Police hope for new information on 13th anniversary of Tanya Brooks’ murder

The mother of five was last seen leaving the Halifax Regional Police Headquarters at about 8:20 p.m. on May 10, 2009

CITYnews halifax\ Meghan Groff

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Halifax Regional Police are hoping for new information as they mark the 13th anniversary of Tanya Jean Brooks’ murder.

The 36-year-old’s body was found in a basement window well of the former St. Patrick’s-Alexandra School on Maitland Street at 2:17 p.m. on May 11, 2009.

According to the province’s crime rewards program, Brooks was known to frequent the Gottingen Street area.

The mother of five was last seen leaving the Halifax Regional Police Headquarters at about 8:20 p.m. on May 10, 2009.

Police say they’ve been able to track her movements until around 9 p.m. that night.

“Investigators believe Tanya knew her assailant(s) and that there are people who have information that could help solve her murder,” said HRP in a news release.

“We hope that the passage of time will encourage them to do the right thing and come forward with what they know.”

Police would also like to hear from anyone who saw anything in the area of the school that night, adding “the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 902-490-5016.

The case is also part of the Nova Scotia Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program, which offers up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. All calls to 1-888-710-9090 are recorded and those who come forward need to provide their name and contact information, and may be called to testify in court.

A memorial walk from police headquarters to the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre will take place on Monday, May 10 starting at 1 p.m.