The Walking Dead has never shied away from heartbreaking losses and shocking twists, but some storylines have left fans scratching their heads with unresolved mysteries. One question that has haunted TWD viewers for years is: What happened to the other two kids who were with Lizzie and Mika?

During the fall of the prison in Season 4, Lizzie and Mika Samuels, two young sisters under Carol’s guidance, were last seen trying to help gather guns before escaping with Tyreese and Judith. But what about the other two kids who were with them? Where did they go? Why weren’t they on the bus with the rest of the survivors? Fans have debated this for years, and the mystery still lingers.

Let’s take a deep dive into what we know, explore some theories, and try to uncover the truth behind this Walking Dead enigma.

The Chaos of the Prison Attack: A Quick Recap

In Season 4, Episode 8 (“Too Far Gone”), the Governor launched a brutal assault on the prison, forcing Rick’s group to scatter. Amid the chaos, Carol’s “little soldiers”—Lizzie and Mika—were seen taking initiative, grabbing weapons, and holding their own in the midst of gunfire and walker attacks. Carol had trained them well, and it showed.

However, they weren’t alone. They were last seen with two other unnamed children, and all four seemed to be heading toward safety. But when we catch up with Lizzie and Mika in Episode 10 (“Inmates”), they’re only with Tyreese and Judith. The other two kids are nowhere to be found.

What happened to them?

Theory #1: They Died Off-Screen

One of the simplest and most tragic explanations is that the two unnamed kids didn’t make it. The prison attack was chaotic, with gunfire, walkers, and people running in different directions. It’s entirely possible they got separated from Lizzie and Mika and fell victim to either stray bullets or the undead.

Given how brutal The Walking Dead can be, it wouldn’t be surprising if the writers intended for their deaths to be implied rather than shown. However, it still feels strange that there was no mention of them at all in later episodes. Even if they died, wouldn’t Tyreese, Lizzie, or Mika have talked about it?

Theory #2: They Got on the Bus

Another possibility is that the two kids did make it to the bus with the other prison survivors, and we just never saw them again. But if that’s the case, why weren’t they mentioned when Glenn found the abandoned bus filled with walkers?

Some fans speculate that the kids made it onto the bus but were killed either before or after it left. The bus was filled with people who later turned into walkers, and it’s possible that they were among the casualties. But again, The Walking Dead usually gives some closure to characters, especially children, making this theory feel incomplete.

Theory #3: They Were Taken by Another Group

Here’s where things get really interesting. What if the two kids weren’t killed, but instead were captured or taken in by another group?

During the fall of the prison, several characters went missing for a while, only to later reappear. What if these kids were found by a group like the Claimers or even the Terminus survivors?

This would have been a dark but compelling twist—imagine if Rick’s group had later encountered them as prisoners at Terminus or even as members of another ruthless group. However, since TWD never followed up on them, this remains pure speculation.

Theory #4: The Writers Simply Forgot About Them

Let’s be honest—sometimes, The Walking Dead has had plot holes and loose ends that never get resolved. Given that these two kids were never named, it’s possible that the writers simply forgot about them or didn’t see them as important enough to follow up on.

Still, for die-hard fans who pay attention to every detail, this lack of closure is frustrating. Even a brief mention—like Carol or Tyreese acknowledging their fates—would have been better than nothing.

Final Thoughts: Will We Ever Get Answers?

At this point, it’s unlikely that The Walking Dead will ever revisit the mystery of the missing kids from the prison. The show has moved on to different spin-offs, new survivors, and bigger stories. However, for longtime fans, this remains one of the most overlooked mysteries of the series.

So, what do you think? Were these kids killed off-screen, taken in by another group, or simply forgotten by the writers? Let us know your theories!