RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigating Athabasca homicide

August 9, 2026 - Athabasca, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Athabasca, Alta. – On Aug. 6, 2026, at 3:26 a.m., Athabasca RCMP responded to a report of found human remains. An autopsy was completed on Aug. 7, 2026, at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Edmonton, and the manner of death was deemed to be a homicide. The victim was identified as a 12-year-old resident of Edmonton.

The RCMP Major Crimes Unit was called in to investigate and have taken carriage of the investigation. 

RCMP is seeking public assistance with this investigation. If you were around Highway 813 near Calling Lake or Range Road 213A (referred to as the “C-Road”), on Aug. 6, 2026, between 12 a.m. and 4:30 a.m., and have dash cam video, please contact Athabasca RCMP at (780) 675- 4252. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www. P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play. To contact RCMP non-emergency line within any Alberta RCMP Jurisdiction call 310-RCMP(7267).

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