Posted on 09/08/2025 8:39:47 AM PDT by DFG
A beloved ex-veterinary professor was hacked to death while walking her dog in an Alabama park — where she took her pet to exercise almost every day.
The killer stole her truck and fled — but was caught by cops a short distance away the next day.
The body of Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle, 59, a former professor of Large Animal Medicine at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, was discovered in a wooded area of Kiesel Park in Auburn on Saturday afternoon.
She had driven to the park with her dog in her red Ford F-150 pickup truck. The pup stuck by his owner’s body and was found unharmed.
The truck was recovered on Sunday, a couple minutes’ drive away on Wire Road.
Harold Rashad Dabney III, 28, from Montgomery, was arrested and charged with capital murder, Auburn outlet Open Line reported.
Auburn’s vet school, along with many of her former students and colleagues, are mourning the animal lover, who specialized in livestock.
“She was a force. She was only a little bit over 5-foot-2, not your typical large animal veterinarian,” Destinee Bearden Patterson told AL.com.
“She was a force in this world, such a bright, bright light, just an all-around wonderful human being that is going to be missed terribly.”
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Nothing to see here. Move on.
I'm waiting for any leaders of the black communities to publicly condemn these black on white murders.
Their silence on this means they approve of it.
These crimes just reinforce people’s opinions on crime and criminals.
They ignore black on black murder they celebrate black on white murder in silence.
Don't hold your breath...
WLDM
White Lives Don’t Matter
All the deranged low-life lunatic blacks killing people all over the country the past few weeks really sickens me.
Alabama has the death penalty...................
Alabama has the death penalty...................
59 years on Earth; only to be taken out by a feral negro. Yet another reason why southerners should have picked their own cotton...
Indeed.
That’s true. And I’ll bet they’ll be using it in this case.
I am good friends with the former head of the Large Animal Clinic at Auburn University (I did my graduate research at the vet school). I didn’t know this lady but usually this type of thing doesn’t happen in Auburn.
Kiesell Park is where everyone takes their dog to walk; it’s in sort of a rural (or used to be rural) area of Lee County. Nobody would expect this sort of attack there. That’s why so many people have moved to this area.
That the perp was not from Auburn-Opelika (he’s from Montgomery) is not surprising and gives the suspicion that he drove to Auburn specifically to commit a crime.
BTW...if you get a chance to go to Montgomery don’t.
This crap will just continue unless we start to quickly and horribly execute these swine.
Expect more and more of it if we do not take serious and sudden action.
And it's high time it was used. This lady was a highly educated person who shared her knowledge to help animals and their owners. This pathetic murderer was a waste of sperm who would better have run down his mother's leg. He took the life of this woman for no reason at all. However, we should flip the switch on Ol' Sparky for a very good reason: to rid the world of this mentally malformed pustule of hate and murder.
A more informative article:
Auburn Murder: What Happened to Dr. Julie Schnuelle and Who Is Harold Rashad Dabney III?
Retired Auburn University professor Dr. Julie Schnuelle was found dead in Kiesel Park, leading to the arrest of 34-year-old Harold Rashad Dabney III on capital murder charges as the community reels in shock.
By Crisnel Longino
Published 08 September 2025, 2:01 PM BST
Auburn police have arrested Harold Rashad Dabney III of Montgomery on two counts of capital murder in the death of Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle, 59, a retired Auburn University veterinary professor.
Schnuelle’s body was found Saturday in a wooded area of Kiesel Park with injuries indicating a fatal assault, authorities said.
The Crime Scene at Kiesel Park
Kiesel Park, known for its 2.5-mile walking trail, gardens, pond, and pavilion, is a popular spot for residents and wedding events.
Yet on 6 September 2025, it became the scene of a chilling homicide. Dr. Julie Schnuelle’s body was discovered in a wooded area, her injuries consistent with a violent assault.
The park, typically a safe haven for joggers and dog walkers, was immediately cordoned off as investigators processed the scene.
Authorities quickly issued a lookout for Dr. Schnuelle’s red Ford F-150, which was later recovered. Residents who frequent the park expressed shock and disbelief that such a crime could occur in a place long regarded as secure.
Who Is Harold Rashad Dabney III?
Harold Rashad Dabney III, 34, of Montgomery, Alabama, became the prime suspect after Auburn Police responded to a report of a suspicious person near the 2300 block of Beehive Road on Sunday. Officers detained Dabney and, after preliminary questioning, confirmed his connection to Dr. Schnuelle’s death.
He now faces two counts of capital murder and is being held without bond at Lee County Jail. Investigators are reconstructing Dabney’s movements and possible motives, including the circumstances surrounding the theft of Dr. Schnuelle’s vehicle.
While his motive remain unclear, the swift arrest underscores the coordination between local and federal agencies in bringing a suspect to justice.
A Community in Shock and Questions Remaining
Dr. Schnuelle, a board-certified Theriogenologist, had devoted her life to veterinary medicine with a focus on dairy production, bovine embryology, and canine reproduction.
Her retirement in 2021 concluded a distinguished career, and her murder has left colleagues, friends, and Auburn residents grappling with grief.
The Auburn Police Department has publicly thanked several agencies for their assistance, including the FBI, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, and the Lee County District Attorney’s Office.
Community members continue to question why a suspect would commit such a violent act in a well-known public park.
Authorities emphasise that the investigation remains active, with further updates expected following the completion of forensic analyses and interviews.
The incident has underscored concerns about public safety in Auburn’s parks and other seemingly secure spaces.
Residents are now more vigilant, while law enforcement urges anyone with information to come forward. The tragic death of Dr. Julie Schnuelle serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of community awareness, even in locations previously considered safe.
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