Winnipeg: Authorities in Canada confirmed finding remains of a second Indigenous woman murdered by convicted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki.
Marcedes Myran was among four Indigenous women killed in 2022. Skibicki targeted victims in homeless shelters before murdering them.
The remains were discovered at Prairie Green Landfill near Winnipeg, where authorities had been searching for months.
Morgan Harris, another victim, was identified earlier this month. The bodies were discarded after Skibicki raped, killed, and dismembered them.
The case symbolizes the violence Indigenous women face in Canada, which was declared a “genocide” by a national inquiry in 2019.
Confirmed Identification
Federal police confirmed the remains as those of Marcedes Myran from Long Plain First Nation.
Her family, along with Harris’s relatives, had pressured authorities to search the landfill.
Rebecca Contois, another victim, was previously found in a separate landfill and garbage bin.
A fourth unidentified victim, called “Buffalo Woman,” remains missing, and searches continue.
Skibicki received multiple life sentences for his crimes, which have sparked national outrage.
Police Response
Winnipeg’s police chief called the investigation one of the most complex and painful cases of his career.
He acknowledged the deep sorrow Indigenous families and communities have endured throughout this tragic case.
Authorities say Indigenous women are disproportionately targeted in violent crimes across Canada.
Despite making up only 5% of the female population, they account for nearly 20% of gender-related homicides.
Their vulnerability is linked to systemic discrimination, homelessness, and failures in law enforcement responses.
Ongoing Crisis
The crisis extends beyond Canada, affecting Native American women in the United States.
Indigenous women in the U.S. face high rates of murder, sexual assault, and disappearances.
Over 5,700 cases of missing Indigenous women and girls were reported in 2016 alone.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs estimates 4,200 cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people remain unsolved.
Activists continue demanding action to address violence against Indigenous women in both countries.
Families Seek Justice
Relatives of the victims remain determined to find the missing and seek accountability.
They demand better efforts from authorities to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Many Indigenous communities feel ignored despite years of advocating for justice.
Human rights organizations have urged government action to address this crisis.
The search for “Buffalo Woman” continues, with hopes her remains will also be recovered.
