Yeardley Love's Family Releases Statement On Eve Of George Huguely Hearing

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Family members of a slain University of Virginia women's lacrosse player say they still miss her and have faith in the justice system.

The family statement came the day before former lacrosse player George Huguely was due in court Monday for a preliminary hearing in the killing. Huguely, of Chevy Chase, Md., is charged with murder in the May 3, 2010, death of Yeardley Love, 22, of Cockeysville, Md.

Love was found dead her apartment after suffering from blunt-force trauma to the head. Huguely is accused of kicking in Love's door and slamming her head into a wall.

"It is truly devastating to wake up each day and realize she is no longer here," said a statement attributed to Love's mother, Sharon Love, and her sister, Lexie. "Yeardley's contagious smile, kind spirit and gentle touch have left this world but we know heaven now has an angel like no other."

The family also thanked supporters.

"We have faith in the justice system and trust that the truth will prevail," the statement said.

Comments

[roshni]

04:35 PM on 04/12/2011

I can't imagine what it must be like to lose your daughter like this and have her killed make excuses for his behavior......

[KathleenW2]

12:06 PM on 04/11/2011

This little Huguely creep is every mother's nightmare. I hope my daughter doesn't run into anyone like him during her college years.

[jokamachi]

04:54 AM on 04/12/2011

Tell her as much as you can about this case. Let it sink in. Use to is as a catalyst to educate.

[roshni]

04:36 PM on 04/12/2011

Absolutely. If a person mentally or physically abuses you, LEAVE after the first incident. It is not O.K.

[when will it end]

09:36 PM on 04/12/2011

Universities are full of them.

[CatfishJohn]

09:50 AM on 04/11/2011

If this alleged perpetrator was a black UVA basketball player instead of one of those modal neanderthalish, entitled "Richie Rich" D-1 lacrosse players, he would be in the "OJ" category of pariahs by now...

[Jasel]

10:59 AM on 04/11/2011

Agreed. Fanned and Faved.

[Leto II]

11:37 AM on 04/11/2011

Not really. This guy won't get away with a murder because of his celebrity status like OJ.

[Bernie M]

09:15 AM on 04/11/2011

Very, very sad when two young people's lives are forever altered or cut short, based on failure to restrain oneself in the heat of passion. One's life is ended too soon, while another faces a potential life of condemnation and imprisonment. May the Lord have mercy on us all.

[jokamachi]

04:55 AM on 04/12/2011

F&F