La Crosse Police Confirm No Foul Play in Student Eliotte Heinz Death

Authorities in La Crosse, Wisconsin, do not believe there was any criminal conduct involved in the death of 22-year-old Viterbo University graduate student Eliotte Heinz, whose body was found in the Mississippi River after she disappeared following a night out. Preliminary autopsy results indicate no foul play, though the investigation remains open and final autopsy results are expected in several months. Heinz was last seen walking along the Mississippi River waterfront early Sunday morning before vanishing, and her body was discovered near Brownsville, Minnesota, several days later. The community and authorities conducted an extensive search, and her family expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of support during this difficult time. Despite the absence of evidence for criminal activity, the exact circumstances of Heinz's death remain unclear. Police continue to follow up on all information as they keep the investigation active.