A 29-year-old, Howard Manoakeesick, is charged with five counts of first degree murder in an investigation that spans the RM of Roland, the Town of Carman and the RM of Cartier.
A family of three children, their mother and another young relative have been murdered in southern Manitoba and the children's father is charged with their murder.
The Manitoba RCMP’s Major Crime Services has charged 29-year-old Ryan Howard Manoakeesick, of Carman, with five counts of first degree murder in relation to the deaths of five individuals who were located deceased on Feb. 11, in three locations across southern Manitoba.
The deceased individual located on Hwy 3, has been identified as the 30-year-old female common-law partner of the accused. The deceased children, located on Hwy 248, have been identified as their 6-year-old daughter, 4-year-old son and 2.5-month-old daughter.
The deceased individual located at the residence in Carman, was the 17-year-old niece of the 30-year-old deceased female.
All five victims lived together and were residents of Carman, Manitoba.
Officers are no longer on scene at the highway locations, but remain on scene at the residence in Carman.
Initial reports indicated a witness assisted in pulling the three young children from the burning vehicle, however in speaking with the witness, this is no longer accurate. Further information has revealed the accused removed the children from the vehicle.
Autopsies are scheduled for today and tomorrow.
RCMP Major Crime Services, along with Carman RCMP, Headingley/Stonewall RCMP, RCMP Forensic Identification Services and the RCMP Forensic Collision Reconstructionist Unit, continue to investigate.
