Two youth have been charged with homicide after human remains were found in eastern P.E.I., according to a news release from RCMP.
Police said the two youth were arrested Tuesday and appeared in Charlottetown Provincial Court on Wednesday.
According to the RCMP release, a publication ban has been issued that prevents the release of any information that could identify the people who have been charged or the victim.
Police said human remains were uncovered in Kings County, in eastern Prince Edward Island, after the arrests. The remains have not yet been positively identified, but police are working with the provincial coroner to make that identification.
Both of the youth charged are being held in custody. One is scheduled to appear in provincial court in Charlottetown on Dec. 27, and the other on Jan. 18.
Police said the investigation is ongoing and Kings County residents may continue to see a strong police presence in the area.
RCMP say they aren’t looking for any other suspects in the case and no further searches are planned at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to call 902-566-7112 or P.E.I. Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.