Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle, 59, was found dead Saturday about 2:07 p.m. in Auburn’s Kiesel Park. The recently-retired Auburn veterinary professor and researcher had been walking her dog in the park, and her body was spotted by a passerby who called 9-1-1.

They quickly issued a lookout for Dr. Schnuelle’s red Ford F-150 truck, which was found off Wire Road, about five miles away from the park.

A person of interest was later taken into custody by Auburn Police.

Kiesel Park became a crime scene and remains closed at the time of this report. The park is widely used by walkers, joggers, and dog walkers and is reputed to be a safe area.

Auburn PD spokesmen said Dr. Schnuelle’s injuries were consistent with an assault and the case is being conducted as a homicide investigation.

Dr. Schnuelle’s

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