The Current Family pleads for missing siblings Lilly and Jack Sullivan
Jul 18, 2025
Kayla Hounsell, a national reporter with CBC, shares the unsettling story of Lilly and Jack Sullivan’s disappearance in rural Nova Scotia. She recounts firsthand accounts from their family, revealing the heartbreaking last moments before the siblings went missing. The search efforts, complicated by harsh weather, are examined, showcasing the dedication of teams facing overwhelming challenges. Hounsell also discusses the emotional toll on the family and the community’s rising concern as unanswered questions continue to haunt them.
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Step-Grandmother's Firsthand Account
- Janie McKenzie, the children's step-grandmother, lived on the property and heard the children and the stepfather's yelling the day they disappeared.
- She personally witnessed the aftermath and vehemently denies rumors accusing her family of harming the children.
Experts Believe Kids Are in Woods
- The search in dense woods was unprecedented in scale and difficulty in Nova Scotia.
- Search experts believe the children are likely still somewhere in the woods despite no physical trace yet found.
Stepfather Shares His Side
- The children's stepfather, Martel, gave extensive interviews detailing the morning the kids vanished and passed a polygraph test.
- He also shared that Child Protective Services was involved prior to the disappearance due to concerns about the children at school.