The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Homicide Section has located the remains of Samuel Bird and charged one man with his murder.
On Oct. 15, 38-year-old Bryan Farrell was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and interfering with a body in relation to the suspected homicide of 14-year-old Samuel Bird, who had been missing since June.
He also faces charges for 13 other offences, including:
- Aggravated assault (x2)
- Arson to property with disregard for human life (x2)
- Arson to property
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- possession of a dangerous weapon (x2)
- assault peace officer with weapon (x3)
- uttering threats and fraud over $5,000
Investigators located Bird’s remains in a rural area outside Edmonton on Oct. 16.
“After a lengthy and complex investigation, we are pleased to be able to conclude this file and hopefully bring some measure of resolution and justice to Samuel’s loved ones, who have been searching tirelessly for him,” commented primary investigator Det. Jared Buhler, with the EPS Homicide Section.
Farrell is the only person arrested and charged in the homicide, and police are not looking for other suspects at this time.
Police note they are aware of discussions on social media about this file, and remind the public that harassment and threatening behaviour are illegal.
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