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Human remains found in northern Alberta identified as missing girl

JOHN DOR PRAIRIE, Alta. — Mounties say human remains found in northern Alberta are those of a 15-year-old girl who had been reported missing.

Roderica Ribbonleg of Little Red River Cree Nation was last seen July 5 in the area of John D'or Prairie, about 750 kilometres north of Edmonton.

RCMP say clothing was located in a forested area there a week later, and further investigation led to the remains.

An autopsy in Edmonton confirmed the identity of the teen.

Investigators say the death is considered suspicious.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 15, 2020

The Canadian Press

Note to readers: This is a corrected story. An earlier version, based on an RCMP release, said the teen's last name was Ribbonlake. The release also misspelled her first name.

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