Missing grad student found dead in a river

PLATTEVILLE, WI – Authorities have confirmed that a woman reported missing from Platteville Mound has been found deceased. The property, located on the city’s northeast side, remains under investigation, though officials assure there is no public danger and no foul play is suspected.

In a related case, the Houston County Sheriff’s Office in Minnesota discovered the body of 22-year-old Elliot Hines, who had been missing from La Crosse since early Sunday morning. Hines was found near Brownsville, Minnesota, about 10 miles downstream from where she was last seen.

Elliot Hines was last spotted around 3:30 a.m. on Front Street South in La Crosse. Prior to her disappearance, she was seen at Broncos Bar at approximately 2:30 a.m., reportedly heading home.

Family members and local authorities have been working tirelessly since her disappearance. The recovery of Hines’ body brings a tragic end to the search, leaving her family and the community in mourning.

Officials are now awaiting autopsy results to determine the cause of death, hoping to provide some closure to the grieving family. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance and subsequent death remain under scrutiny.

The community has rallied around Hines’ family, expressing their condolences and offering support during this difficult time. Local authorities continue to investigate the timeline leading up to her disappearance.

As the investigation unfolds, authorities urge anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing that even the smallest detail could be crucial.