AUBURN, Alabama—A retired veterinary professor at Auburn University was killed over the weekend while walking her dog at a popular park in Auburn, Alabama, authorities said.
Julie Gard Schnuelle, 59, was attacked and killed Saturday morning in Kiesel Park, located about 5 miles (8 kilometers) from campus, according to the Auburn Police Department. She had gone to the park to walk her dog, WRBL reported.
The sprawling park has a popular dog park and 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) of walking trails.
Police said Gard Schnuelle’s body was found in a wooded area within the park and that her red Ford F-150 truck was missing. Police did not disclose how Gard Schnuelle was killed. Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton told news outlets that her injuries were consistent with sharp force trauma….