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George Huguely, UVA Lacrosse Murderer? (NEWS, PHOTOS, VIDEO)

George Huguely, UVA Lacrosse Murderer? (NEWS, PHOTOS, INFO)
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George Huguely has been arrested in the murder of his former girlfriend, fellow University of Virginia lacrosse player Yeardley Love.

Her body was discovered early Monday morning by a roommate. Huguely, a former boyfriend, was arrested a few hours later.

According to the men's lacrosse website, Huguely is 6-foot-2 and weighs 209 pounds. The UVA senior is majoring in Anthropology. He went to Landon School in Maryland, known as a lacrosse powerhouse. His parents are Marta Murphy and George Huguely of Chevy Chase, Maryland.

The Washington Post called his home and spoke to Huguely's grandfather:

When reached by phone, Huguely's grandfather, George Huguely III, said: "He was a wonderful child and he was going to graduate. Hopefully he will be graduating. That's all I can tell you, okay? I'm sorry."

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