Weeks ago, everything was silent for Lily and Jack—no updates, no leads, no answers. But now everything’s changed. Information is flooding in non-stop: from the families, from strangers, from livestreams, from back channels, from whispers in the dark to people going public. Some of it’s verified. Some of it’s chaos. Sworn truths. Blatant lies. The truth is getting buried.

This isn’t just a search anymore. It’s a war of voices.

Who’s lying? Who’s telling the truth? What are they telling it for? And have they all forgotten what really matters?

Lily and Jack are still missing.

DARREN GETTYS: THE WHISTLEBLOWER FROM TRENTON

Darren Gettys—known online by the nickname “Darwood”—is a second cousin of Mallayia Brooks-Murray, the children’s mother. This family connection has been publicly confirmed by Belinda Gray, the children’s paternal grandmother.

Professionally, Darren has over 30 years of experience in the mining industry in Nova Scotia. He describes himself as someone who “knows how things work” in this region—referring to both geography and community structures outsiders might miss.

More importantly, his own son once worked alongside Daniel Martell, the children’s stepfather, a detail Darren says gave him insight into Daniel’s background and character.

In the context of the missing children’s case, Darren has positioned himself as a whistleblower—claiming to possess critical information from a confidential insider who “knows the story from front to back.”

He refuses to reveal the identity of that person unless the information proves false. He’s called the source “ironclad,” claiming to have corroborated what he was told with others: “It checks out.”

His goal is simple: push the truth into the open, raise awareness, and pressure authorities to act—before it’s too late.

A MOTHER ON THE RUN?

In his most damning statement yet, Darren alleges that Mallayia didn’t lose her children—she gave them away.

He claims that Mallayia personally placed her children into a vehicle driven by someone else. From that point on, Jack and Lily vanished.

Darren says he believes he knows the identity of the driver and insists this wasn’t an abduction—it was a planned handoff.

What sparked the escape? According to Darren, he deliberately orchestrated a situation in which Mallayia overheard a name being mentioned. Within 30 minutes, she panicked. She grabbed her youngest child, Meadow, and fled her mother’s home in Wentworth without warning.

That, to Darren, was the proof: she felt exposed—and she ran.

He believes her destination may have been the Shouanacity First Nation, citing legal ties: her lawyer is reportedly the brother of the reserve’s chief.

THE EYEWITNESS: JANIE

One of the most striking new details came from a key witness: Janie, the stepmother of Daniel Martell.

Janie told investigators she saw Mallayia standing on the side of a rural road near Daniel’s property early the morning the children vanished.

According to Janie, Mallayia looked terrified—“like she had just done something” and didn’t want to be seen.

Darren believes this sighting is the exact moment she handed over the children. The timing matches the estimated disappearance window perfectly.

ARE JACK AND LILY STILL ALIVE?

Darren is unshakable in his belief: “I believe 1,000% those kids are alive.”

He insists they are not dead—not abandoned—not in danger. He says they are “safe,” protected by people who know exactly what’s going on. His theory? The children are with a native community that has stepped in to shield them from harm, publicity, and legal threats.

But perhaps even more shocking, he says they may no longer be in Canada. He believes they could have been moved across the U.S. border via Plattsburgh, New York—carefully and quietly.

He noted Mallayia’s unusual packing choices: she asked only for the children’s birth certificates, school photos, and two stuffed animals—nothing else. That, he says, suggests premeditation.

WHO HELPED HER?

According to Darren, Mallayia wasn’t helped by professionals or strangers—but by a group of young women her own age. Friends. Peers. Possibly semi-related through indigenous ties or shared family backgrounds.

These weren’t masterminds—they were scared girls trying to protect one of their own.

“They believed they were rescuing their friend,” Darren explained, “but good intentions don’t mean smart decisions.”

In Darren’s mind, had they sought advice from someone older or more experienced, things might’ve gone differently.

“There were ways to do this legally—with the kids protected and her rights intact. But she didn’t know how.”

WHAT HAPPENED TO MALLAYIA?

Despite his serious allegations, Darren doesn’t see Mallayia as evil. He sees her as emotionally fragile—possibly suffering from PTSD or postpartum depression.

“She definitely had some issues,” he said. “She wasn’t built for conflict. She was scared—hellish scared.”

He believes her fear, whether rational or not, drove every decision. She felt threatened, broke down, and ran. And in doing so, she pulled others into her storm.

“If she had come to someone like me, we could’ve walked her out peacefully.”

Instead, she fled. Broke CPS protocol. Lost custody.

CODY: MONSTER OR SCAPEGOAT?

Here’s where the story splits.

Daniel Martell, her ex-partner, claims Mallayia’s fear stemmed from Cody, the children’s biological father. He describes Cody as an abuser whose trauma haunted Mallayia.

But Belinda Gray—Cody’s mother—tells a different tale.

She says Cody was calm. He had accepted the breakup. He hadn’t seen his children in three years. And while she searched every day, he stayed home.

If Cody was a threat, why didn’t he show up?

So: was Mallayia running from real danger? Or a danger someone convinced her existed?

THE CLOCK IS TICKING

Darren’s frustration with the authorities is palpable.

“They’re too slow. They’re sitting back, letting it slip.”

To him, every minute matters. He believes the children may be in the U.S. already—or hidden on native land that complicates jurisdiction.

“They need to work with border agents. They need to cooperate with First Nations leadership. Quit the politics. Quit the delay. Go find these kids.”

DOUBT AND DELAY

While many find Darren’s story compelling, they also find it frustrating.

He says he’s verified everything—but won’t reveal how. He says he’s known this for weeks—but waited until now to speak.

Why the delay? Why no names?

He’s asking the public—and the police—to take him at his word. But when two children are missing, “trust me” isn’t enough.

Still, Darren’s message is clear:

Lily and Jack are out there. And if we don’t act soon, they might slip away forever.