The search for missing siblings Lilly and Jack Sullivan has taken a troubling new turn with the emergence of alleged chat messages from their stepfather, Daniel Martell.
Screenshots circulating online show a user named “Daniel Martell” making a series of unsettling remarks. The messages, which appear to have been posted under Martell’s name in a public YouTube chat, have ignited fresh scrutiny and speculation in a case that has already captivated much of Canada.
What Martell allegedly said
In one message, he writes, “no drugs dogs went through house and property,” and follows up with, “rcmp said drug test not a concern i asked.”
But the most jarring statements come when he addresses the ongoing investigation: “its not abduction! that’s criminal investigation its missing persons case” and “bro malehya,” Sullivan, the children’s mother, “is on the run from rcmp what dont you get bro.” In another, he chillingly says, “she couldnt stay around me because she would crack!! I would find out.”
Although law enforcement has not officially confirmed that the account belongs to Martell, the content and tone are consistent with statements he’s made in other public forums, raising serious concerns about his involvement in the children’s disappearance. Martell, however, has denied he’s a suspect in the case and publicly defended Malehya.
The Lilly and Jack Sullivan case
Lilly and Jack, aged 6 and 4, were reported missing earlier this year from a remote area in British Columbia. The children were living with their mother, Malehya, and Martell.
After their disappearance, Malehya reportedly left the family home under unclear circumstances and blocked Martell on social media. Martell now claims she is “on the run” from the RCMP—an assertion authorities have not confirmed.
Adding another layer of complexity, Martell also refers to wanting “Meadow not Malehya.” Meadow is Daniel and Malehya’s biological daughter and the half-sister of missing Lilly and Jack.
She has also not been seen publicly for some time, prompting fears that three children—not just two—could be at the center of this still-unfolding mystery. While authorities have not officially confirmed Meadow as a missing person, some online communities have raised alarms about her safety and well-being.
What’s next
Martell’s unusual alleged online behavior—posting during YouTube livestreams, leaving cryptic and defensive comments, and suggesting inside knowledge of the investigation—has cast him in the eyes of some as a deeply suspicious figure. Many who have followed the case closely question why someone connected so intimately to the missing children would choose to engage in public commentary rather than cooperate quietly with investigators.
Despite the growing suspicion, no charges have been filed, and the RCMP continues to treat the case as a missing persons investigation. Authorities say they are following all leads and urge anyone with credible information to come forward.
This case has stirred intense interest and speculation, especially in online communities devoted to missing persons cases. The alleged messages have only added to the public’s unease, and with each day that passes, the urgency to locate Lilly, Jack, and possibly Meadow grows more desperate.
