Their mother, Maleia, screams their names, her voice swallowed by the dense forest beyond an open sliding glass door.

Two children, gone without a trace.
Were they lost to the merciless woods? Or is the truth far darker?

It’s been over two weeks since Lily and Jack Sullivan vanished, and new clues have sparked a desperate, renewed search.

On Untold Crimes and Affairs, we’re diving into every heart-wrenching update since our first documentary, Vanished Without a Trace. If you haven’t seen it, check it out now for the full story.

Tonight, we uncover fresh developments, chilling questions, and a stepfather’s bold plea for a polygraph test.
Stay with us until the end—because the next clue could bring these children home… or expose a shattering truth.

Timeline of the Disappearance
May 2nd, 2025 – Landown Station, Nova Scotia.

Lily Sullivan, wearing her strawberry-print backpack, and Jack in his dinosaur boots, vanished from their home on Gearlock Road.

Their parents—Maleia Brooks Murray and stepfather Daniel Martell—claimed the kids slipped out unnoticed through a nearly silent sliding glass door while they were tending to their 16-month-old daughter.

The RCMP launched a massive search:
Over 150 people, drones, helicopters, and dogs scoured 5.5 kilometers of treacherous forest. But what they found was strange—
A blanket, a water bottle, and children’s shirts.
Items Daniel insisted weren’t Lily’s or Jack’s.

Maleia mentioned the children struggled at school, possibly with autism-related challenges. Yet, they hadn’t attended all week.

Daniel demanded a polygraph test to prove his innocence.
Meanwhile, Maleia’s story began to waver.

By May 7th, the RCMP scaled back the search, shifting their efforts from rescue to recovery—breaking hearts across Nova Scotia.

New Clues Emerge
May 17th, 2025 – A renewed search begins.
Piktu County sprang back to life. Over 100 volunteers, RCMP, and Civil Air Search and Rescue flooded Glock Road, 140 km northeast of Halifax. Drones with thermal imaging pierced the foggy canopy.

Search manager Amy Hansen described the terrain as “nasty”—slippery slopes, thick woods, and relentless rain.

Daniel Martell, the children’s stepfather, joined the searchers.
His voice trembled:

“Seeing drones in the sky fills me with optimism. I’m praying for a miracle.”

But why now, after two weeks?

The RCMP won’t say what triggered this renewed effort—only that they’re targeting specific areas near the Sullivan home.

Are they chasing new evidence or retracing missed steps?

Behind the Scenes: RCMP Investigation
As the search resumed, the Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit dug deeper.

By May 13th, they’d followed over 180 public tips and interviewed 35 people: neighbors, teachers, even the school bus driver—who last saw Lily and Jack on April 29th, the final confirmed sighting outside the family.

On May 8th and 9th, the underwater recovery team scoured local lakes and ponds near Gearlock Road—finding nothing.

Staff Sergeant Curtis McKinnon vowed:

“We’re working day and night.”

Yet from day one, the involvement of the Major Crime Unit hinted at suspicion.

At a May 7th press conference, an officer let slip a chilling line:

“If we thought they were alive, we’d still be out there.”

Parents Under the Microscope
The RCMP continues to insist this is a missing persons case, not an abduction—dismissing Daniel’s claims of kidnapping.
Yet, they returned to the Sullivan home and seized Daniel’s phone on May 8th.

Daniel remains vocal.

“Someone took them. Check the airports.”

He’s demanded a polygraph test:

“I just want to clear it up for everyone—not just the people online making crazy accusations.”

Rumors suggest the test is imminent, but the RCMP hasn’t confirmed.

His use of past tense—“Lily loved this,” “Jack loved bugs”—chills investigators.
Maleia’s sorrow-filled words echo the same grim tone.

Inconsistencies and Red Flags
The family’s fractured dynamic is impossible to ignore.

On May 3rd, Maleia Brooks Murray broke down in tears during an interview:

“I want to hold them. I want them home.”

Yet just one day later, she left Piktu County with her infant daughter following a family argument—cutting contact with Daniel on social media.

Her grandmother, Cindy Murray, claimed police advised silence.

But why would a grieving mother abandon the search?

Meanwhile, Daniel stayed visible and persistent.

Their stories don’t line up.
The school bus driver confirmed dropping the kids off on April 29th, but Maleia and Daniel claimed the children were home all week, citing Lily’s cough and learning difficulties.

Why the discrepancy?

Expert Opinions
Criminologist Michael Arntfield, speaking to CBC on May 16th, flagged the week-long school absence as a glaring anomaly.

Former investigator Steve Ryan emphasized the lack of witnesses since April 29th—a major hurdle.

Another expert, Giannis, described the lack of physical evidence or sightings as deeply unsettling.

Despite this, the RCMP refuses to issue an Amber Alert or warn the public of a possible abduction—signaling their focus remains closer to home.

Are they withholding critical details to trap a suspect, or are they as lost as the rest of us?

A Community Holding On
Piktu County’s heart beats for Lily and Jack.

The Sipekne’katik First Nation, tied to the children through their grandfather, calls for unity—urging the public to avoid harmful speculation.

Outside the RCMP station, a growing memorial of flowers and toys stands as a testament to a community’s love.

Yet, social media threatens to drown out that hope.
By May 14th, platforms were flooded with AI-generated false stories and fake claims.
Police resources were diverted to fight misinformation.

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