What began as a quiet Saturday stroll in Auburn\u2019s Kiesel Park ended in tragedy that has shaken the community.<\/p>\n
Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle, a respected veterinarian and professor emerita at Auburn University, was out walking<\/p>\n
her dog when she was brutally attacked. Police later discovered her body in a wooded area of the park after a<\/p>\n
distress call. Her injuries suggested she was attacked with a sharp object, and investigators are treating<\/p>\n
the case as homicide. Though her dog was unharmed, the violence left residents questioning the safety of a park once considered a haven for families.<\/p>\n
By the next morning, authorities had a suspect in custody. Harold Rashad Dabney III, 28, was arrested just<\/p>\n
miles away after reports of suspicious activity. He faces two counts of capital murder, with charges alleging he attacked Dr. Schnuelle, abducted her,<\/p>\n
and stole her vehicle, which was later found abandoned. Investigators are still determining whether the crime was targeted or random.<\/p>\n
Dr. Schnuelle retired in 2021 after nearly two decades at Auburn\u2019s College of Veterinary Medicine, where she inspired students<\/p>\n
and cared deeply for animals and people. Tributes describe her as a \u201cbright light\u201d whose legacy of compassion will endure despite this senseless loss.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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