The results of an autopsy performed on an MSU student found dead at his East Lansing apartment Sunday are inconclusive.
East Lansing police Capt. Juli Liebler said results of a toxicology report, which should shed light on the cause of death, could be in next week. The report will show if any foreign substances were in the student's body. It also will report his blood alcohol level.
John Cornelius Eckhold III, a 23-year-old psychology senior, was found by his father in his room at Woodside Apartments. The father went to look for his son after he didn't hear from him in several days.
Witnesses report last seeing Eckhold alive at approximately 3 p.m. Saturday. Eckhold's father found him on Easter morning.
Liebler said police haven't ruled out any situation - including foul play, a natural death or a substance overdose.
"We certainly don't want to have someone who's committed a crime like that running around, but we don't have anything that is conclusive at this point," Liebler said.
For more on this story please see Tuesday's edition of The State News.


