The stepfather of missing Sullivan children from Pictou County, Daniel Martell, 34, has been arrested by the RCMP on unrelated charges, including assault, forcible confinement, and sexual assault of an adult victim. Martell is linked to the disappearance of Jack, 5, and Lilly, 6, Sullivan, last seen in Lansdowne Station, N.S. on May 2, 2025. Despite extensive searches, the children remain missing, with no substantial leads found.
Recent court documents shed light on Martell’s relationship with the children’s mother, Malehya Brooks-Murray, suggesting instances of physical abuse. However, both Martell and Brooks-Murray have passed polygraph tests indicating truthfulness. The children’s biological father, Cody Sullivan, also underwent a polygraph test and was found truthful.
The investigation into Lilly and Jack’s disappearance, though ongoing, is currently not considered criminal. The case has garnered significant attention and remains a heart-wrenching mystery for the community.