Investigators found the remains of the Indigenous 15 year old in a rural area outside of Edmonton on Thursday.
38 year old Bryan Farrell was taken into custody on October 15 and charged with second-degree murder and interfering with a body in relation to the homicide of Samuel Bird.
Farrell is also facing 13 other charges, including:
- two counts of aggravated assault;
- two counts of arson to property with disregard for human life;
- arson to property;
- unauthorized possession of a firearm;
- two counts of possession of a dangerous weapon;
- three counts of assaulting a peace officer with a weapon; and
- uttering threats; and
- fraud over $5,000.
A bail hearing has been set for Oct. 20.
“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,” says primary investigator Det. Jared Buhler, with the EPS Homicide Section.
Bird hadn’t been seen since June 1 in west Edmonton.
The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations expressed its deepest condolences and prayers to the family and loved ones of Samuel Bird on Thursday.
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