Authorities in Manitoba have potentially found the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran, victims of a serial killer, highlighting the ongoing violence against Indigenous women in Canada.
Possible Remains of Missing Indigenous Women Discovered in Manitoba Landfill
Possible Remains of Missing Indigenous Women Discovered in Manitoba Landfill
The search in Winnipeg's Prairie Green Landfill may uncover vital evidence in the tragic cases of two Indigenous women.
On February 26, 2025, the province of Manitoba announced possible breakthroughs in a heartbreaking case that has drawn national attention to the alarming epidemic of violence against Indigenous women in Canada. During a search of the Prairie Green Landfill near Winnipeg, experts reportedly identified potential human remains believed to belong to two Indigenous women, Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran, who were murdered by Jeremy Anthony Michael Skibicki in early May 2022.
Skibicki, who was arrested in December 2022, was convicted of killing four Indigenous women and is currently serving a 25-year prison sentence without the possibility of parole. Authorities confirmed that families of the victims have been notified and are receiving support as investigations transition to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and other agencies involved.
The search for Harris and Myran's remains had faced significant obstacles, with the Canadian government initially resisting calls from their families and communities for a comprehensive search due to cost and technical challenges. Both women had been reported missing shortly before their tragic fates were revealed, and their families had tirelessly advocated for their recovery, having strong evidence suggesting that they may have been disposed of in the landfill.
Reports indicate that the homicide rate of Indigenous women and girls in Canada was over six times higher than that of non-Indigenous women in 2022. This alarming statistic emphasizes the dire need to address systemic violence and pursue justice for affected communities.
Amidst the developments, Cambria Harris, daughter of victim Morgan Harris, requested privacy as she copes with the distressing news. Similarly, Jorden Myran, the sister of Marcedes Myran, did not comment at this time, highlighting the need for sensitivity around the situation as families navigate their grief.
As the investigation progresses, the community remains hopeful that these discoveries might lead to closure for the families affected by this tragedy.
