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.
· Slideshows: Prayer Vigil | Car fire
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.“
March 05, 2008
AU Alert used to quell rumor mill
Auburn University officials say they did not activate the campus’ emergency notification system, AU Alert, the morning after freshman Lauren A. Burk was shot and killed because they did not believe there was an “immediate threat” to the campus community.
What happened? Q & A on the investigation into student’s murder
Q & A on the investigation into student’s murder
Campus, community mourn loss of AU student
Auburn police say they are investigating the death of 18-year-old AU student Lauren A. Burk as a homicide. AU’s Delta Gamma sorority and others gathered Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot where her car was found to remember Lauren.
· Slideshows: Prayer Vigil | Car fire
Mayor Bill Ham Reacts to AU Student’s Death
Mayor Bill Ham Reacts to AU Student’s Death
Statements from AU and Delta Gamma on AU student found dead
Statements from AU and Delta Gamma
Auburn Police Division Releases Statement on AU Student Death
Auburn Police Division Releases Statement on AU Student Death
Auburn, Ala. - On Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at approximately 9:08 p.m., Auburn Police responded to a call of an injured female on Alabama Highway 147 (North College Street). Upon arrival, officers found a female, later identified as 18 year old Lauren A. Burk, an Auburn University student, suffering from a single gunshot wound. Ms. Burk was transported by EMS to the East Alabama Medical Center where she succombed to her injuries.
