Malehya Brooks-Murray has come forward to share her experience after more than 15 months of living in waiting since her children, Jack and Lilly Sullivan, disappeared in May last year from Lansdowne, N.S. The mysterious circumstances surrounding their disappearance have led to widespread speculation, with little progress made by the RCMP’s Major Crime unit in solving the case.
In an interview with CBC News and The Globe and Mail, Brooks-Murray denied any involvement in her children’s disappearance, stating that she has cooperated with the RCMP’s instructions despite the toll it has taken on her. She expressed her frustration at the lack of progress in the investigation and emphasized her hope that her children are still alive.
The last time Brooks-Murray saw Lilly was on the morning of May 2, 2025, before the siblings went missing. She recounted the events leading up to their disappearance, including the extensive search efforts that followed. Brooks-Murray also mentioned the strained relationship with her then-partner, Daniel Martell, after the incident.
While the RCMP has conducted polygraph examinations and executed search warrants, there is currently no evidence of a crime in the case. Brooks-Murray reiterated her innocence and trust in the investigation but expressed her anguish over the prolonged wait for answers.
Despite the challenges, Brooks-Murray remains hopeful and continues to keep the memory of her children alive through various activities, such as creating art and participating in search efforts for missing persons. She emphasized the emotional toll of not knowing the whereabouts of her children and called for more transparency and progress in the investigation.
As the search for Jack and Lilly Sullivan continues, Brooks-Murray remains steadfast in her belief that one day they will be reunited, holding onto the hope that they are still out there waiting to come back home.
