Mounties are still investigating the disappearance of Lilly and Jack Sullivan one year after the children went missing from their home in northeastern Nova Scotia. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are appealing to the public for specific, verifiable information that could help solve the case.
Background of the Case
Lilly, 6, and her four-year-old brother, Jack, were first reported missing from their home on Gairloch Road in Lansdowne Station at 10:01 a.m. on May 2, 2025, by their mother, Malehya Brooks-Murray. She told police she believed the children had wandered away from their home. This sparked one of the largest searches the province has ever seen, but it has proved fruitless.
Police Efforts and Investigative Actions
Staff-Sgt. Rob McCamon, the officer in charge of Major Crime and Behavioural Sciences, stated in a news release: “We appreciate people’s concern and engagement. At this stage of the investigation, what investigators need are specific, verifiable details to work from. Rumour and speculation won’t lead us to Lilly and Jack.” RCMP units from across Canada, as well as the National Centre for Missing Persons and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, are assisting with the investigation.
“This investigation has involved sustained and wide‑ranging efforts over the past year,” McCamon said. “Substantial RCMP and partner agency resources continue to be dedicated to this file, and they’ll remain in place until the circumstances surrounding Lilly and Jack’s disappearance are determined with certainty.”
Judges have granted investigators permission to examine the materials and digital devices of those closest to the children, including their phone and banking records. Police have interviewed 106 people in the case and administered lie detector tests to several individuals. The investigation also includes forensic examinations at the Ottawa-based RCMP National Forensic Laboratory.
Search and Data Analysis
Mounties have reviewed 8,132 video files, and searchers have covered approximately 40 kilometres of territory in the Lansdowne area using cadaver dogs. They have received 1,191 tips and completed 1,534 investigative tasks. “All possible scenarios remain under consideration,” the RCMP said. “A significant and sustained investigative effort is ongoing. Our investigators, alongside partner agencies, have conducted – and continue to conduct — hundreds of follow‑ups,” McCamon added. “Every credible lead is being actively pursued, and every available resource is being applied.”
Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with fact-based information related to the disappearance of Lilly and Jack Sullivan to contact the Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit at 902‑896‑5060 or online. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll‑free at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.
