Robbery suspect faces murder charges in Auburn killing

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Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Robbery suspect faces murder charges in Auburn killing

By TIM EBERLY, JEFFRY SCOTT
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Published on: 03/08/08

AUBURN, Ala. —

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Lockhart was arrested late Friday morning after he led Phenix City police on a high-speed chase. He declined comment as officers walked him out of the Phenix City police station and put him in the back of a cruiser on his way to jail late Friday night.

A traffic officer pulled him over for speeding. But Lockhart took off in his silver Chrysler Sebring when two other investigators were called to the scene. Backup was brought in because Lockhart's vehicle matched the description of one that was involved in a recent robbery, Phenix City police Lt. Curt Lewis said.

Lockhart later confessed to robbing an elderly woman last week outside a Wal-Mart in Phenix City, as well as four other robberies in the area, Lewis said.

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Before Friday's arrest, the task force assigned to the case was making progress on its own, Dawson said. Investigators obtained a photo of Lockhart shortly after the murder, and had it enhanced with the help of NASA.






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[emilyg]

1. So sad. Such a young life taken.