Dubuque Bee Branch Creek Death Investigation

CONTACT:
LT Luke Bock, Public Information Officer, Dubuque Police
lbock@cityofdubuque.org

02/06/24 -- For Immediate Release

DUBUQUE, Iowa – On February 6th, 2024 at approximately 9:22 am Dubuque Police were notified by a Bee Branch Trail user of what appeared to be a body in the Bee Branch Creek near Rhomberg Avenue, in Dubuque.  Police responded and were able to positively identify the descendent as 65-year-old Dubuque resident, Dale A. Heinze.  Heinze’s remains have been sent to the State of Iowa Crime Lab in Ankeny, Iowa for an autopsy. The investigation into Heinze’s death is ongoing but police believe this incident is isolated and does not pose any risk to the general public.  There are no additional details available at this time.    

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