A retired Auburn University professor was killed at Kiesel Park, and the suspect is now in custody, according to police. This major incident occurred on September 7, 2025, and is being investigated as a violent attack that also involved theft of her truck.
- Man arrested for Auburn professor's murder
- Victim found at Kiesel Park, dog unharmed
- Suspect linked to crime scene, detained without bond
- Professor Julie Schnuelle was a veterinary medicine educator
- Truck stolen, later recovered by police
Dr. Julie Schnuelle, a former Auburn veterinary professor, was attacked Saturday while walking her dog at Kiesel Park, less than five miles from campus. Police found her dead in a wooded area around 2 p.m., with her red Ford F-150 truck missing. Her dog was unharmed. The next day, officers tracked down Harold Rashad Dabney III, who was linked to the scene and arrested. Her truck was recovered from his possession. The investigation is led by Auburn Police, and Dabney is held without bond at Lee County Jail.
- Suspect Harold Rashad Dabney III was identified and arrested within 24 hours.
- The victim, Dr. Schnuelle, retired from Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2021.
- The attack occurred while she was walking her dog, which was unharmed.
- The investigation is ongoing, with police urging anyone with information to come forward.
This incident highlights safety concerns at public parks and the importance of quick law enforcement response. Auburn University expressed condolences to Dr. Schnuelle’s family and praised police efforts.
Further updates will follow as authorities continue their investigation into this tragic event.
