Sourced from 4 news outlets · most facts from statements · no points in dispute. How we sourced this
Three Edmonton residents have been charged after the death of 12-year-old Edmonton boy Fiasal Hussein.
Key facts
- On Aug. 6, Athabasca RCMP received a 911 call at approximately 3:20 a.m. in which a man reported that 12-year-old Fiasal Hussein had been kidnapped and was injured.
- After officers arrived, they found a stolen vehicle from Edmonton and evidence of an attack.
- Around 9 a.m. during the search that morning, officers found the boy's remains near Calling Lake, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner declared the death a homicide.
- Cole Morin, 34, of Edmonton, was charged with kidnapping and first-degree murder.
Police received the call at about 3:20 a.m. on Aug. 6. A man reported that he had been kidnapped and injured. Officers arriving at the scene found a vehicle reported stolen from Edmonton and evidence of an attack.
Police Find Boy’s Remains Near Calling Lake
The search continued through the morning. At about 9 a.m., officers found the boy’s remains near Calling Lake. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner declared the death a homicide.
RCMP Insp. Wayne Stevenson said Hussein knew the three people now accused.
“This was a cruel and heartbreaking act,” Sgt. James McConnel of the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit said in a statement. “Our thoughts remain with his loved ones as they grieve an unimaginable loss.”
Charges Against Three Edmonton Residents
34-year-old Edmonton resident Cole Morin and 36-year-old Edmonton resident Curtis Brown are charged with kidnapping and first-degree murder.
36-year-old Edmonton resident Rachel Stuart is charged with second-degree murder.
Police executed search warrants and arrested all three in Edmonton on Oct. 24. They were remanded to appear in Athabasca Court of Justice on Nov. 9.
The investigation involved more than 100 RCMP officers. About 60 personnel took part in executing the search warrants.
Police Say Investigation Is Ongoing
McConnel said police believe Hussein contacted police and that the accused knew one another.
McConnel said the specific circumstances of Hussein’s death and the motive remain part of the investigation and will be told in court.
“Parents aren’t supposed to be burying children,” McConnel said.
What we don't know yet
- Police have not released the specific injuries Hussein sustained or whether he was involved in gang activity.
- RCMP have not publicly detailed the relationship between Hussein and the three accused.
- RCMP have not provided details on how the boy left his house or how he was killed.
- The exact specifics and motive of the homicide have not been released because they are still part of the ongoing investigation.
How outlets covered it
- Heartland News — “Three people charged after investigation into death of 12-year-old Edmonton boy”, Oct. 29, 2026. By Elizabeth Lindberg. Led with the charges after the boy's body was found. Quoted Sgt. James McConnel of the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit.
- Airdrie City View (Great West Media) — “Beyond Local: BREAKING: Three charged after 12-year-old boy found dead near Athabasca”, Oct. 28, 2026. By David Boles. Quoted Alberta RCMP Sgt. James McConnel. Not in the other reports here: the accused being known to Edmonton Police Service and RCMP.
- CBC News (CBC/Radio-Canada) — “Three face murder charges in death of 12-year-old boy found in rural Alberta”, Oct. 28, 2026. By Vincent McDermott. Led with charges against three Edmonton residents in the boy's death. Quoted Insp. Wayne Stevenson of the RCMP’s serious crime branch; Sgt. James McConnell with the RCMP’s major crimes unit. Not in the other reports here: Calling Lake being about 200 kilometres north of Edmonton.
- CityNews (Rogers Sports & Media) — “3 people charged in homicide of 12-year-old Edmonton boy north of city”, Oct. 28, 2026. Led with the laying of kidnapping and homicide charges. Quoted Sgt. James McConnel of the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit. Not in the other reports here: the remains' location near Highway 813 and Range Road 213A.
Reader-funded. No ads. No paywall.
The Canada Report is independent, reader-funded Canadian news — no advertisers, nothing behind a paywall, kept free for everyone. If you value it, you can help keep it that way.
Support The Canada Report →How we sourced this story
| Most key facts come from statements by Athabasca RCMP, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and Wayne Stevenson, as reported by 4 news outlets. Outlets repeating the same statements do not confirm them independently. |
10 key facts · 0 independently corroborated · 10 from statements or releases · none disputed
Allegations described here are not proven in court unless stated.
How we put this together: we compare reporting from the outlets above, draft with the help of AI tools, and an editor checks every story before it's published. Our methodology.
