Oakbank remains identified as missing Winnipegger Roy Ledoux

Manitoba RCMP have identified human remains found in a wooded area just east of Oakbank on Monday.

With the help of the Springfield Police Service and CP police — as the body was found near rail lines — the RCMP investigation and a forensic examination have confirmed the remains of missing Winnipegger Roy Robert Ledoux.

Ledoux, who was 48 at the time of his disappearance, was first reported missing in October of 2009.

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Police said foul play is not suspected.

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