Death of Salcha man investigated as homicide

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - The Alaska Bureau of Investigation has declared the death of a Salcha man a homicide.

David R. McEachern, 54, was found dead Dec. 9 in his cabin off Tom Bear Trail.

Alaska State Troopers initially believed McEachern died of natural causes, but an autopsy was requested by the state medical examiner's office. The circumstances around his death have been called "suspicious."

Authorities have interviewed several people, including friends and family, in the course of their investigation.

Megan Peters, spokeswoman for the bureau, would not say how McEachern was believed to have died or if investigators have any suspects.

Anyone with information about McEachern's death is asked to the Alaska Bureau of Investigation at 451-5100.

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