Missing Nova Scotia Kids – Stepfather talks about the lie dector test (Lilly and Jack Sullian)
So, the stepfather of the two missing children from Nova Scotia is now talking about the lie detector test he was given. CTV has posted a new article with quotes from the stepfather, Daniel Martell.

Now, Lily and Jack Sullivan—Lily is 6 years old and Jack is 4 years old—went missing on May 2nd, 2025. Today is June 12th, 2025, so it’s been well over a month since they just vanished. And there is no real information being provided by police, investigators, or anybody on what they believe happened to Lily and Jack Sullivan.

But this is what Daniel Martell had to say about the polygraph test:

“I knew it would be a big help in the case and kind of narrow down maybe some of the speculations, and just provide more evidence.”

RCMP told reporters Wednesday afternoon:

“The truth verification unit is engaged. There are multiple facets to these investigations, and those experts are examining every question and answer that those individuals are providing. It could guide the investigation.”

Police have not said how many tests were administered, who took the tests, or what the results were.

Now, polygraph tests—or lie detector tests—are not admissible in court, but they are a good tool to help guide the investigation. It could help investigators determine if they should look more closely at one specific person than another, depending on how their answers come back.

It is—while not admissible—still a good tool to attempt to guide an investigation, especially when you evidently have no idea what happened to Lily and Jack Sullivan.

During the polygraph test, Martell said he was asked whether or not he was involved in the disappearance of the children. He also said that his cell phone—and that of his estranged wife—were confiscated and searched by investigators.

Chris Lewis, CTV’s policing expert and a former polygraph examiner for the Ontario Provincial Police, says it’s significant that the RCMP has administered polygraph tests:

“You don’t do polygraph tests and waste that resource on people that maybe just saw something, heard something, or are real remote suspects. That’s not the way it works. If they’re doing polygraph examinations on people, those are people they suspect might be involved in some way, or, for whatever reason, aren’t being honest.”

At this point, there has been no major break in the case.

Martell says the silence inside his once-busy home is deafening:

“Going from a family of seven to just me—I have nothing but time to just think.”

The emotional toll has left its mark on Daniel Martell, who has lost custody of his daughter, Meadow:

“I haven’t even got to see my own kids—not even Meadow yet—but I’m still hopeful. I have supervised visits coming up with CPS.”

The children’s stepfather says he’s grateful for the investigators and people who continue to share tips. He adds the family remains hopeful that the children will return home safe.

So, that’s the newest information. Not really an update at all about where Lily and Jack might be or what happened to them—just some quotes from the stepfather about the lie detector test he took.

It’s crazy. What is it now? A month and ten days since Lily and Jack Sullivan disappeared.

Just absolutely crazy that there is no information—at least no information being put out there publicly—that explains to people, to the family, the loved ones, unless they know stuff that isn’t being shared publicly, where Lily and Jack might be or what happened to them.

When this is all over, I truly, truly hope that Lily and Jack Sullivan are returned home to their family, friends, and their loved ones.”