Washington County, MN – Investigators are renewing their call for public help one year after a 74-year-old man was found dead near a popular trail in Hastings, releasing new surveillance footage and images in hopes of generating fresh leads.
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, William “Ike” Eickholt was found deceased near the Ravenna Trail in Hastings in February 2024. Authorities have classified his death as a homicide. One year later, no arrests have been made.
On Thursday, the sheriff’s office publicly released new video footage and still images connected to the case. Investigators say the material may show a person of interest or movements near the trail around the time Eickholt was killed. Officials believe even small details could prove critical.
“This case remains active,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement. “We are asking anyone who recognizes something in this footage or recalls suspicious activity to come forward.”
Eickholt’s body was discovered near the Ravenna Trail, a wooded recreational area in Hastings, located in Washington County on the southeastern edge of the Twin Cities metro. Detectives have not released details about how Eickholt was killed, citing the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest or conviction. Tips can be submitted directly to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 651-430-7850 or anonymously through CrimeStoppersMN.org.
Investigators stress that witnesses may not realize the importance of what they saw at the time. Anyone who was on or near the Ravenna Trail around the time of the incident is urged to review the newly released images.
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