As the mystery of Jack and Lily Sullivan’s disappearance deepens, new developments have raised urgent questions about not only what happened to the children — but who knew what, and when. At the heart of the storm stands a family fractured by grief, suspicion, and silence.

In a raw and emotional interview released late Sunday night, the children’s maternal grandmother made a passionate plea to law enforcement: release all the information you have on Jack’s alleged abuse. Her voice trembled as she spoke of her grandson’s quiet demeanor and sudden mood shifts in the weeks before he went missing. “He was trying to say something,” she said tearfully. “We just didn’t hear him in time.”

This demand has reignited scrutiny on reports from Child Protective Services (CPS) that suggest concerns were raised internally about Jack’s welfare months before he vanished. Anonymous tips, now confirmed, were made in March 2025 about “yelling, strange bruising, and fear-based behavior” observed at daycare. While no formal findings were ever made public, CPS involvement — once denied by the family — is now undeniable.

Yet, amid this call for justice for Jack, the question hangs heavy: what about Lily?

While the younger sibling’s case is now entwined with the abuse allegations swirling around her brother, there has been noticeably less attention on Lily’s potential experiences inside the home. Some experts suggest this is a common dynamic — when one child is perceived as more vulnerable or overtly mistreated, others may be overlooked. But with Lily gone as well, it’s becoming increasingly urgent to ask whether she, too, was trying to signal something — something the adults around her also failed to see.

Lily, described by teachers as “high-spirited, bright, and unusually perceptive,” had reportedly drawn concerning images during a school activity weeks before the disappearance — one in particular depicted two children holding hands, standing outside a house with large red Xs drawn over the windows. “We thought she was just being creative,” a school counselor later admitted anonymously. “Now, I wish we’d asked more questions.”

Meanwhile, their mother, Malikia Brooks-Murray, remains at the center of public debate. She has recently begun cooperating more openly with law enforcement, according to sources within the RCMP. This shift has sparked speculation: is she genuinely committed to finding her children, or is the pressure finally forcing her to reveal what she knows?

For months, Malikia’s behavior has confused and divided the community. Her early interviews were clipped, emotional, and defensive. Critics pointed to discrepancies in her timeline, while supporters argued she was being unfairly scrutinized in a moment of unimaginable grief. But with new forensic data surfacing — including the previously unreleased discovery of a stained blanket believed to belong to Jack, found buried near an abandoned property 12 kilometers from the family home — the pressure has increased dramatically.

Sources close to the case now say Malikia has handed over access to several previously locked devices, including her personal tablet and an old phone once used by her late partner, Daniel Martell — the children’s stepfather. It’s unclear why this access was not granted sooner.

In a surprising turn, the children’s grandfather — Malikia’s estranged father — has broken his silence. In an emotional public statement, he said, “I’ve held back out of respect for the process, but enough is enough. These are my grandbabies. And if someone in this family hurt them, I won’t stay quiet anymore.”

He went on to describe Malikia’s difficult upbringing, referencing untreated mental health struggles and a pattern of “denying the obvious” in her relationships. He claimed that in the months leading up to the children’s disappearance, he attempted to reconnect but was “shut out” and told that his concern wasn’t welcome.

His words seemed less like an accusation and more like a confession of guilt — not for an act committed, but for time lost and words left unsaid. Still, his comments have only fueled the already-growing firestorm around the Sullivan case, as media outlets and internet sleuths debate whether this family has been holding back too many secrets for too long.

Law enforcement, for its part, has remained cautious but firm. A statement released Monday morning reiterated that “multiple members of the Sullivan family are cooperating with investigators,” and that “several individuals of interest remain under observation.” They have neither confirmed nor denied whether any arrests are imminent.

Meanwhile, volunteer search teams continue their work. Despite the case’s emotional heaviness, the community has not given up hope. A new grassroots initiative, Light for Lily and Jack, has organized weekly search parties and started a petition demanding that provincial lawmakers push for more transparency in CPS investigations involving missing children. Their rallying cry is simple but powerful: “No more silence.”

As this tragic story continues to unfold, it’s clear that the truth — whatever it is — will not come easily. It’s buried beneath layers of pain, protection, and possibly denial. What is known now is that both Jack and Lily had people around them who missed signs, dismissed red flags, or looked the other way. Whether out of love, fear, or confusion, the adults in their lives failed them at some critical point.

And yet, even as the focus narrows and the circle tightens, the children remain missing. No arrests. No definitive answers. Just heartbreak — and the hope that maybe, just maybe, this new wave of truth-telling will be enough to finally break the silence.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Jack and Lily Sullivan is urged to contact the Nova Scotia RCMP or submit anonymous tips via Crime Stoppers. These children deserve more than theories and speculation. They deserve to come home.