Bloomington police renewing call for info on 2013 murder

Posted on April 27, 2017
Haileigh Eichhorn was last seen on April 28, 2013, nine days before her body was found near Stanford. (Bloomington Police photo)

By Greg Halbleib

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are renewing their request for information into the murder of a woman four years ago.

Tomorrow is the four-year anniversary of the date that Haileigh Eichhorn, 28, of Bloomington was last seen alive. Her body was found in rural Stanford nine days later on May 7, 2013.

Police say they continue to look for information on Eichhorn’s final days and hours. Anyone with information may contact Detective Matthew Dick at 309-434-2475 or [email protected] or Detective John Heinlen at 309-434-2672 or [email protected].

McLean County Crimestoppers also accepts tips at 309-828-1111 with a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment.

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