WA WA - Ian Eckles, 41, car seen driven by someone else, Cle Elum, 16 May 2020 *arrest*

[Vail]

The interview with the killer is in Part 3 EPISODE 294: Ian Eckles Part 3 - The Broken Window — The Vanished Podcast
IMO LE has a probable theory in that the perp surprised Ian, they struggled, the perp killed him and then...?

They have Al's GPS info so it seems like they should be able to narrow down likely areas he may have placed Ian (I am guessing he did drive somewhere). I wonder if they have tried scent dogs trained to find burn piles?

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Human remains found near Stampede Pass

The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office announced the discovery of human remains by a hiker in the Stampede Pass area on Oct. 1.

 

[lindamichelle1]

Body found near Stampede Pass identified as Snohomish County homicide victim

I think the body was Justin B. Allan of Everett

 

[ChatteringBirds]

Ian has been added to NamUs:

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

My heart goes out to his family. I hope he will be brought home and laid to rest soon. IMO the suspect deserves LWOP if convicted.

 

[Hestia's Fire]

Ian is still missing.

This article is from last August: Missing man's sister urges vigilance in Kittitas County this Labor Day weekend

"Anyone recreating in the areas around Mineral Springs, the Teanaway, Blewett Pass, or Liberty is asked to be on the lookout for evidence that could reveal the location of Ian Eckles’ remains."

 

[Unalienable Rights]

'He led a really good life' | Family continues to search for Ian Eckles 5 years after he went missing

Ian Eckles went camping solo on the night of May 17, 2020, with the intention to meet up with friends the next day, but he never made it.

www.king5.com

May 17, 2025

Nearly five years to the day after Ian Eckles went missing near Cle Elum, his family organized another search on Friday before gathering to honor his life.

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A group of searchers combed wooded areas surrounding Cle Elum on Friday, but declined to share what, if any, evidence they found.

The Kittitas County Sheriff's Office said it is actively searching for Eckles' body and evidence. This year, a total of 20 dates have been selected for crews to conduct targeted searches.