Edmonton police say they have located the remains of a young girl whose disappearance has led to a first-degree murder charge being laid.
A news release from the Edmonton Police Service on Saturday said earlier that day remains were found on the Samson Cree Nation in Maskwacis, Alta., about 85 kilometres south of Edmonton. Investigators are confident they are those of a missing 8-year-old girl, but an autopsy has been scheduled for Monday to confirm.
Staff Sgt. Colin Leathem with the EPS homicide unit said that RCMP and band leaders helped facilitate the search and recovery.
“This is a significant development in the
