Found Deceased MN- William Michael Eickholt, 74, body found near Ravenna Trail, authorities responded to multiple fires on his property, Denmark Township, 2 Feb.'25.

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Feb 19 '25

74-year-old man found dead in Hastings identified; investigators ask for public's help

Authorities in Hastings, Minnesota are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 74-year-old who was found on the side of the road in early February.

www.cbsnews.com

''The Hennepin County Medical Examiner identified the 74-year-old man as William Michael Eickholt of Denmark Township.

Eickholt was found near the 1300 block of Ravenna Trail, just south of Lake Isabelle, on Feb. 2. According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, a missing person alert went out for him the day before, after authorities responded to multiple fires on his property. ''

''Residents and business owners near 127th Street and Morgan Avenue between Highway 61 and St. Croix Trail South are asked to check their security cameras for anything suspicious between midnight on Feb. 1 and 9:50 a.m. on Feb. 2. Anyone who witnessed a car near the 1300 block of Ravenna Trail during that time period is also asked to contact authorities.''

 

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Feb 19, 2025
It started as a search for a missing man before it took a tragic turn. Friends suspect something sinister. As our Frankie McLister reports, investigators want your help cracking the case.

 

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Feb 19, 2025 article

Washington County man found dead in Hastings identified as missing person William ‘Ike’ Eickholt

Investigators from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Hastings Police Department said Wednesday that they need the public’s help in connection with the case.

www.twincities.com

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Anyone with information about Eickholt’s activities leading up to Feb. 1, information about the Feb. 1 fires at his property, or who witnessed a vehicle at or near the property on Jan. 31 or Feb. 1 also are asked to contact police.

Finally, anyone who witnessed a vehicle at or near the 1300 block of Ravenna Trail between midnight on Feb. 1 and 9:50 a.m. on Feb. 2 are asked to contact police.

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[LordMo]

this sucks, it sounds like this guy was an absolute all-time cool dude. May he rest in peace and may his friends get justice and closure.

Friends say man found dead in Hastings was a ‘bright light’

William “Ike” Eickholt was reported missing early Saturday after firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle fire at his property on St. Croix Trail in Denmark Township, the southern tip of Washington County. The next morning, shortly before 10 a.m., a man was found dead in the ditch in the...

www.yahoo.com

(this article is a mirror of one available on the above-linked twincities news site)

 

[LoveyG]

So sad. Why can't people just be left alone to live their lives their own way?