Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

New Evidence Links Alleged Abuse to Missing Siblings Case

1/19/2026

50 11 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Newly unsealed court documents allege abuse by Malehya Brooks-Murray and Daniel Martell in the months before the disappearance of Jack and Lilly Sullivan in Nova Scotia on May 2, 2025.
Brooks-Murray said Daniel Martell abused her, blocking her and taking her phone during disputes.
The RCMP continues the Missing Persons Act investigation with no current evidence of a crime while the children's whereabouts remain unknown.

1 of 1

Story summary

Newly unsealed court documents allege abuse by Malehya Brooks-Murray and Daniel Martell in the months before the disappearance of Jack and Lilly Sullivan in Nova Scotia on May 2, 2025.
Brooks-Murray said Daniel Martell abused her, blocking her and taking her phone during disputes.
The RCMP continues the Missing Persons Act investigation with no current evidence of a crime while the children's whereabouts remain unknown.