The remains of 14-year-old Samuel Bird have been located and a murder charge has been laid in his death, police said Thursday.

His mother, Alanna Bird, announced on social media Thursday that the remains of the boy had been located.

Edmonton Police Service later said in a news release that the remains were located in a rural area outside Edmonton.

Police said Bryan Farrell, 38, was arrested and charged Wednesday with second-degree murder and interfering with a body in relation to Bird's death.

Farrell has also been charged with 13 other offences, including: aggravated assault, arson to property with disregard for human life, unauthorized possession of a firearm, assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, uttering threats and fraud over $5,000.

Police said they are not looking for any

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