Police identify remains of infant found dead in barn

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The remains of an infant discovered in a barn along Highway 6 near Grahamdale, Manitoba in June are those of Xavia Skye Lynn Butler. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) believe she was the victim of a homicide.

According to police, she was between 1 and 2 years old at the time of her death.

The last time investigators GRC were able to physically place Xavia around a year before she was found dead and they are asking the public to help them determine where she was during that time. No missing person report has been filed for Xaviasays the police press release.

We are looking for photos of Xavia that were taken after March 2022indicates Corporal Jill Slobodzian, investigator with the Serious Crime Unit of the GRC. We hope the photos will be time-stamped, to help us establish a better timeline of his life. Of course, we are also asking anyone who may have seen Xavia after March 2022 to contact us with information.

The Municipality of Grahamdale is located in the Interlake region, approximately a two-hour drive north of Winnipeg.

Police are asking anyone with information about the victim or photos to contact the GRC, au 431 489‑8112.