Name Released in Platteville, WI Human Remains Case

Authorities in Platteville, WI, are investigating the death of 43-year-old Derek A. Eastlick, whose body was discovered in a wooded area on September 2nd, 2024. Eastlick, who most recently lived in Waupaca, was found by two individuals walking near a trail. The cause of death and why he was in the area remain unknown.

Eastlick had last been in contact with the Platteville Police on August 16th, when he fled on foot during a traffic stop. He was a passenger in a vehicle pulled over for an equipment violation, and at the time, he had an active arrest warrant from the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Police attempted to apprehend him, but Eastlick managed to escape and was not found.

Now, investigators are piecing together his whereabouts between August 16th and the discovery of his body on September 2nd. The Platteville Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward. They hope to establish a timeline and identify anyone he may have interacted with during that period.

Forensic experts from the Wisconsin Department of Forensic Sciences are assisting with the case, working to determine the cause of death and any additional details.

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Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Platteville Police Department at 608-348-2313. As the investigation continues, the community is urged to stay alert. This is an ongoing investigation, and updates will be provided as more details become available.