Lane Tail Feathers. (Photo supplied by Fort MacLeod RCMP)

By Justin Goulet

RCMP confirm passing of Fort MacLeod’s Lane Tail Feathers, death considered suspicious

Jul 24, 2021 | 12:07 AM

CROWSNEST PASS, AB – A case of a missing person has now become an investigation into a suspicious death in Southern Alberta.

The RCMP has confirmed the passing of 35-year-old Lane Tail Feathers, who was reported missing in late June.

READ MORE: Lane Tail Feathers, 35, of Fort MacLeod, reported missing

At 8 p.m. on July 20, Crowsnest Pass RCMP received a report from Alberta Fish and Wildlife that possible human remains had been found in a rural area. Members of the Crowsnest Pass detachment attended the area and located what appeared to be human remains. As a result, Alberta RCMP Major Crimes was called in, along with the RCMP Forensic Identification Services, to examine the scene.

Further investigation concluded that human remains had been located and were confirmed to be those of Lane Tail Feathers. Mounties say Tail Feathers’ death is being treated as suspicious and Major Crimes has taken over the on-going investigation.

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Mounties say an update will be provided once further information is available.