🚨 EDMONTON POLICE DEEM DISAPPEARANCE OF SAMUEL BIRD CRIMINAL – REMAINS SOUGHT
For Immediate Release: 01-Oct-2025 @ 1:45 PM
MRU #: MP25R028-3
The Edmonton Police Service Homicide Section continues to investigate the disappearance of Samuel Bird.
Homicide detectives are now confirming that missing 14-year-old Samuel Bird is presumed deceased, and his death is believed to be criminal in nature.
Investigators are now releasing that Samuel was last seen on surveillance video at approximately 8:30 p.m. on June 1, 2025, walking through the grounds of Holy Cross School near 151 Street and 104 Avenue, after which he attended the residence of a friend in the area of 150 Street and 106 Avenue, where he was last seen. Police conducted a search warrant at this residence in September.
Investigators believe that the suspect or suspects involved in Samuel’s disappearance may have disposed of his body no more than 150 km from Edmonton, and that this occurred within a short time of his disappearance on June 1, 2025. “We believe Samuel’s body was disposed of on land, and that steps were taken to conceal the body to avoid detection,” says primary investigator Det. Jared Buhler, with the EPS Homicide Section. “We are appealing to the public, and in particular, landowners, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts who may frequent rural areas to be on the lookout for Samuel’s remains.”
Police have conducted three searches using specialized personnel and canine resources, which were not initially made public for investigative reasons. Investigators continue to work to target a specific area where Samuel’s remains may be located, and may conduct additional searches as required.
Anyone with information about Samuel Bird’s disappearance is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.
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