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Conducted DNA Tests: Police Make Arrest In Northern Manitoba Girl's Death

The Canadian Press, 17 Mar, 2016 12:50 PM

GARDEN HILL FIRST NATION, Man. — RCMP have made an arrest in the death of an 11-year-old northern Manitoba girl originally thought to have been killed by a bear.

The Mounties say a man has been taken into custody on the Garden Hill reserve where Teresa Robinson lived.

She disappeared last May after leaving a birthday party in the remote, fly-in community.

Her remains were found six days later and police soon ruled her death a homicide.

Last month, RCMP asked about 2,000 reserve males between 15 and 66 to volunteer samples of their DNA.

RCMP say they will provide details on Friday.

"While we understand that this arrest will generate a lot of questions, we are not in a position to provide further information at this time as there are a number of investigative steps currently being undertaken" Sgt. Bert Paquet said in a release.

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