More than six months after siblings Lilly Sullivan, 6, and Jack Sullivan, 4, vanished from their rural home in Lansdowne Station, Pictou County, Nova Scotia on May 2, 2025, the pink blanket — a personal item belonging to Lilly — remains one of the most critical pieces of evidence in the ongoing RCMP investigation. Despite court documents unsealed in August 2025 revealing additional details, as of November 13, 2025, no new public updates have emerged regarding forensic analysis of the blanket, and the case remains classified as “missing persons” under the Missing Persons Act. Investigators from the RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit continue collaborating with agencies from New Brunswick, Ontario, and the National Centre for Missing Persons, but public appeals for information persist without a breakthrough.

The pink blanket, confirmed by family as Lilly’s, was discovered and seized within the first hours of the search on May 2, 2025, along Lansdowne Rd, approximately 1 km from the home. It was found outdoors near an area with children’s shoe prints on the driveway and nearby culverts. According to court documents released in August 2025 (under the Freedom of Information Act), another piece of the blanket was located on the evening of May 4, 2025, inside a garbage bag at the end of the driveway. The family identified it via photographs as Lilly’s blanket — a familiar item she often carried.

On July 16, 2025, the RCMP announced they were conducting comprehensive forensic analysis on the blanket and other materials from ground and aerial searches. Cpl. Carlie McCann stated: “We are examining how the blanket relates to the disappearance of Lilly and Jack. It was seized early in the investigation and was outside near the home.” Testing includes DNA, biological traces, and weathering indicators to determine timeline and circumstances. A tracking dog deployed to the area did not pick up the children’s scent, suggesting they may not have passed through near the time the blanket was found.

Case Background and Related Findings

Lilly and Jack were reported missing on the morning of May 2, 2025, after their biological mother, Malehya Brooks-Murray, and stepfather called 911, stating the children had “wandered from the home” while they were asleep. The property is in a heavily wooded area, about 140 km northeast of Halifax. Initial searches involved hundreds of volunteers, tracking dogs, drones, and ground rescue teams, but no trace of the children was found.

Court documents from August 2025 revealed:

Shoe prints: Two children’s footprints were found on the driveway and nearby culverts, consistent with Jack and Lilly’s shoe sizes.
Polygraph tests: Biological mother Malehya Brooks-Murray and stepfather failed or were inconclusive in May 2025. Biological father Cody Sullivan passed on June 12, 2025, deemed “truthful.” Stepmother Janie MacKenzie was unable to test due to health issues.
Interviews: Cody Sullivan stated he hadn’t seen the children in 3 years and was uninvolved. Some messages suggested he may have taken them to New Brunswick, but no evidence supports this.
Reward: Nova Scotia offers $150,000 CAD for information leading to the safe recovery of the children.

Current Status (November 2025)

As of November 13, 2025, the RCMP has not released forensic results from the blanket, and the case remains “open and active.” No public updates since August, but a family liaison officer maintains weekly contact with designated relatives. Secondary searches in May 2025 (including the home and surrounding areas) yielded no relevant findings. The Lansdowne Station community continues monthly prayer vigils, with missing posters throughout the region. The family, through a spokesperson, expressed “gratitude for ongoing support” but “pain from the prolonged silence.”

The RCMP urges anyone with information to contact the Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit at 902-896-5060 or the tip line at 1-800-222-8477. The case continues to draw national attention, with groups like the Canadian Centre for Child Protection assisting in online searches.

While the pink blanket may hold the key — a cherished item of Lilly’s, potentially bearing traces of truth — the family’s hope hangs in limbo. “Every day is a prayer,” a relative said. The investigation continues, and Canada has not forgotten the two missing children.