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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Eliotte Heinz case: Foul play involved in Wisconsin woman's death? Police reveal details
The La Crosse Police Department has shared an update about the death of Eliotte Heinz, a 22-year-old student who was found dead in the Mississippi River after she went missing in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Heinz, a Viterbo University graduate, went missing while walking home after a night out at bars with friends. Her body was found by a fisherman four days later, in the Mississippi River near Brownsville. Eliotte Heinz case: Foul play involved in Wisconsin woman's death? Police reveal details (City of La Crosse Police Department) Is foul play suspected in Eliotte Heinz's death? The La Crosse Police Department announced in a recent press release that they do not believe foul play was involved in Heinz's death. "The La Crosse Police Department continues to follow-up on information surrounding the death of Eliotte Heinz," the press release reads. "Based on the preliminary autopsy results, we do not believe there was any criminal conduct related to Eliotte's death. Final autopsy results will not be completed for several months." 'This was not the outcome we had hoped for throughout this search. Our thoughts are with Eliotte's family, friends and all those who knew Eliotte. We are grateful for the outpouring of support from so many within the La Crosse community, the State of Wisconsin and nationally to locate Eliotte,' La Crosse Police Chief Shawn Kudron said. The Viterbo University community shared a statement on social media, saying, 'Viterbo University joins the Heinz family, the La Crosse community, and all who knew and loved Eliotte in mourning her tragic passing. We are heartbroken by this loss and extend our deepest sympathies to her family and friends. We are especially grateful to the La Crosse Police Department for their tireless efforts and to the many community members who showed up with compassion by searching, sharing information, offering prayers, and providing food, water, and comfort during the most difficult of days. Your outpouring of love reflects the very best Viterbo, our La Crosse community, and beyond.' 'Very sweet, quiet girl' Meanwhile, Heinz's neighbor praised the deceased woman as a kind person. Jonathan Strike, who lives in Heinz's apartment building, told Fox News that she had moved in just a few months ago. "Very sweet, quiet girl," Strike said. "[She] always said 'Hi' every time she walked by. Ever since she moved in, [she] always made an attempt to be as friendly as she can be, even with my dog jumping all over everybody. It's just heartbreaking." "She made the neighborhood better," Strike added, noting that Heinz would regularly run through the neighborhood. "If she ever had a bad day, we wouldn't know. She never gave off those vibes. She was always happy, always sweet, even on days when it was hot and humid like today." Strike said he found out about Heinz's disappearance on social media. "I found out on Facebook before anything," he said. "I'm like, 'No, that can't be her.' Then I saw her parents across the street, and I just broke down. They were trying very hard to hold out hope, and it was a rough few days. I'm just glad she's in a better place now." It remains unclear how Heinz ended up in the river. The investigation will remain open until final autopsy results are revealed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Police: No signs of criminal conduct in death of Wisconsin graduate student
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in western Wisconsin say there is no indication of criminal activity in the death of 22-year-old Eliotte Heinz, though the investigation remains ongoing. In an update Friday, the La Crosse Police Department said preliminary findings do not suggest any criminal conduct in connection with Heinz's death. Section of Center Valley Road in Outagamie County closed due to culvert collapse Officers say they are continuing to follow up on information related to the case, and final autopsy results are not expected for several months. The investigation remains open at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
23-07-2025
- USA Today
Grad student, 22, disappears after leaving Wisconsin bar
Authorities in Wisconsin are searching for a missing graduate student who has not been seen or heard from since leaving a bar early Sunday, July 20. La Crosse police are asking the public to help find Eliotte Heinz, 22, after she was seen around 2:30 a.m. local time on July 20 at Bronco's Bar, according to Viterbo University, where she studied mental health counseling. Police said Heinz was last spotted walking south on the 500 block of Front Street South at about 3:22 a.m. Authorities, along with Heinz's family and friends, have made several attempts to locate her with no success, according to police. Heinz is 5 feet 4 inches tall with blonde hair and blue eyes, police said, adding that she was wearing a white T-shirt and jean shorts at the time of her disappearance. Where is Bronco's Bar? Viterbo said Heinz was last seen soon after leaving Bronco's Bar in La Crosse, a city near the Wisconsin-Minnesota border, about 150 miles southeast of Minneapolis. Viterbo University coordinates search efforts for Eliotte Heinz Viterbo University is assisting authorities in the search for Heinz, with the school announcing in a Facebook post on Tuesday morning, July 22, that it needs volunteers to help find the missing student. In the social media post, the private university in La Crosse said the public can help by joining the search and sharing posts on social media. "Every share, every prayer, and every helping hand matters," the school's post reads. Family calls for any related video: 'Anything at all' Amber Heinz, Eliotte Heinz's mother, spoke during a news conference on Monday, July 21, where she asked the public to please share all footage they have of her daughter from the night of her disappearance. "We ask if you have seen anything, even if it's small, anything at all, you please call La Crosse Police Department," Amber Heinz said. "If you have Ring cameras and you think you might have captured an image of Eliotte, please call, let them take an image of your footage." Any related footage could end up being a "really big deal" for the search, Amber Heinz said. In response to the support in the ongoing search for Heinz, Viterbo University shared a statement from her family on its Facebook page. 'On behalf of our entire family, thank you," the statement reads. "The outpouring of support in the search for Eliotte has been overwhelming, and we are deeply grateful for the kindness, prayers, and encouragement from the community and beyond." The family added that the best thing the public can do to help is share Heinz's information on social media, hand over any helpful security camera footage to police, and donate to support the volunteers or the missing graduate student's parents. Contributing: Drake Bentley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Time of India
Search on for missing Wisconsin grad student: Eliotte Heinz last seen walking alone; family, police seek help
Heinz was last seed on camera near La Crosse waterfront. Picture source: La Crosse Police Department Authorities in La Crosse, Wisconsin, are asking for public support as they search for Eliotte Heinz, a 22-year-old graduate student who went missing early Sunday morning. She was last seen walking alone from Broncos Bar near the Mississippi River around 3:30 am, heading towards her apartment, roughly a 30-minute walk away. Originally from a small town, Heinz is studying mental health counselling at Viterbo University. Her family said she had been out with friends and left the bar alone. CCTV footage shows her walking in the direction of her home, but she never made it there. Her mother, Amber Heinz, told Fox News, 'She's our oldest child. Her siblings, her dad, and I just want her back.' The family realised something was wrong when they couldn't reach her on Sunday morning. Friends later found her phone during their search efforts. Police and the community have continued combing the area. The La Crosse Police Department said multiple resources are being used to follow up on tips. They're also asking residents to check home camera footage from 2 am to 6 am on Sunday. Eliotte is 5 feet 4 inches tall, with blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and jean shorts. The university and her family have both shared public appeals, asking people to keep circulating Eliotte's details online. 'The support has been overwhelming,' the family said in a Facebook post, 'but we still need help.'
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Yahoo
Police in Wisconsin looking for missing 22-year-old woman last seen walking at 3 a.m.
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WFRV) – The La Crosse Police Department is asking for help in finding a missing person. According to police, 22-year-old Eliotte Heinz was last seen walking on the 500 block of Front Street South around 3:20 a.m. on July 20. It was mentioned her family, friends and police have tried to locate her with no success. 17-year-old girl becomes second suspect arrested in Pulaski Memorial Park shooting Eliotte is described as 5'4″ tall, weighing 120 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and jean shorts. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 608-782-7575. No additional details were provided. 60-person bar fight in Wisconsin leads to multiple injuries Local 5 will update this story if more information is released. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
