After 137 days, the mother of a missing Edmonton teenager has received the news she knew in her heart was already true: her son, Samuel Bird , is dead and he has finally been found.

The Edmonton Police Service said investigators found the remains of the Indigenous 14-year-old in a rural area outside of Edmonton on Thursday.

“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,” said EPS homicide Det. Jared Buhler, the lead investigator in Samuel’s case.

A day before Samuel’s remains were found, a man was arrested and charged with over a dozen crimes.

Bryan Farrell, 38, was taken into custody on Oct. 15 and charged with

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