Manitoba RCMP identify infant human remains, asking public for help with investigation

Manitoba RCMP have identified the remains of an infant found on a property in June 2024 as Xavia Skye Lynn Butler. Uploaded Nov. 1, 2024. (Manitoba RCMP)

Manitoba RCMP are looking for more information after the remains of an infant were identified.

Back in June, human remains were found on a property just off Highway 6 in the RM of Grahamdale.

RCMP believed the remains belonged to an infant.

Investigators have now identified the remains as Xavia Skye Lynn Butler, who police believe was between one and two years old when she died.

RCMP said her remains were found in a barn on the property.

RCMP are investigating her death as a homicide. In a news release Friday, RCMP said investigators were last able to physically place her about a year before her death.

Police said there were no missing person reports.

Investigators are now turning to the public for help as they are trying to find photos of Xavia after March 2022.

"We are hoping those photos will have date and time stamps on them to help us build a better timeline of her life. We also ask anyone who physically saw Xavia after March 2022 to reach out to us as well to provide that information," said Cpl. Jill Slobodzian in a news release.

If anyone has information or pictures, they are asked to contact the RCMP major crime services.

In a statement, Matt Maher, acting deputy Manitoba Advocate, said the organization is aware of the case and is “deeply saddened” by the discovery.

“Due to the ongoing nature of the police investigation, however, our office is unable to provide further comment at this time. We encourage anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward and assist the RCMP in bringing clarity and justice to this situation,” he wrote.