Body of 12-year-old found north of Edmonton: RCMP
Investigators say the boy had not been reported missing before remains were found, and they are asking drivers for dash cam footage.
- On Thursday, August 6, 2026, police discovered human remains near Calling Lake, Alberta, identified as 12-year-old Edmonton resident Fiasal Hussein, prompting a homicide investigation by the RCMP Major Crimes Unit.
- Athabasca RCMP officers responded to the scene shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, and an autopsy completed Friday at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Edmonton confirmed the manner of death was a homicide.
- Investigators are seeking dash cam footage from drivers near Highway 813 or Range Road 213A, locally known as the 'C-Road,' between 12 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. on Thursday.
- Gina Slaney told CBC News that the boy had not been reported missing to police prior to Thursday, and his family has been notified of the 12-year-old's death.
- Members of the public with information can reach the Athabasca RCMP at 780-675-4252, or submit anonymous tips via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at P3Tips.com, or through the P3 Tips app.
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Alberta RCMP say human remains that were found on the morning of August 6 belong to a 12-year-old from Edmonton. Mounties responded to a report that human remains had been found near Highway 813 near Calling Lake or Range Road 213A, around 3:26 a.m. An autopsy was completed on Aug. 7, which confirmed that the […]
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