RCMP “strongly suspect” human remains found outside Lynn Lake belong to a missing man named Sheldon Cook.
Lynn Lake RCMP had been investigating a sudden death upon the discovery of human remains outside of the town.
“We are trying to get the DNA report back as soon as possible – although we strongly suspect [the remains] belong to Sheldon Cook,” said Lynn Lake RCMP Sgt. Kyle McFadyen.
Cook, 38, was reported missing on Aug. 12 after last being seen on Aug. 1, according to reports.
A police investigation began on Aug. 17 after human remains were discovered outside of Lynn Lake.
Upon the discovery, police searched the area and found more remains they sent out for an autopsy.
While the RCMP were waiting for the official report, investigators said they followed up on leads after rumours of a gruesome homicide surfaced on Facebook.
But McFadyen said police spoke “to a number of people who allegedly said facts and they have admitted to lying to start controversy.”
Autopsy results received on Aug. 31 concluded there was “nothing suspicious” about the death, McFadyen said.
