday afternoon.
March 08, 2008
Questions and Answers from Saturday’s press conference on the Lauren Burk Murder case
Questions and Answers from Saturday’s press conference on the Lauren Burk Murder case
Auburn’s alert protocol to change in wake of Burk murder
While Auburn University officials stand by the protocol they followed Wednesday to notify the campus community about the suspicious death of a student, they are going to make some changes.
Family, friends mourn Auburn freshman
Marietta, Ga. — Hundreds gathered in the chapel at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, Ga., Saturday to mourn the death of Lauren Burk, the 18-year-old Auburn freshman who friends remembered as a generous free-spirit.
Families of victim, accused react to arrest
‘I never thought Courtney would do this, never thought.’ - Catherine Williams, Lockhart’s mother
Man charged in Burk case
A 23-year-old Smiths Station man is behind bars today, accused in the murder of 18-year-old Auburn University freshman Lauren Burk.
Q & A on Friday’s Press Conference
Auburn’s Assistant Police Chief Tommy Dawson fielded a variety of questions related to the Lauren Burk murder Friday.
March 06, 2008
Friends use Internet to share memories, grieve for Burk
While more gatherings in Burk’s remembrance are sure to take place in both Auburn and Marietta, Ga., in the coming days, friends and well wishers are uniting through the Internet.
Q&A from Thursday’s press conference on student’s murder
Auburn’s Assistant Police Chief Tommy Dawson fielded a variety of questions related to the Lauren Burk murder case Thursday. However, he did not answer many of the questions most on people’s minds.
Police say they have “some strong leads”
The Auburn Police Division has created a task force with local and state agencies to aid in the investigation of the murder of 18-year-old Auburn University freshman Lauren Burk. Check back for more updates.
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City collecting donations for reward fund
The City of Auburn maintains a Reward Fund to which citizens and businesses may contribute, for general use or specific cases. The purpose of the Reward Fund is to encourage people to provide information that may be helpful in determining what happened to victims such as Lauren Burk, the Auburn University freshman who lost her life Tuesday.
Reward offered for information in Burk case
Alabama Gov. Bob Riley has offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. The City of Auburn is collecting donations for a reward fund.
AU Releases statement from Lauren Burk’s family, latest information on memorial, investigation
Auburn University has released this message from James Burk, father of Lauren Burk:
“The Burk family was so proud to have Lauren as an Auburn University student. We want to extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to Auburn University, the City of Auburn, and the Auburn Police Department.
We feel very close to your community. We appreciate what everyone is doing for us and Lauren.“
