Jack And Lilly Sullivan’s Mother Joins Search Party Nearly A Year After Their Disappearance

Nearly a year after the disappearance of two young siblings in Nova Scotia, their mother has joined a volunteer-led search effort to help find answers. Malehya Brooks-Murray took part in a renewed search operation near the rural community of Lansdowne, where her children, Jack and Lilly Sullivan, were last seen in May 2025.

The search was organized by Please Bring Me Home, a group that assists in locating missing individuals across Canada. Around 40 volunteers, along with a trained human-remains detection dog, combed wooded trails and surrounding areas close to the family home. During the search, a possible clue—a child-sized boot print—was discovered less than a kilometre from where a piece of Lilly’s blanket had previously been found. The information and GPS location have been handed over to investigators.

Despite the discovery, uncertainty remains. Search organizers said it is difficult to determine when the footprint was made or whether it is connected to the missing children. Still, the finding has renewed hope that new evidence could emerge as the search continues.

Jack, who was four, and Lilly, who was six at the time, were reported missing after their mother and her then-partner, Daniel Martell, said the children may have wandered out of their home unnoticed. According to their account, they were resting inside when they realized the children were gone. The case quickly became one of the most widely followed missing persons investigations in the region.

Over the past year, the disappearance has drawn intense public attention and speculation, especially online. Brooks-Murray has largely remained silent publicly during this time but recently spoke about her experience, explaining that she left the area shortly after the incident due to emotional distress and overwhelming circumstances. She has stated that she has been cooperating fully with police and focusing on caring for her younger child.

Authorities from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police continue to investigate the case, exploring all possible scenarios, including accidental wandering and potential criminal involvement. Police have also confirmed they are examining digital evidence as part of the ongoing probe.

Search organizers emphasized that involving the mother in the effort was based on their belief that she has shown no signs of wrongdoing and remains committed to finding her children. Volunteers described her participation as supportive and active, helping coordinate search teams and ensuring their needs were met in the field.

Nearly a year later, the mystery of what happened to Jack and Lilly Sullivan remains unresolved. However, both investigators and volunteers say they remain determined, expressing confidence that answers will eventually come—whether through continued searches or new developments in the investigation.