RCMP provided an update on the disappearance of Jack (4) and Lilly Sullivan (6), who went missing from their Lansdowne home over two months ago. A pink blanket, confirmed by family to belong to Lilly and found near their home, is among several items undergoing forensic examination. Police are investigating 800 tasks, reviewing 5,000 video files, assessing 600 tips, and interviewing over 60 people, including polygraph tests for some like the stepfather, Daniel Martell. RCMP from multiple provinces are assisting, but police have not confirmed if they believe the children are alive or met foul play.
RCMP provide update on missing Nova Scotia children as forensic tests continue on seized items
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️RCMP provided an update on the disappearance of Jack (4) and Lilly Sullivan (6), who went missing from their Lansdowne home over two months ago. A pink blanket, confirmed by family to belong to Lilly and found near their home, is among several items undergoing forensic examination. Police are investigating 800 tasks, reviewing 5,000 video files, assessing 600 tips, and interviewing over 60 people, including polygraph tests for some like the stepfather, Daniel Martell. RCMP from multiple provinces are assisting, but police have not confirmed if they believe the children are alive or met foul play.
Trending- 1 May 1: Children observed with family members in public.
- 2 May 2, 10 a.m.: Malehya Brooks-Murray called 911 to report children missing from their Lansdowne home.
- 3 Day one of search (May 2): Pink blanket found on Lansdowne Road; two boot prints found on driveway and pipeline trail.
- 4 Last month (June 2025): Daniel Martell participated in a polygraph test.
- 5 Recently (Wednesday, July 2025): RCMP provide update on investigation, confirming forensic tests on seized items.
- Children remain missing
- Ongoing police investigation
- Family separation (Martell and Brooks-Murray)
- Public concern
- Extensive resource deployment for search and investigation
What: RCMP provided an update on the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of missing Nova Scotia children, Lilly and Jack Sullivan, confirming forensic examination of a pink blanket and other seized items.
When: Published 2025-07-16; update provided Wednesday; children went missing over two months ago (May 2); blanket found on day one of search.
Where: Lansdowne, Nova Scotia, Canada; Lansdowne Road; Northeast Nova; Ontario; New Brunswick.
Why: To determine the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Lilly and Jack Sullivan, who went missing from their home.
How: RCMP's Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit is leading an "intensive" and "deliberate" investigation, conducting forensic examinations on seized items (like a pink blanket), reviewing video files, assessing tips, interviewing witnesses (some polygraph tested), and executing warrants. RCMP units from other provinces are assisting.