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

KHOU 11October 5, 20251 min59,345 views
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Tragic Attack at Kiesel Park

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

Accused Killer Charged and Apprehended

  • βš–οΈ 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.
  • πŸ§‘β€βš–οΈ During his initial hearing, Dabney was appointed defense attorneys and no bond was set.
  • πŸ—“οΈ A preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 8th to determine if the case will proceed to a grand jury.

Community Mourns Loss

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

Investigation and Suspect Apprehension

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