Halifax police continue to investigate 2009 murder of Tanya Jean Brooks

Tanya Jean Brooks is pictured. (Source: Halifax Regional Police)

Halifax police are continuing to investigate the murder of Tanya Jean Brooks, 16 years after her death.

Brooks’s body was found beside the former St. Patrick’s-Alexandra School on Maitland Street the afternoon of May 11, 2009.

Investigators were able to trace her movements up until 9 p.m. the night before.

Police say they believe the 36-year-old Brooks knew her assailant or assailants and that someone may have information that could help solver her murder. They ask anyone who witnessed anything in the area of the school between 9 p.m. on May 10 and 2:20 p.m. on May 11, 2009 to contact police at 902-490-5020.

Brooks’ case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program, which offers cash rewards of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible in certain cases.

“Callers must contact the Rewards Program at 1-888-710-9090, must provide their name and contact information, and may be called to testify in court. All calls will be recorded. The amount of the award will be based on the investigative value of the information provided,” reads a news release from the Halifax Regional Police.