A desperate search for two missing children, Lily and Jack Sullivan, has intensified in Nova Scotia as authorities deploy cadaver dogs to scour wooded areas for any sign of the siblings. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed on September 19, 2025, that specialized search dogs from British Columbia are being used in the ongoing investigation, signaling a grim turn in efforts to locate the six-year-old Lily and her four-year-old brother Jack, who were last seen on May 1, 2025.
The children vanished from their home in Lanstown Station, Pictou County, and were reported missing shortly after a 911 call was placed at 10 a.m. on May 2. The last confirmed sighting of the siblings was captured on surveillance footage at a Dollarama store with their mother, Malaya Brooks Murray, and her then-boyfriend, Daniel Martell. Since then, the case has baffled investigators and haunted the community, raising urgent questions about the children’s fate.
As the search enters its fifth month, the investigation has revealed little progress, prompting the RCMP to narrow the timeline and request public assistance. Authorities have urged anyone with potential leads—whether through dash cam footage or eyewitness accounts—to come forward, offering a reward that has now reached $150,000 for information that could lead to the children’s recovery.
Martell, who has been vocal in media interviews, expressed both hope and skepticism about the cadaver dog search. While he welcomed the deployment of the dogs, he stated, “I know 100% they won’t find anything,” raising eyebrows about his certainty. His comments have fueled speculation about the investigation and the dynamics within the family, especially after the mother left the area shortly after the disappearance.
The RCMP has faced criticism for the slow pace of the investigation, which has included extensive ground searches, drone surveillance, and analysis of bank records and phone data. Despite these efforts, no evidence of foul play has been confirmed, and the case remains open under the Missing Persons Act. With mounting pressure from the public and the media, the urgency to find Jack and Lily grows daily.
As the community rallies for answers, the haunting reality remains: two children simply vanished, leaving behind a trail of questions and heartache. The search continues, but time is running out. Anyone with information is urged to contact the RCMP immediately. The hope for a resolution hangs in the balance, and the clock is ticking.
