George Huguely Hearing Delayed, New Details About Past Surface

Former University of Virginia lacrosse player George Huguely's hearing in the death of his ex-girlfriend Yeardley Love has been delayed.

The hearing, originally scheduled for June 10, will now take place on Oct. 7.

The Washington Post has more:

Neither Huguely's lawyer, Francis McQ. Lawrence, nor the office of Commonwealth's Attorney Warner D. "Dave" Chapman, both of Charlottesville, would comment on the reason for the change.

As of Tuesday morning, the cause and manner of Love's death remain pending, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond.

Huguely allegedly killed Love May 3 in a violent fight. A judge today ordered that records from the case be unsealed.

A recent Post profile shed light on Huguely's life and childhood, calling him a prodigious drinker with a "mercurial temperament" and the product of an "ugly divorce."

The article also detailed the apparent dissolution of Huguely and Love's relationship:

...One night in February of this year, Huguely's mask slipped. At a celebratory party after back-to-back victories by the men's and women's teams, Huguely jumped on Love and began to choke her, according to an eyewitness. Three current and former lacrosse players from rival University of North Carolina pulled him off Love. One of the UNC men drove Love, who was shaken by the attack, home to suburban Baltimore for a break from Huguely.

Love told some people that she and Huguely were through after the attack. But several acquaintances described seeing them together on campus. They continued to travel in the same social circles, giving some the impression that relations had improved. A few thought they were still dating.

The day of Love's death, Huguely attended a father-son golf outing at Farmington Country Club, reportedly a day of "heavy drinking."

Huguely is being held without bond in a Charlottesville area jail.

Comments

[JumpySnark]

10:25 AM on 06/16/2010

Too bad his father won't go to prison, right along side the sick killer he created.

[BarackMan]

02:07 PM on 06/10/2010

Definitely a piece of dog-squeeze. He will be so pretty in prison. May he enjoy the ride.

[Vernie31]

05:18 PM on 06/09/2010

Drip..drip..drip.. slowly as the wheels of justice turns, all of the hidden things will reveal the many things classmates,roommates , teammates and coaches knew about this individual and his behavior and said nothing. What a lovely group of real decent and moral individuals. I now no longer wonder why the New Governor and Attorney General say and do so many hurtful things to fellow Virginians, the behavior is deeply rooted even in its schools. Yeardley, you deserved so much better.

[LizFree]

09:55 PM on 06/08/2010

I am so disgusted by his actions. He clearly lacks self-control, respect for human life and was openly abusive to her in public (without fear of repercussion). Why did it take UNC athletes to pull him off her ... where were his teammates? This dude is another Joran Van der Sloot. Makes me sick! But this case isn't just about Yeardley it's about the fact that violence in relationships is a growing norm for young girls. I hope that this story can raise consciousness about that ...

[joe757]

07:19 AM on 06/09/2010

You're right. Was his teammates just watching because they were used to seeing him go into rages or what? It's weird that people that didn't really know him stopped him and had to drive his girlfriend home.

[thepoliticalcat]

09:42 PM on 06/08/2010

This must be so hard on that poor girl's mother. I understand the father passed away some time ago. She was a tiny little thing, too, Yeardley Love. Gentlemen, ladies, if you see a friend of yours physically or mentally abusing their spouse/partner please report it immediately. It may seem like a "snitch" thing to do, but you might be saving someone's life. Don't turn away, or count on stopping the person or talking them down. Some day you won't be around and they'll do it again. So please. Talk to your college administration, your high school administration, the parents of both parties, the police -- but DO something.

[jcd8822]

09:03 PM on 06/08/2010

I find it interesting that the first picture we saw of George Huguely was one in which he appeared very collegent, clean cut with combed hair. Now that he appears to be the one who committed the murder all of the pictures are like the one used above. If someone else pops up and admits to the crime will the first picture we saw be used from then on?

[Spank05]

11:40 AM on 06/09/2010

Don't hold your breath on someone else admitting to this crime.

He took some of her property and had it in his possession after the attack.

Did this mystery person both kill her and plant evidence at his place?

It's possible they used that initial photo because they didn't have access to his mug shot yet.