“We believe Samuel’s body was disposed of on land, and that steps were taken to conceal the body to avoid detection"

Edmonton homicide detectives investigating the disappearance of missing 14-year-old Samuel Bird confirmed Wednesday the boy is presumed dead and his death is criminal.

Investigators believe Bird was last seen on surveillance video at roughly 8:30 p.m. on June 1, walking through the grounds of Holy Cross School near 151 Street and 104 Avenue, after he attended the home of a friend in the area of 150 Street and 106 Avenue, where he was last seen, police said in a Wednesday media release.

Police conducted a search warrant at that residence in September, and investigators believe the suspect or suspects involved in Bird’s disappearance may have disposed of his body no more th

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