Tuesday, May 11, 2010

UVA Lacrosse Death Darkens Mood Of Campus

UVA Lacrosse Death Cast A Pall Over Close Of Semester

With graduation just weeks away, the exploding tragedy of the UVA Lacrosse death has leveled the happy dreams of many toward a most somber ground. Women’s Lacrosse standout Yeardley Love, 22, was a much loved daughter, friend, lacrosse player and student, according to CBS News. The young woman was a key player on a UVA Lacrosse team that appeared headed for a national title, but regrettably she did not live to see the fruits of her team’s labor. Police officers discovered the body of Yeardley Love in her apartment and presently have a prime suspect in their custody. Rumors had been spoken of the possibility of excessive alcohol consumption having caused Yeardley Love’s death, but further investigation has shifted more toward head trauma.

George Huguely is the suspect within the UVA Lacrosse death

Police have named UVA Men’s Lacrosse player George Huguely as the UVA Lacrosse death primary suspect. He has been hit with the charge of first-degree murder. Virginia police will release further details on the investigation once key elements of their research are complete. Yeardley Love’s body is still at the autopsy stage, while police plan to question George Huguely’s friends and teammates.

George Huguely has been a model of cooperation

Just how cooperative he’s been is not yet clear, but you will find indications that Huguely may realize he’s made a terrible mistake and is owning up. How different is that from the usual murder stories within the news – is he even using a lawyer?

Yeardley Love inspired love in many

Craig Littlepage, UVA’s athletic director, told CBS News that Love was a fine example who inspired others to be their best. He proudly exclaimed that she was almost considered angelic by every person she met. John Casteen, the president of the University of Virginia, wrote on the university website that the UVA Lacrosse death had cast a dark pall over the entire community. Yeardley Love was a humble star in all aspects of her life on the University of Virginia campus. “She deserves to be remembered for her human goodness, her capacity for future greatness,” exclaimed a clearly emotional Casteen.

George Huguely also appeared to be a standout young man

According to CBS News, Huguely was an All-American who starred in both lacrosse and football at Landon School in Bethesda, MD. Huguely co-captained his high school’s lacrosse team. Numerous media reports indicate that an act of violence like the one that may have caused the death of Yeardley Love would be outside George Huguely’s normal character. As the investigation continues on, the sordid information will become a lot more clear.

Sources for the article

UVA Lacrosse death

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20004073-504083.html



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