RCMP say cause of Garden Hill girl’s death still unconfirmed

WINNIPEG – The cause of death for Teresa Robinson, 11, on Garden Hill First Nation last week still hasn’t been determined, Manitoba RCMP said Wednesday.

An autopsy is being conducted, an RCMP officer said at a news conference.

WATCH: The cause of death for Teresa Robinson, 11, on Garden Hill First Nation last week hasn’t been determined, RCMP Chief Supt. Scott Kolody says

“Finding out what happened to Teresa is our first priority,” said Chief Supt. Scott Kolody, officer in charge of criminal operations for D division. “We do not have a confirmed cause of death.”

Robinson disappeared after she left a birthday party on the First Nation on May 5. Her body was found in a wooded area Monday.

First Nations officials have said it appears she was mauled by an animal, possibly a black bear.

“There are so many rumors going on through the community and social media,” said David Harper, who represents northern First Nations. “The family has a lot of questions themselves.”

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Other than confirming Robinson’s death, Kolody said little about the case, simply repeating that he couldn’t offer details about the investigation.

“Our team of investigators is in the community now,” Kolody said. “Everyone wants to know what happened to this little child.”