Just days ago, the nearly five-week-old disappearance of Lily and Jack Sullivan took a surprising twist when stepfather Daniel Martell went public with shocking allegations.

In an interview, he claimed that mother Mallayia fled not only with their biological daughter Meadow, but also took Lily and Jack—raising the possibility that the children might have been taken out of the country. Martell described himself as frantic, saying he first heard about the disappearance when Mallayia vanished with three children in tow.

Those bombshell statements contradict the story from Lily and Jack’s biological grandmother, Belinda Gray, who has repeatedly defended Cody Sullivan, the biological father. In an interview, Belinda emphasized that Cody has no criminal history, has never been jailed, the RCMP cleared him as a suspect, and he has been living with her for nine months. She also explained that Cody has not seen Lily and Jack during that time, and was only questioned by police once for clarity—not as a suspect.

Even more surprising, news emerged that Cody faces a robbery charge stemming from a knife-point theft during an online marketplace meeting in Prince George last summer. He was arrested and released on bail, and is now awaiting a court date in October 2025. While this incident is unrelated to the missing sibling investigation, it spotlighted Cody’s past—something his lawyer or grandmother omitted in earlier interviews.

The RCMP, meanwhile, have leaned on public tips, video footage, and extensive searches. They confirm that Lily and Jack were seen publicly with family on May 1—just one day before they disappeared—helping narrow down the timeline. Cpl. Sandy Matharu of the Major Crime Unit reaffirmed that the RCMP is following all leads, but so far, no evidence of abduction or foul play has emerged.

The conflicting statements—Daniel’s claim Mallayia fled with the kids versus Belinda’s clear defense of Cody—have only deepened the mystery. As more evidence comes forward, the community grows increasingly divided: Who can we believe? Did Mallayia really abscond? Was Cody hiding something? What role does Daniel’s claim play in the broader picture?

What’s undeniable: the saga is far from over, and the RCMP’s breakthrough statements—especially that Lily and Jack were seen just a day before—offer fresh context. The $150,000 reward issued in mid-June for credible information shows authorities are determined to resolve this crisis.

What’s Next?
The RCMP are seeking dashcam and surveillance footage from April 28 to May 2 near Lansdowne Station, hoping to locate Mallayia’s vehicle and her three children. Investigators are also digging into Cody’s legal file and Daniel’s statements to uncover inconsistencies.

The disappearance of Lily and Jack Sullivan is no longer a simple “missing child” case—it’s become a tangled web of conflicting narratives and legal shadow zones. As the RCMP methodically piece everything together, the public—and the children’s extended family—wait anxiously for answers.