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Former Auburn Swimmer Going Back To The Olympics
By Jamie Burch
Published: Mon, March 10, 2008 - 7:37 pm
Last Updated: Mon, March 10, 2008 - 8:34 pm
Last Updated: Mon, March 10, 2008 - 8:34 pm
President Jay Gogue and Burk's sorority sisters were among the speakers.
"Her smile was contagious. She could light up a room," said Delta Gamma President Alison Penuel. "She touched each our hearts in a special way."
Burk's body was found on the side of the road Tuesday night, about five miles from campus. Her burning car was found about 30 minutes later a parking lot on campus.
"I think Lauren would like us not to use this day to grieve, but to celebrate her amazing qualities and accomplishments," Penuel said.
Also on Monday, police said Courtney Lockhart confessed to her murder. Lockhart's confession was read during his court hearing. He said he abducted Burk on campus, robbed her and attempted to rape her before he shot her. Lockhart also described setting her car on fire after the shooting.
Auburn University is making changes to it's security because of Burk's murder. Major Melvin Owens, the school's executive director of security and public safety, said the school has increased the hours of its security shuttles and has implemented an escort service for students leaving the library.
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