Courtney Lockhart
Courtney Lockhart, who was arrested after a high speed chase in Phenix City, Alabama, has been charged with the murder of Auburn University freshman Lauren Burk.
Fast Facts
- Full Name: Courtney Larrell Lockhart
- Age: 23
- Resides: Smiths Station, Alabama
- Dishonorably discharged from the Army for punching a sergeant
- $250,000 bail
- If convicted, may face the death penalty
Confession
Lockhart's signed confession was read in court on March 10, 2008. He admitted to robbing, abducting, and shooting Lauren Burk, as well as setting her car on fire following the murder.
Quotes:
- Catherine Williams, Lockhart's mother: "I never thought Courtney would do this, never thought...I am sorry for that family, I'm sorry. I've got nothing else to say. I'm just sorry for the loss of that family."
- Assistant Police Chief Tommy Dawson: We have the right individual in jail...I'm 100 percent sure of that."
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