Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Mother of Missing Lansdowne Siblings Speaks Out

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Malehya Brooks-Murray recently shared her perspective on the disappearance of her children, Jack and Lilly Sullivan, who vanished from Lansdowne, N.S., over a year ago. Brooks-Murray revealed that she has been living in a state of constant anticipation, marking special occasions with unopened cards and gifts, hoping for their safe return. Despite the lack of concrete leads or suspects in the case, Brooks-Murray maintains her innocence and remains hopeful that her children are still alive.

In an exclusive interview with CBC News and The Globe and Mail, Brooks-Murray disclosed that she has cooperated with the RCMP’s investigation and undergone multiple polygraph tests. She emphasized that she had no involvement in her children’s disappearance and attributed her prior silence to directives from the authorities.

Recalling the day her children went missing, Brooks-Murray mentioned that she last saw Lilly playing with her sibling in their home before the sudden disappearance. Following an extensive search effort by authorities, Brooks-Murray parted ways with her partner and has been navigating the ordeal with the support of her family.

Despite the ongoing investigation by the RCMP’s Major Crime Unit, Brooks-Murray expressed frustration with the lack of progress and communication from the authorities. She continues to hold onto hope and actively engages in activities to honor her children, including participating in searches for missing persons and pursuing a career in addictions counseling.

While the case has garnered international attention, Brooks-Murray remains focused on finding her children and believes that keeping their memory alive will help bring them home. She urged for more transparency and updates from the RCMP, emphasizing her unwavering commitment to seeking answers and closure in the heartbreaking ordeal.

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