The Current CBC exclusive: Grandmother of missing Nova Scotia children
Feb 4, 2026
Angela McIver, an investigative reporter with CBC's Atlantic Investigative Unit, covers the disappearance of Lily and Jack Sullivan. She walks through family dynamics, unsealed court documents, new charges against Daniel Martell, and the RCMP's investigative challenges. Angela also details the intense online speculation, harassment of relatives, and the emotional toll on everyone involved.
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Grandmother's Memories Of Playful Kids
- Cindy Murray and friends describe Jack and Lily as joyful, with Lily full of life and Jack loving dinosaurs and animals.
- They kept gifts wrapped for holidays and birthdays, holding onto hope the children will return.
Silence Partly By Personality And Police Advice
- Malaya has stayed largely silent since an initial media interview the day after the disappearance, which friends say fits her shy nature.
- Family says RCMP initially advised them not to speak, and online scrutiny later reinforced her withdrawal.
Family Found A Chaotic Trailer Scene
- Malaya moved to Lansdowne with Daniel Martell and cut off many contacts, living in his mother's trailer with cluttered, run-down conditions.
- Family described a chaotic scene when they rushed to the trailer after the children vanished.