Auburn Professor Dr. Julie Chenelli Stabbed to Death in Park; Death Penalty Sought

Tragic Attack at Kiesel Park

• 💔 A peaceful Saturday morning walk in Kiesel Park turned into a brutal crime scene with the stabbing death of Dr. Julie Chenelli.
• 🔍 Investigators believe the accused, Harold Rashad Dabney III, ambushed Chenelli along the park trail.
• 🔪 She was allegedly dragged into the woods and stabbed multiple times with a bladed object.

Accused Killer Charged and Apprehended

• ⚖️ Prosecutors confirmed they will seek the death penalty against 28-year-old Harold Rashad Dabney III.
• 🚨 Dabney faces charges including two counts of capital murder, murder during a kidnapping, and murder during a robbery.
• 🧑‍⚖️ During his initial hearing, Dabney was appointed defense attorneys and no bond was set.
• 🗓️ A preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 8th to determine if the case will proceed to a grand jury.

Community Mourns Loss

• 💐 Bouquets of flowers at Kiesel Park serve as a reminder of the Auburn community's mourning.
• 🎓 Dr. Chenelli, a veterinary professor, is remembered for her knowledge and compassion.

Investigation and Suspect Apprehension

• 🚗 Following the attack, Dabney allegedly stole Chenelli's red F-150, later abandoning it in a creek bed.
• 📞 A tip from a suspicious person call on Beehive Road led investigators to take Dabney into custody.
• 🔒 The suspect is currently being held at the Lee County detention facility.