Human remains found inside a burned vehicle south of Eden Valley earlier this month have been identified as a 24-year-old male resident of Calgary, and Alberta RCMP Major Crimes say his death is suspicious in nature.
Emergency crews responded to a grass fire on Feb. 4 at approximately 8:30 p.m., according to an updated release issued by RCMP. The fire was located south of Eden Valley. Eden Valley 216 is located south of Longview, Alta. Police noted the initial release incorrectly stated 9:30 p.m.
Foothills Fire Department, Diamond Valley Fire Department and High River Fire Department responded to the grass fire. Once the fire was extinguished, a burned vehicle containing unidentified human remains was located.
RCMP Major Crimes has taken carriage of the investigation.
Investigators are asking anyone with surveillance or dash cam video from Feb. 4 between 7 and 8:30 p.m. in Foothills County, on roads near the intersection of Highway 22 and Highway 540, to contact police. The area is south of Longview, Alta., near the Bar U Ranch historic site.
RCMP say they are specifically looking for footage of a blue/grey 2022 Dodge Ram pickup with a tonneau cover.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Turner Valley RCMP at 403-933-7227. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or through the P3 Tips app.
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