In January 2026, Daniel Martell voluntarily provided a blood sample to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as part of an ongoing investigation connected to the disappearance of Lily and Jack Sullivan. The request, according to court documents, was linked to forensic testing involving a pink blanket associated with Lily Sullivan.

The blanket, investigators confirmed, was recovered in two separate pieces at different locations. That discovery prompted law enforcement to initiate DNA and fiber analysis to determine whether any biological or trace evidence could help advance the case.

Court filings indicate that the testing process is being conducted with assistance from a federal forensic laboratory in Ottawa. Officials have not publicly identified the specific substance detected on the blanket, but documents confirm it was significant enough to require direct DNA comparison testing.

Martell, whose name has appeared in court records connected to the investigation, has not been charged with any crime. Authorities have also confirmed that he voluntarily cooperated with investigators and successfully passed all polygraph examinations administered during the course of the investigation.

According to the RCMP, the forensic work related to the blanket is still ongoing. DNA testing, fiber analysis, and comparative examinations continue to be evaluated as part of a broader effort to establish a clearer timeline and determine whether the material found on the blanket has evidentiary value.

Investigators have emphasized that the presence of forensic testing does not imply criminal responsibility. Officials stated that such testing is a routine investigative step, particularly in cases involving missing persons and physical evidence recovered from multiple locations.

The decision to seek Martell’s blood sample, court documents suggest, was made strictly for comparison purposes. By obtaining a reference sample, forensic analysts are able to rule out or confirm potential matches during laboratory examinations.

The RCMP has declined to comment on whether additional individuals have been asked to provide samples, citing the active status of the investigation. Authorities have also not disclosed where or when each portion of the blanket was discovered, stating that releasing such details could compromise ongoing efforts.

Federal forensic specialists assisting the case are expected to provide detailed analytical reports once testing is completed. These reports will be reviewed by investigators to determine next steps, if any, in the investigation.

At this stage, officials maintain that the case remains open and active. No conclusions have been publicly drawn from the forensic testing, and no timeline has been provided for when results may be finalized.

The RCMP reiterated that investigations of this nature are complex and often require extended periods of analysis, particularly when evidence must be processed through specialized federal laboratories.

As forensic evaluations continue, authorities say all findings will be assessed carefully in the context of the broader investigation. For now, officials stress that no charges have been laid and that all individuals involved remain legally presumed innocent.