Harvey Updyke was an American who gained media attention for spending over 70 days in jail for poisoning Auburn’s famed Toomer’s Corner Oak trees in 2010. Moreover, he reportedly passed away at 71 years old on July 2020 due to natural causes in Louisiana, as announced by his son, Bear Updyke.
Harvey Updyke's Biography
Date Of Birth: 1948 Birth Day: 09 October |
Father: Harvey A. Updyke Sr. Mother: Wilma Jean Williams |
Age: 71-Years-Old Died: 30 July 2020 |
Siblings: Step-Brother |
Zodiac Sign: Libra |
Relationship Status: Divorce |
Birth Place: Edinburg, Texas, United States |
Married: Thrice |
Nationality: American |
Wife: Elva De L Rosa Updyke Ex-Wife: Rebecca Dabbs, Christine Garcia, |
Religion: Christianity |
Children: Six Kids |
Ethnicity: White |
Profession: Policeman |
Height: 5 feet 10 Inches tall |
Net worth: Not Disclosed |
Weight: Decent |
Instagram: Link |
Education: College Graduate |
Facebook: Link |
College: N/A |
Twitter: Link |
Who Was Harvey Updyke? Wikipedia & Parents Details
Harvey Updyke was an American retired Texas State Trooper and an avid University of Alabama football fan best known for poisoning Auburn’s famed two Toomer’s Corner Oak trees in 2010 with Spike 80DF. He had performed such action after The Tigers scored a 28-27 victory over the Crimson Tide in the Iron Bowl on November 2010.
Moreover, Harvey pleaded guilty to a felony charge of criminal damage to an agricultural facility in 2013 as he confessed his crimes that resulted in Auburn cutting down their 76 years old trees and planting new ones in 2013.
However, Harvey Updyke didn’t own a Wikipedia page yet.
09 October 1948 Born Harvey Updyke was the son of his parents, Harvey A. Updyke Sr and Wilma Jean Williams, from Edinburg, Texas. Moreover, Harvy had a stepfather named Mike, and he grew up with his step-brother, Mike Reed. In addition, it was reported that his father was killed by a drunk driver when he was only 3 years old.
Sadly he passed away at the age of 71 on 30 July 2020. According to his birthday, his zodiac fell under Libra, and he was of American nationality. Likewise, he belonged to the white ethnicity and used to follow the path of the Christian religion.
Regarding his physical appearance, Updyke had a tall height of approx 5 feet 10 inches/1.78 m with decent weight. As for his education, Harvey Updyke might be a college graduate since he never updated his educational background.
Married Life Details Of Harvey Updyke
Harvey Updyke had married three times; his first wife was Rebecca Dabbs. Harvy was first married to Rebecca from 1973-1978, and they shared a daughter named Crimson Tyde and a son named Bear. He moved on from his first divorce with his second wife, Christine Garcia, in 1978. However, Harvey and his second wife, Christine, divorced in 1989. Moreover, Harvey had begged his second wife, Christine, to name their daughter Ally Bama.
Now, Harvey Updyke was married to his last wife, Elva De La Rosa Updyke, and they shared children named Jennifer Harrison, Anthony Torres, Manny Torres, and Megan Cassagne.
Net Worth & Career
Harvey Updyke had not disclosed his net worth in the media nor talked much about his professional life. Regardless, it was reported that Harvey retired as a Texas State Trooper in 2008 after a long career. Moreover, Harvey Updyke was fighting severe health issues and had a heart problem during his care trial.
Harvey also suffered terrible injuries while in a police chase to help a fellow officer who ended his law enforcement career. Besides, Harvey was considered to be a non-evil man due to his contribution to law enforcement for a long time.