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Homicide victim found in North Saskatchewan River northeast of Edmonton

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RCMP confirms teen couple murdered in northern Alberta
The disappearance of two teens from a First Nation in northern Alberta has now become a homicide investigation. The RCMP says the young couple was shot to death. Kendra Slugoski has the latest on the search for a killer and a community in mourning – Jul 28, 2016

RCMP on Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Alberta are investigating after human remains were found in the North Saskatchewan River this weekend.

Police said RCMP in St. Paul were notified of remains found in the river on Saturday.

An autopsy found that the person was a victim of homicide, police said, adding the RCMP Major Crimes Unit has now taken over the investigation.

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Police said the identity of the deceased is known but is not being released at this time.

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Anyone with information about the homicide is being asked to contact St. Paul RCMP at 780-645-8888 or submit anonymous tips on Crime Stoppers.

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