On May 11, 2015, Island Lake RCMP responded to the report of a missing female youth. Community search parties searched the community and discovered the body of a female youth on May 11. RCMP Major Crime Services and the RCMP Forensic Identification Section attended the community to assist with the investigation.
An autopsy was performed on May 13, 2015. Aspects of that autopsy are continuing and a positive identification has yet to be made. However, the police and community believe the body is that of 11-year-old Teresa Casandra Robinson. The details of the autopsy and the cause of death will not be released.
Police say that foul play is suspected and Teresa’s death is being investigated as a homicide. While her remains were disturbed by animals, there is no evidence to suggest that animals played a role in her death.
RCMP report that Teresa had been missing prior to May 11, 2015, with no arrests at this point in the investigation.
RCMP are asking that anyone with information about this incident to contact the Island Lake RCMP at 204-456-2290 or CrimeStoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES(274637).
