Potential human remains have been found at the Prairie Green landfill in Winnipeg, tied to a serial killer case

WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government has announced the discovery of what are believed to be human remains at the Prairie Green landfill, where authorities have been searching for the bodies of two First Nations women murdered by a convicted serial killer.

In a statement released late Wednesday, officials confirmed that experts on site had identified potential human remains among the search materials. The RCMP and Manitoba’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner are now leading an investigation to determine the identity of the remains.

The search effort follows an earlier declaration by Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, who stated in December that a specific section of the landfill had been identified as the most likely location of the remains of 26-year-old Marcedes Myran and 39-year-old Morgan Harris.

Both women were among the victims of serial killer Jeremy Skibicki, who has been convicted in their deaths. Their families and Indigenous advocates have long called for a thorough search of the landfill, highlighting concerns over systemic violence against Indigenous women.

The discovery marks a significant development in the ongoing search, bringing renewed hope for justice and closure for the victims’ loved ones.

Statement from Interim Chief Arthur Stannard re: Prairie Green Landfill

The Winnipeg Police Service is aware that searchers have recovered potential human remains at the Prairie Green Landfill. Our thoughts go out to the MMIWG2S+ community and all families who are awaiting word on their missing loved ones.