By Canadian Press

John D'or Prairie

Charges laid in murder of Little Red River Cree Nation teen

Aug 20, 2020 | 3:13 PM

JOHN D’OR PRAIRIE, Alta. – Police have charged a man in the death of a 15-year-old girl from a northern Alberta First Nation.

Roderica Ribbonleg of Little Red River Cree Nation was last seen July 5 in the area of John D’or Prairie, about 750 kilometres north of Edmonton.

RCMP say clothing was located in a forested area there a week later, and further investigation led to her remains.

Officers arrested Jason Alec Tallcree in John D’Or Prairie, where he lives, on Wednesday.

Tallcree has been charged with first-degree murder and is scheduled to appear in High Level Provincial Court on Monday.

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RCMP continue to investigate and ask the public to come forward with any information about the homicide.

(The Canadian Press)