March 12, 2008
Attorney may seek change of venue for Burk murder trial
A change of venue for Courtney Lockhart, charged with murder, will be necessary, appointed defense attorney Joel Collins said. Lee County District Attorney Nick Abbett said discussion of a change of venue was “premature” at this point.
AU’s Panhellenic Council hosts security forum
President of Auburn’s Panhellenic Council Meredith Gaston, a junior, said the council had been organizing a self-defense class for all sorority sisters for about two months, but plans changed after AU freshman Lauren Burk, 18, a member of Delta Gamma, was murdered last week.
March 11, 2008
Police: Lockhart confessed
Courtney L. Lockhart admitted to authorities on Friday that he shot, kidnapped, robbed and attempted to rape 18-year-old Auburn University freshman Lauren Burk, according to documents made public Monday.
Students fill coliseum to say goodbye to Lauren Burk
Auburn students filed into the Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum on Monday to say goodbye to Lauren Burk, the freshman who was killed March 4.
AU students search for safety at forum
In the wake of last week’s murder of 18-year-old freshman Lauren Burk, Auburn University and the Au-burn Police Division are working closer than ever to ensure the campus is a safe place.
Lockhart received bad conduct discharge
Courtney L. Lockhart was in trouble in the military long before his name surfaced as the alleged killer of Auburn freshman Lauren Burk.
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.
