Victim stabbed to death identified as Opelika woman
The Lee County Coroner’s Office released the identity of the Opelika woman stabbed to death today.
The woman, identified as 34-year-old Breanna Colquitt, was pronounced deceased after being found with stab wounds during a suspicious incident call in the 1000 block of Samford Court in Opelika during the morning hours of Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton said Ms. Colquitt will be transported by the Lee County Coroner’s Office to the Alabama Department of Forensic Science in Montgomery for a postmortem exam.
Opelika police said the preliminary investigation indicated this is an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
“All individuals involved have been identified and interviewed by police,” police said. “Due to the sensitive nature of the case and the involvement of a juvenile, no further details can be released at this time in accordance with applicable laws.”
This case remains under investigation by the Opelika Police Department. If you have any information, please contact the Detective Division at (334) 705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Tips can be submitted through our Opelika Police Mobile App. You may wish to remain anonymous.
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