News release
Bloodvein RCMP investigating homicide
January 30, 2025
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Bloodvein First Nation, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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On January 24, 2025, at 8:30 pm, Bloodvein RCMP received a report of a suspicious child death as a female under the age of three had been brought into the Nursing Station with serious injuries.
Officers attended to the Nursing Station and were advised that the victim had been pronounced deceased.
On January 25, officers from RCMP Major Crime Services and Forensic Identification Services attended to the community and executed a search warrant at the home where the child was living.
On January 27, the results of the autopsy confirmed the victim died from injuries as a result of a homicide.
On January 29, RCMP arrested Burma Skye, 56, from Bloodvein First Nation, and charged her with 2nd Degree Murder in relation to this death. She was remanded into custody.
Burma Skye was the primary caregiver for the victim.
“The homicide of a 2-year-old girl is not just a loss for her family but a profound loss to the community” said Sgt. Laura LeDrew, RCMP Major Crime Services Lead Investigator. “This is a senseless crime that will have a profound impact on the community, first responders and investigating officers. Our number one priority right now is seeking justice for the victim”.
Bloodvein RCMP, along with RCMP Major Crime Services, continue to investigate.