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- Posted on: Thu, 02/17/2011 - 8:43am #25957
Johnny KilroyParticipantAUBURN, Ala. — A 62-year-old Dadeville man has been arrested in connection with the poisoning of the historic Toomer’s Corner oak trees at Auburn University.
Harvey Almorn Updyke Jr. was arrested early Thursday morning and charged with one count of first-degree criminal mischief, a spokeswoman for the Lee County Sheriff Office said.
[+] EnlargeAP Photo/Dave MartinAuburn fans celebrated the school’s BCS title in January at Toomer’s Corner.Bond was set at $50,000. If convicted, Updyke could face one to 10 years in prison.
A man claiming to be "Al from Dadeville" phoned a radio show late last month, claiming he poured herbicide around the 130-year-old oaks that are the scene of celebrations after Auburn’s sports victories.
"The weekend after the Iron Bowl, I went to Auburn, Ala., because I live 30 miles away, and I poisoned the Toomer’s trees," the caller told The Paul Finebaum Radio Show, saying he was at the Iron Bowl.
Calling himself "Al from Dadeville," he said he used Spike 80DF, also known as tebuthiuron, and the trees "definitely will die." The caller signed off with, "Roll Damn Tide."
Auburn discovered the poisoning after taking soil samples on Jan. 28, a day after "Al from Dadeville" called Finebaum’s syndicated show saying he had used the herbicide on the trees.
The university said in a statement Wednesday that an herbicide commonly used to kill trees was applied "in lethal amounts" to the soil around the two trees, and that they likely can’t be saved.
Auburn fans traditionally celebrate by using toilet paper to roll the Toomer’s Corner trees, which are estimated to be more than 130 years old.
"We will take every step we can to save the Toomer’s oaks, which have been the home of countless celebrations and a symbol of the Auburn spirit for generations of Auburn students, fans, alumni and the community," university President Jay Gogue said in a statement.
0 - Posted on: Thu, 02/17/2011 - 9:26am #492132
Real Talk Real TrophiesParticipantWhat a dick. Have a little respect a-hole
0 - Posted on: Thu, 02/17/2011 - 9:26am #492170
Real Talk Real TrophiesParticipantWhat a dick. Have a little respect a-hole
0 - Posted on: Thu, 02/17/2011 - 9:51am #492156
kaceyParticipantGeez, 10 years would be a little excessive.
0 - Posted on: Thu, 02/17/2011 - 9:51am #492194
kaceyParticipantGeez, 10 years would be a little excessive.
0 - Posted on: Thu, 02/17/2011 - 11:33am #492191
Moon RiverParticipantIt would be ironic if when they remove the dead trees that they are processed into toilet paper.
0 - Posted on: Thu, 02/17/2011 - 11:33am #492231
Moon RiverParticipantIt would be ironic if when they remove the dead trees that they are processed into toilet paper.
0 - Posted on: Thu, 02/17/2011 - 12:50pm #492323
sheltwon3ParticipantI see this being very politcal and he is going to be made an example of. It was messed up but for him to be punished more because of public opinion instead of getting punished for what he did would be ridiculous.
0 - Posted on: Thu, 02/17/2011 - 12:50pm #492282
sheltwon3ParticipantI see this being very politcal and he is going to be made an example of. It was messed up but for him to be punished more because of public opinion instead of getting punished for what he did would be ridiculous.
0 - Posted on: Thu, 02/17/2011 - 12:57pm #492294
McDunkinI think thats Dale Worthingtons homeboy
0 - Posted on: Thu, 02/17/2011 - 12:57pm #492335
McDunkinI think thats Dale Worthingtons homeboy
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