The RCMP have confirmed the human remains found in a tent in the woods near the Penniac Bridge, north of Fredericton, are of a 56 year old local woman.
Hikers first discovered the body along with personal items on November 24th.
Using dental and medical records, the woman has been identified as Susan Lynn Burnside from Saint John. She had lost touch with her family and was considered to be a transient with no fixed address. She was never reported missing to police.
How she died and how long the human remains were in the tent are still unknown. The RCMP say there are no obvious signs of foul play.
