Haleigh Cummings: Cobra Arrested, Bonds Out!
William Eugene Staubs, aka Cobra, mug shot, Putnam County JailBy Art Harris, The Bald Truth, © www.artharris.com, all rights reserved
SATSUMA, Fla.–He’s always nervous before a takedown, and that day, was no different.
He was chain smoking, guzzling go-cup sweet tea from Me-Ma’s Café, sweating beneath his kevlar vest. Parking his black Chevy Tahoe outside the Sheriff’s substation on Highway 17, he checked his Taser, tucked curls (still blond at 51) beneath a do-rag, and turned up the Gangsta rap. Cobra was psyched.
“Showtime,” said William Eugene Staubs, 51, a beefy bounty hunter and pro-bono private eye on what has been a personal, and risky quest to find missing Haleigh Cummings. “Someone’s going down!”
And Cobra was off to confront an alleged sexual predator he had reason to believe had violated his bond–and just might, he hoped, just might know something to fuel his hunt for little Haleigh.
Cobra with Putnam County Det. John Merchant and FDLE investigator
–photos (c) Art Harris, all rights reserved
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It’s a mission Staubs vows to keep — despite that costly March 20 misstep that put him behind bars for about five hours Friday, after a jailhouse bond glitch. A local outfit, A-1 Bail Bonds, balked at springing Cobra, at first agreeing to bail him out, then backing out, citing money owner Donna Jaquith told me he still owed her.That delayed what Cobra hoped would be a quick turnaround when he learned Circuit Judge Art Nichols had issued a warrant for his arrest, and promised Putnam County Detective Ken Taylor he’d surrender Friday, even if he had to drive all night from Ft. Lauderdale. He worried he’d miss the Blue Crab Festival, then found a Miami friend to cough up the $5,000 bond to free him for illegally trying to detain an accused sexual predator free on bond.
“Our investigator spoke to the insurance firm behind the bail bond company and they said at no time did they give Mr. Staubs permission to revoke their client’s bond, much less throw him to the ground, put handcuffs on him and try to take him to jail,” sheriff’s spokesman Lt. Johnny Greenwood told me.
Asked about Cobra’s efforts to find little Haleigh, Greenwood said, “His intentions are good, but we haven’t received any information from him we didn’t already have. “
“I haven’t solved the f—ing case for them,” fumed Cobra who called me Friday, after he bonded out on a false imprisonment charge.
“But I must be pretty good, because I ran down 300 leads and found everything on my own they say they already knew. They never cooperated with me, but we’re on the same page now.”
Well, almost. Cobra faces up to five years behind bars for a third degree felony, charges pressed by Daniel Snodgrass, 54, who faces possible life in prison if convicted of sexual battery on a child under 12 and lewd and lascivious molestation. In this case, the alleged victim was a 9 year old girl whose father brought her to his home for unicyle lessons.
He’s not a suspect in the Cummings case, police sources tell me, adding that satellite tracking data from his GPS ankle monitor puts him nowhere near father Ronald Cummings’ trailer, where the babysitter (Misty Croslin) he’d soon marry reported Haleigh missing about 3:30 a.m. Feb. 10, more than three months ago.
As if Snodgrass needed any more headaches; he’s scheduled to go on trial June 22 in Palatka, Florida, and remains free on a $78,000 bond, with permission to travel out of the county for medical care and generally able to zip around like any local, since he’s presumed innocent, like Cobra.
“Snodgrass came to me to get him out initially,” Donna Jaquith told me, offering to spring for the bond, with “some security to make sure he’d show up for court.” She demanded the deed to a house, but Snodgrass declined, as did his girlfriend, she says. That’s when the local businessman and unicycle teacher went across the street to another outfit that would give him a better deal: no collateral required.
Asked if it’s routine to allow an alleged sexual predator to even go free on bond in a capital case, the state attorney’s office told The Bald Truth it may have been by the last administration, “but we would oppose it today,” said state attorney spokesman Chris Kelly. “Our administration took over in January after the bond had already been entered, with the condition of electronic monitoring. Unless (Snodgrass) were to violate the law, or conditions of his release, we’re not allowed to go back to the judge and say, ‘Hey, Judge, we don’t agree with you.”
Now, Cobra is out on bond, accused of taking the law into his own hands by trying to revoke the Snodgrass appearance bond without permission, according to the bonding firm. “They’re lying; I had permission,” says Cobra, “they just got cold feet when Snodgrass threatened to sue, and now they’re trying to kick me to the curb.”
——————Mid-March, Cobra picked up Snodgrass on his “radar,” after the alleged predator tried to donate used furniture to the “Haleigh Bug Center,” a hotspot for volunteers in the missing child case that sometimes include families with children about the same age as his alleged victim. When the center learned the identity of the would be donor, the organizer rejected the gift as “inappropriate.”
Snodgrass seemed hurt. “I was just trying to do something nice and had some old desks I thought you could use,” he told center director Jeremiah Regan.
With that incident in his hip pocket and what he believed new information, Cobra met up at the Bylow in Satsuma with law enforcement heavies like Putnam County Sheriff’s Det. John Merchant, lead Haleigh investigator; a Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigator and an assistant state attorney. They clustered around the ice machine outside, where Cobra showed them his files, and, he believed, won their blessing.
“They told me, ‘We don’t have anything on him, you can talk to him if you have a bond issue, that’s a civil matter.’ I said I wanted to yoke him, get him off the streets because of the Haleigh Bug incident. They didn’t seem to object. I told them what he (Snodgrass) was up to, and they seemed to nod that it sounded good.”
Law enforcement insists no one ever deputized Staubs to pay a visit to Snodgrass.
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As a journalist, I happened to be following Staubs around when he zeroed in on Snodgrass after scoring a list of alleged sex offenders free on bond in the county and awaiting trial; he figured they might be worth checking for missed Haleigh leads, even after police told me they’d been ruled out in a case investigators don’t see as a stranger abduction.
In addition, Putnam County counts almost 250 residents who are registered sex offenders, living large after doing their time in a rural county noted for swampland and alligators.
Still, armed with information from Snodgrass’s ex wife, his girlfriend’s daughter and others, Cobra felt it important to check his bond compliance, wondering if he may have violated it by dropping by the Haleigh Bug Center with children all around. It’s unclear whether anyone ever filed a police report; or whether that sort of proximity would be considered a violation of his release terms, as a criminal matter, or a line item in his bond to show up for court.
First stop that day…Chuck’s Bail Bonds, which held the papers on Snodgrass. I tried to follow Cobra into the office in a strip mall, but a slight, rail-thin man with a beard and glasses saw my camera and ordered me out.
I later learned it was Chuck Ingram, a former Palatka police officer and registered sex offender who served hard time for sex crimes against a child. As a convicted felon, he’s barred from the bail bond business, but still goes to the office and rides around town with the new head of his firm, wife Dale. I was waiting outside when Cobra emerged with a sheaf of papers he identified as the Snodgrass file.
He then made a flurry of calls to bond insurance underwriters, including one he identified as C.E. Parish, the powerful general agent behind Continental Heritage Insurance that guarantees bonds written by hundreds of bonding firms across the country, including Chuck’s; Cobra made another call to supervising agent Roger Capener, telling me both had granted him permission to take down Snodgrass, and that he’d taped the conversations as proof.
Only both men told me in exclusive interviews Friday they never gave Cobra the greenlight. “I didn’t authorize it, or not authorize it,” said C. E. Parish. ‘I just said, ‘I want to stay out of it. Don’t pick up that man…Let the local agent make the decision.’”
Whatever was said, Cobra told me he had the all clear. “When I talked to C.E. Parish, he said, ‘It’s OK to take a look, but don’t revoke his bond or they’d have to refund his money.”
That’s all Cobra says he intended to do, talk to the client, when he pulled up to a fence and a gate marking the property line — and a no trespassing sign. Cobra popped his siren, made sure the German shepherd was locked up.
At first, no one responded, and he heard what he says sounded like a pump action shotgun chambering a shell inside the house; he called 911, and Putnam County deputies standing by down the street whipped into the driveway, and witnessed the rest. A man in blue jeans with a gray fu Manchu, bare feet, no shirt and washboard abs sauntered towards him. I couldn’t hear, but watched as Snodgrass emerged, and appeared to balk at going with Cobra.
Cobra said he wanted to talk. ‘”But Snodgrass said, ‘Fuck you, get the hell off my property,’ and that’s when we went to the ground,” recalls Cobra.
Holding him face down in the dirt with a knee on his back, Staubs cuffed his hands behind him, then lead Snodgrass to the truck as his prisoner shouted to his friend, ‘MARTY, CALL MY LAWYER!!” Marty apparently was the friend without a shirt.
At the truck, Cobra spread his legs to check for weapons, exposing a GPS ankle bracelet, covered up by blue jeans. Then Snodgrass turned to me and said he was glad I was filming, so he could show what was happening because it was “illegal. I didn’t do nothing wrong.”
(Those exclusive videotapes may be coming soon to artharris.com.)
Next stop would have been jail, as Cobra loaded Snodgrass in the van, and started driving.
The phone rang.
Now Cobra was angry, frowning as he fumed. “They want me to take him back.”
Suddenly, he had marching orders to take Snodgrass home and release him; the insurance company had done an about face, he said, after apparent calls from Snodgrass’s attorney, making threats. But the bond insurance agents tell me their initial orders were ignored.
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“As a matter fact,” general agent Roger Capener, of Contintental Heritage, told me, “Cobra called me to say what he wanted to do, and I made clear (that) he in no way represented Chuck’s Bail Bonds, C.E. Parish or Continental Insurance. As a private citizen, he can go talk to someone, but I told him, ‘Do not represent yourself as an agent of the company…
“I just don’t understand Cobra. He’s made pickups before, even caught a terrorist with bombs (and made the ABC Nightly News). But after he called a friend of mine in the business to intercede for him on Snodgrass, I said, ‘Where is this guy coming from?’ Then he calls back and says, ‘Don’t worry, I got the guy handcuffed.’ I said, ‘Are you CRAZY? Are you nuts? Have you lost your mind?’ You don’t do things like that, even if you have permission from a company to go talk to a guy.’ He’s a loose cannon. Who would give permission to wrestle a guy to the ground and put handcuffs on him?
“That’s an instant lawsuit in our business. It’s what we fear more than someone taking off on bond. You hear horror stories of stupid guys going into a house waving guns and scaring the crap out of a family with kids, and it’s the wrong family … What Cobra did was stupid.”
It also angered Putnam County Detective Ken Taylor who was painstaking in putting together what he believes is a rock solid case against Snodgrass, and who feared Cobra’s antics might jeapardize a slam dunk to take another alleged predator off the streets. After making the case against Snodgrass, Taylor spent weeks investigating Cobra, presented it to the state attorney and got the greenlight to arrest him. Cobra got the call last Thursday.
“He said, ‘How’s it going?’” Cobra recalled, “and I said, “It’s beautiful down here in Ft. Lauderdale. The sun is shining. Life is good, except for finding Haleigh.’ And he told me, ‘Well, it’s pretty overcast right now (up here). I’ve got a warrant for your arrest.’ I said what do you want me to do? And he said I could turn myself into any jail by Friday morning, or come to Putnam County, so I decided to drive all night from Miami.”
———————–We were almost at the end of the dirt road leading from Snodgrass’s house, nearing the two lane blacktop that goes to Highway 17 when Cobra got his turnaround orders.
I asked the man riding in the backseat with me about the sexual assault charges against him. He denied everything, called it a “set up,” said the girls were lying, and should be given a lie detector test.
Suddenly it was time for him to go home. I later learned Cobra tried to apologize, said he hoped there were no hard feelings, and told me Snodgrass asked if he could hire Cobra to investigate his accusers, expose the “frameup.” He told me he played along, saying he’d consider it after he solved the Haleigh case. Then Snodgrass filed the criminal complaint.
——————————I climbed out of the Tahoe to find my car, as Cobra chauffeured Snodgrass home. I couldn’t help wondering, “What’s wrong with this picture?” I felt like taking a shower.
That was March 20…On Friday, just over two months later, Cobra turned himself in to the Putnam County Jail, having pre-arranged bond with his old friend, Donna Jaquith, owner of A-1 Bail Bonds in Palatka. It didn’t go as planned.
According to both Jaquith and Cobra , they go waaaaay back in the business. A tough-talking bondsman with a giant German Shepherd and a heart of gold, she volunteers with the Humane Society, rescues dogs, and sometimes, people. Donna remembered Cobra from his pickups in Ft. Lauderdale, where she used to write bail bonds before moving to what she thought would be less drama in tiny Palatka.
So she agreed prepare the paperwork for his $5,000 bond on a false imprisonment charge to spring him from the Putnam County Jail Friday, she tells me. After driving all night from Miami, he showed up with his girlfriend and her credit card. Donna’s fee was $500, or ten per cent.
Her office was easy to find, a tiny trailer across from the Sleep Inn Motel that’s been the way station for several players in the ever-widening swampland soap that began as a hunt for a missing girl and has degenerated into an ugly battle for prime time and turf.
It was Donna who bonded out Nay Nay, aka Christina Prevatt, so Cobra could interview the teen party pal of Misty Cummings about her wild ride the weekend before Haleigh vanished on her watch. It was Donna who faced off with a belligerent Jerome Williams, when the convicted drug dealer marched into her office weeks ago with Amber Brooks, a Ronald Cummings ex, to demand she be taken off Cobra’s bond and placed in his care.
Now it was Cobra who needed a bond. Away at a legal seminar, Donna instructed her assistant to take Cobra to jail and drop off his paperwork so he could bond out quickly. Then she learned the cash up front hadn’t happened, setting off her own red flag…A week earlier, she’d gotten a call from Kim Picazio, Crystal Sheffield’s lawyer, to thank “me for bailing out Nay Nay,” she says.
“Yeah,” said Donna, “Cobra still owes me $600 for that one.”
“What do you mean?” asked Picazio, “I gave him money to pay her bond, you never got it?”
“No,” said Donna, adding that the investigator had also taken another $300 fee from a client to pick up another woman he never found, “so I had to pay $100 extra for an informant to find her. He owes me a thousand bucks.”
Now she was hearing he hadn’t paid the $500 fee for his false imprisonment bond. Cobra’s girlfriend told me she had offered her credit card, then everyone took off to jail before it could be run, but she was coming back after Cobra got out to pay. “What happened is ridiculous,” she said. “Of course we were going to pay.”
Although there was no reason to doubt her, Donna ordered her assistant to pull Cobra’s bond until the money was actually in hand. “He’s scamming you,” Donna says she yelled into the phone. “He can stay in jail until we’re paid.”
Cobra was moments away from walking free when the jail door slammed and he was taken away for processing. He says it was all a misunderstanding, that he understood money Kim Picazio advanced was for his expenses to live on while looking for Haleigh, and that her husband still owed him money from a business deal. “My girlfriend had the credit card, but they didn’t run it,” he says. “She’d never been through anything like this before, and was coming back to pay.”
——————Over dinner at Chili’s in Palatka the night before the takedown, I recall Cobra we had the same waitress as Ronald Cummings who had dined out a few days earlierl she told me he’d demanded his meal and drinks comped, not just for him as a grieving father, but his whole party, came to about $200.
Cobra was so pumped he didn’t sit down, just cruised by long enough to clash with attorney Kim Picazio who was urging him to be careful, to make sure he understood the limits of his authority to revoke a bond before he paid Snodgrass a visit.
“What does a divorce lawyer know about criminal law?” he sneered. Even Picazio’s then assistant, Jeri, chimed in that she thought Bill was right, if he was a licensed surety agent, he didn’t need much reason to revoke a bond.
Stunned at the intellectual mutiny, Picazio shoved her legal pad at the assistant, warning her not to give legal advice without reading the latest state bail bond statutes, revisions, too. “Here – you take the lawyer pad, and I’ll take the secretary pad, since you think you’re the attorney here, “ said Picazio. “I’m certainly not competent to interpret the statutes without studying.”
In an interview, Picazio told The Bald Truth, she was still urging caution. “My vote was NO, he couldn’t revoke the bond without checking, but I told him he better make sure he was right before he acted.”
After the bust went bad, she tried to defend Cobra to his insurance agent, she says, only to get an earful of bail bond 101, learning that there were different requirements for an appearance bond, like the one issued to Snodgrass to make sure he’d appear in court, and a performance bond limiting his exposure to kids, travel permissions and other items required by the criminal courts to remain free. At the same time, Picazio says she went to bat for Cobra with the irate Putnam County Sheriff, urging that Cobra be given a little slack, as well as the state attorney looking at whether to take the Snodgrass criminal complaint before a judge.
“I said Bill was well intentioned, and thought he was acting within his rights. I held them off for as long as I could. “
=================“It was scary in jail,” Cobra told me after his bond was cancelled moments before he hit the waiting area…he had to strip naked and change into jailhouse chic, and detail how he got paraded into a common area, where he charmed inmates by announcing he’d gone inside jail to look for clues to find Haleigh. “They treated me like an American hero. Then they gave me my own private cell. I couldn’t eat the food, it was something with baloney. “
He was exhausted after driving all night, stressed about going to jail for the first time in his life, fearful of seeing someone he may have put behind bars out of some 8,000 fugitives he counts as captures, including 199 child molesters. Then he fell asleep. “Actually got a couple hours sleep before they woke me up and yelled, ‘ Dog, you outa here.’”
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:52 am
Art, I got to hand it to you, you are on top of things!!!
I knew Cobra did not learn more than LE, that just does not make sense.
May 23rd, 2009 at 4:17 am
Art-Cobra was in jail for 5 hrs?
The booking log says 2 1/2.
May 23rd, 2009 at 4:35 am
I would say if Cobra has the conversation with the Insurance contacts taped giving him permission to revoke Sndograss’ bail and now they are denying giving him such permission, they don’t have a leg to stand on. If I were Cobra, I’d say, see you in court. This whole situation is crazy. I just pray they find Haleigh and bring her home safe and sound. I’m so sick of all the drama day in and day out. There is a five year old little angel missing and I honestly think Misty holds the keys to her whereabouts. I also think Ron can’t be much of a father for allowing someone like Misty to watch his children in the first place and then he goes and marries her. Some people don’t have a brain. I just want to thank you Art for keeping us up-to-date on what is going on down there in Florida. Your site is the only site I feel confident that we are getting the truth and not just he said she said crap. Again, thank you.
May 23rd, 2009 at 6:51 am
ART: THIS is a travesty for justice -and little Haleigh. Cobra has donated so much of his valuable time to help find this little angel –I think it’s purely LOCAL backwater B.S. looking for some payback because Cobra’s accomplished more than the darn locals.
This is what’s wrong with our entire legal and police process. THE FELONS have more rights than the VICTIMS. Should we CARE about child predators? It’s been proven these pervs can NEVER be cured –or put back into society -because THEY WILL HARM CHILDREN again. And, if they DON’T actually KILL a child the first couple of trys –THEY will succeed in doing so at some future date. IT’S A GIVEN.
Aside from man-handling a child predator –how LONG was this perv’s “liberty” stalled? Five minutes ? Ten? This is unconscionable. The people of this County ought to rise up and start ACTING to preserve the few people willing to stick out their necks in God’s greatest cause –protecting our children. LE has done SQUAT ==at least Cobra is out there hunting the bad guys. (At least Cobra’s not AFRAID to push witnesses -unlike Putnam County LE who let Misty SLIDE when she walked out of her interviews ==claiming the copy was “too harsh.”
TELL ME MISTY: WHAT PRICE WOULD YOU PAY TO GET HALEIGH BACK? MAYBE SOME TIME IN THE SWEAT BOX ???
WHAT wouldn’t be worth ANYTHING YOU (or Ron) have to give –to get Haleigh back ????????
May 23rd, 2009 at 6:53 am
Art….do you think that the police already know who is involved and are just waiting for some more evidence?
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:35 am
Sure sounds like a set up to me. Small town politics and corruption on the face of it. Thanks Art. I wondered what had really happened. Three cheers for Cobra!!! I’m glad I don’t live down there. The whole thing sounds like a bad movie.
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:42 am
great reporting art!this little girl has been gone way to long !i hope someone who knows something “misty” cracks soon !
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:45 am
WoW! What on earth is going on in that town? Now KP is turning on Cobra as well? I thought they were on the same mission to help find Haleigh and get Jr. into a safe environment? DFS is taking their sweet time and it does not make sense to me. What is it with these missing children’s cases that when someone from the outside comes in to help locate them or even find them, they are accused of misdoings? Haleigh has been missing since Feb and LE has not said one thing…they have no leads….they claim they have everything that Cobra has uncovered…well with out the media attention that Cobra and Art are bringing to this case we would not hear about Haleigh still missing. The least that LE could do is give a presser once a week as well as the families. If there is nothing to hide, then why be afraid to talk? Speak up for your missing child! Take note from the Natalie Holloway Case, her mother is still her voice! The media will not report anything on Haleigh if nobody speaks up for her and she is going to end up with the hundreds of other missing children out there that have been forgotten. If the allegations are true about the abuse and nothing was done, who’s fault would that be? IMO, I see a lot of neglect that went on with these children, the fact that a 17 year old that was drugged the weekend prior to Haleigh going missing, and who knows maybe even the day the child went missing was responsible for her care and she is still running around living her life, in Jr.’s life, and now married to the father of a missing child she cared for is not acceptable. So, are we saying it’s OK to leave children in the care of minors and drug users? Ron knew of her wrong doings and still left the children in her care and then married her? Haleigh goes missing and Jr. stays in the care of these people? When is someone going to pay the price for what ever happen to Haleigh? Does another child have to end up hurt or missing before someone steps in and takes action to protect the innocent? The only people that should matter right now are these children. One is missing and the other is in the care of a substance user. We see her smoking cigarettes on T.V. and she is not fined for that either? Is it legal to smoke in Fl at 17? How about all the stores that have been selling her cigarettes? How about all that have contributed to give her alcohol? How about all that contributed to give her drugs? This is all legal in Putnam County? Yes, the cigarettes are a minor offence, then it escalades…a child is missing. It’s like they say, if you let them take a piece of candy when they are little…they will feel they can take what they want latter in life and then it goes from there to the unknown, because they have not had to pay repercussions for their misdoings.
Is this going to be another case in Putnam County that gets a slap on the wrist and moves on?….Haleigh is still missing and the last person/person’s that saw her are not talking. Why can’t LE arrest them until they talk? I just don’t understand. I though things like this only happen in movies not in real life. What a sad Country we live in that children can just go missing, be left in the care of drug users, pushers, abusers and forgotten? The missing get a few hours of media attention and end up in a cold case file because our legislation is not in place to protect these children. The criminals have all the rights. The Victims stay Victims and have not rights. Poor Haleigh never had a chance from the look of things. I hope DFS does their job so that Jr. has a chance in life. So….So….So sad! Again, the allegations seem like strong ones. I do not know personally if any or all are true, but would think that people would take them serious not just walk away. One child already is missing, what are they waiting for?
Haleigh is still missing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:37 am
Hi Art, sorry you were in the middle of what appears to be a strong armed “takedown”, without cause…..What is Cobra thinking??????? Here we have a child missing…The LE says this is no stranger abduction, and Cobra goes after someone because ?????????? Why doesn’t he put the pressure where it belongs????On the family….On the ones last seen with Haleigh….Misty and her father….Or the ones close to them………This is so sad…I wish you had spellcheck on this blog..We could use it and I might add, it wouldn’t hurt you either….Oh, well…What’s next for Cobra? I never knew you were the hard core seeking adventurer, in dangerous situations, kind of guy….I have for many years followed your reporting, and I must say you are good…but, please take care….. I think Cobra could get you killed……What is really going on now with Misty and Ronald???? Is she pregnant??? Are they fighting in public???? Are they really without funds now???? If things get ruff for them, something will break, and I hope you are there to get it all on film. Is anyone physically looking for this child down there, other than king kong Cobra???? If not,,why not? I want to think this child is somewhere safe,,but my heart tells me this is not the case. This makes me so sad, and everyday it seems more kids go missing and is killed by their parents……..The little boy found buried in the park, suffocated, by his mother,,,,,the 2 little boys and their mother found suffocated in their own beds by their father…..Everyday a new case involving kids being killed, by the parents………I feel so useless and helpless in a time we ALL need to be on watch…to keep the children safe…….I vote for this,,,,when a pedophile or a parent tortures a child the same done to them…….Let’s get back to the biblical way of dealing with the scum of the earth…..What ever harm is brought to bear on the child,,,,the same is done to them……I know the liberal bleeding hearts will give me flack,,,,but to hell with them……..Let’s start having hangings in the town square……I would NOT attend but, it maybe would have an impact on the people who choose to bring a child into this world only to take them out….In the most cruel ways.
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:48 am
This is a crime how this little town is run.Sounds to me they are in need of some new law men that are going to take a stand.If hafe this stuff was happening in my town with all the drugs and sex people would be in the jail.They need to stop all the shit give up there CI’S and do some police work and find this child.
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:53 am
Art this is in response to the article that Simon Barrett wrote about Cobra going to jail. I don’t post over there but wanted to reply to Simon and Cobra, so I thought this would be a good place to do it. By the way, I love that talk radio show that you and Cobra do with simon. Keep fighting for Haleigh!
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Ok, this really p’s me off. In my opinion Cobra is a good guy. My thoughts on why this Snodgrass guy is doing this is either
-He has something to do with the Haleigh case and doesn’t want Cobra snooping around his door.
or
-He thinks he can use his case against Cobra to get off easier on the other pending charges against him.
It was said that the police was sure he wasn’t in the area because of the collar he was wearing, but did they go back and check the records to see if he was ever in her area? And even cobra said that he wouldn’t trust those collars because they have some kind of delay on them that allowed someone to get away that he was chasing once. And I’m still thinking that if this guy had anything to do with Haleighs disappearance that there might have been someone else involved.
Stay strong Cobra, and God Bless you, I know you are the good guy! I can’t wait to hear you on simon barretts show again!
To the bad guys in putnam county:
YOU WILL NOT WIN, IN THE END THE GOOD WILL PREVAIL! THE EYES OF AMERICA IS ON YOUR LITTLE SMALL TOWN AND THE WIND OF CHANGE IS COMING!!!
Just putting this over here because this article is related.
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:02 am
Art was there a bail bondsman there at the time this occured?
Also I’d like to say with June quickly approaching I think they do need to revoke his bond. He was born in Ohio and his wife(may be x now I don’t know) Was born in new york and theres no telling where else he has lived. I think this man is a flight risk. If he runs and offends again, the people that have his bail are the ones responsible in my Opinion and if he were to do that I think they should face charges too. And I don’t even want to hear about that collar he was wearing….They thought the Titannic to be unsinkable didn’t they? Man can do anything he desires to do all he needs is to think of the proper way.
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:44 am
Hmm, IMO..seems like Satsuma has a few LE that needs to be investigated. I’m sure Cobra knows the law and what he can and can’t do.(jeez make sure it is in writing when you go to make an arrest or revoke a bond from a certain company).
I have been looking at the Putnam County arrest records the last few weeks and its amazing how fast these drug users and whatnot people are arrested and out on bond within 30 min or so. Especially by a bail bondsman that is run by a possible sex offender.
I think most of the town (excluding a few) is a sewer pit that needs a good rotor rooter cleaning. Maybe the FBI is on it and will flush it clean.
If the sheriffs office is so worried about Cobra leaking info as he finds out things, why don’t they bring him in and they can compare notes (which means work together!)and get this over with so they can find Haleigh and bring her home to a reliable, caring family? (that is not on drugs and on weekend benders). May the Lord have mercy on these soles that are behind this missing child!
BRING HALEIGH HOME!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:51 am
It has to be so frustrating to deal with these scumbags, to have to allow them to walk around free. The damage they do to these poor children is the equivalent of a death sentence. Your soul is damaged, and it never heals. Keep your babies close people. There is evil out there and luckily Haliegh has some Angels trying to find her.
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:24 am
Michele–
I’ve updated the story. Take a read. tx art
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:47 am
It says in the article that he taped the conversation, if that is true, why is he in trouble, i mean dont get me wrong, you (art) and cobra are the only 2 that are doing any thing to find this little girl, but it just seems that all the bad guysin the case are let go and all the good ones are left to suffer the consequences?!?!?! What is really going on in this county?? Why are the polic so afraid to arrest someone and get the truth out??? I just dont get it, FIND HALEIGH!!!!!!!!!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Art,
I found these interviews on the internet by chance. I found them to be extremely interesting, but I am now confused! Hoping you can help out. First, I thought that Kim is the person who initially got Cobra involved in this case to look for Haleigh? According to these interviews, Johnny (Marty) Sheffield said that Kim fired Cobra, telling him that he was interfering with her custody case. Marty said that Kim told Crystal that they were going to try and take her kids too. In Cobra’s interview at this same link, he claims that Crystal is still very much messed up using drugs and that this could likely be the cause of her seizures. But moreover, he claims that if he were to find Haleigh, he could not in his good conscious return her to Crystal. So, Art, have I been misled this whole time thinking that Kim and Cobra were friends and working together on this case, or what do you know about her? I have not liked Kim (or at least her attitude and tactics) when seeing her on all the TV shows but thought she was behind Cobra’s presence, so sort of tolerated her, but I am now very confused after listening to these MORE THAN INTERESTING Interviews. Can you shed some more light on this whole situation? Also, Art, do you know who this Timothy person is that is conducting these interviews? I would like to hear some truth about this whole mess and only know of one guy to present the facts! What do you know or make of the information in these interviews Art? Would you mind telling me what you can. I never heard this guy Timothy’s name before, so where did he surface from?
Thanks so much Art. I hope you will clear up some of my confusion about this.
Pam
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No longer posting links to sites where some interview subjects claim they were taped without permission, or that may have been used, wittingly or unwittingly, in an attempt to gain advantage in real or imagined personal slights and brewing vendetas unrelated to finding Haleigh; also, Cobra tells me he tried to retract or correct some of the mis-information, and now doesn’t really believe Picazio had anything to do with his actual arrest, as he initially charged, since it came after a PCSD investigation — sparked by the accused predator as victim filing a complaint against Cobra.
Regardless, with a little girl missing, we are not going to focus on deconstructing spin behind longstanding family and business conflicts. In our experience, it’s like juggling jello and benefits no one. As for Cobra’s charges against Crystal, DCF will determine who is a fit parent, and they’ve heard it all.–Art
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:32 pm
I just did a bit of digging back into the files, this case actual beginning date:(Shocker) 2007-12-19, with his arrest.
2007-12-20 4 NO BOND SET
2008-04-10 27 ORDER CONCERNING BOND – BOND SET AT $70,004. SECURED
2008-04-15 29 $70,004.00 CHUCK’S BAIL BOND POSTED – #PC125-703710
2008-04-15 30 $ 5,004.00 CHUCK’S BAIL BOND POSTED – #PC7-742669
2008-04-15 30 04/11/2008 CONTINENTAL HERITAGE INSURANCE CO.
2008-05-13 32 COURT HAS NO OBJECTION TO DR APPTS & ATTORNEY APPTS
2008-05-13 32 OUT OF COUNTY
2009-05-01 119 COPY OF GLOBAL MONITORING INVOICE
2009-05-08 120 ORDER DENYING DEFTS MOTION TO MODIFY CONDITIONS
2009-05-08 120 OF PRE TRIAL RELEASE
I think it begins to be come confusing when You realize this is a two year old case, under the old sheriff there was a no bond, then a bond set, given permission to leave the county, and the only time the monitoring devise is mentioned is on May 1, 2009.
The entire file is available through Bail Bondsman database.
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Art,
You’re the last one standing and reporting on this case with integrity. Everyone else with a public forum can take a long walk off a short pier. They should take a bar of soap with them and scrub up.
I don’t pretend to know the truth of these peripheral matters and won’t waste cyberspace pretending to. But I do know when you reach into the “sewer muck” and start slinging it around, it sticks to you. Hope all of them, and I include TJ Hart and his Twitter disaster in this, had a good old boys laugh at the expense of Haleigh’s case.
Just…yuck.
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:54 pm
I have been reading blogs on Haleigh for some time now, and I can’t hold back any longer…. I am sure my story is not original, but here goes…my husband and I struggled to have a child going through multiple treatments and two miscarriages. God has chosen to bless us with a child via a miracle while we were not trying. I am now 5 mos pregnant and both of us are healthy. I say that to say this- it infuriates me that these lowlifes do these unspeakable things to their children. There are so many people out here that would give anything to be blessed with a child, I cannot fathom why on earth any parent could not seek better for their child. I pray for all involved, but most for the children away from their warm, safe beds & for those in terrible family life situations. May God bless and keep them! May their extended families see these situations for what they are and get help for these angels before it is too late !!! Haleigh, you like many of these other children have truly touched my soul. I feel like you are my own and please know you are cherished and loved by many.
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:59 pm
i am so very sorry, about what happened to poor cobra…and scratch anything nice i said about picazio…maybe NG had a reason, for giving her, a look ,that could kill.
i am sick about what is going on,in this town… beyond disgusting, the criminals have all the rights, walk the streets and those who seek justice and truth are imprisoned…the SO bondsmen stick with their SO clients…so what if LE says an ankle monitored snodgrass wasn’t near haleigh’s trailer….that doesn’t mean misty couldn’t have driven haleigh herself & presented her to snodgrass…doesn’t mean his unicycle wasn’t wearing his monitor, that night.
May 23rd, 2009 at 1:19 pm
OMG, this is just so wrong!! THIS STINKS!!!!!!
Surely there is someone/somewhere we can all write to, to have Putnam County LE investigated? As for Chuck and his bail bonds company, what a farce, he’s a convicted registered Sex Offender, how on earth is he able to get away with this?
It’s been reported that Snodgrass is a friend of the ‘Croslin’ family, is that correct? I also read somewhere that he was watching Haleigh and other children on a trampoline the last Monday she was seen. Are there witnesses that can attest to that? Shouldn’t Snodgrass be arrested for being near children in that instance?
Where is Haleigh? What is being done to find her? Is anybody at all looking for her?
God Bless you Art & Cobra for continuing to search for the TRUTH and for carrying Haleigh in your heart, please, please, please be very careful in Putnam County.
To whomever has Haleigh, please do the right thing and let her go…….
May 23rd, 2009 at 1:20 pm
oh my gawd!this is nuts wonder what kim p is thinking now…
May 23rd, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Art: Now THIS is unbiased in-depth investigative journalism! Thank you for getting ALL sides of the story.
Is Cobra going to release the recorded conversations as proof of permission granted to revoke Snodgrass’ bond? Because currently it’s his word against those of C.E. Parish and Roger Capener.
I look forward to reading your follow up reports on how this plays out.
May 23rd, 2009 at 2:00 pm
So what’s the scoop on KP and Cobra, Art? Two giant egos colliding? And how will this effect the shared goal of finding out what happened to Haleigh?
May 23rd, 2009 at 2:05 pm
WOW is all I gotta say!! These people should be SO VERY ASHAMED!!! EVERYONE that lives there just take a look at what you have to look forward to if this were to happen to you!!
Keep your head up Cobra!! Please bring Haleigh home!! Good job on the story Art!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Hmmm. Wonder why or how anything Cobra did or didn’t do re Snodgrass would endanger a “slam dunk” case prepared against him, or anger a detective enough to investigate Cobra for weeks.
It doesn’t seem as if that incident would even come into court during the proceedings against Snodgrass…
May 23rd, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Great reporting Art!!This crooked little town needs to be straightened out. Cobra keep standing tough. They are getting scared!! FIND HALEIGH AND BRING HER HOME!! GODS SPEED
May 23rd, 2009 at 2:56 pm
This is the real article:
Bounty hunter arrested
By Kristin Chambers
Published: Saturday, May 23, 2009 1:05 AM EDT
A South Florida bounty hunter turned himself in at the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office on Friday after a warrant for his arrest was issued.
William Staubs, 51, also known as “Cobra,” was arrested and charged with one count of false imprisonment after allegedly detaining a Putnam County man who was free on bail on a sex abuse charge.
(For the rest of the Kristen Chambers excellent piece…go to the newspaper site…)
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NO YOU IDIOTS IT ISN’T LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH THE PROBLEM. It is Cobra that has the problem. For all of you to keep going on on and on about how great this man is, you need to ask why? WHY? He isn’t doing this for Haleigh, he is doig this for press. Everytime he does something either Art or TJ Hart just happens to be there.
I live in Putnam County and wish all of you would go away.
Law Enforcement investigated this case and after doing so they went to a Judge and asked for the warrant to arrest ‘Cobra’.
Art, can you please tell me why you feel it necessary to describe, what ‘Cobra’ was wearing when you do your articles? “tucked curls (still blond at 51) beneath a do-rag,”, what the hell does his still blond at 51 curls have to do with anything?
MR. SNODGRASS IS PATHETIC BUT I HOPE HE SUES MR. ‘COBRA’ FOR ALL HE’S WORTH.
IT IS TIME FOR ‘COBRA’ TO GO HOME TO HIS OWN KIDS!!!!!!!!!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:35 pm
A true professional work of Art. Thanks for all your efforts in keeping everyone updated on the facts. Other’s have reported on the Haleigh Cummings case and are commended for their efforts as well.
I do have a few question’s. It was to my understanding, a male friend of Mr. Snoddgrass was present when Mr. Staubs/Cobra began the proceedure of revoking Mr. Snodgrass’s bail. Was Marty ever questioned or his sir name revealed? Does LE have the legal authority to charge an individual with a felony, based on hearsay and without physical evidence? The charges against Mr. Snodgrass are serious charges. Thank you!
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Isn’t is illegal for someone using a phone in Florida to tape a phone call without both parties consenting?
LOL
The molestation case against Snodgrass is completely separate from the case against Staubs.
If there was no legal reason for Staubs to trip, throw to the ground, handcuff and haul Snodgrass around against his will, then Staubs is just SOL. It doesn’t excuse Staubs just because Snodgrass is accused of doing something really icky.
If Staubs or Regan thought Snodgrass was violating the terms of the bond and court order for release, one or both of them should have informed the DA, the sheriff, the insurer, Chuck’s and also Snodgrass’ supervision officer!!!
How effing irresponsible knowing Snodgrass was out and about and might be in violation, and then what did they do about it? I’d like to know!
Art, ask Staubs and Regan if they reported Snodgrass as possibly being in violation for being at the Haleigh Center. I’d really like to know if either one did and who they may have told.
May 23rd, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Hi Art, I’m glad you rewrote the article. It made sense to me the first time around, but sense you changed a little bit of the wording, I guess others get it now. I am very greatful, you are O.K………Where does this leave poor little Haleigh????? It seemed to be Cobra was the only one risking his life to find her,,,which is much more than her own father has ever done….Shameful the way Cobra handles a situation….Now, where does that leave you, trying to get the info you need to stay on top of this. Art,,,take care, and beware this weekend…Being a holiday weekend the druggies will be out in full force….We don’t want to read the papers say Art Harris is missing……This is a very volatile situation, in a very volatile part of the country, with the alligators and backwoods hillbillies….Please be safe and take care………….I pray, dear Lord, Please bring Haleigh home soon, Amen
May 23rd, 2009 at 5:56 pm
To WHOM EVER:
We have just had a change in our LE this year and he has taken down quite a few bad people , not including the big I beleive 24 million drug bust we just had, it seems like evey since this horriable thing has happened here the only things that are reported on from here are awful.There is TRASH here but I am almost positive it is everywhere, even in your town. I am not out that much and I see this people alot and to me you can tell the ones that are really heartbroken over Haleigh going missing ad the ones who are not,I believe Misty has the key to this whole tragedy,and I also think LE is right on there game, they have been pretty closed mouth about this but I think maybe they should be this is a childs life at stake,maybe instead of us trashing them and pushing them to tell us leads they have we should let them do their job,everytime we call up there and complain is a moment taken away from finding Haleigh just call if you have a tip, at that a real one.God Bless you all.
May 23rd, 2009 at 6:35 pm
#12 ReneeM says “get this over with so they can find Haleigh and bring her home to a reliable, caring family? (that is not on drugs and on weekend benders).”
That’s the problem. There doesn’t seem to be one!
May 23rd, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Good story. Interesting twist of events. It’s sad we live in a world where the bad guys have more rights than the good. ;o(
May 23rd, 2009 at 6:45 pm
Cobra in jail!!!!My Saturday just got brighter!!!
God Bless Haleigh and all her families
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Cobra has done nothing for this case but cause confusion and cause more work for LE, when they already have enough to do. They already knew everything he had ever tried to tell them and there’s no way he knows or ever will now more than LE, if he wants to search, then by all means …go search but leave the camera’s and reporters home, do what you need to do with out all the hype and asking for donations, In the words of my Mother…..the empty wagon squeaks the loudest,….and we have heard Cobra squeak every since he started this fiasco…….the people that are really hell bent on doing their job and doing it right we never hear from. Thos are the real hero’s not the ones that come barrelling into town, blowing their own horn and causing and uproar in what was already a big mess….. Cobra needs to go back to chasing bond jumpers and leave the real crimes to the people that do it everyday……..
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Art,
I watched Jane V. Mitchell tonight with you as a guest. I know everyone questions Ronald Cummings motive for makeing Misty his wife. When people have a tragic event in their life, sometimes they do weird or out of character things. Have you or your readers ever thought that maybe he married her out of fear of losing another person he loves.
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:33 pm
ART,
What needs to be in place for law enforcement to polygraph a person ? ..
Does there have to be a suspicion or can they just simply ask the person to comply & take it ? ..
Why not polygraph Jerry Santos ..
JUST TO MAKE SURE .. That they have covered their bases ??
From what I have read that you have written ..
He seems to have alot to say .. WHY ? ..
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I believe in good people .. I don’t believe in saints ..
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:50 pm
I intended to add: In regards to Mr. Snodgrass’s display of generosity and goodwill, it seems that other’s were appaled and questioned motives for his appearance at the Haleigh Bug Center. Who wouln’t be!!! I do not know any of the people with in the areas of Satsuma, but I can empathize with anyone who feels threatned by such an empowered person. Surely, the alleged offender knew his presence at the Center would not be a welcomed one, regardless of his alleged trial donation. I’m not accusing the man of any wrong doing, but common sense does say a lot for his character. People often wonder why alleged victim’s often recant and become silent. Sometimes, it’s as simple as generous offer of goodwill!
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Rose–
No one can be compelled to take a polygraph, nor are the results admissable in court, but merely a law enforcement tool.
LE has tested Misty, White Boy Greg, and others; I don’t have a list, but don’t believe Santos or other parents at the bus stop would be on it.
What are you questioning?
At the bus stop, other parents saw what he saw, and told police…and me. He’s a steller member of the community, three kids, coaching Little League, taking care of another handicapped child and his disabled Mom…his father works as a DFS investigator who happens to be the one who looked into earlier abuse accusations against Ronald that did not result in any action against him for wrongdoing…They may be neighbors, but appear to be living lives apart. The key information he and his girlfriend provide show Misty picked up Haleigh after school the day before she was reported gone, not Ronald or his mother, as they had claimed. Why would they provide false information?
If they haven’t been polygraphed, I’m wondering if they would submit to one. I’m betting Santos would have no problem with such request, but for now would seem to be a waste of LE time.
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Diane:
You make a good point.
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Cee Cee:
Excellent comment…LE should receive our total support in their efforts to find Haleigh; no one knows the community better, and they’ve got their fingers on the pulse, hoping for a break as they plow through any tips and try to fill in gaps in inconsistent stories, and prove or disprove others,
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Ooooo K – Like I said before, Satsuma Has Dirty Cops!!!
There all in this together, Someone Knows more than what their letting loose!!!
Lets Face it – SOME ONE DOESN’T WANT HALEIGH FOUND!!!
Also – If Snodgrass, Gets off, And some Girl or Girls have changed their stories, than they or there parents were paid off.
If the Officials don’t revoke his bond, due to some insurance person, their getting kick backs, some one is.
Maybe Misty sold Haleigh to this snodgrass, for some dope, Just because he can’t leave his little area, doesn’t mean he doesn’t have a gofer working for him.Just maybe snodgrass told this {Marty} Guy that works for him – { Knowing that while Ronnie Boy Goes to work the Little Mice Played} And Snodgrass Knew that Haleigh was alone Most of the time by her self, and He told Marty to go fetch the Little girl, Hence forth, Snodgrass never left his Little Area, But I bet Marty did, And I bet anything that Little Haleigh, is entombed in Concrete, at the bottom of that river out there, Or on one of those islands, Or Misty Promised them something to take care of her and Ronnie’s Boo Boo! Snodgrass has the funds and the dope to keep Satsuma supplied, that’s why he isn’t going any wheres real soon!
Cobra, Don’t give up! your getting close, BUT Maybe Too! Close, Watch your Back if you know what I mean!
I hope and Pray Haleigh is Found alive and Well, But I got my doubts that she is! there’s too much crap going on over all this, that Know one wants to go down for it!
Ron I feel knows where she is, and what happened! He said once that if she isn’t with us any more , that, That was Ok because he knew she was with the Lord!!! Bull Crap! RON! No Parent would say such a thing, Ever! So with allot that I have seen and Heard, Leads me to Believe that you and Misty Knows it All!!!
Again – Watch Your Back Cobra, But Find Haleigh!
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Noreen–No credible evidence that I know of linking Snodgrass to Haleigh and the Croslin family…lots of rumors.
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Has the area of Stokes Landing been checked thoroughly?
If not, please be sure that it is.
One could row (no noise from a motor) a boat from the end of Green Ln over to Stokes Landing in only minutes. Also, a waiting car could get on the highway west of Stokes Landing very easily.
Please take the time to look at maps with 360 of this area, drive it, check it out.
Ask LE if this area was searched please.
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Art,..
I am familiar with that end of the lie detection issues ..
My question was geared towards how law enforcement goes about having the test administered ..
Can a detective just decide,.. “Hey, let’s give so & so a polygraph test ” .. or is there a guideline by which they must follow..
Facts are facts in the way these sort of issues take place ..
No one is so great or “stellar” that they are above suspicion regardless of their position in the community or that of their families..
I simply asked, for the sake of covering all points of interest in the case, “Why not polygraph Jerry Santos ? “..
I AM BEING MODEST IN WHAT I AM SAYING SPECIFICALLY BECAUSE I WOULD NOT WANT AN INNOCENT PERSON PUT UNDER SCRUTINY..
I DO NOT BELIEVE POLYGRAPHING JERRY SANTOS would be a waste of Law Enforcements time ..
I have no problem in laying out there what is rattling around in this head of mine .. but I’m trying to be “nice”..
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Art have you heard the new audio interview with Crystal’s dad?
Is it true that Crystal is on drugs? I find that very hard to believe.
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:39 pm
In your article, you say Cobra told you he had recorded the conversations of the permission being given to take Snodgrass down. Are we going to hear these recordings?
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:40 pm
Cobra just gave Mr. Snodgrass the big break he has been hoping for! He will boo-whoo and whine until some idiot judge feels sorry for him and removes his ankle device. Then he will probably sue and win (I hope not)! A lawsuit would net him enough money to buy little girls lots of candy….If he is convicted of the charges of molestation, I hope his cell comes equipped with a loud dripping faucet and extra bedsheets or shoestrings (whichever is cheaper). We know child molesters are not going to stop and I am tired of paying $75,000 per year for their keep only to have them released to immediately start their search for the next victim.
GO COBRA! I hope your curls are still blonde when you finally leave Satsuma.
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:47 pm
Okay, so what the hell is up with Ronald’s attorney’s latest press release???? Can you believe that the email they sent out with the information that a new press release was available on their website actually read “Regardless of whose side you’re on in this contentious battle, please keep praying for this innocent little girl’s safe return to her family! Those of us at Kimball and Snider and the Cummings family thank everyone for their kind wishes and continued prayers”
I am appalled! And to think that all of this time, I thought the only side was Haleigh and that this was about Haleigh! I was shocked to hear Ronald’s attorney referring to ’sides’ in a battle as if this was a boxing match instead of an investigation to find and bring Ronald’s precious missing daughter home!! Is this just a big game to all these people, or what????? It is sickening! No matter whose side????? OMG!
Pam
May 24th, 2009 at 12:12 am
I don’t think I’ve ever heard of a case with more distractions in finding a missing child…I think LE is on top of things, but if this continues, Haleigh will never be found…IMO I also think it’s time for all “so called” invested parties to back off and let LE do their job. Tips are of great importance, and LE is handling them…Personally, I believe when all has settled down, and there is very little news about Haleigh, she will be found..Silence is golden!
May 24th, 2009 at 12:19 am
Art,
Your reporting reads like a “wish I could be published” novel. Why don’t you actually report facts, instead of your dramatic dialogue??? You act like you want to find Haleigh, but your coverage is completely self-centered. Ronald Cummings killed his daughter and asked his stupid under-aged girl-friend/wife to help him cover the crime up. That’s what happened. LE needs to get on the ball. And you sir, need, to quit trying to create more drama, and do some actual investigation. Sorry to be so mean, but it’s true. And you know it. And maybe after your novel makes the best seller’s list, you’ll really focus on the truth.
May 24th, 2009 at 12:26 am
And just to follow up with what the truth is: Ron is a liar, Ron is a killer, and Ron knows what happened to Haleigh. And he married his drugged-out girlfriend just to make sure there were no witnesses. But I’m sure she slept through the whole thing. LE is so stupid not to focus on Ron. He has all the answers.
May 24th, 2009 at 2:46 am
Cobra meet karma, your new best bud.
May 24th, 2009 at 3:22 am
Ronda #26
I kind of understand your frustration, but bottom line here is HALEIGH is still MISSING. If Putnam County is such a close community, do you know where she is? If so, please, contact a priest, pastor anyone and let them know.
My comment about investigating LE was in regards to SNODGRASS; doesn’t he have a CAPITAL charge against him? Doesn’t a CAPITAL charge carry the death penalty? Yet there he is in Putnam County, walking around free as a bird. It makes my skin crawl just to think of him.
I truly hope you keep your children very close to you. I wish I could help you, and I do feel for all the hard working, honest residents of Putnam County.
SNODGRASS should never have made bond, it’s ludicrous!
May 24th, 2009 at 3:27 am
Art
Was there another bail bondsman at the scene on March 20th
and snodgrass’s residence
May 24th, 2009 at 5:25 am
Art,
Why has no major TV commentator picked up and talked about the lie that Ron and Teresa told about Ron picking up Haleigh at the bus stop prior to her going missing??
Why are the occupied with Casey Anthony and never mention Haleigh anymore? There is ample fodder in Putnam county with all the lies surrounding the case that they should be on it like a rash.
Why on earth would Haleigh’s father and grandmother lie about something so simple and innocent? Did Grandma Sykes lie also about seeing Misty and the children at supper time that Monday?? That would not surprise me at all.
I can understand why sex offenders, drug dealers, and other criminals would lie when questioned…they are after all criminals!
I just can not understand why the people who claim to love Haleigh the most would lie to LE and confuse the case?
It just does not make any sense for anyone with nothing to hide to lie. Oh, I just had a thought, maybe they are not so inno…hmmmmm.
May 24th, 2009 at 6:25 am
Isn’t something how as time goes by and things change, ARTicle after ARTicle, Comment after Comment, we can start to really see who’s who.
May 24th, 2009 at 6:35 am
I think this might actually be my very first post, but I have read here for a very long time!
The Justice system is totally screwed up. They let an ass like Snodgrass out who is “accused” of sexual abuse out of jail, which is BS. SO should NEVER be allowed out, and yes I do believe that they should be locked up until they are found innocent!!!! and Cobra, who has a very good reputation is put in jail. WTF????? He is like the ONLY one still looking for Haliegh, the good ole boys in Satsuma have already ran everyone else off, like Tim Miller and any one else that trys to come help, and thats all they are trying to do is run Cobra off…
Cobra PLEASE DO NOT LET THEM RUN YOU OFF!! PLEASE FIND HALIEGH, WHATEVER IT TAKES, SHE DESERVES IT!!!!
I DO NOT UNDERSTAND what the HELL is going on down there in Satsuma, and I don’t want to know, but it appears that Ron has got someone of inportants wrapped around his finger, I dont freakin get it, is he Mofia or something? What is everyone so scared of FOR GOODNESS SAKES this is a baby, she did not disappear into then air, why is LE doing everything they can to KEEP FROM FINDING her?
WHERE is the FBI???? Somebody with some DAMN intelligance who isn’t scared of the good ole boys networks needs to step up and bring find this baby. Notice I did not say bring her home, because thats one place she sure as hell dont need to be is in the care of Ron or Misty, and even Crystal, til someone checks her out completely, (still got my questions about her).
Art and Cobra, I am begging you PLEASE do not give up on Haliegh, Cobra I remember early on when asked who you work for you said Haliegh… I beleive you to be a man of your word. DON’T give up, you work for Haliegh and when she is found that is all that will matter!!!
May 24th, 2009 at 6:37 am
PS. Richard Grund, supports Cobra, I for one trust his judgement he is a good man, and therefore I support Cobra as well!
May 24th, 2009 at 7:22 am
watch your back art!!, you may be next. seems this close nit town of perverts, drug dealers, and prositutes dont want people interrupting their trade. chucky may still have close ties to the ppd. get cobra arrested, get a restraining order so he cannot keep the pressure on these people and haleigh will never be found.you have a constitutional right to report the news,just watch your back. as far as cobra getting arrested,he cant handcuff anyone unless they have jumped bail and a bench warrant has been issued.
May 24th, 2009 at 7:31 am
Wasn’t it on your site, Art, that Cobra was seeking donations because he had spent his last dollars on the $600 bailing out Nay Nay and Amber?
Now your article indicates Donna says she still hasn’t even been paid that $600?
I’m beginning to get an idea of why you felt you needed a shower Art, and it wasn’t just from sitting next to Snodgrass.
May 24th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Post # 26 by Ronda.
Please post the link to the article or at least tell the name of the paper that the original article was posted in.
Hang in there Cobra, eventually everyone will see who the players are and who can and can’t be trusted in this mess.
LE, while I congratulate you on your recent drug bust, I think you need to take a serious look at the judges, elected officials, and everyone that is involved with not only the bailbond business in Putnam county but everyone that is involved in this case as well.
Something stinks in Putnam County Florida and it ain’t fish.
May 24th, 2009 at 9:35 am
TO POST 4:
I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING YOU JUST SAID!!! YOU SEEM TO BE ONE OF THE FEW WITH A DOCTRINE IN COMMONSENSE! My daughter was sexually assualted in OCT 09′ we were supposed to go to trial the first week of June, put off bc another girl has come forward. Anyway THIS MAN LIVES THREE HOUSES AWAY FROM ME AND MY DAUGHTER! And he does have more rights than us. LE here are great not the corrupt good ol boy network that I have seen and suspect in Sat.FL, JMO. But I would give anything for Cobra to go to his door and do the same thing, maybe the fear of god cobra would instill in him would spare two twelve yr old girls a public trail, he would beg for a plea just to get away from Cobra!!!!!
May 24th, 2009 at 9:37 am
RONDA # 26
SNIFF A DOGS BUTT!!!!
May 24th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Thanks for being the voice of reason to a pool of unknowledgeable innuendos and gossip. Yes the Cummings case is an intriguing case and one that everyone wants solved. If all of the posters would do a little research, they will find that this missing case is like many other missing person cases (theres a chance the person is never found). If we take your readers/posters point on this type of case, all of those LE agencies are pretty sorry, because they haven’t solved the case.
I assume that any person out there that can help the case by turning over a piece of information would be very welcome by LE. Further, I don’t believe that they would turn down any bit of info. Remember the numbers that have been reported. Over 10,000 tips and leads. That would be several books worth of information. Further to those who feel that the LE are not capabile of handling this investigation, remember you are not just bashing the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, but the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the FBI, the US Marshalls, Fish and Game, and all of the multitudes of agency’s that have assisted and still assist on a daily basis with the case. I would only guess that if this case was as easy to solve as the posters believe (or the glory hound self titled lawyers or investigators think it is) then it would be. None of these well trained agencies have developed a clue to bringing the case to a conclusion.
Now the Snagrass thing. Come on people, feel bad for Cobra all you want, but he allegedly violated the law, not the LE or the other bail bonds agent. Cobra will have his day in court to challenge these charges. If Snagrass, who has an attorney, wanted to sign charges and was afforded that opportunity. Think about it, LE could have physically taken Cobra into custody, based on PC, when the initial report was made. They didn’t, they took a report, filed the paperwork with the State Attorney’s Office, and moved on, looking for the missing child. After review by the State to determine if they had enough to go to trial (beyond a reasonable doubt) they issued a warrant for Cobra. There wasn’t a big manhunt for him, I’m sure that he was contacted and arrangements were made on the down-low to turn himself in. Again something that a stand up agency would do. The reason he didn’t just go in, get booked, and bond out was because his bond people wouldn’t bond him. LE has NOTHING to do with bonding. Just remember when Cobra bonded out two females that LE wanted to stay in jail. If they had any control of that, don’t you think they would still be in jail? I’m sure that Cobra is working hard to find the missing child. What ever his motivation is, who cares, as long as the child is found. But Cobra has NOT uncovered any substantial leads in the case, because I can guarantee that he does communicate with LE. Who cares about Crystals attorney and Cobra, it is about the child. Their on again, off again. Cobras in town, then out of town. Talk to both of them, they are frustrated with the case, and with each other. Can you only image how frustrated LE is with the case and both of them. They are deterring from the real things here, finding the little girl, not making a name for them in a case they though would be concluded very quickly. They made the wrong chess move.
Art keep reporting responsibly what you find, you can be the link to the folks out there. There are reasons that LE can NOT release info right now. I think PCSO has it right, they have learned from past media releases and leaks. This case is one that needs to be kept near. I know they use the media to their advantage. When it is time to release info, they will.
May 24th, 2009 at 9:46 am
#26 Rhonda, so sorry all this seems to inconvience you, Hopfully Cobra will go home WHEN HAILEY GOES HOME TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He would be crazy not he have cameras and journalist documenting what they can, for his safety, it keeps Haleigh in the news, and MAYBE IT WILL SHOW THESE DAMN AMORAL PEOPLE WHO THEY ARE UP AGAINEST BEFORE THEY GO SNATCH OR GET THEIR ROCKS OFF ON A CHILD!
Cobra has done more for this child than anyone (except Johnny Sheffield) Then anyone else! If u don’t like the attention or Cobra in your town than move to one that doesn’t let druggie dads and child brides cover for eachother instead of tell the truth about his missing daughter! LE MAYBE doing a good job behind the scenes, or maybe their wanting their drug bust at little halieghs expense. IMO THEY NEED TO GET OFF THEIR ASS AND BOOK MISTY FOR OBSTRUCTION!!! then let her spend sometime with cobra
May 24th, 2009 at 9:49 am
COBRA
WALK TALL MY FRIEND YOU GOT THEM SCARED. LOL and now you even got street cred. Haliegh still needs you please don’t give up or be run out. I have said before and will say again. If it was my daughter I would want you on my speed dial, and they say a dog is mans bestfriend, but to a missing little girl, a COBRA is hers!!!
May 24th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
35 diane
oh i have thought about ron marrying misty, b/c he was afraid to lose another person, but the person is jr…
i think he thought having a wife would help him keep custody,since crystal was engaged, and filing a lawsuit …i think marrying misty would keep him from eventually beig arrested , for having a too young girlfriend….and he would lose custody, b/c he was in jail…. and misty is the best girlfriend ever to TN, b/c she will allow ron to keep jr, in TN’s mind.jmo
May 24th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
I do understand that Cobra has an agenda…well maybe a few,he was friends with Kim Picazio Crystals lawyer and he was hired on by that side to investigate Haleighs dissappearance.I know he has been doing what he was hired to do.P.I work…But what I just don’t get is what the hell he was thinking!I swear he is supposed to be looking for clues on a missing little girl, talking to people who may be witnesses in this case…and he is getting all crazy and putting a doo rag on blasting rap music and getting all hay wire…how can someone listen to a word this guy says he is acting extremely unprofessional.The people around Satsuma we have been reading about:the druggies,the pimps,and hoes,the lost ones I will call them…have been potrayed pretty badly in the media…and rightfully they should be,if that may help find Haleigh.But I think if someone is working on this case they should strive to be a little more mature,and upstanding then the people they are talking about.Cobra needs to releive himself from this case…And Kim P who hired him should know this.Art thanks for your wonderful journalism…Now you keep yourself outta trouble ya hear”?lol
May 24th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Isn’t it amazing how Kim Picazio’s name keeps coming up in all of this? Why was she on the phone with the bonds woman that morning? It had noting to do with her. Her fingers seem to be in many pies. NG ate her for a snack that night showing how inept a lawyer she was and that she didn’t have a clue what was going on in her “client’s” case. What lawyer worth anything goes on national TV without knowing the facts of a case? What’s her real story?!
If LE were present when Cobra took Snodgrass down and did nothing, isn’t that implied consent? If he were breaking the law weren’t they obligated to intercede? It took two months to decide this was a crime? Sounds to me that they were using it to hang over Cobra’s head and he didn’t buy what they were selling.
Snodgrass lost all is rights when he sexually assaulted a child! What kind of town is this? Between the pimps, prostitutes, drug dealers (some of whom are ex-cops), sexual predators, etc. in a town of just over 6,000 people. What’s the % of criminals and low lifes in this town? And a bond company getting rich off of it all with a felon owner. The FBI or FDLE need to take a hard look at what’s going on in Satsuma!
May 24th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
It bothers me no end at the apparant behind-the-scenes adjenda’s and deceptions going on in this case. It is bad enough that this little child is missing and no one knows for sure what her status is.
If what came out in the last day or so is true I am appalled at the serious games being played. Cobra being set up by Kim and LE, the false front portrayed in Crystal’s situation, possible corruption in the police department, Cobra taking money intended for bail repayment and misusing it? etc, etc, etc.
This is just so wrong! Who do you believe? How will it impact Jr. and Haliegh if she is found alive?
Is anyone really looking for this child?
Thank you for reporting what you can in this case Art. How are you able to keep everything halfway straight is beyond me!
May 24th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Art,
Do you know the name of the Judge,who let Snodgrass bail on on a Sexual predator CAPTIAL case. It would be interesting to find out. Maybe check on his back ground. Remember the Judge who I believe was in Ca. He let a sexual predator go,later was found guilty of some led act’s himself. We need to do something about a judge who would let this happen. Why would a judge in his right mind let someone with this kid of sexual record against children roam around
our neighbor hood. Make me sick to my stomach. We need to hold our Judges accountable for their actions.The only way to do so is but it out their in the Local news. Then keep hammering away at why the would do such a thing. Put the spot light on the Judge. The next time maybe he will think twice before he would let another Capital sexual predator out on bail. I sure the Judge would not want the press attention or a light shined on his record as a Judge. Keep up the great work Art,God bless you and your family. O yes another day Ron, have you ask Misty were you daughter might be. Just a thought.
May 24th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
HI ART,
After reading the latest info. about Halleigh, on your site last night pertaining to COBRA getting put in jail, I was completely dumfounded and speechless. I knew something was going to happen to him because he was on the front lines with you and TJ HART for Haleighs sake and he took a bullet for her.
In reference to someone posting on this site that Cobra claiming to know more than LE COBRA never claimed to know more than LE. In fact on one video he sang their praises and said he took any leads he found to them. Now that wasn’t implying he knew something that they didn’t. He was saying that he was on Haleigh’s team with them. That includes you ART and your bloggers on this site.
People are frantic about finding little Haleigh and their nerves are raw, which sometimes leads to jumping to conclusions. Mr. Snotgrass is just trying to divert attention off himself, just like he was when he wanted to donate to the Haleighbug foundation.
Art, I know that there will be movie about this case some day soon and I sure hope that everyone looking for her stays the course and doesnt get caught up in posturing.
Cobra you are an American Hero and so is ART & TJ HART and all of the LE on the case looking for Haleigh. I pray for you all. I am sorry that a low down piece of slime like Snotgrass whined and had a hissy fit to throw you in jail. Well I got news for the low-lifers, the LE are smart people and they are shaking the bugs out of theh rugs there. The LE didnt get into that line of work by being scared silly. To the LE I say, show America that you are bringing Haleigh home and will put the pedophiles and drug pedlers in their place. Don’t bow down to the antics of Snotgrass or all the others whining and sqeeling like stuck pigs for you to run Cobra out of town. Show some unity guys and flex your muscles to the bad guys, because Haleigh needs your help. Thanks Art for letting me air my thoughts on your site. I certainly hope that you dont turn your back on Cobra. I can’t think of a better team than you, Cobra and TJ Hart to bring home Haleigh. Don’t let the riff-raff scare you off or cause you guys to turn on you.
I think you might just get another award to your collection too Art. If they made a movie about Lacy Peterson, they will make one about Haleigh, hopefully with a better ending. In fact Lacy is buried in the same cemetary as my son and she grew up in my husbands home town. Everytime I go to see my son I see her and her baby Conner too. They are buried only a stones throw from one anoher. Now when I go, my thoughts drift towards Haleigh and everyone looking for her. I pray she still walks on this side of life and gets to come home. Her loved ones need her sunlight and laughter to fill the air, so they can feel their heart-beat & be happy again. Like Ronald says, she is his (& and Crystals) HEART. Its easy for us to see why…Stay safe. Oh yeah, and take lots of showers. eewww
Thanks ART for being made of the right stuff and fearlessly searching for Haleigh. We’re cheering for you guys, and LE thats you all included too. I mean that. Sincerely, Debbie in California
May 24th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
This is speculation, but in my opinion , one day you will realize it is true.
Art,
The more articles I read from you concerning Kim Picazio, William “Cobra” Staubs and T J Hart the more it is apparent to me why all of you are there. To bad it isn’t about HaLeigh.
When a journalist gets involved with illegal behavior and not only knows it , but films it , I wonder why. I think,I know the answer.
The abduction of HaLeigh Cummings and the circumstances behind it was bad enough. Then add to the mix an attorney,
who went on the Nancy Grace Show and lied about the incident at school. Instead of Haleigh falling off the monkey bars it became a beating by her father. In my opinion, this behavior was uncalled for.
Now, let’s add the staged bond retraction(revoking her bond). Cobra brought Nay Nay back to jail , but before doing so, he called T J Hart. He wanted him there for an interview after bringing her in. This is called staged.
It is making me ill knowing we work in the same business.
Art, when did you decide to stoop so low for a story that you ride around with Cobra and film most of these antics ? I call this writing the script to be used later for a book and or movie. Pure T Sensationalism. Too bad it is at the
expense of a 5 year old baby girl. Shame on you and all of the characters in this charade. All IMO, of course. Be well
PS: Why did Cobra sign a contract with Johnny “Marty”
Sheffield when he first came to Palatka? Now, why does he have one with Sheffield’s mother-in law?
May 24th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
ART, I am replying to Rhonda # 26. You guys sure a nerve with her. She lives in Putnam county and wants you all to go home. Why, does she have something to hide too ? As far as you mentioning Cobra having a doo rag on and tucking in his blonde curls, I say WELL SAID. It paints a picture for us.He was getting psyched up. Thank you for telling us about the details. For crying out loud Rhonda #26, ART has awards for his journalism and he doesnt need you to give him advice or demading answers. Sounds to me like you might be one of the bad guys, because you sure are mad, huffing and puffing and demanding answers from Art. Why don’t you go throw some bread crumbs to the aligators out there, Maybe it will cool you off. Sincerely, Debbie in California
May 24th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
To Ronda #25, I would like to say one more thing to you. You were fuming that either TJ HART or ART were with COBRA everytime he went out. Whats wrong with that ? Its called having a witness and teamwork in action. They are in a firestorm down there. We have Firestorms out here in California and can they cause 80 mile per hour winds. I have relatives that are firemen and if someone gets caught in the middle, they do the “shake & bake” until it passes over them. Teamwork is whats going to bring Haleigh home. It doesnt sound to me like you are much of a team player and thats too bad. Life is hard enough to go it alone. Sincerely, Debbie in California
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DEBBIE–To set the record straight, I do not go out with Cobra on his missions, just occasionally when I’m in town covering the story, to observe and report.
May 24th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
This whole stupid saga out this story is unbelieve and full of low lifes. The authories should be getting the truth out of the very PEOPLE that are responsible for this little girl still missing. They won’t fess up because they are afraid to tell the truth and being sent to prison. I will say it again,this child didn’t have a chance for a normal life because of the misfits supposedly acting as her parents. Every child deserves a soft place to land,and she never got that assurance in life. I haven’t been reading this web site because I am sick of the never ending garage about all the players in this story.
May 24th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
They need to investigate Snotgrass real good. Maybe he didn’t nab Haleigh,but that don’t mean a couple of people didn’t take her to his house ,and maybe he didn’t perv her,that don’t mean he didn’t pass her to someone like an ex-cop.Keep diggin Cobra(if possible),.I think this dudes got some dirt on his hands.Someone that visited Misty that tragic day plus someone else may have visited Snotgrass for a score of weed or something and those two people may have nabbed Haleigh first then went to Snotgrass place. Maybe they traded her to him for drugs and he could have sold her to lets say an ex-cop or an ex-cop who trains dogs. Worth digging in to. I bet this dude has buddys on the force.(This is just a theory and a possible senario and not to be mistaken for a proven fact.)I would also like to say sorry Cobra got tossed in the slammer. Just remember Cobra-”The road to success is paved with many obstacles.Keep your eye on the prize and “when things get tough and you’re hardest hit,rest if you must ,but just don’t quit.”
May 24th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
It looks like Cobra’s recklessness has cost him dearly. Instead of looking at his own behavior, he continues with reckless and ugly accusations aimed haphazardly at those around him. It is a disgrace that he continues his public tantrum. This is not about you Cobra – it never has been.
May 24th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Post #35… I did not write that. Are there two Diane’s in here?? Art, could you please check? I can change my name if I need to.
May 24th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
Art:
So glad you could make it on Simon’s broadcast Sunday.
A couple of things sparked my interest. First, Cobra seems to think that Haleigh’s disappearance is linked to one of the families? Did I understand that correctly? I am narrowing that down to the Cumming’s, Sheffield’s & Crolin’s.
I now worry about you and T.J. Before long, this County is going to come up with something bogus to corner you two. Stay safe my friend.
Rebecca aka Sassy
Sassy–I can’t allow any links to audio tape interviews whose circumstances I cannot confirm…that’s why I edited some of your post…tx
May 24th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Wow, I thought the Cobra and Kim P. were good friends. What happened? I would be reluctant to put my stamp of approval on either one of them.
May 24th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Art,
It was ggod to hear you along with Cobra and others speaking today on the Simon radio show at blog talk radio. Thank you for explaining that LE is more involved in this case than people were beginning to believe (myself included). I was also happy to hear Cobra explain to the world that he cannot and will not be run off. That’s the spirit that all of us who care about this missing little girl needed to hear.
I am praying every day that Haleigh will be found and that there will soon be justice in this case.
Let today be that day.
May 24th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
I meant it was “good” to hear y’all. (I guess I should have used a spell checker.)
May 24th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Diane…enjoyed your input. I have thought along the same lines…..although I am not sure Ron loves Misty. He is feeling scared, and needs his “women” there for him, not out of the streets hustling other men.
That IMO is why he married her. To keep her close.
Great post from you.
May 24th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Hi Art,
An excellent article, thank you for showing us all sides of the fence.
I have a question, if I may? Do you know if LE have checked the cell phone records and pings for the following individuals, and if so, do you know if they were all were they were supposed to be or if there were any phone calls placed around the time of Haleigh’s disappearance?
Misty Croslin
Cousin Joe
Crystal Sheffield
Marie Griffis
Lisa Brooks
Amber Brooks
Johnny Sheffield
Crystal Cummings
Teresa Neeves
Nay Nay ?
Mr & Mrs Croslin (Misty’s parents)
Misty’s brothers?
I know you’ve said Ronald’s phone ping shows he was at work, I’ve just been wondering about the others.
Ooops, that was more than one question, sorry. Thanks in advance.
May 24th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
,,,,Cobra acknowledges he was told not to pick Snodgrass up. Does this concern you considering his claim he was told otherwise?
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Rick==I note that you do not allow links on your website comments section which in this case I think is a good idea since I am uncertain under what conditions any outside audio tapes were made, consent, no consent, two party state, etc.
I also note in your blog piece you make statements without attribution as to what happened and didn’t happen with Cobra and the Snodgrass pickup. How do you know? Where are you getting your information? Did you make any calls yourself to authorities or to any of the parties involved? Does it concern you as a journalist that no one can tell where or how you came by your information, which appears to be part reporting, and paraphrasing from other sites, possibly this one, without attribution and part editorializing?
Why did you close your article to any comments? Happy for you to link to our reporting to give your readers access to first hand sources…Why don’t you have a bio on your site? For someone who asks for transparency in others, how about a little from you, pal?
May 24th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
My Public Thank~You
I met with ‘The Cummings Family ‘ yesterday. They welcomed myself and my sidekick into their homes with open arms.They define Southern Hospitality…if you disagree….go there for yourself …each and every night Ron and his family have a vigil at his Aunts home from 7-8.
I spent most of the day with them sitting around talking about HaLeigh (correct spelling) The ups the downs , the battles that they face each and everyday, all the while you could see the pain in each of their faces.
Annette- HaLeigh’s Great Grandmother is the ROCK of the family…anyone can see that after talking and mostly listening to some of her stories. And by the way her Shepherd’s Pie is the best in town!! Don’t we all love to sit around and listen to our grandparents and hear their stories growing up….listening to recipes, having the sense that you belong? That’s the good stuff. But in the back ground HaLeigh is still missing.
Teresa-HaLeigh’s Grandmother-Ron’s adored Mother was much more than a grandmother to HaLeigh, I suspect……With no mother visibly around with the exception of 4 days a month, if that…she took on the role of mothering little HaLeigh. In a sense she (to me) is HaLeigh’s true mother. Imagine loving your son, seeing that he was hurt and needed help ,and you without hesitation, jumped right in and did what you had to do? The Cummings Family , in my eyes were the only family members that were truely there for HaLeigh. Doctor apps. , school events, going to the fair , providing their every need…..does that seem like a bad thing? No, I don’t think so. And in the background , HaLeigh is still missing.
Ron-HaLeigh’s Father-The Man of the House.True Southern Gentleman…no doubt about it. Polite , opens doors for little old ladies, yes mam, no mam, the whole 9 yards…..does nothing and I mean nothing without HaLeigh in the back of his mind. We have all heard of dead-beat dads Ron is nothing like the picture that has been painted of him. I want to publically thank Ron for showing me 100’s of court documents stating the truth. Even the most recent documents 7 days before HaLeigh’s disappearance, truely amazing. With all the false stories that are presently out there, this poor guy doesn’t even have a chance. He can’t even get a job…..something is not right with this picture. Something is really rotten in Denmark!! And in the back of his mindd..his little girl is missing.
Misty-Ron’s Wife-Silent but strong. Confused..little girl..I don’t think so. Imagine how you would feel waking up to find your boyfriend’s little girl missing? Imagine the weight she is carrying. The guilt…the hurt and the anger.This isn’t Misty’s fault…if someone wants your child , trust me they will eventually get your child…that’s why they are named predators.
They are animals…they lurk in the dark , in the day, they could be your next door neighbor, your church members, your bank-tellers…doesn’t matter….if they fix in on 1 child , it’s just a matter of time before they are taken. They are Monsters…the only difference , that I can see between Misty and the immediate family members, HaLeighs care givers , is that it happened on her clock. Not a real good thing to happen. How do you prevent something like that happening? I mean 100% I don’t think we can and that’s the sad part. No matter what we do , where we go , our children are not 100% safe. I feel sorry for Misty…..young, in love, willing to do anything for Ron’s children and one morning wake up and HaLeighs gone.
They need our support, they also need help. They won’t ask for it. They have pride…they are self-sufficient …..they believe and trust in God , as I do.
To me The Cummings Family are the richest people in the world. They have each other..good or bad , they are an American Family …just like you and me…family stories passed down from one generation to the next…. Great Grandma’s Shepherd Pie with the world’s best Kool-aide (not just any one can make Kool-Aide, ask my son)….Grandmothers stepping in to help take care of their grandkids, happens everywhere…..Daddys going to work all day putting food on the table…..mommys leaving…..divorce…we have all been there. They are an American Family…just like you and me!! Please don’t judge…if you want to see first hand…go to a vigil that they hold each and every night 7-8… go see what I saw…feel what I felt…don’t judge these people help them…….because when the day ends HaLeigh is still missing ……please help The Cummings for HaLeigh’s sake!! Ava
May 24th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
ART HARRIS writes:
“That delayed what Cobra hoped would be a quick turnaround when he learned Circuit Judge Art Nichols had issued a warrant for his arrest, and promised Putnam County Detective Kent Taylor he’d surrender Friday, even if he had to drive all night from Fort Lauderdale. He worried he’d miss the blue crab festival, then found a Miami friend to cough up the $5,000 bond to free him”
CINDY writes:
It pains me to have to ask this question, because I don’t like to question people’s motives. But, it’s eating at me a wee bit. IF Cobra is in Satsuma and staying in Flea bag motels and this dear lady is making him dinner so he can eat. And he was recently asking for donations so he could continue to stay in Satsuma and look for Haleigh and hunt down leads…how is it, that he can drive to Fort Lauderdale for a “Blue Crab Festival? Wouldn’t that take a few bucks for gas, a room in Miami (if he were planning to stay at least the one night, before he got the call about the warrant for his arrest)? And would he not also need money to attend the Blue Crab Festival too? And, IF he has a friend in Miami willing to loan/give him 5,000.00 to bail out, wouldn’t this same friend give him a few bucks for a better room, food, gas, to continue his search? Don’t get me wrong, I feel anyone trying to find Haleigh, even if they only have 1 min./hour/day, to look for her, but anyone looking for her at all, I tend to believe have good intentions and gracious hearts! But, what I believed to be a gracious, generous, and kind hearted, man in another state, away from his family, alone, hungry, and sleeping in a flea bag motel, to help find a 5 year old little girl, that’s not a child of his own…led me needless to say, to hold great respect for Cobra. But..then I hear he doesn’t want to miss the Blue Crab Festival in Fort Lauderdale and he’s willing to drive all night to get back to Satsuma, so that he can turn himself in, and has a friend in Miami that loaned/gave him 5,000.00 to bail out of jail…makes it a little harder to feel really sorry for Cobra. How can I feel sorry or empathetic for Cobra, thinking he has nothing, no one, and no food or money and here’s this poor man down in FL. trying to find this baby, etc…when he’s really not hungry, and maybe not as broke as I once believed? Which brings me to my uneasy feelings that I now have concerning the real motives behind Cobra being in Satsuma in the first place..1) is he there because he felt a strong desire to find this little girl and bring her home? Or 2) Is he there to obtain more press and funding to continue his bounty hunting business, sort of a , “justify the ends to meet the means” position. A position that certainly would not demean his spending any time on looking for Haleigh, but ..a position less worthy of more press, more funding and earned respect that is gained when someone is doing something out of the goodness of their heart without desiring anything in return. So I have to ask, is Cobra out there looking for this baby out of the goodness of his heart? Or is Cobra out there looking for this baby because he felt it would be good press, income and it’s a job..because if it’s the latter..well, people generally do not fund other people’s means to stay in a job. If it were a grocery store, and they no longer could afford to fill the shelves, the store would close up. Not that I’m advocating for Cobra to close shop, I’m simply pulled between the respect I gave him for doing this out of the goodness of his heart and the sorrow I felt in his fight for the truth and his living situation and eating situation..to now losing some of that respect, and quite honestly, Trust in him, after finding out he has the money to drive to a crab festival, yet asking for donations after we were alerted that poor Cobra was sleeping in flea bag motel rooms.
May 24th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
Cindy–The Blue Crab fest is in Palatka, not Ft. Lauderdale, and Cobra had plans to attend even before he got word he would be arrested.
May 24th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Becca:
Cobra maintained he had obtained permission, and whether a judge or jury determines that to be the case will factor into adjudicating guilt or innocence. I am neither judge nor jury, but an observer who tried to document a bonafide character and outsider who even police believe has good intentions, as Lt. Greenwood told me, but is charged with going one step over the line. He’s also paying dearly, he says, learning his license has been suspended as a bond pickup agent as a result of his arrest and the felony charge of false imprisonment.
May 24th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Bailagent328:
Sure was, someone from your firm, in a red jeep at the end of a dirt road, since your outfit had the contract to monitor the GPS. But not at the residence, unless he was hiding.
May 25th, 2009 at 12:01 am
Jill–No one has charged anyone with murder, and you cannot call anyone a killer before a case has been made. A rush to judgement can easily backfire. What if Ron turns out to be blameless and spotless? How will you feel about having called him a “killer?”
May 25th, 2009 at 12:11 am
Harley-Re Crystal and drugs; in the past, they have not been strangers; I know what Cobra has alleged, and also know from sources she has submitted to random drug screens for DCF; I’m told last results were negative, but waiting for copies of the reports to confirm.
May 25th, 2009 at 12:19 am
Art, maybe you should hook up with Ava and visit the Cummings. I think they probably see that you have been one-sided in your reporting, no offense meant to you. Maybe they will talk to you as a family like they did her. I would love to hear both sides. I now you’ve said you’ve tried but you’ve been pretty hard on them in all honesty. There are so many things out there about Crystal and yet you paint such a different picture than people who know her do.
May 25th, 2009 at 12:21 am
For those that didn’t listen to today’s blog radio show
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Simon-Barrett/2009/05/24/Haleigh-Cummings-
You really should give it a listen. Alot of questions are answered on there.
But there is a couple of points that I am still wondering about and would like to know if these points were ever cleared up.
Are there any conditions on Snodgrass’s bond, like staying so far away from children? If so then he did violate his bond repeatedly by going to the Haleigh Bug Center. I hope that Cobra has a good lawyer and I hope the Putnam County coffers are full.
Secondly, can someone please clarify the type of breathing machine that HaLeigh was suppose to be using and was it something that she needed every day or something that was used when she needed it?
Not all the people of Putnam county are Cummings and Sheffields, Nay Nays, or even Mistis and Ambers. I am sure that there are many good law abiding people that live in Satsuma and the surrounding areas.
May 25th, 2009 at 12:46 am
Hi Art,
Thanks for the update.
To everyone else, I just listened to today’s 1.5 hr interview with Art, Cobra, & others by Simon Barrett from Blogger News Network. Below is the link to the recording.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/simon-barrett/2009/05/24/Haleigh-Cummings-
If you don’t have 1.5 hours to listen through this, here are the main points that I took away from it.
1) Per Cobra: The day Cobra received the initial ‘yes’ from a local bond agency to pick up Snodgrass (on grounds that Snodgrass had visited HaleighBug Center three times when young children were also present there), Cobra was speaking on a wire and had cameras recording in his car. From what I could gather, the party denying he ever gave Cobra permission is going to be caught in his lie.
2) There are rumours that Crystal is back on drugs. Per Art, Crystal has agreed to share her copy of the hospital drug screen report with Art. The results of her hospital drug screen will be submitted to DCF as evidence for the custody dispute.
3) Cobra still feels Haleigh is alive and was taken by a family member. He is satisfied that Ron & his family members do not have her and is now looking at Crystal’s side. Art added that this is only a hypothesis at this point.
4) Cobra and Art would not comment about whether there was a second breathing machine and if it had been located.
5) There were comments by the panel that Cystal’s myspace photo in which she was smiling, looking happy, and getting her makeup done before the vigil seemed at odds with her tears on camera at the vigial.
5) Art recalled comments by a professional bail bondsman who called into the show. That bondsman had told Art that ankle bracelet signals can be off by 1000 yards if near a body of water. Art asked how many yards Snodgrass lived from Ron Cummings trailer and no one replied.
6) Art has not received confirmation from LE about the existance of a surveillance tape of Ron at a local convience store at 2:30 am. He asked that those with knowledge of this tape email him.
7) Cobra found keys to the “Nay Nay – Amber” car and said he could not go into it further. Said it was a “hot” button issue.
My questions for Art:
1) Have you been able to find out the distance between Daniel Snodgrass’s residence and Ron Cummmings’ trailer? If so, is it 1,000 yards or less?
2) Have you yet verified the wood cutter / Ron Cummings confrontation story? If so, can you advise the timeline for it?
Thanks Art.
- Lisa
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May 25th, 2009 at 12:48 am
#88. I think I just threw-up. I would not spit on them if they were on fire.
May 25th, 2009 at 12:51 am
Art, may I ask how you are going to get Crystal’s drug screen reports?
May 25th, 2009 at 12:53 am
Ava…this is to you,, its not gonna work….we can see Ronald for ourselves….I dont believe one word!!!!!
May 25th, 2009 at 12:57 am
re: 89 art harris
i may not have heard , the name on simon’s show, but it certainly sounded like , the caller admitted he was the man in the red jeep, to you, but when he found out cobra had worn a wire, pretended he was in fact not that man, after much stuttering,thought, but someone from a sister business.
May 25th, 2009 at 1:07 am
So…..Cobra has lost his bail pick up license…..well he should have tried not breaking the law and wanting all the attention on him and this might not have happened…..You know God works in mysterious ways, hmmm whats that tell you! Go Home Cobra…..Let LE do their job…they still have the authority to pick up the bad guys!!!!
May 25th, 2009 at 1:20 am
Hi Art,
Re: Ron’s rumored 2:30 am convenience store visit filmed by the store surveillance camera.
Please check out comments by DW, post numbers 75 & 76 dated 4/29/09 under your article “Exclusive: Haleigh Cummings—-Dad’s Solid Alibi?”. This reader claims to personally know the person working the night shift at “Handy Way on the Hill” in San Mateo near the turn off for SR100. Perhaps you can reach out to DW or interview those who work at “Handy Way on the Hill” to confirm the existence of this 2:00-2:30 am surveillance tape showing Ron in the store.
Hope this helps.
- LisaE
May 25th, 2009 at 1:25 am
Art,
I am curious about my post that sat waiting in moderation for 2 days despite everyone else’s being approved. In fact my post was #15 and when I saw you on approving posts last nite, I thought great, it will finally get posted and then it appears you deleted it for some reason? I was just wondering why that was? I didn’t think I crossed any boundaries with language or copyright infringements. I did post a direct link to a site, but I don’t think that was wrong. So since that was the post I was most waiting for you to reply to, can you at least tell me why you chose to delete it instead? Should I be taking this personally?? lol
Pam
May 25th, 2009 at 1:26 am
Hi Art,
Any word on whether Misty was wearing PJ’s or street clothes when LE arrived at 3:44 am that night?
Given that neighbors witnessed Misty normally wearing PJ’s to drop off Haleigh & Ron Jr. at the bus stop, Misty wearing street clothes at 3:44 am could be a red flag.
- LisaE
May 25th, 2009 at 1:30 am
Mr. Harris
I would like to clear the air about this “wire” situation …..to be completly honest i don’t recall the exact conversation …….. if in fact I did say i thought he should be arrested ……there is one major difference last time i checked…… a statement made does constitute action . I mean to say that i could say i would like to arrest someone ….however that doesn’t mean i have the authority …… to actually take that person into custody
thank you
May 25th, 2009 at 1:30 am
Art,
Forgive me…please delete this and my previous post as my other post just showed up! You must be on at the same time and now I see my post, although I still don’t see your reply, but at least I don’t have to wonder why it was deleted anymore. So sorry about jumping the gun on that. Please delete this and the prior post for me if you wouldn’t mind. I guess we can’t delete posts of our own even?
Thanks Art. Guess I have just been anxious to hear your feedback on some of those confusions I have so got a bit eager after 2 days.
Thanks so much for all you are doing to keep us informed! If only now, Ronald’s lawyers would realize that keeping him in hiding instead of using the media to his advantage is a bad idea! He needs to be taking advantage of the media and should have been keeping his daughter’s face front and center all of this time. The American people forget easily what is out of sight, out of mind. It is such a shame!
Pam
May 25th, 2009 at 2:09 am
Art, Love the story but can’t buy that one. Nice to do and please remain impartial. Sure eveyone who messed up in there life will feel this bad. So, I say this case needs off small internet broadcasting, and better reporting. Thiscarp is not helping on something other than JVM or HLN. I won’t buy it until the public who loves Haleigh and her missing is on every major news network and LE backs it. With substance. Hope your story goes somewhere and gets you income, but you need the big news networks. JMO.
May 25th, 2009 at 2:11 am
Art,
In the interview with Cobra he mentioned that the police were present when he took Snodgrass down. If there was no warrent for Snodgrass’ pickup then does that not make police on scene guilty of aiding and abetting a criminal act? Would they have stood by and watch a murder or assult and then 2 months later arrested the perp?
What is wrong with this picture? Something is screwy here…but then it is Satsuma.
BTY..to Ava,
You should go into business as a fiction writer…you have considerable talent. Maybe you could write scripts for the NG or GR shows.
May 25th, 2009 at 2:12 am
That was only encouragement to do so. Someone please, find Haleigh. I understand the underbelly too.
May 25th, 2009 at 2:15 am
Art, ty for all your doing. and TY to Cobra too. Hang in there guys. I am wondering is the FBI still in Satuma working on this case? and Do you think that Kim P. knows where Haleigh is? and I wonder if Maire knows something too?
Can you answer these questions, if not i understand why. I have read that Johnny and Connie was gona go ahead and move to KY too and that Ron was moving with them. Theres a ton of family in KY.
Blessings to you and Cobra
May 25th, 2009 at 2:49 am
Art, can you find out and run a story on how a GPS works? Where is the info stored? I’ve heard they are real expensive to use. If snodgrass got his when he was bonded out in April of 2008, thats over 8760 hours that there should be data on. Is this info kept that long or erased after a period of time? Since it’s there for a purpose is it checked often? If not whats the point. By his own admission, and plenty of witnesses, he was at the Haleigh Bug center, which is specificaly for a child, and chances are there would be children there. So why didn’t LE have this info at their fingertips and make an immediate arrest. Seems to me that would put minds at ease, knowing they were doing their job and that the GPS device does work. Makes me wonder if LE didn’t catch on to the fact that snodgrass was at the center, do they really have GPS info where he was the night Haleigh went missing. Is that info still available for these two dates, and does the public have the right to know. It makes me feel very uncomfortable that LE can slip an ankle braclet on a supposed child sex prediter, tell him not to go around children, then send him on his way to go wherever he choses, and not check the data on the braclet. If the whereabouts of someone wearing this device is not being tracked. recorded and reviewed by LE i would love to see a law suit against the county by the citizens for leading them to believe this is being used to somehow protect their children. If i had been at the Haliegh Bug center that day with my child i would make a stink, and hey, LE has the proof.
May 25th, 2009 at 2:58 am
Thank you Art for all that you do. You keep us up-to-date on everything, whether it’s good or bad. I hope for the best for Cobra and I hope Haleigh is brough home safe and sound. We appreciate you!
May 25th, 2009 at 3:26 am
ART HARRIS Writes:(Taken from your article) “That delayed what Cobra hoped would be a quick turnaround when he learned Circuit Judge Art Nichols had issued a warrant for his arrest, and promised Putnam County Detective Ken Taylor he’d surrender Friday, even if he had to drive all night from Ft. Lauderdale. He worried he’d miss the Blue Crab Festival”
Cindy writes: I’m sorry if I misunderstood Art. As I read it, it appeared that Cobra promised to surrender on Friday, even if it meant he had to drive all night from “Fort Lauderdale” because he worried he’d miss the blue crab festival. Which led me to believe that he didn’t want to miss the festival in Ft. Lauderdale and in order not to miss it, he was willing to be at the festival that day and then drive all night FROM Ft. Lauderdale to surrender to Putnam County Detective Ken Taylor.
May 25th, 2009 at 3:29 am
MADJGNLAW #8 why do we have to re-hash the entire saga every time? Ask the question, post the comment and move on already!!!!!!
May 25th, 2009 at 9:34 am
ART,
Do you put much weight into how people word their comments or statements .. I do ..
I went back to the FindHaleighNow.com site looking to read those press releases I’m hearing about .. Not there ..
ANYWAYS,.. just glancing back over different areas of the site I noticed on one page it states :
Haleigh was last seen during the evening hours at her home in the Hermitt’s Cove section of Satsuma in Putnam County.
On another page it says :
Haleigh was last seen between the hours of 8pm and 10pm at her Satsuma home, located in the Hermitt’s Cove section of Putnam County.
Would you consider that odd or not ? ..
Why between the hours of 8pm & 10pm ..
Just checked Crime Stoppers & it says the same as well ..
Why not just say, “Last seen laying asleep in her bed at 10:pm” ?
That’s the way I heard it originally ..
Is there any change in Mistys story that you know of ..
I’m just thinking that if the cops asked you ,”When was the last time you visually saw your 5 year old child ?” & you replied .. “Sometime between 8pm & 10pm” .. ?? ..
Seems they would ask why the wide margin & if you could narrow it down a bit ..
May 25th, 2009 at 9:50 am
REPLY TO AVA POST 88:
Thanks for such an UN biased entry. It is heartbreaking, to say the least, to see both families, Ron’s OR Crystals dragged though the mud over and over and over again……..I can’t imagine what they must be going through………and then to have so many anonymous self-righteous judgmental know it alls trash these people literally 24/7 is unbelievable.
Set all that aside, and take a closer look at Daniel Songrass. He is obviously a very sick individual who is facing a VERY serious offense. How he ever got released on bail is baffling. It appears as though he will be going away for a VERY long time…………could even get the death penalty, if my understanding is correct.
I know he supposedly had an ankle bracelet on the night that Haleigh disappeared, so he has an alibi of sorts. BUT isn’t it possible that some one else snatched Haleigh for him.? Songrass’s life is over as far as I can see…..what would he have to lose. Songrass might have something on some one that would be willing to do anything for him in order for him to keep him quiet??
Songrass is obviously capable of anything. He must know he is going away…..maybe he paid some one for Haleigh….. Misty, Ron and little Haleigh would be perfect target for this. Ron working nights…….Misty could have been set up, by being lured out of the house to smoke a joint or whatever while the kids were sleeping. A lot seventeen year olds would take a chance while the little ones were sleeping. Especially in a sort of rural area like Satsuma.
I find it VERY suspect that Songrass showed his ass any wheres near the HaleighBug center in the first place. He doesn’t seem like a very compassionate person.
And also………if Songrass IS somehow responsible……then that opens up a whole different can of worms……..because whoever is responsible for letting him out on bail, would be also responsible for whatever happened to Haleigh. And THEY would be doing ANYTHING to keep Songrass’s name out of the picture. IMHO
May 25th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Art Harris Says:
May 24th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Becca:
Cobra maintained he had obtained permission, and whether a judge or jury determines that to be the case will factor into adjudicating guilt or innocence. I am neither judge nor jury, but an observer who tried to document a bonafide character and outsider who even police believe has good intentions, as Lt. Greenwood told me, but is charged with going one step over the line. He’s also paying dearly, he says, learning his license has been suspended as a bond pickup agent as a result of his arrest and the felony charge of false imprisonment.
—————-
Art,
Cobra has been in this business between 20 to 30 years. It varies in which interview you read or hear. He knows the rules and law pertaining to his work. He knew, when he went on property with a No Trespassing Sign and took a person (thing) by force it was against the law. IMO
HaLeigh has been put on the back burner because of the articles being written, to make this story bigger than it already is. I could not sleep at night knowing, I was part of a bigger picture, that had nothing to due with a beautiful 5 year old baby girl who is missing. I care more about HaLeigh than the book and or movie deal down the road.
Has everyone forgotten about HaLeigh for their own gain? Yes, in my opinion!! All IMO, of course. Be well.
PS: I am going to ask this question again. Why did William “Cobra” Staubs sign a contract with John “Marty” Sheffield when he first arrived in Palatka? Now, why was that contract disposed of and he now has one with Sheffield’s mother in-law? Of course, her last name is different. Things that make you go Hmm. All IMO, of course. Be well
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Becca-I edited some of your comments where my comments were misquoted///As for signing with Marty, I believe it was to have someone he could say he worked for, which he believed allowed him to be somewhat independent of any of the lawyers, and give him license to say what he believed he could say without violating any legal obligation of confidentiality to a lawyer he might have as an investigator.
May 25th, 2009 at 10:16 am
# Ava –
Thank you for your beautiful post and thank you for sharing it with us. My heart goes out to Ron and his family. I wish he could find a job, a decent job, that would allow him to provide for his family.
God Bless them, I can’t even imagine what they must be going through. I continue to pray that Haleigh will be returned to them very soon.
Thank you Ava.
May 25th, 2009 at 10:48 am
89. Cindy Says:
Cindy,
Cobra was at the Blue Crab Festival Saturday collecting donations.
Crystal Sheffield was selling Tee-shirts and other item to continue making money for her new business. To bad she does not care about her children enough to pay back child support and support for Junior at this time. All IMO, of course. Be well
May 25th, 2009 at 11:09 am
88. ave
in what country, would ron be a southern gentleman,this southern belle would lik to know…not this country.
no southern gentleman calls his girlfriend dumb or curses in private, much less public, has underage girlfriends,or especially is arrested once, much less over & over & over.
and haleigh should be in the front of ron’s mind, not the back.
May 25th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Rock of the family?
Adored mother?
Man of the House, Strong Southern Gentleman?
Silent but strong?
Oh Ava. Thanks for making me laugh very hard this morning!
I really needed that.
Now though, after reading your post I need a shower to wash the slime off.
May 25th, 2009 at 11:34 am
This comes from a reader…just copied from my in box. Happy Memorial Day to all. Art
Dear Sir,
Thank you very much for your dedication to this little girls case. I hope, against increasing odds, that she is found alive and will recover from whatever terrors she has experienced away from her family.
In light of all the child abduction/murder stories that have been increasingly exposed, all any parent can ask is please, please, keep this story alive! I wish you, the detectives of the Putnam County PD, William Eugene Staubs (Cobra), Jan and Simon Barrett the very best with your efforts.
Not everyone comes from the very best of circumstances, even those that do are capable of being ‘bad’ people.
The next time you see Ron Cummings, please tell him, people out here – like me – wish him and his family continued strength for him, his ex – Crystal Sheffield, and his current wife Misty and they are in our prayers.
With respect, Sara
May 25th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Cathy–No FBI on the ground, but available if LE needs.
May 25th, 2009 at 11:40 am
DD==Good point about two deputies standing feet from Cobra as he cuffed Snodgrass. If they’d known it was illegal or criminal, as Snodgrass claimed and Cobra’s warrant charges, you’d think they would have arrested Cobra on the spot?
May 25th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Post #29 says- “I live in Putnam County and wish all of you would go away.”
I say- I’m sure you do; quite sure you do….
May 25th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Ava,
I do not doubt the Cummings are grieving, problem is the reasoning behind the grief is something in which one must learn to differentiate……. Please help The Cummings for HaLeigh’s sake!!? You ask of us? I find that to be a very strong gesture, as one might ask that Ron and the new wifey help Haleigh for Haleighs sake, prior to begging for sympathy… You see, I as many others, are smart enough to refuse an eager offering of that Cummings Kool-aid you found to be so perfect…..
May 25th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
AVA #88:
Your post nearly made me throw up! I don’t know what happy pill you are taking but I suggest you quit cold turkey.
You said “Ron-HaLeigh’s Father-The Man of the House.True Southern Gentleman…no doubt about it. Polite , opens doors for little old ladies, yes mam, no mam, the whole 9 yards…..”
From the 911 call (excerpts):
Ronald Cummings: “they better bring f’ing something out here- because if I get my hands on that mother f’er I’m going to kill him…I don’t give a f%*)@# about prison…mother F’ing prison doesn’t scare me.”
911: “What’s her date of birth?
Ronald Cummings: “i’m going to f’ing kill somebody”
911:”Tell him we understand- we need to get her date of birth.”
Misty: “what’s her date of birth?”
Ronald Cummings: “F her date of birth- we need to find her- f her date of birth.”
(backgroud noise)
911: “tell him we’ve got them coming, he’s got to calm down a little bit. The officers are going to come out there and do what they can. We can’t have him screaming and yelling at the officers whenever they get there ok?”
Misty:” Uh huh…”
Ronald Cummings: “where is my f’ing phone…we’ve got better people to talk to then some mother f’ers who ain’t coming.”
Upset or not, you don’t just develop language like that during a stressful situation – his true nature came out in that call. Also, during the initial contact with the LE out at his home he stated he had a 9mm gun and he would shoot that “MFer” through the back window. Also had lovely words to describe his beloved wife.
You said about Misty:
“Misty-Ron’s Wife-Silent but strong. Confused..little girl..I don’t think so. Imagine how you would feel waking up to find your boyfriend’s little girl missing? Imagine the weight she is carrying. The guilt…the hurt and the anger.This isn’t Misty’s fault…”
Ahh – did you not see the reports of what this strong, upstanding woman was doing the three days before Misty went missing? Silent is right – LE has stated she was silent and would not answer questions to clear up her timeline necessary to help find Misty. Bullheaded is different than strong! She better feel guilty! Taking care of two children that young after 3 days of drugging it up is just plain stupid!
Interesting comments about Ron’s mother – “Ron’s adored Mother was much more than a grandmother to HaLeigh, I suspect……With no mother visibly around with the exception of 4 days a month, if that…she took on the role of mothering little HaLeigh. In a sense she (to me) is HaLeigh’s true mother.”
I heard her say that Haleigh was “my little girl” which leads me to believe there was no way in hell she was going to let Crystal take “her little girl” away from her when Crystal had enough of Ron’s “Southern Gentleman” ways of abuse. Crystal did not stand a chance of getting her children with a woman like that in the warpath. Think about it!
All I can say is the Cummings family sure did poor the southern charm to ya didn’t they? Good thing some people see through that bull and see what really went on in that family.
Enjoy your “Happy Pills” while you can, they are not going to work anymore when the truth comes out.
May 25th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Something stinks down there. The timing of Cobra’s arrest and the way he was treated after that speaks volumes to me.
Did anyone else notice the recent online effort to discredit his name? Things that make one go, Hmmm
He has just as much right as anyone to attend a crab festival. Is his presence there enough to warrant such resentment? Or is it the fact that he’s the only one who truly deserves donations to FIND HALEIGH?
Thank you Art!!
Thank you Art!
May 25th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Art, who is that dingy pickles on blogtalkradio, and what exactly is her purpose.
May 25th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Becca in response to this that you posted:
Cindy,
Cobra was at the Blue Crab Festival Saturday collecting donations.
Crystal Sheffield was selling Tee-shirts and other item to continue making money for her new business. To bad she does not care about her children enough to pay back child support and support for Junior at this time. All IMO, of course. Be well
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Harley…Jills–
Check your sources. Crystal was not at the Blue Crab Festival, I’m told, nor was she selling t shirts and bracelets there. And Haleighbug was not selling anything either because it has yet to receive its foundation paperwork. May I ask who are your sources here? Did you GO to the bcf? Did you see Cobra there or Crystal? He tells me they were having a hard time finding a basket to put out…and one that was given to him to use looked pretty pitiful. Though he did tell me a little boy made his Momma give him a dollar to give to Cobra. Didn’t say a word, Cobra tells me, except, “Here Mister.”
will the next post criticize Crystal for not being there?
May 25th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Art, may I ask how you are going to get Crystal’s drug screen reports?
May 25th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
P.S. other than giggling so you can’t hear what people are saying, pickles seems to have no purpose.
May 25th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Cobra, this ones for you. If you believe that a family member is behind the abduction and is possibly hiding Haleigh, what do you believe the reason behind it is. Safety? Money? Revenge?
May 25th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
I thought I was reading a chapter from and old southern novel when I read Ava’s post # 88.
Ava writes that in the BACK GROUND Haleigh is still missing. That is the problem with the Cummings family. THEY PUT HALEIGH BEHIND THEM. In the back ground as you call it and RON does NOTHING to find her.
1. They define southern hospitality? Maybe for you Ava because they got something in return. Did you make a deal with them to write that ridiculous chapter of fiction to ask for donations for Ron?
2. Ava says Annette it the ROCK of the family. Why because she makes a good shephards pie?? If she wants the world to believe that…. Tell the ROCK to take Misty out back to the wood shed southern style and make her talk.
3. Ava says Teresa is Ron’s adored mother. We saw that Ron has HER name tattooed on the left side of his chest. Kinda kinky, IMO. Ava says that Teresa was more a mother to Haleigh. Was Teresa trying to make up for her lack of being a mother to her own children? Did she step up as Ron’s mother to lie for him?
At least you didn’t call Teresa a Southern Lady in your chapter of fiction.
Did you see the Geraldo interview, Ava? America saw the Cummings clan in their true REDNECK fashion. Everyone of them looked drunk or stoned out of their mind at their tent party.
4. Then Ava changes her writing style from fiction to comedy and Ava says Ron is a true SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN. Why because he opened the door for you, Ava? Doesn’t take much to impress you if that is all the acting Ronald had to do. But then, Ronald is not much of an actor. No one fell for that fall down on the ground fake crying pity act he put on for the news.
Haleigh is in the BACK of Ronald’s mind according to Ava? His missing daughter should be all that is in his mind. But instead of looking for his daughter and helping LE, Ronald Cummings is showing Ava hundreds of pages of court documents and telling more lies. More lies for Ava to come on this website and post for the Cummings redneck clan.
Ava, Why didn’t you ask WHAT IS RONALD DOING TO FIND HALEIGH???
5. Ava says Misty is “strong but silent”. Is that a nice way of saying she was zombied out on drugs and didnt say anything?
Why didn’t Ava ask why Misty will not give LE the correct timeline? Why she and Ronald will not work with the police and tell the truth if they have nothing to hide?
Ronald Cummings public behavior has already set the public’s opinion of him. It is too late for Ava or anybody else to run damage control for Ronald Cummings. When he put that ridiculous sign on his truck, “Only God Can Judge Me”, Ronald Cummings sent a message to the public.
Ava can go back and tell Ronald Cummings that the public received that message and all sympathy for him is gone.
The public cares about Haleigh NOT Ronald Cummings. IT is not about him or his feel sorry for himself pity act. The public wants to see what Ronald is doing to find Haleigh. The public wants to see Ronald and Misty go to LE and tell the truth.
The public does not want to see Ronald Cummings whining on video, praising himself, taking donation money from jars at convenience stores to pay for beer and cigarettes, getting tatts, getting engaged at Chill’s, getting married while everyone else cares about finding his daughter.
I hope the people that read this site do NOT judge southern people from what you have seen in the news from the Cummings family. Those people do not define the morals of true southern families.
Diamond
May 25th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
So no FBI on the ground. That’s why the case is going nowhere IMO.
May 25th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Art,
I agree, why did LE watch Cobra & do nothing? More important; why was he at Haleibug Center when he is accused of a crime against a child? He brought this on himself. Cobra must be touching on something close, or he wouldn’t feel as though he’s being run out of town. And it sure looks that way. I hope you & Cobra don’t give up on Haleigh. Please be safe & know that alot of us out here appreciate all you are doing.
May 25th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Ava
Thank you so much for going to visit the family and reporting back.
To bad others do not do the same.
I hope what you are telling us is true. Others who have never met this family are cruel and unfeeling towards Ron and his family. I don’t understand it. How they can hate on someone they do not even know is beyond me.
If you have the opportunity to talk with them again please let them know there are those of us out here who pray for them and for the return of HaLeigh
May 25th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
In response to your post Art,
http://www.artharris.com/2009/05/23/haleigh-cummings-cobra-arrested-bonds-out/#comment-36756
That’s not necessarily true and is misleading. Cobra asked them to stand by on a civil assist. Cobra is a licensed agent authorized by the state to make bond arrests and he represented to them he had authority to arrest Snodgass. Their only part in it was to stand by in case anything got out of hand. It’s in your story, they told him it was a civil matter.
I’m beginning to smell a little odor about this whole thing. Art you’ve been asked here at least twice if we will hear the alleged recordings of Cobra being authorized to arrest Snodgrass and you’ve not answered. In the blog radio show Cobra was asked if he had recorded the calls. He “deferred” to you, and you never gave a straight yes or no answer, just you were editing your video.
Have you heard these alleged recordings or not and will they be put out in public or are they just another red herring in this case full of them?
May 25th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Hope everything clears up for Cobra real soon. Hope Haleigh will be returned home soon. Her dad misses her so much and surely Crystal will see this is best for everyone. My prayers are still for Ron and Misty. Please God watch over little Haleigh and bring her home soon.
May 25th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Harley: I’m with you regarding Ava. YUK.
May 25th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
I thought I was reading a chapter from and old southern novel when I read Ava’s post # 88.
Ava writes that in the BACK GROUND Haleigh is still missing. That is the problem with the Cummings family. THEY PUT HALEIGH BEHIND THEM. In the back ground as you call it and RON does NOTHING to find her.
1. They define southern hospitality? Maybe for you Ava because they got something in return. Did you make a deal with them to write that ridiculous chapter of fiction to ask for donations for Ron?
2. Ava says Annette it the ROCK of the family. Why because she makes a good shephards pie?? If she wants the world to believe that…. Tell the ROCK to take Misty out back to the wood shed southern style and make her talk.
3. Ava says Teresa is Ron’s adored mother. We saw that Ron has HER name tattooed on the left side of his chest. Kinda kinky, IMO. Ava says that Teresa was more a mother to Haleigh. Was Teresa trying to make up for her lack of being a mother to her own children? Did she step up as Ron’s mother to lie for him?
At least you didn’t call Teresa a Southern Lady in your chapter of fiction.
Did you see the Geraldo interview, Ava? America saw the Cummings clan in their true REDNECK fashion. Everyone of them looked drunk or stoned out of their mind at their tent party.
4. Then Ava changes her writing style from fiction to comedy and Ava says Ron is a true SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN. Why because he opened the door for you, Ava? Doesn’t take much to impress you if that is all the acting Ronald had to do. But then, Ronald is not much of an actor. No one fell for that fall down on the ground fake crying pity act he put on for the news.
Haleigh is in the BACK of Ronald’s mind according to Ava? His missing daughter should be all that is in his mind. But instead of looking for his daughter and helping LE, Ronald Cummings is showing Ava hundreds of pages of court documents and telling more lies. More lies for Ava to come on this website and post for the Cummings redneck clan.
Ava, Why didn’t you ask WHAT IS RONALD DOING TO FIND HALEIGH???
5. Ava says Misty is “strong but silent”. Is that a nice way of saying she was zombied out on drugs and didnt say anything?
Why didn’t Ava ask why Misty will not give LE the correct timeline? Why she and Ronald will not work with the police and tell the truth if they have nothing to hide?
Ronald Cummings public behavior has already set the public’s opinion of him. It is too late for Ava or anybody else to run damage control for Ronald Cummings. When he put that ridiculous sign on his truck, “Only God Can Judge Me”, Ronald Cummings sent a message to the public.
Ava can go back and tell Ronald Cummings that the public received that message and all sympathy for him is gone.
The public cares about Haleigh NOT Ronald Cummings. IT is not about him or his feel sorry for himself pity act. The public wants to see what Ronald is doing to find Haleigh. The public wants to see Ronald and Misty go to LE and tell the truth.
The public does not want to see Ronald Cummings whining on video, praising himself, taking donation money from jars at convenience stores to pay for beer and cigarettes, getting tatts, getting engaged at Chill’s, getting married while everyone else cares about finding his daughter.
I hope the people that read this site do NOT judge southern people from what you have seen in the news from the Cummings family. Those people do NOT define the morals of true southern families.
May 25th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Art,
Please post my response above to Ava’s post #88. The praise to her post is sickening on this board. Ronald is NOT a southern gentleman by any means.
May 25th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
#118 becca, that just pi$$es me off, does it you? she can’t go to hbc because she’s so fragile, but she can sure go out and hawk her wares for some more cash. truly dispicable!
May 25th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Been a long, long time since I’ve read a comment from ‘Butterfly’…
Ain’t nothin’ hopeless…
‘Cept hopelessness.
Just a word.
Reminds me of N.Korea and religion.
Might be that Kim was just, or just, an over-protective parent.
Sure is easy to believe.
May 25th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Bailagent, did you call the DA or a private attorney and ask if it’s legal for someone to tape a phone call without getting permission from both parties or wear a wire to record a conversation in the manner it was said to have been done?
May 25th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Art:again God Bless you for your hard work.Iknow Cobra isnt perfect however he really just wants to find Haleigh.IMO kim is gonna get her justice good or evil.
YOU DO DIRT YOU GET DIRT!!!!
I dont believe that Crystal hasn’t been honest about anything.But at the same time doubt she’s got enuff sense to have the child kidnapped.Kim P. in my opinion is a money hungry terd with no ethics.How can you in good conscience go on national tv lie,and try to have children sent from one drug infested home to another,plus move BS like its ok and take all the attention off the investigation for Haleigh?You Kim P stole the show it wasn’t Cobra at all.To be frank Kim is what I call a the lowest of the low she knows this case will bring her buisness,and money and that Crystal is uneducated and easy to manipulate.Not to mention probably doped up most of the time,and wanting cash which they are getting from this poor child missing.
May 25th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Art,
Snodgrass is undoubtably a loser but more than likely was only attempting to make a donation to the Haleigh Bug Center just to win some brownie points possibly for his upcoming trial..
Or to in some way plant the seed of reasonable doubt in the minds of the jurors .. That he is a “good guy” .. ( BARF )
Which lends its self to the saying, ” Oh what a web we weave when first we practice to deceive ” ,..
We have gone through all the obvious componets & players in Haleighs disappearence but nothing seems to come from it ..
Due to the years of shenanigans on behalf of both sides of Haleighs family it is starting to seem that those deeds have made their impact on the case .. & Rightfully so ..
BUT,.. All those roads lead to nowhere ..
All the dead beats & drug addicts are accounted for it seems
So,.. Are they taking another look at their list of residents & visitors of residents to the area ..
I BELIEVE HALEIGH CAN & WILL BE FOUND .. As long as they keep scouring through people & talking with them .. I think at some point if they keep making the rounds they will run across the person who will give off that “VIBE” & they will realize .. This person is suspicious ..
For some people it is possible for them to keep a secret infinately until they are pressed for information .. Then they lose their cool & the cats out of the bag ..
We all know that with child molesters they can go undetected for lengthly amounts of time .. Until that 1 persons story is told .. & that then gives the rest courage to come forward & admit that they were a victim of the molester also ..
I was outside this morning at 5:am & I prayed for the peace of every child young & old ,.. That has ever had to deal with an adult who wrecklessly disregarded their innocence for their own selfish use..
& If someone here that is reading this is one of these children please know I wish I could take the burden of that pain away for you & allow you some peace of mind ..
It’s amazing that there are not more homicides in this country than there already are due to outraged families..
Link to paragraph below :
http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/child_sexual_abuse
Child sexual abuse has been reported up to 80,000 times a year, but the number of unreported instances is far greater, because the children are afraid to tell anyone what has happened, and the legal procedure for validating an episode is difficult. The problem should be identified, the abuse stopped, and the child should receive professional help. The long-term emotional and psychological damage of sexual abuse can be devastating to the child.
The opening paragraph on this next link will shock you into the verge of tears & rage .. Be warned .. & don’t be scared of the link .. it’s good , no problems ..
http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/admin/childSafety/docs/TFCPSOlutionsToAddressFloridasEpidemic_091808.pptx
Seems the honest to Gods truth is that we just don’t know what we are up against with little Haleighs abduction ..
To The Detectives At PCSO ,
PLEASE CHECK, CHECK, & RECHECK EVERYONE !! .. ESPECIALLY THOSE who you may have yet to give any real thought to .. No one is above suspicion .. NO ONE !!
To WHOM EVER or WHOM ALL That has taken Haleigh ,..
God can have mercy on your soul, .. I however couldn’t care less about it .. Better hope I’m not on that jury !!!
…..
Can’t help it people !! .. I got on a role & went with it !!
PROTECT THE CHILDREN FROM CHILD SEXUAL ABUSERS GOVERNMENT !!
STOP MAKING THE CHILDREN CARRY THE BRUNT OF THE BURDEN OF PROOF !!
DON’T BRING ANOTHER FLIER TO MY HOUSE WARNING ME OF THE RISK
OF THE SEXUAL OFFENDER THAT JUST MOVED INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD !!
YOU WOULDN’T ALLOW A RABID DOG TO RUN THE STREETS .. WHY THESE ANIMALS !!
PUT THEM DOWN !!
May 25th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
It’s Memorial Day!
Remembering those that lived their lives before us…
Reminds me of a song.
And gosh, seems ‘this living’ should mean more.
Especially more than everything that ends with 9-cents.
May 25th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
#9, Just because LE SAYS Haleigh wasn’t abducted by a stranger, doesn’t make it so.
Tracy, California LE didn’t think Sandra Cantu was taken by a stranger, either. A reporter broke that case, LE was NOT focused on finding a “stranger”, and did not put out an Amber Alert for Sandra Cantu, because they “thought” she was taken by a family member, which she was not.
The ONLY WAY LE can know for certain that Haleigh WAS NOT taken by a stranger, is if they already know WHO took her.
Simply put: LE DOES NOT KNOW WHETHER OR NOT A STRANGER ABDUCTED HALEIGH. Don’t believe their B.S.
May 25th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
ART:GREAT ARTICLE!!!
I DON’T GIVE A DARN WHAT COBRA DID HE MEANS WELL.IMO LE IS DIRTY,AS IS RONALD,MISTY,TERESA NEVES,CRYSTAL,AND OF COURSE KIM PICAZIO.
THIS HAS BECOME LIKE A LOW BUDGET WANNA BE FILM”STARING KIM PICAZIO ON THE DOWN LOW” KIM IS VERY UNDER HANDED.REMINDS ME OF A CHILD STEALING FROM THE COOKIE JAR THEN HIDING THEIR HAND.
AT THE SAME TIME I REALLY DONT THINK CRYSTAL TOOK HALEIGH.EVEN THOUGH CRYSTAL CANT SEEM TO FIND HER TEARS FOR HALEIGH I JUST THINK RON,MISTY,AND FAMILY KNOW MORE,THEY CRACK AND HALEIGH WILL BE FOUND.IMO OF COURSE.I PRAY SHE’S STILL ALIVE.ALSO I HOPE ITS NOT ONE OF THOSE THINGS WHERE SOMEONE FROM LE HAS A SICK DESIRE FOR CHILDREN AND THATS WHY NOTHING MAKES SENSE.LIKE THE JOHNNY GOSHE[SP?]CASE.
May 25th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
ART:DOES THIS SEEM LIKE IT COULD BE SOMETHING LIKE WHAT HAPPEND TO JOHNNY GOSHE?AN INSIDE JOB,WITH LE OR POLITICIANS INVOLVED?
May 25th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
ART,
IMO pertaining to Snotgrass, cornered rats always try to bite you. Great pictures by the way. Thanks for keeping Haleigh in the spot-light. I hope the Judge throws the charges against Cobra out the window for crying out loud.
May 25th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
You can tell by looking at the photo of Cobra & local LE, that they’re resistant to his assistance – arms folded on one officer, the others posture is reserved, resistant, while Cobra is obviously animated, talking to them, trying to engage them.
One of their former police officers, whose wife now runs the Bail Bond company he did, prior to his arrest, conviction, and imprisonment,must still be accepted in the community, else “his wives” business, which he frequents, would not have enough business to sustain itself.
Many of the current cops may still be buddies with the convicted child molestor/ex-cop.
I wouldn’t trust the local cops. Real apparent whose side they’re on, because as a collective whole, an entire police department, they’ve failed to track down more leads (300), than one man-Cobra,did.
May 25th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
…and so-called ‘channels’ put up some disguise that says…
They don’t endorse a presentation.
Maybe ‘they should’ just rewrite that…to read…
“We’re getting paid for this…
and we like to eat”
Meanwhile if you work all night and stay up late, all you get are reruns, and paid advertisements.
And paid advertisements are really bad…
If only they had something good to sell.
May 25th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Our government lol ain’t doin much but literally sitting on their behinds while opening their gaps.
Sure wish that someday “they’d” just admit that instead of work they have learned how to ‘write that off’…and
You know what else?
Sure wish someone was greater than all of us.
It’s pretty easy to believe.
The last ‘creature features’ i’ve seen on these channels led to bones.
Sure would be nice for a change to eat vegetables and not see cowboys, or really not see cow pokes…
Although I just like to watch those idiots riding a bull…reminds me of NASCAR.
May 25th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Art, re: #94, I’m thinking that will be a looooooong wait.
May 25th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
#95 Teresa, I’ve seen a major turnaround in Art’s reporting of ALL sides as of late. I would ask you to give him the benefit of the doubt.
May 25th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
ART Thanks for all you are doing, I have cked your site everyday, but I am starting to get irked that you don’t answer many questions that we, your loyal fans and readers, ask. There seem to be only a select few posters you answer to regularly. I know you are busy, and can not answer all, could you please try to answer more than you have lately. I already know this will cause all kinda fire works but I do not mean to offend, I am just respectfully requesting
May 25th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Ronda Says:NO YOU IDIOTS IT ISN’T LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH THE PROBLEM…MR. SNODGRASS IS PATHETIC BUT I HOPE HE SUES MR. ‘COBRA’ FOR ALL HE’S WORTH.
Ronda I bet you wouldn’t be running that blowhole if it was YOUR kid missing or YOUR kid that Snodgrass tied to a bed and raped, would you? I think YOU’RE the pot calling the kettle black when you call anyone else an idiot, as clearly you have mental issues that far surpass our comprehension.
May 25th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
This is to yayayablahblahblah,,,,and ava poster # 88,,,,what is heartbreaking, contrary to what both of you think,,,is the way Haleigh and her brother have had to live with these trashy people….Noone would have any right to drag anyone through the “mud” if these people didn’t live in the dirt and drag their poor babies in the dirt with them…..How could either one of you, know the facts,,,not speculation but the FACTS,and say these crazy things????? Like Ron is a gentleman,,,didn’t you hear ,,,Ron likes the young girls,,,,at the age he is considered by most,,to be a pedophile….. just the LE reports of the drugs being used around these kids ,,,,How in the world can you even think these are Decent people?????? Both of you IMHO are just as crazy, if you think these Cummings and Croslins and Crystal’s family are decent, loving true southern families………..They raised a pedophile, who allowed his child girlfriend to be responsible for his children…Children who needed medical assistance , and sure didn’t get it from their own mother, who was into drugs……Their own mother who didn’t care about them until one goes missing…The father ,,you call a southern gentleman,,,,,marries a trashy drugged up “hoe”,,after she looses little Haleigh in her care…..Who are you people????? what planet are you from??????? Be real….Little Haleigh is gone,,that’s for real……We don’t need to go to this family and spend time with them, to know who they are and see what they do……Any father who rides around,,,defying the public to judge him saying,,,”only God can judge me”"”"written on the back of his truck…He is telling the public to go straight to hell..The same public that has sent him money to help find his daughter…and what did he do with the money,,,He didn’t use the money to help find Haleigh,,,now did he???? Ron and Misty used the money to buy his and her smokes and beer and lottery tickets..The public has judge him for his actions since lttle Haleigh went missing and thats why the public stopped sending him money……..Noone said this man was smart did they…..I would be the first one to eat crow if I am wrong,,, but from what I have seen of these people on T.V.,,,by their own actions,,,,,they make me sick…..These post have to be someone kin to these backwoods bumkins,,,,,or,,,,,,uneducated, and just plain blind, folks…either way,,,,your post are sickening,,,while this poor little girl is gone,,and it doesn’t look like she is ever coming home,,I’ve seen more sadness and broken hearts for this child on Art;s blog,,,,, than from her own parents….This is sad..
May 25th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
RON,
I hope you get your job back. Surely your employers don’t have ice water running through their veins. If they can’t give you back the same job, perhaps they will offer you something different there.I’m thinking maybe some other employer will step up and offer you a job. I pray for your little girl every day & night. Faith moves mountains. Just a thought. Sincerely, Debbie in California
May 25th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Re:wannaKnow post #37
As well as you need to leave the investigation to the trained pros in this case.You have palled yourself up to Crystal and her attorney and go around the net spreading their rumors for them,do you not see yet you are helping to hinder this investigation Donna?
May 25th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
For those of you who may not have seen this, check out Kim Pacazio’s response to Cobra’s “allegations”. I find it interesting that an attorney, supposedly representing a client in a “custody” battle, gets involved in this sort of publicity. Negative publicity can only hurt this woman’s career, and IMO, getting involved in this nonsense is definitely not what you would expect from a supposed well respected attorney who claims to be “doing the right thing”. Is it just me? Curious what you all think of it.
Pam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O97TNILNo3M
May 25th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Art,
So I waited to see if you would respond to my post regarding the interviews that were posted. Wondering if you know who this Timothy character is that was conducting these interviews. Also, can you clarify for me who this Jerry Santos is that is referred to in a few posts above? I don’t recall hearing that name amongst this cast of characters!
Appreciate your help Art!
Pam
May 25th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Cathy,
Please tell me where you heard that Johnny, Connie and Ron are moving to Ky.? I’ve been here all my life but will think about moving now. I, too, would like for Ron to find a good job to support his family. I might be able to help him get a job shoveling up horse dung all day or crawling in a coal mine on his belly. I hope they don’t move to Eastern Kentucky. It’s much too beautiful for such ugliness.
OMG! I know I will have trouble sleeping tonight…..Please tell me they have even more relatives in China.
May 25th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Art, just want to say thanks for your reporting on Haleigh’s story. This is about the only place I can find any updates. What a terrible mess, it seems that LE down there has to weave through. I agree everyone should keep an open mind about the situation, but I also agree that the answers lye with Misty and her foggy timeline. Wish everyone well and please stay on the story.
May 26th, 2009 at 1:00 am
I have and answer for the so important question that everybody seems to want to know the answer to….The 2 deputies that were there that day, had no idea at the time it was going on that what Cobra was doing was gonna get him in trouble..The issue was between Cobra and the Bond Agency, and if Cobra told those 2 deputies that the agency had given him the go-ahead to pick Snodgrass up then they didnt have a problem with what he was doing because it was legal as far as they were concerned….Now since the Agency did not tell Cobra he could do that, then thats were the breaking of the Law comes in…Cobra, it seems , was so Hell bent to make a video and get some action going on that he screwed up period!!!! Its his bad and no one elses, he’s the one that did wrong and so he is the on that was arested period!!!!
He needs to go home and stop the showboating and go make his own money like a real man and stop trying to live off donations, everybody wants to talk about Crystal being at the festival and getting donations, well what do you think they use for money when its time to make up new t-shirts and posters and stuff to destribute out with Haleighs pictures on them…..this donation money thats what, and futhermore, what do you think Cobra was doing at this festival……asking for money thats what, and money for what I ask you…..so he can hang out in motel rooms, hang out at MeMA’s drinking sweet tea and bragging about all that he hasnt found out…..Give me a break….no wonder people loose money to fraudulent companies every day if they are this easy to fool!!!!!! This is real life, this man is no hero, he is just a business man on a new business venture and everybody is feeding right into his hands…….Give me a break!!!!!!!
May 26th, 2009 at 9:35 am
art! i have a question? I read the article and watched the video on ronald cummings,and read the comments. one comment posted(kwalker09)that ronald and his brother were fighting at a local watering hole over his brothers car so ronald could go buy some pills. the article’s in first coast news.search haleigh cummings. have you been or have you seen these watering holes that they visit? also this poster claims to know the brothers well.
May 26th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Art:
Why isn’t HNN and FOX news following this story? I know NG made a really bad impression when she invited Ron and his Mother on her show and treated them with kid gloves, then when Christal and KP were on she hammered them! I began to wonder if it wasn’t time for Nancy to do what we all know she really wants to do? IMO I like NG but I think she left half of her brain in labor and delivery.
May 26th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Art,
This is the third time I have entered my response to Ava’s claims. I will keep entering it until it is posted on this board. I am HIGHLY offended that Ava claims the Cummings are a true southern family. THEY ARE NOT.
They are not the typical southern family and it is offensive to southern families to be compared to the likes of Ronald Cummings and his dysfunctional family.
May 26th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
I thought I was reading a chapter from an old southern novel when I read Ava’s post # 88.
Ava writes that in the BACK GROUND Haleigh is still missing. That is the problem with the Cummings family. THEY PUT HALEIGH BEHIND THEM. In the back ground as you call it and RON does NOTHING to find her.
1. They define southern hospitality? Maybe for you Ava because they got something in return. Did you make a deal with them to write that ridiculous chapter of fiction to ask for donations for Ron?
2. Ava says Annette is the ROCK of the family. Why because she makes a good shephards pie?? If she wants the world to believe that…. Tell the ROCK to take Misty out back to the wood shed southern style and make her talk.
3. Ava says Teresa is Ron’s adored mother. We saw that Ron has a tattoo (Teresa’s name) on the left side of his chest above his cold heart. Kinda kinky, IMO. Ava says that Teresa was more a mother to Haleigh. Was Teresa trying to make up for her lack of being a mother to her own children? Did she step up as Ron’s mother to lie for him?
At least Ava didn’t call Teresa a Southern Lady in her chapter of fiction.
Did you see the Geraldo interview, Ava? America saw the Cummings clan in their true REDNECK fashion. Everyone of them looked drunk or stoned out of their mind at their tent party.
4. Then Ava changes her writing style from fiction to comedy and Ava writes Ron is a true SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN.
Why because he opened the door for you, Ava? Doesn’t take much to impress you if that is all the acting Ronald had to do. But then, Ronald is not much of an actor. No one believed that fall down on the ground fake crying pity act he put on for the news.
Haleigh is in the BACK of Ronald’s mind according to Ava? His missing daughter should be front and center in his mind. But instead of looking for his daughter and helping LE, Ronald Cummings is showing Ava hundreds of pages of court documents and telling more lies. More lies for Ava to come on this website and post for the Cummings redneck clan.
Ava, Why didn’t you ask…….. WHAT IS RONALD DOING TO FIND HALEIGH???
5. Ava says Misty is “strong but silent”. Is that a nice way of saying she was zombied out on drugs and didnt say anything?
Why didn’t Ava ask why Misty will not give LE the correct timeline? Why she and Ronald will not work with the police and tell the truth if they have nothing to hide?
Ronald Cummings public behavior has already set the public’s opinion of him. It is too late for Ava or anybody else to run damage control for Ronald Cummings. When he put that ridiculous sign on his truck, “Only God Can Judge Me”, Ronald Cummings sent a message to the public.
Ava can go back and tell Ronald Cummings that the public received that message and all sympathy for him is gone.
The public cares about Haleigh NOT Ronald Cummings. IT is not about him or his feel sorry for himself pity act. The public wants to see what Ronald is doing to find Haleigh. The public wants to see Ronald and Misty go to LE and tell the TRUTH.
The public does NOT want to see Ronald Cummings whining on video, praising himself, taking donation money from jars at convenience stores to pay for beer and cigarettes, getting tatts, getting engaged at Chill’s, getting married while everyone else cares about finding his daughter.
I hope the people that read this site do NOT judge southern people from what you have seen in the news from the Cummings family. Those people do NOT define the morals of true southern families. What you see in Ronald Cummings and family is drugs, lies and family dysfunction. Moral decay in full example when the father of a missing child marries the teenage baby sitter while seachers are beating the bushes looking for his child.
May 26th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
art i have something i want to say to you. if you go back to the bold truth addation with jvm, look at post #173. now i know you are busy, but that aint a reason for you not to correct what the poster said about cobra. you set there sunday an acted like you had no idea what i was talking about when i brought up the video from the store. bull you knew, how do i know cause there is a rebuttadle on the other questions but none on that. if you read any of your post you will see what im talking about. im a fan of yours but if this a lie and you dont do nothing about it, then i wont be back, im not so sure i will now. i dont care if i sit in moderation until dooms day, there will be another radio show and ill bring it up then. i hope you go back and read it and make any corrections nessacary, i love cobra for what he is doing, he dont need bull like this out there. hes a good man who needs all the support he can get. EVEN BY YOU.
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ksue–pls explain why you are so upset and what I need to clarify. and resend the post you are referring to…it could take an hour for me to wade through and retrieve. tx art
May 26th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
William Staubs,
who is Called Cobra, Artharris,, Who Order Cobra, To Do The Arrest i think Cobra Was Set-up. putnam county is a communty with prejudice, who set him up no that he is looking for Haleigh, Art i think haleigh case should have been solved. art, why is it takeing this people so long to solve the crime, i’am not saying Cobra, Cobra have went out of his way to look for her Haleigh,and Le, Police DepartMent, are somewhere jealous of Cobra, Cobra i no is not easy, you stay strong. Art Harris they need to apoligize to Cobra, he is the men. we the community want Cobra to solve this case.Cobra is not the one with the problem no way, he came to look for haleigh, and they no.Daniel Snograss, is the main problem he have a Capital Charge that can carry the Death Penaltyor life in prison i hope he rotten in hell. i believe he is guilty… sexual predator say, when they want out they say i been accused yea, to be set free… putnam couty no Cobra Is Here To Look For this little Girl And they are trying to bull crap him to go away. stay strong Cobra Please next tip when you get calles like that to make a arrest have someone with you all time and to hear your phone conversation before you proceed. william staubs dont you get cold feet get it warmed up. By Shamby.
May 26th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Doing My Own Research,
Daniel Snodgrass,
Dan, is the name what he like to be called.
he useto have long hair in a pony tail, and drive a motorcycle Hippy style.than one day got it cut short.
smoked brown tabacoo.By Shamby.
May 26th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
#88 AVA
Nice post. Thank you for sharing the story with me. For those posts that contradict you for writing what you did, please ignore. You won’t be able to change some people’s mind, especially when it comes to Ron Cummings.
What you wrote, was well received and I applaud you for your kind words, and giving this family the benefit of doubt. They deserve nothing less!!
I look forward to more of your postings!!
Deb
May 26th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
REPLY TO POSTS 88 and 116: When Misty baby sat for Ron when he was with Amber, it must have been apparent to Ron that Misty was better for his kids than Amber.
Ron left Amber for Misty, and obviously the kids were more than happy to have Misty as their caregiver. Maybe Amber was jealous so much that she wanted to hurt Ron and make Misty look bad. Especially when Misty stated that they intended to get baby Jordan?
Must have been an awful slap in the face for Amber……Rons kids loved Misty…Misty loved the kids, and Ron and Misty were together. Amber and even her mom come across as being very hateful people.
Then there is Daniel Snodgrass living in the area who evidently has a sick passion for little girls, who more than likely will be going away for the rest of his life.
What better way for Amber to destroy Ron…….take away his little girl whom he adored. What better way to destroy Ron and Misty’s relationship……have his little girl disappear while Misty was responsible for caring for her.
And what better way for Amber to do away with Haleigh….hand her over to a man like Daniel Snodgrass. Probably this would be his last chance to ever satisfy his perverted sick desires. And who would ever think it was him, after all, he had on the ankle bracelet when Haleigh disappeared.
Why did some one like Snodgrass want to make himself present at the Haleigh bug center??? That in itself is sick, because just the sight of that scumbag while your daughter is missing would be upsetting for anybody. Did he get off on being there knowing what happened to Haleigh?
Then there is Nay-Nay who has a baby with a middle age sex-offender ( gee…..I wonder if he and Snodgrass are acquaintances ?
The interview of her is so ho-hum…….so “whatever”…… Talking about Misty and all that was going on as if , I don’t know, like it was all so insignificant, as if it was a missing pet or some thing, not a missing child. Seemed like the whole purpose of the interview was to smear Ron and Misty…..and cast more doubt about them.
May 26th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
oh……..I hope I haven’t offended any of the people that get so much enjoyment out of tearing apart the families of little Haleigh’s parents….grandparents……great-grandparents…..aunts…… uncles…. etc…..etc…..etc….
May 26th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
There’s always a “hitch” when someone get close and the “powers that be” don’t want the truth found. I believe Cobra was on to something and someone in PCLE wants him(Cobra) out of the way. Art says that there are Putnam county cops who’ve done time for sex crimes against children, so is it any wonder that little Haliegh has never been found and probably never will be? It’s time to turn to the F.B.I. for help. That’s my opinion, I welcome yours.
Greg:
I can only tell you of one for sure–a former Palatka police officer named Charles Ingram, who was under investigation for incidents with at least one female in the Explorer police training program, graduated to sexual assault on a minor and served hard time in state prison. He was not a cop at the time, but a bail bondsman who founded Chuck’s Bail Bonds. He’s, or his firm is, (wife technically runs it since convicted felons aren’t allowed to work in the biz) the regular bondsman of locals like Jerome Williams, convicted drug dealer who bailed Nay Nay and Amber out of jail. Now a registered sex offender, Chuck also bonded out Daniel Snodgrass, after he was charged with capital sex crimes against a girl under 9.
Dan says he was framed, and is scheduled to have his day in court June 22 in Palatka…when Det. Ken Taylor of the PCSD who investigated the charges is expected to testify about the alleged Snodgrass MO of luring parents to bring their daughters for unicyle lessons as a pretext for grooming them for sex. Only he’s now an alleged victim of Williams Staubs, the bounty hunter and pro bono investigator out to dig up clues into the Haleigh Cummings case. It had to pain cops to take Snodgrass’s criminal complaint after Cobra tried to revoke his bond the other day, as he tries to use the alleged false imprisonment gripe to try to undermine what police sources tell me is solid sex crime case.
May 26th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
While I think there has been lots of false rumors and outright lies spread about Ron and Misty, I am not buying into Ava’s account of them being the picture perfect family! I think the public’s perception of them is probably pretty accurate. I have no doubt that the grandmothers pretty much raised Haleigh and Ron Jr. Both Misty and Ron seem very immature and probably are not the best parents. I think that is why Ron prefers teenage girls–his maturity level is still that of a teenager. He can’t relate to a woman his own age. While I don’t think Misty and Ron are pure evil, I think these two are the key to solving what happened to Haleigh. I am not sure whether Ron’s current depression stems only from his daughter being missing, or is it from guilt? There are many possible scenarios of what could of happened that night, and only the person(s) who abducted or hurt Haleigh knows the truth.
May 26th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
To AVA/Becca:
You are the biggest, most narcissistic hypocrite I have ever had the displeasure of reading. How dare you tell people to have an open mind, when you’re trying to sell us this GARBAGE that the Cummings family are the next Brady Bunch! Give me a break with your fairy tale nonsense!
Oh and BE WELL! *rollseyes*
May 26th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
I just don’t get why these attorneys are so into everything that doesn’t concern representing Ronald and finding Haleigh and keeping making ridiculous press releases like the one they just posted moments ago!
PRESS RELEASE
May 26, 2009
RE: Follow up to Friday, May 22, 2009 arrest of Cobra in Putnam County on criminal charges of false imprisonment
This office deems it necessary to clarify that we are not involved in the civil case about Cobra’s alleged false imprisonment of Snodgrass. Snodgrass was formerly, before being ruled out, a person of interest in Haleigh’s disappearance.
Attorney Robert Fields of Palatka is representing Snodgrass about possible civil actions against Cobra and reporter Art Harris, a frequent contributor to CNN’s Headline News Network, who was in the car filming the alleged false imprisonment and forcible interrogation of Snodgrass.
As pointed out in our press release of May 22nd, Cobra and Art Harris have shared information and collaborated in this case.
Greg Kimball, T. Jerry Snider
this can be found at http://www.findhaleighnow.com
Pam
May 26th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
Art,
Why did you not publish my post on the board?
May 26th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Thanks for keeping this story alive and for clearing up issues that often remain fuzzy during the JVM show. I have been reading posts for awhile now and this is the first time I have posted. I don’t know what to think about how this child went missing. It shocks me to see these children missing on what seems a daily bases.I just hope this child is found soon. Thanks to everyone who has searched and those that keep searching.
May 26th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Alright AVA #88: Who are you and your ’sidekick’ that the Cummings’ family welcomed in with open arms?
May 26th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
We love you Cobra,
By Shamby.
May 26th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Oh okay, I missed the AVA/BECCA connection.
AVA/BECCA, what strange agenda DO you have for creating a post as BECCA stating that “it makes you ill knowing that you work in the SAME BUSINESS” as Art? Then, 7 hours later posting a strange fantasy about spending the day with the Cummings as AVA??
It would appear you need some help. Or maybe some company.
May 26th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Art, would you please correct post 118 in which Becca lies about Crystal selling T shirts at the Blue Crab Festival?
She was not at the festival at all this weekend and Haleighbug was not selling anything there. They were handing out flyers with the A1 Bailbondsman people.
On that day, Crystal was at her home in Baker County and was interviewed by a Jacksonville television station.
May 26th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
re:130
cobra said , on simon’s show, that his truck says audio & video in progress…this is “all over his truck”.
May 26th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
who watch the children while misty was on her three day party event? It seem’s misty and ronald had a bout and misty left partied and ronald begged her to come home. misty liked the parting so much she sneeked out with her party friend’s and went to the river at the end of green ln. while ron was working and the children were asleep. the river is about the lenght of a football field. if i lived that close to the river i would make access to get to the river for summer activities. misty’s slip’s out , parting haleigh wake’s goes looking for misty, knows that she goes to the river with her friend’s whan ron’s at work. misty get’s upset, abuses haleigh for catching her out when daddy’s not home.haleigh has a asthma attack and misty panics. well i was just trying to maybe hope that was what happend. let’s pray that if something bad has happend to haleigh it was an accendent that could have been explaned instead of hidden. i cant post anymore. i have read and watch the news sinse 2-09-2009 and this is a sad situation. lord!! please bring haleigh back to us.in jesus name, amen
May 26th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
OK, so I realize this site is about Haleigh and bringing her home…but PLEASE GAWD, SOMEONE tell me what the hell this “frieda” person is smoking, snorting, shooting etc.??? I feel as if I’ve walked into a “creative writting 101 class”, only it’s for those that, from time to time, step out of their minds and into the fog..IE: drugs! Frieda? Does it really make sense to YOU?? Or is this your way of getting attention? If it’s for attention, there’s an interesting site you may want to become a member of, it’s a charming little site for those that need one of the “Hug Me Style Jackets” placed on themselves!..STEP AWAY From the keyboard..come back to the light! Or at least slam your head against the desk a few times to rattle the cobwebs free?! After-all, “it really is easy to believe”..geeez!
May 26th, 2009 at 11:26 pm
Thank you Art.
May 26th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Diamond
Please seek help with your obsessive hatred of all things Cummings.And don’t spam Art like you spam IS with your boring ass long winded opinions.
Art,Thank Cobra for all he is doing.
May 26th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
For Samantha, today @ 6:49 pm:
{{{Wild applause}}} Adding a *gag reflex emoticon* to your *eyeroll*.
May 26th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
#159 Yahyahyahblahblahblah…I love your ID LOL
I agree with you, I too think it was a female that took Haleigh, and I think Amber and Lisa Brooks had their hands in it. I also think the reason Ron went to Mary Brooks house that evening, wasn’t to take Jordan, but to see if Haleigh was there.
Regarding the piece of scum Snodgrass, may be he needed to be at the center of events, kinda like an arsonist standing in the crowd watching the blaze he started?
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*****Art – I believe what ksue is referring to is the tape from the convenience store showing Ron there sometime after 2:00 a.m. – LisaE addressed this also earlier in the thread, I’m cutting and pasting her post again, hopefully it’ll clear up the convenience store question, hopefully you can email DW and see what he/she knows.
LisaE Says:
May 25th, 2009 at 1:20 am
Hi Art,
Re: Ron’s rumored 2:30 am convenience store visit filmed by the store surveillance camera.
Please check out comments by DW, post numbers 75 & 76 dated 4/29/09 under your article “Exclusive: Haleigh Cummings—-Dad’s Solid Alibi?”. This reader claims to personally know the person working the night shift at “Handy Way on the Hill” in San Mateo near the turn off for SR100. Perhaps you can reach out to DW or interview those who work at “Handy Way on the Hill” to confirm the existence of this 2:00-2:30 am surveillance tape showing Ron in the store.
Hope this helps.
- LisaE
May 27th, 2009 at 12:07 am
Please all here sign this petition for Haleigh, To get this job done.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/demand-action-to-find-haleigh-cummings
Thank You all.
May 27th, 2009 at 12:22 am
Suzy, I have heard they were supose to move at the time Haleigh went missing but didnt at that time. Now i am hearing they are moving to Louiville Ky. They have family there. Names of family members you have never heard of.Alice(Johns) Sheilfield.(sp).I have searched all over. They have family all over. I have worked hard and will keep working to help find this baby.And Art, Yes the FBI needs to be on this case. Or they know where she is and is safe thats why we dont hear nothing. Shes alive and well,Am i right? IS this why the LE is not in any hurry to get her?
May 27th, 2009 at 3:03 am
Samantha #163, i dont think ava and becca are the same person. they write totally different.
May 27th, 2009 at 3:06 am
Bravo, bravo, to Diamond and post #126 couldn’t have said it better myself.
May 27th, 2009 at 3:14 am
Debi, #158 – 1 question – what have you been smokin?
May 27th, 2009 at 3:20 am
Says in post 159 ” it must have been apparent to Ron that Misty was better for his kids than Amber.
” yeah it doesn’t get any better then leaving your two helpless children in the care of a 17 y/o drug addict fresh home from a weekend of drugs, sex, and rock, and rolling. Misty was such a good choice at watching these children, that one went missing, and she doesn’t have a cue. Yes Misty really kept a close eye of them….alright.
…yahyahblahblahblah…yahyahblahblahblah is THE perfect pin name for you.
May 27th, 2009 at 7:16 am
art, the article im referring to is the bold truth with jvm, post #173. the poster claims cobra has comfirmed the time on ron at the convience store. noone in your feed back did i see you deny this, nor confirm. ive went back to try and send you the post, but was unable to because the page has exspired. any way thats what it says when i try to pull up the page. its a long article bashing cobra and saying that he(cobra) has confirmed this. if you knew there wasnt a survillence tape you should have told your poster so. she on your site quit often and for a matter of fact thinks she owns it. if thats the way your going to allow things to be done here its not a place for me. sorry but its apples in a bushell that make ppl hateful and disrespectful toward cobra.
May 27th, 2009 at 7:32 am
REPLY TO POST 163:
So what your saying is that Ava isn’t entitled to her opinion…?…you certainly seem to think that you are entitled to yours.
There are many families in this world that are very dysfunctional due to drinking, drugs, divorce, custody battles….gambling….etc……..just step out in your neighborhood and take a look around.
Doesn’t give a bunch of sickos a right to steal a 5 year old little girl just to destroy some one. Not for ANY reason.
I might think it being in poor judgment if my 25 yr old son was living with a 17 year old…..but if he was trying to support 2 kids I might feel different. Doesn’t give any one the right to steal his child to destroy him and his family.
Even if Misty would stepped out of the house for ANY reason, while caring for 2 children is wrong…….irresponsible. But that is no excuse for some one to lure her out just to steal the little girl in order to destroy Ron/Misty over jealousy. THAT’S SICK!!
All the custody problems……..parenting problems……character flaws etc…. should be addressed AFTER the fact.
Some one set these people up.. IMO…..GEE……..I wonder who would do such a thing? I think the SMARTEST thing Ron did was to get his kids away from Amber. How could he have known that it would come to this. IMO
Let’s just hope NAY-NAY DOESN’T commit suicide! JMO OR hopefully some crucial info will oooooooooooze out of that sleaze bag before she does. IMO
May 27th, 2009 at 8:10 am
AMEN DIAMOND!! #126 well written.
Cobra hang tough and please do not give up on finding Haleigh. I am starting to think that you will be exposing something more than just Haleigh missing. Be careful!
Thanks Art, please be careful. Praying for you Guys. GODS SPEED
May 27th, 2009 at 9:14 am
SAMANTHA
“You are the biggest, most narcissistic hypocrite I have ever had the displeasure of reading. How dare you tell people to have an open mind, when you’re trying to sell us this GARBAGE that the Cummings family are the next Brady Bunch! Give me a break with your fairy tale nonsense!”
SAMANTHA…who is the Pot here and who is the Kettle? You come across to me as a narcossostoc hypocrite.
DIAMOND. REALLY?? What in your post was so important to say that it needed posting?? Perhaps that is why it took 3 of your posts to finally get posted!!
Sorry, I must have missed Ava’s line where she called the family “The Brady Bunch” can someone point that out to me?
Also, because a family is low class, doesn’t mean they don’t have manners!!
If there was proof that anyone knew where Haleigh was, it would have been leaked by now. Certain LE doesn’t believe Ron & his family are guilty of anything..other than poor judgement.
WHY do people trash other people at a time when a child is missing, and someone reports BOTH sides??
If you do not want to listen to people’s theory’s or opinions, SKIP over their blog or find something else to do with your time!!!!!!!!!!!! WHO is to say YOU are right??
May 27th, 2009 at 9:16 am
narcissistic hypocrite
Corrected spelling……(new keyboard)
May 27th, 2009 at 9:22 am
This is in response to Diamond#126. You must be a big fan of Kim P or Crystal S. I don’t believe anyone else that has been keeping up with this site would agree with a lot of what you said.
One of the things about Ron not looking for Haleigh is wrong. He was out everyday looking with volunteers.
I know you were responding to a previous post, but you know yourself that Kim and Crystal are doing this just for the money or they wouldn’t even think of a custody battle until little Haleigh is found.
My prayers are still for Haleigh, Ron, and Misty. I don’t see Ron or Misty out selling Tee Shirts to make money. Crystal should be stopped from making money at little Haleighs expense. Such a shame.
May 27th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
well while ron’s out working for pennies crystal’s out living it up. Her mom marie griffis is said to be the president of the haleighbug foundation and crystal’s vice pres. While kim p. brother in law sits there taking calls
Wonder how the irs is going to track down all those shirts and bracelets that have been sold. Think theres been a lot, thousands of dollars. 2 dollars a bracelet and $20 a shirt you do the math. where is all that money going. personal use obviously.
Its a shame anyone would make money off a tragedy such as this. Well its shows there true colors. To them its all about the green backs. Not haleigh.
The only thing i see is more t-shirts and bracelets and nothing that does not involve making a dollar.
I guess new nails, makeup, and clothes is aiding in finding haleigh.
How about giving some money to the pcso for overtime and expenditures, that would help replenish the money spent and keep taxes down. Or buy fliers and shirts for other missing kids. yeah do something without making a profit. Boy ask them to do that and they might have a stroke. After all isnt that what a “FOUNDATION” is supposed to do give to charitable causes and not profit. Strange very strange
seems like Marie, Kim and Crystal have it all figured out.
well marie gets her house mortgage paid, crystal get her child support paid, and kim becomes famous. at the exspense of a five year old child.
Nancy Grace was right she saw thru it all.
May 27th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
DIAMOND..Either you are very impatient, or your posts aren’t getting posted for a REASON!
May 27th, 2009 at 6:37 pm
lisae at 12:38am may 18 YOU ARE THE ONE WHO POSTED AND SAID COBRA COMFIRMED THE STORE SURVILLENCE TAPE. YOU AND YOU ALONE HAVE SO MUCH INFO ON THIS TAPE WHY DONT YOU GIVE IT OR ANY INFO TO ART AS TO WHO DOES HAVE INFO. IM TIRED OF YOU ALWAYS SEEMING TO HAVE THE FACTS BUT NO PROVE. READ THIS ART AND CONTACT LISAE IN REGARDS TO THIS SUPPOSED TAPE. THIS ISNT YOUR WEB SITE LISAAAAAAAE
May 27th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
Ava, you seriously need medication if you are not on some already! Sure you are not Teresa N. or her sister?????
GMAB!
May 27th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
is it true that crystal has paid ron some of the back owed support and if so how did she manage to pay it when she is unemployed i heard it was the 4 thousand that she owed him. well i bet it came out of the shirts that she sold at the festival.
May 27th, 2009 at 11:34 pm
ksue=as i may have said, i very well could have missed that line, and I’m afraid I’ve got to confess, I’m not going to be able to fix everything that may be wrong or incorrect…just don’t have time sometimes, and rely on the well read site supporters to weigh in and watch my back if I do miss something. ask me about it. i hope you don’t pack up your marbles and leave, just because you learn that I’m human…it’s often a time choice of making one more call to learn something new or chase down a lead that could lead nowhere, versus speed reading or carefully reading your posts. I could spend all my time doing that, because you all have intriguing and well written theories and tips, and I love reading them.but I just can’t and try to stay on top of things all the time.
May 27th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
will ask some sources…and remain open to hearing it may be so, but for now, don’t know. i’m not aware cobra saw the tape.
May 27th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
It’s a shame/tbird==
In response to your question about crystal and back child support. In fact, a mystery donor from Texas sent Crystal a check to be usd only for child support, to help get her out of the hole. According to Kim Picazio, her lawyer, ’she received $4,100 and paid some of the arrears, yes. … Crystal never saw the $$ “It was deposited into Picazio’s trust account, then to the Central Depository, then right to Ron. He’s richer today than last month,’” Picazio tells The Bald Truth in an exclusive interview tonight.
——Original Message——
May 27th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
It’s a shame–re making money off bracelets and t shirts…I don’t think anyone’s getting rich on two dollar trinkets, or able to live it up from those nice donations. In fact, the foundation is getting its final paperwork in a few days to be able to do fundraising legally and above board, accounting for all monies. (c) artharris.com, all rights reserved.
May 28th, 2009 at 12:27 am
To Everyone:
I am so tired of people bashing our LE,I happen to know the detective in the pic, he is a very good person he beleives in the system and he does things the way they should be done.He was a drug detective for many years,he knows the drug holes and people and of all the LE I think he can definately get to the bottom of things. I also know personally one of the other detectives and you will not find a better person inside and out and what ever the truth is he will definately tell it.He is a awesome father and this I am sure hits home for both of them.And as far as Charles Ingram, yes he is a EX-officer,and things aren’t as easy in this town for him as ya’ll may think it is,and I know several officers who do not care for him or what he had been accused of doing.He did his time and what does he have to do with bonding drug dealers,molesters,and drug addicts out of jail.His wife ran this business when he was in prison this is her business not his,she does have to make a living and bonding is a good living she has done this for years.I guess you all want to pick this town and the people here apart,do you all know how many kids go missing a year?I say this over and over again the person that holds the key here is Misty,I don’t buy the little intemedated girl act she is a street smart,nasty mouth,lying 17 year old girl that should have her butt in school.And Ava said she is so in love,yeah that’s why she was off having sex with someone else the weekend before Haleigh went missing.That’s why she is refusing to help LE now.The day she picked her wedding dress up I was there,she was all happy no sign of a tear,just the face of someone who looks like she got away with something.I can and will talk about these people,I was really heartbroken for Ron in the begining until he said on TV that he never did drugs,I think that’s when lights when off in alot of peoples heads,because there are alot of people here that has seen him doing drugs we have been in the same room with him.It would of been better to tell the truth and say I am trying to stop I need help,or something besides lying.The big picture Haleigh is missing and someone knows and how can they find out if the last person to be with her won’t talk, and when she does and they ask her questions she doesn’t like she walks out.That’s alot of love she shows there for Haleigh,right Ava. God Bless them all and I’ll pray for Haleigh until the day she is found.
May 28th, 2009 at 12:28 am
He;s richer? Suddenly in his case it’s richer. In every other case in the world it is called child support that money that feeds, clothes, houses, educates, lessons etc for the child which also ensures their home and security devlopment etc because we all know there is alot more to raising kids than meals and clothes. More of that bias nonsense; not pass or fail in the Cummings case it’s showing perception or not. The whole world is a suspect except those you name as not being….and on and on. Seriously do you think this is going to find Haleigh? Found your bad guy yet Art & Cobra? is he on the bad side of town? Is he a he? Does he do drugs? Have scraggly hair and dark eyes? Good luck guys.
In Surrey there was a 10 year old girl kidnapped from her townhouse complex, a month later a reporter went to the complex to interview neighbours after her body had been found in a near by park. The reporter was met by a neighbour who told of crime and that he was moving so his nephews had a safe place to visit. None drug user, no record, clean cut, employeed helped in search. He was loading his car while being interviewed, a security guard from the park was watching the news and reconized his car as one driving around late one night around the time the girls body was found. The abductor and killer was the neighbour in the interview.
It is just a matter of the right tip coming up & you never know what may set that off.
God Bless Haleigh and all her families.
May 28th, 2009 at 12:32 am
RICK==
Cobra may well have the underwriters on tape saying it’s fine to do the pickup as he told me they did.
Whether that’s admissible, don’t know… Will Cobra play them? Unclear.
Why did he defer to me on blog radio show? Beats me, but maybe because I happened to be covering him that day…, and might I ask, What have you been smoking to suggest I knew something illegal was about to happen? He represented he was doing his job within the bounds of his license and the law at the time, as he’s done 8,000 times before. No one suggested otherwise at the time. Now it will be up to a judge to decide.
May 28th, 2009 at 12:46 am
Pam–pls go back and read about Jerry, have written about him before one of the parents in the hood who saw Ron the day before Haleigh went missing, driving fast at the bus stop, local baseball coach, devoted father, etc…lots more about him and considered a witness to the Ron-Misty timeline.
May 28th, 2009 at 12:58 am
They Call Me J ,..
Thank YOU VERY much for commenting on how “THESE BEINGS” can lie without hesiataion & rationalize their behaviors & actions following such an event !! ..
PCSO,.. PLEASE CHECK, CHECK, & RECHECK THOSE WHO SEEM TO HAVE NO CLEAR REASON TO BE INVOLVED IN HALEIGHS ABDUCTION ..
NEIGHBORS, .. GUESTS OF NEIGHBORS,.. HALEIGHS NEIGHBORHOOD FRIENDS’ PARENTS,..
HALEIGH DAMN SURE WASN’T ABDUCTED BY ALIENS !!
SOMEONE KNOWS WHERE SHE IS & WHAT THEY DID WITH HER !!!!
I JUST CANNOT BELIEVE ANY LONGER THAT THE CURRENT LIST OF CHARECTERS HAVE ENOUGH INTELLECT BETWEEN THEM ALL TO HOLD SO MANY OF THESE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AT BAY FOR THIS LENGHTH OF TIME ..
THE PERSON or PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR HALEIGHS ABDUCTION MUST BE FLYING BELOW RADAR ..
May 28th, 2009 at 1:24 am
Well, I’m glad Chrystal was able to pay Ron some of the child support arrears. I do like the way it was worded that “he/Ron is richer today than last month”. I couldn’t feel too sorry for Ron that he worked a day and after gas made only 20 bucks. Living at his Grandma’s is not exactly living on the streets either. He is hardly destitute.
May 28th, 2009 at 1:26 am
Noni, something stood out in your post that i hadn’t caught before. From the 911 call (excerpts):
Ronald Cummings: “where is my f’ing phone…we’ve got better people to talk to then some mother f’ers who ain’t coming.”
Most people with cell phones have them glued to themselves. How come he needed to find it? Is it possible he left it at work? Why did he demand that she call 911, couldn’t he have made the call and looked around at the same time. Maybe leaving it at work ensured the pings he hoped for.
May 28th, 2009 at 1:27 am
Art,
Mmmmmmmm guess I was correct, eh? Maybe my eyes and ears aren’t that clouded after all…
May 28th, 2009 at 1:33 am
Please Find Haleigh #160-thank you. I agree.
Now that Ron has a little money, we’ll see what saintlike actions he uses the money for-now that the public, myself included are watching.
May 28th, 2009 at 1:42 am
Debi Says:
May 27th, 2009 at 9:14 am
SAMANTHA…who is the Pot here and who is the Kettle? You come across to me as a narcossostoc hypocrite.
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Debi, keep sipping on that KoolAid. You might get there.
Looks like you’re the pot AND the kettle.
Keep believing in the fairy tale, I pity you.
TTFN.
May 28th, 2009 at 1:49 am
Oh Lord…you say Ron is RICHER? OMG he has lost his heart, his daughter…how is he richer?
Crystal owed him that money to help raise HER children, to look after their welfare, to feed and clothe them.
Someone decided to take pity on poor ‘may be I just couldn’t get outta bed to make the Dr. appts.’ side and paid her ‘back child support’? Has anyone read the Court Transcript from the Custody Hearing?? Crystal actually said, ‘may be I just couldn’t get outta bed to take her” ughhhhhhhhhhhh 12 times she couldn’t get outta bed!!!!
Hey Mr. & Mrs. Back Child Support peeps, I’m owed at least #300,000, I’d sure appreciate your help too. WHAT A JOKE!! May be you could divert those funds to LE or Cobra or Art, ya know, people that actually get outta bed and search for Haleigh?
As for Kim P. it’s all for $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$…
How dare people take the focus away from finding Haleigh, shame on them all.
May 28th, 2009 at 2:15 am
To K… Go back to IS and don’t bring your lies or insults here. I know who you are.
TO Debi… As you can see my posts were approved just like yours have been.
No,I am neither impatient or banned from posting on this board as you suggested. However, I am appalled that Ava has posted the Cummings clan are a true Southern family and all her other lies. Those people are the scum of the earth and just happen to live in the South. They have shown no decency or morals.
As if everyone doesn’t already know the person that is posting here as Ava posts at IS as the casserole queen bam bam.
Art,
Please have someone drive by the “Cummings vigils” they say they are having the morning after and see what is put out for trash pickup. Those so called vigils are more like parties with all the empty beer containers and boxes.
How much praying is going on when they are drunk on beer.
And to Ava. You gave yourself away talking about kool-aid. A True Southern Family of integrity drink Sweet Iced Tea. It is the house wine of the South.
And *I* am American by birth…Southern by the Grace of God.
Diamond
May 28th, 2009 at 2:25 am
Whom Ever & Whom All This Applies To..
Ron can use the money for whatever he damn well feels like spending it on .. It’s HIS back CHILD SUPPORT MONEY for the kids.
NOT DONATION MONEY ..
Every one who says , ” What is Ron doing to find Haleigh ?”.
What do you expect him to be doing that the Sheriffs Office, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, FBI, etc.., aren’t doing & haven’t done already ? ..
If he was out roaming the woods day in & day out you all would be saying that he is not caring for Junior at home..
Which of you in this county are going to open your doors when Ron comes knocking saying ,” I’d like to search your house, computer, cell phone records, bank accounts, sheds automobiles you may posses or have access to, storage buildings you rent” , etc..
I HAVE A GREAT IDEA !! .. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE EVERYONE IN PUTNAM COUNTY POLYGRAPHED .. ALL 70,000 + of us ! ..
& I’D BE MORE THAN WILLING TO GO FIRST !!
I WAS ALSO in the beginning waiting feverishly for RON & MISTY to be hauled into jail .. IT SIMPLY doesn’t add up any longer ..
I don’t know Ron, & I don’t particulary like what I have heard about him .. BUT HIS DAUGHTER IS MISSING & MY GOD,I AM SORRY TO SAY THAT I AM VERY GRATEFUL TO NOT BE IN HIS POSITION !!
HEADS UP ART,.. It’s really late .. But tomorrow sometime I will be throwing the red flags up on your opinion of Jerry Santos ..
All I know is what you write about him,.. but every point you write to make him sound like a saint can be taken in the opposite direction..
I would like to see him polygraped to find out whether he is actually “all that & a bag of chips” .. OR NOT ?
NO ONE IS ABOVE SUSPICION !!
May 28th, 2009 at 2:39 am
Noni…Good post. Someone should inform Ava not to drink the kool-aid. It had to be spiked for anyone to see Southern Charm in those people. There is no gentleman in Ronald Cummings at all. Southern gentlemen do not have rap sheets like Ronald’s rap sheet. And they do not live with under age teenagers.
May 28th, 2009 at 2:55 am
Kim P. amazes me. She sure seems to have the Haleigh Cummings case under her control. If I didn’t know better, I would say it was all pre-arranged.
Happy to know she paid Mr. Cummings off. I bet that took a huge weight off of his shoulders’. I hope that they get all of the tee-shirt’s and bracelet’s sold! Maybe then, LE will have a big break in the case and someone will bring Haleigh back home. Get busy and sell those shirt’s! This is about Haleigh, not mama drama!
May 28th, 2009 at 3:19 am
Art,
Nothing in what I said was intended to imply or state that you knew it was illegal and if anything I said came off that why, I apologise, it wasn’t what I meant.
Rick–appreciate your clarifying…tx Art
May 28th, 2009 at 3:49 am
Perry Re: your insight about Pickles I’m glad to see I’m not the only one that wonders that same thing. Diamond GREAT post and thank you for defending true southerners how dare Ava/Becca lump us in that category with THAT BUNCH I honestly threw up in my throat lol. ksue: did you just leave BNN to come over here and jump all over Art? Please stay there and jump on YOUR writer and leave OUR journalist alone. Debi:While you are praising Ava/Beccas post and giving the Cummings the benefit of the doubt are you giving the Sheffields the same benefit, I think not,why the double standard? Scorpio: I don’t think there was a sidekick just Ava and her alter ego Becca lol! And Frieda I just don’t know hon do you hear those voices all the time?
May 28th, 2009 at 4:08 am
Reply to 221,j
i like your post
Haleigh, damn sure wasn’t Abducted by aliens.
who no’s what’s next all i no there is prejudice in this town people aint together. i wish some one came into this town and clean up the act enough. Cobra, need to do is get rough, hit it with the flow, hey we all see each other in court. the big pro, need to make a clean up. cobra no’s what we mean.by shamby.
May 28th, 2009 at 4:15 am
Scorpio lets see if he gives money to Cobra to search for Haleigh or does everyone think Crystal should pay Cobra since she’s making that fortune selling trinkets. At least she’s doing something to make money she’s not sitting at grammas waiting on Jamie Watts to bring her the money. Maybe he will take that money and go rent a place for his children and his new wife to call home, excuse me child we are all still praying for his other child to come home but wow her home is empty, the one she knew anyway is empty. I hope he does something worthwhile with the money and his wife doesn’t snatch it and go on another wild weekend JMO. Thanks Art for keeping us informed and for remembering Haleigh!
May 28th, 2009 at 4:18 am
Art,
want you to no this Daniel snodgrass several years try to sue dont no what town a company, i think it was homeDepo, or Lowes dont no what town for millions of dollars. injury for his side leg.can you find out.
May 28th, 2009 at 9:56 am
POST 159**
I AGREE! art is bringing info to those of us who don’t *LIVE* there, and would other wise not know, he deseves the benfit at the very leaset! there are alot of other *.com*sites that report opinions more than fact, art should be commendend.
May 28th, 2009 at 10:42 am
PERRY # 223, it has puzzled me from the beginning that Ron told Misty to make the call to 911. He appears to be a real control freak and “in charge” person, and it seems totally out of character for him not to make that call.
Art, in the beginning Ron stated that there were no cement blocks on his property other than the one used to hold the door open. Have any other blocks been found? Thanks.
May 28th, 2009 at 11:00 am
203.yahyahblahblahblah Says:
Let’s just hope NAY-NAY DOESN’T commit suicide! JMO OR hopefully some crucial info will oooooooooooze out of that sleaze bag before she does. IMO
I cut out the rest of the rant but had to say that this is just SICK. You need help.
May 28th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
#217 Cee Cee
Sounds like you live in the neighborhood and are familiar with the family as well as the LE in that parts of town?? I always welcome truth to read.
As opposed to speculation and unpopular accusations.
I did enjoy your post. Please tell me that LE is doing the best job they can, and it will put my mind to rest.
I happen to believe neither parent is directly involved with Haleigh’s disapearance, and I also “feel” deeply for Ron. Clearly he is in pain and hurting over this lost child. However, you did bring up a great point, when he denied having any enemies, or doing drugs, he dug his own grave right then and there. Everyone has enemies, as well as the best reason he gave for saying he doesn’t do drugs, is because he was caught off guard and thought it was easier to lie.
As far as Misty goes, she is 17. A child. A lieing slutty child. She does Ron no good being in the picture.
Just my thoughts since your post was very fair sided.
Thank you for that.
May 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Anyone on this blog who post anything in favor of the Cummings, Miss Misty, and the bio mother, is delusional……Period…..These are very sad, ignorant, uneducated, selfish, people..How can you say anything in favor of people who live the way they live,,drugs etc?????????…low down common way of life, and they still keep having innocent little souls who take the brunt of their selfish way of life…….When Ronald and his sign on his truck,,,”only God can judge me”"”",,,,he is giving the middle finger to all who gave him money…..What does that tell you, or are you just as ignorant, ueducated ????? For the life of me,,,how can ava and the other posters ,,say the things they say…..A child is missing, and I don’t think she will ever be found…….Just remember this,,,,,,,Misty is buying a wedding dress, acting happy with in-laws following suit…..In the middle of a child missing..not even a month mising..her so-called step child (Haleigh) “she loved so much”" me choke, choke………What is wrong with this picture??????? Ava and yaya,,,,,when you figure that out,,,you will have your answer. The rest of us already know the answer……
May 28th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Thanks Scopio,,,,maybe he will get another tattoo…..I think the last tats he got was a memorial to Haleigh, and I have to say, the tat of Haleigh is the most hideous thing I’ve ever seen…..Poor little Haleigh was so pretty and that thing on his leg, looks like a monster. I hope every time he looks at that thing ,,,he thinks of his drugged-up, sex-crazed , foul mouth,,,,wifey Misty..And,,,,,wonders whaT poor little Haleigh went through the night she went missing…..
May 28th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Whenever I try to visit your site now, Avast! antivirus is coming up with a trojan warning, in the Iframe. Also on the forums up in your header picture or something. i cannot find any contact information for you on the site because it will BARELY let me load it, but I thought I would give you a heads up. I love your site, and would love to be able to see it, so maybe you should check it out. maybe its an advertisement causing it or something.
May 28th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Im my oppion the man they need to look for is Donald Lee Sapp,He was over at Rons house that day had been staying with Misty brother or sisterin law that week.They said Haleigh would have went with him,ThatDonald and Tim were wacthing the kids on the trampolene.He had time to know when ronald went to work and how misty did.So while misty was out he took little haleigh put her in mistys van drove to his house witch is only 500 feet away.Address is 315 2Ave ,satsuma ,Flordia. Took haleigh in and took mistys van back .but parked in in wrong place.Now where is Donald what did he do with haleigh???????Also he is a sex offender.JMO
May 28th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
That money is back child support. For goodness sakes some of you need to get a life and spend your own money and quit worrying about other folks spend theirs. How much more does Crystal owe him anyway and is some generous soul going to pony that up too?
Ron does still have a child to support and that money has been owed to him for awhile. Why begrudge him that amount?
May 28th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
reply to post 201:
I don’t know what Misty did the weekend before Haleigh went missing, probably any more than you do.
I do know what Nay-Nay said in her interview, and what Gregg had said……but C’MON…..do you really believe ANYTHING that comes out of their mouth’s??
Even if it is true……that DOESN’T give any one the right to lure Misty out of the house in the middle of the night in order to steal a 5 year old, just to destroy Ronald and his family and everyone else that knows/loves this little girl.
It doesn’t give any one the right to lure Misty out of the house in order for some one to STEAL the little girl, just to make Misty look bad……..THAT’S SICK!!!
There is OBVIOUSLY a reason Ron nor Misty haven’t been arrested…….imo
I was wrong about one thing though………right up until a few days ago, I was thinking NG sucked for the way she acted towards KP and Crystal S. But not any more……..
She has an uncanny gift when it comes to seeing through certain types of people……..IMO.
I am once again a NANCY GRACE FAN…………SHE ROCKS!!!! ….and that’s not just my opinion……..THAT’S FACT!!!!! HAHA!!!!!
May 28th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Just saying…. why does the law allow Misty Croslin/Cummings to not provide the details? I understand innocent until proven guilty but what is this?… this right to remain silent. Why would those surrounding her support her right to be vague, uncertain or unwilling to be forthcoming? This is old and must be a circle of tough nuts to crack that no one close cares enough to make it their personal responsibility to make her clarify. I supposed I am specifically saying Ron, T Neves and Mee-Maw. This is OLD and RIDICULOUS!! Karma is a _________ and God sure knows. He’ll let it surface when HE is ready. Shameful!!
May 28th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
ethel, who the hell do you think you are? you dont tell me where i can leave an opinion at? one of the regular bloggers on here said cobra had confirmed the store survillence tape. i told art he needed to take a look at it cause its people like her who give cobra a bad name. if this isnt true im sure art will clear it up. you must be one of the ones who come to bnn and change your screen name and act two face like you are now. do you think you run this site? if so art needs to change the name to ethels site. if i have an opinion ill leave it any damn place i choose to. apparently you like to jump around like misty. lol. ART, PLEASE E-MAIL ME YOU HAVE MY ADDRESS. THIS MUST BE THE SAME PERSON WHO IS TRYING TO GET BNN SHUT DOWN. SHAMEFUL VERY SHAMEFUL. I DONT CARE IF I SIT IN MODERATION OVER THIS OR NOT. ETHEL YOU KNOW WHERE TO FIND ME. ITS CALLED BNN THE TRUTH.
May 28th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
# GirlTownUpstateFlorida Says:
May 28th, 2009 at 4:18 am
Art,
want you to no this Daniel snodgrass several years try to sue dont no what town a company, i think it was homeDepo, or Lowes dont no what town for millions of dollars. injury for his side leg.can you find out.
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Mr. Snodgrass was ran over by a forklift at the Scotty’s in East Palatka, several years ago and received a small settlement after all medical bills were paid and he was left disabled with nerve damage.
May 28th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
“Diamond Says: May 26th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Art, This is the third time I have entered my response to Ava’s claims. I will keep entering it until it is posted on this board. I am HIGHLY offended that Ava claims the Cummings are a true southern family. THEY ARE NOT.
I thought you were from California? Wouldn’t that make you a Westerner? Kind of demanding, aren’t you? Or did you forget this is HIS site?
May 28th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
yahyahblahblahblah, I hope they keep your addy and IP just in case something happens to Nay-Nay. Some may see your comment as a threat. I would.
May 28th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Ref: Perry #134: Glad to see someone else feels the same way as I do about Pickles. I read everything I can about this case and enjoyed listening to Simon’s Radio News Network on the weekends, but Pickles just ruins it for me. Don’t get me wrong, she does write some interesting articles on this case, but her grammer is something else. What really upsets me is how Pickles and her gang get on the blogger news network and slam everyone who makes any such comments that she and her pals don’t agree with. After last weeks radio broadcast, Pickles and her pals were laughing it up on the blog of how she had used the “F” word on Simon’s show. Made me ill at heart. This situation is no laughing matter. There are a lot of people who are really concerned about this miss girl and they do voice their opinions on these blogs, but shouldn’t be beat up over it like Pickles and some of her friends do…they actual insult people for disagreeing with them. That to me is sad. Now some of them are coming on this blog trying to do the same thing. How sad. Art Harris has done a wonderful job reporting on this case. He seems to be fair and impartial and that I appreciate. He is a true journalist by every sense of the word and should be commended for a job well done. With Art, you get the real facts and I don’t see him slamming anyone. Thank you Art! And to the Pickle’s gang that are on this blog that are acting decent…thank you! Your blogs are appreciated when you’re not insulting others and some of you are very intelligent and have some interesting things to say. I pray every day that Haleigh is found safe and sound. I can only imagine the heartache her family must be going through. And to Cobra, thank you for all you do and my prayers are with you. Just stay safe Cobra!
May 29th, 2009 at 12:21 am
Cathy-If I’m reading your posts correctly-I really do hope that Ron stays local. I think it is very important for him to do so in order for Haleigh’s abduction to remain in the spotlight.
Although, if Ron were to seriously make plans to relocate, I would hope LE would have some concerns about that.
Someone else wrote about what actions they would take i.e., recruiting searchers, bugging LE nonstop for information and progress. I wish I had a sense that the Father was doing this.
Ethel, your posts were right on.
May 29th, 2009 at 12:35 am
Well, its good that someone donated enough money for Crystal to pay her child support…At least thats out of the way and now Ronald can maybe hire PI to help with this investigation, but I bet he doesnt….He will spend it on cigarettes and beer and drugs and maybe conoms so that Musty doesnt end up pregnant if she isnt already.. I just wish if there was nothing important to report on the where-a-bouts on Haleigh,then all the other crap we keep hearing would just stop being reported, I dont care about child support owed or who everybody thinks might be on drugs and how bad Cobra is screwing up this case looking for notoriety, I just wanna hear about Haleigh, I just want to hear what LE has to say about where this investigation is leading, have they got any clues at all, do they know anymore than they did before, do they think this is gonna be a cold case or do they think it will be solved, do they still think Haleigh is alive or not…….If everybody would just stop reporting on all the trash that is going around and just report on Haleigh I think this case might get back on track……..God Bless Haleigh!!!!
May 29th, 2009 at 1:01 am
WANNAKNOW:
Great post. We’ve decided to let garbagemen pick up the trash and go through it since it’s impossible to dissect without thick gloves and a nose-pin to keep from smelling the stench. Problem is it’s impossible to understand the circumstances of collection and competing agendas behind it without devoting all our valuable time to juggling jello that often turns out not to be what it was made out to be…We just think it demeans and hurts the credibility of the good folks who have taken to driving the garbage truck.
May 29th, 2009 at 1:05 am
Ksue: guys and gals…whether I missed the person who quoted cobra saying he had confirmed the store surveillance tape, I may have .. but I do not recall Cobra telling me that he had.
May 29th, 2009 at 1:09 am
sonya, we will check it out with tech support in the am. you are the second person who reported this…we’ve never had it happen before and hope it’s not a malicious attack and will treat it as a bad flu accident…thank you…it’s art@artharris.com.
May 29th, 2009 at 1:30 am
# 223 Perry, I agree 100%! Why? Where was his phone? Art, I wrote this same thing in a post over a week ago, along with a few other things that stood out to me. Guess the post was too long) It was my second post here and neither was posted. I sent you e-mail on Sun. May 24 – stating Cobra said May 17- with in the first 5 min. or so just after you told about Ron at the bus stop on BNN Radio show he had viewed the store tape (I believe he said the le had seen it too) but Sun the 24th when you ask if any one knew about this Cobra did not say he had seen it!
#243 Sonja, I have had the same trouble to day showing a Trojan each time I sign on.
Keep up the good reporting! TX in FL
May 29th, 2009 at 1:48 am
WANNAKNOW: Bravo! I couldn’t have said it better myself. This is a sad, sad case, and still we haven’t found this poor little angel. Who cares about the drug dealers, the scum bags, or whatever else that goes on in Satsuma if it doesn’t pertain to this case. Haleigh needs to be found one way or other. I agree with you 100%. I wish we did know some more facts about the evidence that LE has. It might actually jog somebody’s memory and bring in the right lead for LE or Cobra to put an end to this case and bring that beautiful Haleighbug home safe and sound. That certainly would warm everybody’s heart. We’re praying for you Haleigh!
May 29th, 2009 at 2:39 am
I agree with the poster who had something to say about Pickles, she was really crazy acting on the radio show and she isnt even on the same page with what is going on and she just ruins it for me as well! Maybe Simon could find someone else to put on his show that at least can keep up with the conversation! Also I was on there blog and I posted my opinion of Cobra and got banned as soon as I did, whats up with that everybody has and opinion, but yea, dont have one on that site!
Now on to the topic of Haleigh, Art, you said in response to my earlier post about having to sift through the garbage in this saga from Satsuma and I know this has to be done, but does it have to be aired for everyone else to smell???? Couldnt it be sifted through and then only the worthwhile peices that is left put up for the people to read!!!! I think that would be a better way to do things, then the buzzards that are circling over Satsuma just for the notoriety would leave if they didnt get any, and what is left would be the true deal!!
May 29th, 2009 at 2:40 am
Concerned GREAT POST and as you can see it was no sooner out of your mouth that ksue from BNN went ballistic because I said something to her about the way she jumped on Art. Ksue Yes I do know where to find you did you forget to take your happy pills today you are by far the most ill tempered foul mouthed person I have ever ran into on Art’s site. No I am not trying to get BNN shut down and I do not post there under any name and I am not 2 faced, I post as Haleysnana(ethel) on Topix and ethel here. I will and have admitted to writing Jan an email regarding BNN’s attack on Topix that was egged on by your fearless leader Pickles. Talk about 2 faced how can you people sit at BNN and put down and ridicule everyone who does not share your opinion on things and you do this all in the name of a missing child Haleigh did you all forget why we are here or is everyone here just so Bnn can be RIGHT. Being right is not that important to me I would much rather be wrong and have that little girl safe. I suggest that you and all your cohorts take a long look at yourselves and the way you behave is real shame. Art runs a truthful and respectable site please do not try and ruin it. You and your buddies harassed Topix for days and went back to BNN and laughed about it just like Pickles laughed about using the F word on air.PITIFUL!! This will be my final post to you I respect Art and I hate it when others don’t. Oh and by the way I don’t post at BNN but I do read there and I saw your post tonight about how you told that Ethel off well good for you girl you go what did you accomplish but make a donkey out of yourself. Please leave the drama at BNN!Sorry Art and thank you for all your hard work.
May 29th, 2009 at 3:12 am
Sorry I forgot something ksue in reading at BNN I noticed that you all have no problem copying and pasting entire articles written by someone else and never give that person credit for the work. You can’t just jump all over the net and copy articles it is UNLAWFUL. It is copyright infringment please stop I have asked in a nice way and you just keep doing it so the next one I see I will inform the writer of the violation.This is only respectful to the writer I bet if someone lifted Pickles work she would have her posse on them so in all fairness to other writers PLEASE stop! You all also copy posts from other sites and post them on yours, it is my understanding but I’m sur that Art can clarify that comments made by bloggers are their comments and can not be copied word for word and posted on another site if I wanted to post on BNN I would so I certainly don’t want my posts lifted from here and posted there! Now you can go back and laugh and brag among each other how you really got that Ethel girl fired up. Have a good laugh but remember he who laughs last! LOL!
May 29th, 2009 at 3:43 am
tx in fla…thanks for clarifying. I don’t doubt may have said it if you show me I did…but want to make sure Cobra actually saw the video…I’m just not sure there now, but will double check.
May 29th, 2009 at 3:45 am
#230 rose red, i’m sure art is quaking in his very boots that your’e throwing up the red flags. Insert eye roll here! have another beer!
May 29th, 2009 at 3:55 am
This thing about the store tape is being run into the ground since last Sunday’s broadcast on BNN. I think Art gave an explanation then, a few days ago and again today.
KSue, I saw you bragging on BNN about the post you left here #248. You copied and pasted it so everyone in BNN could read what you said. Why start trouble? Why can’t everyone post like mature adults…the na na na na na grade school BS needs to stop.
I believe in Art. He hasn’t published some of my posts because he could not confirm what I heard. I respect him for this. Sometimes, things fall through the cracks. We don’t want the bashing over here at artharris.com.
Thank you.
May 29th, 2009 at 5:27 am
# Art Harris Says:
May 29th, 2009 at 1:01 am
WANNAKNOW:
Great post. We’ve decided to let garbagemen pick up the trash and go through it since it’s impossible to dissect without thick gloves and a nose-pin to keep from smelling the stench. Problem is it’s impossible to understand the circumstances of collection and competing agendas behind it without devoting all our valuable time to juggling jello that often turns out not to be what it was made out to be…We just think it demeans and hurts the credibility of the good folks who have taken to driving the garbage truck.
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Art, is this your way of letting it be known that you’re through with investigating this case or covering any angle of it?
May 29th, 2009 at 6:44 am
RESPONSE TO POST 251 PERRY:
Where in my post did I threaten any one.?
I think NAY-NAY knows some thing. JMHO
Nay- Nay was put under suicide watch the last time she was arrested for a reason……..NOTHING to do with me, but maybe a lot on HER mind???
I DON’T wish suicide on any one!! EVER!! Especially if they hold the key to something as horrendous as this!!!
I am very SORRY to offend you or any one else.
But you’re making it sound as though I pulled the idea of NAY-NAY committing suicide out of thin air….she put it “out there” the last time she got arrested.
That in itself puts her under suspicion as far as I am concerned. JMHO
AGAIN…….VERY SORRY……..I hope it DOESN’T HAPPEN……….suicide is a very selfish gutless act……..MHO………BUT if she were to commit this gutless selfish act, I would just hope that she wouldn’t take ANY information with her….IF in fact she has any information. AGAIN I WOULD LIKE TO SAY I’M SORRY TO ANY ONE I OFFENDED!!! Not trying to pick a fight!
I don’t have any thing to hide from……..WTF!…..do you want to trade mailing addresses……….phone numbers….. Home addresses???
My comment wasn’t any meaner or harsher than many that I read in here. The only exception is that I have a some what different opinion as to who “might” be responsible for Haleigh’s disappearance. But that’s ALL it is, is an OPINION. I’ll respect yours………
May 29th, 2009 at 7:00 am
Diamond
Your post make me wonder who you are and what your motive is for all this bashing and finger pointing.
May 29th, 2009 at 7:53 am
Ethel,
This site and others are to discuss Haleigh’s case. I do not agree with your views however, you are entitled to believe what you wish. What I do not approve of though is posting here trashing BNN & its members. I have been a long time reader of both blogs and have just begun to post in both places. While we disagree, I do believe that BNN and Art’s site offer a place to discuss diverse theories regarding Haleigh’s case. This diversity (we should all encourage and strive for) is what enables us as humans to give thought to many different alternatives and in turn provide further development of critical thinking. It is through this process that we may be able to help determine what indeed happened to Haleigh while offering support and prayers for her family. I do not wish to start trouble, I just think that everyone on both sites should harness their negative reactions/feelings and use them positively in in-depth discussions that are not demeaning but asking others to substantiate what they believe with facts will help us ALL find Haleigh. God Bless!
May 29th, 2009 at 8:48 am
ShadesOfGrey Says:
May 28th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
“Diamond Says: May 26th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Art, This is the third time I have entered my response to Ava’s claims. I will keep entering it until it is posted on this board. I am HIGHLY offended that Ava claims the Cummings are a true southern family. THEY ARE NOT.
I thought you were from California? Wouldn’t that make you a Westerner? Kind of demanding, aren’t you? Or did you forget this is HIS site?
Thank You Shades of Grey!! My point exactly!!!! DIAMOND…get off the blog and find something worthwhile to do with all your time!!!
May 29th, 2009 at 8:49 am
SAMANTHA…really, put the pipe down. Your making an idiot of yourself here.
xoxoxo
May 29th, 2009 at 9:55 am
Debbie #77, First of all my name is Ronda not Rhonda, second, alligator is spelled alligator not aligator. Why am I asking Art questions, are you fucking joking me? Why wouldn’t I ask Art questions? Demanding answers? I’m just asking questions and since Art is covering this story I was hoping he would know the answers or could find out the answers.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION, THE REASON I AM HUFFING AND PUFFING IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT CRYSTAL AND HER FAMILY AREN’T GETTING THE SAME ATTENTION AS RON. CRYSTAL IS NO BETTER THAN RON. ANOTHER REASON, IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT WHEN A REPORTER IS REPORTING A STORY, YOU WOULD HOPE THEY WOULDN’T BE BIAS. BOTH SIDES OF THE STORY SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AND THE FACTS ON BOTH SIDES SHOULD COME OUT.
Since you know everything maybe you can answer my questions?
Have you seen the media report that Crytal has a baby with her step-brother? They sure are reporting about the age difference between Ron and Misty. I mean Crystal has a baby with a man that has been your step-brother for over 6 years and not one word mentioned about it.
Have you seen the media report that Chad had an injunction filed against him that lasted for two years with regards to domestic violence involving minors. The media sure reports Misty’s and Ron’s mistakes but not one word about Chad’s criminal history. They talk about Ron but Crystal has her children around a man that had an injunction against him
for over two years.
Have you seen in the media report the backgrounds of Crystal and her family like you have Ron’s?
Crystal doesn’t pay her court ordered child support and gets away with it. But they want to attack Ron because his job fired him while he is dealing with the loss of his daughter. Crystal’s attorney was all over the media when Ron got fired and trying to make it out like Ron did something wrong. Its her client that owes over $4,000 in back support and doesn’t have a job.
I’m just asking questions and if you have a problem with that, then go shake n’ bake yourself. What the hell does the disappearance of a little girl have to do with fire fighters fighting a fire? Seems the smoke from the fires has fried your brain. You make no sense.
Art, I’m sorry if my questions offended you but I know you are up on the information involving the people in this case and I am just hoping you might have the answers.
Debbie, I don’t think Art needs you to defend him. I’m pretty sure he can take care of himself.
May 29th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Norren #56, I don’t recall saying Putnam County is a close community, and no I don’t know where she is.
Everyone wants to put down LE but unlike Cobra they have other cases to deal with.
Can you blame LE for keeping things to themselves? If the Anthony case doesn’t prove LE needs to keep things to themselves then I don’t know what does.
If I recall correctly it was also a bounty hunter that turned that case into a three ring circus. LE has learned from the Anthony case and good for them.
May 29th, 2009 at 10:32 am
shannonnicole96 #68, Cobra is doing nothing in this case but taking the focus off of finding Haliegh and for that he needs to go. How does Cobra getting arrested for overstepping his authority and bailing out people and then putting them back in jail because they won’t answer his questions keep focus on Haleigh? It doesn’t, the focus is now on what will Cobra do next?
You hear his name more than you hear hers.
See Shannon, you make my point perfectly. Where are your vile comments about Crystal and her criminal family? Don’t you want both sides of the story. Everyone attacks Ron but for some reason Crystal gets treated with kid gloves. Have you looked into the backgrounds of Crystal and the people around her? I don’t think you have because if you had you would know that Crystal is no better than Ron and you will also know that the media isn’t giving both sides. They are only attacking Ron. If Crystal was such a great mother then why was she $4,000 behind in child support, why didn’t she have custody of her kids? Why is she selling this child? Ron isn’t doing this. Crystal hires an attorney and out of the gate she attacks Ron. Ron didn’t get an attorney until Crystal’s mouth piece started making accusations.
Crystal have a baby with her step-brother doesn’t bother you as much as the age difference between Ron and Misty?
What has Johnny Sheffield done for Haleigh? Crystal’s family aren’t the Clevers but they aren’t under being attacked like Ron and his family.
May 29th, 2009 at 10:52 am
Hi Art,
I too received a Trojan Alert through AVG when I entered this blog yesterday…it seems fine today though.
I am praying so so so hard that this is a rescue mission and not a recovery mission.
Thank you Art for keeping precious Haleigh in the public eye.
God Bless you
May 29th, 2009 at 11:00 am
#247 Debi – Must be nice living in your glass house. Making your crude remarks about people you know nothing about. Have you shaked and baked yourself yet?
I hope and pray that when Haleigh is found and Ron and Misty are cleared you can take a long look in the mirror and see how pathetic you are.
May 29th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Yes ethel, I still hear them.
So, has a thorough search been done of the ‘perimeter’ within, say a 2 mile radius?
Just stretch out like a rubber-band and go round.
Seems this should have been done ASAP.
Yet, seems so many times that ‘officers of the law’ are too busy propping up their feet in air conditioned offices, or cars, that they really aren’t ‘on the beat.’
May 29th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Art, does anybody know what Ron and his children were doing during those three days leading up to the mystery of Haleigh’s disappearance when Misty was off with White Boy Greg and NayNay? And just how did Ron and Misty get back together after having a big fight and Misty leaving? I’m just curious as to what Ron’s demeanor was during that time. People do stupid things in a fit of rage. He may have been so consumed by his anger towards Misty at the time and littleones have the tendency to want to try and comfort a hurting parent but that parent might not be in the mood to be conforted at that particular time because of the given circumstances. Does anyone know exactly when Misty returned to the Cumming’s residence? Did she show up late Monday morning right as Ron was trying to get Haleigh ready for school and the fumes still may have been flying between them? Was there any visitors at the Cumming’s residence during the three days that Misty was gone? Who had Ron been hanging out with during that time? Where and what were the children doing during this time frame. Did Ron push Haleigh and Junior away from him and tell them to go outside to play and leave him alone because he was so upset? Children in this kind situation usually are beside themselves and don’t know what to do…some go off by themselves, scared and cry…while others may go to anyone who can help comfort them and reasure them things are going to be ok. One can only imagine what these two little children were going through during all of this. I still believe we will find the answers to what happened to Haleigh right there.
May 29th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Attention, Art Harris,
i’am to having difficult
this have not happen to me, starting yesterday my computer been attack when i sign in at your site, it show Trojan. just right now i just sign inn and for some reason went just fine is when i was able to leave you a post Letting you no. By Shamby.
May 29th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
William Staubs,
Called Cobra.
you and Haleigh are in my prayer to stay strong.
sincerely Shamby.
May 29th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
I am not sure where I ran into a “pickles” on line, but I think it was a blog by the same name….Anyway, the pickles blog had a person named “tinkerbelle” as her buddy…Is this the same Tinkerbelle, that is sister to windchime…If so, these people should not be anywhere near a blog or anywhere that involves missing or dead or sexually abused children , because windchime is the woman convicted of sexually abusing children….Tinkerbelle, was a mod on Murts site, and Windchime was the mod on Websleuths……..Anyone knowing the facts behind these people, and their motives,,,are being fooled, to think they actually care about the children……..These are people who get off on subjects like dead and missing children…….It amazes me of all the trash,,,,,,that is found surrounding these cases…..For those that know, Princess,,,go to her site( at the top of the blog, it says “Windchime” and see, who is who, and their connection to this case as well as the Caylee case……Aside from the ones who really cared and are heartbroken over these horrible things happening to all the children, there are those who make money on the backs of these dead children, and follow these cases, and start blogs to get involved …When in reality, if the average blogger knew who they were really talking to,,,it would make them throw up in their mouthes……
May 29th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Hi Art,,,I am sure you have the IP addresses of the posters here. If you would get with Princess, you could find out if the same creeps that are mentioned on her blog, are some of the same posting here,,,you would not want them here..That is a given….
May 29th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
Art,
Just a thought…do you know if Amber, Nay Nay or Lisa happen to know Misty’s cousin Joe? Just trying to find some connections here. I have been thinking maybe the girls in hiding aren’t hiding from LE, but from Ron. From another angle…maybe Joe helped the girls on his way out of town. All players here have something in common…anger towards Ron & Misty. Maybe Haleigh was passed off to someone for drugs, not money, and that person has sold Haleigh. Maybe this is way off, but something happened to that baby. We aren’t dealing with rational people here, drugs do some strange things to the mind. This might be crazy, but if there is a connection, it might be worth checking out. Druggies aren’t always friends, but tend to know of the same type people. Great work Art, stay safe & please tell Cobra the same. My prayers to you both.
May 29th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
PLEASE let’s not fight between ourselves. We all want the same outcome…Haleigh returned home safely. Different opinions & thoughts are good. That different idea might just be the right one that sparks something. Let’s not pick each other apart over this. We all need to work together to help. If Cobra does something that makes ya wonder what he’s up to…could be a reason for it. Maybe he’s shaking the trees again. I don’t question what he does or why, he’s here for the right reasons. So is Art, he reports what he sees & knows to be valid. Period. We are all mad that this happened, but we can help the best by throwing these thoughts out here for all to read & ponder & see if there’s anything useful in finding Haleigh. I try to respect all on here & hope others do the same.
Just another comment…I realize this will anger some, but IMO the Anthony’s being at the vigil should not have been an issue. I think we all agree that George & Cindy loved Caylee with all thier heart. IN THIER MINDS…Caylee was missing, to them she was missing. They still do not believe thier daughter did anything to hurt her child. Maybe that will change once they SEE the evidence in court, I don’t know. But, with that being said, I believe them showing thier support was a good thing. Reaching out was a good thing, for whatever reason. If it helped Crystal & her family, that’s all that matters. They also need to heal. Can you imagine waking up everyday thinking about your daughter in jail & your grandaughter dead? I know most don’t agree with that but they are going through thier own hell also. I don’t think they should be on talk shows, but being at the vigil was a positive move on thier part IMO. A lot of people complained that they aren’t doing anything to help anyone & then complained again when they did. My point is..this was a positive move on thier part. I’m sorry if I’ve angered or offended anyone, it wasn’t my intention.
May 29th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
ethel:well put!!!!!
from time to time i post @ BNN however you are right,so much hate.i was thinking about haleigh today although i pray that she’s alive n well,sad to say but i don’t think so.i pray that i am wrong.has there been any word on misty n if she’s pregnant or not?hope not!!!!!!
May 29th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
post 245 Cherub:
I think you are onto something! There is probably more to this story but the core fact that he had something to do with it really rings true. There hasn’t been much written about Misty’s brother either. I would like to know more about him, especially since he was there on that day.
I remember that the first dogs tracked Haleigh to the water. Did someone put her on a boat? I really do think that simehow the van and missing gun are involved.
Did Misty get rid of the gun to make sure no one got injured?
May 29th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
To Whome it may concern………
We are now the judge or jury.We all have our on oppions.
But its not nice to call people names or bash them.I thought this was the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.Freedom of speach.Some of us are old and some of us are young and ever younger. I was taught to respect my elders.How would you like some one calling you names just because they didn’t agree with what you post……..Think about it This is suppose to Be About finding Haleigh. So we should take notes and ban togeather to try and find out what happen to her.Who Cares what the Cummings say Or the Griffs Or any one else… Is this going to find Haleigh…..Their is one pearson that knows what happen to haleigh and In my oppion that is Misty and the all Might God above.I just hopethat she isnt in any pain where ever she may be.God Bless you Haleigh and Angels be with you.
May 29th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
reply to Cherub, post 245.
Now I find THAT interesting………now is he the pedophile father of Nay-Nays baby?
The same Nay-Nay that was with Misty the week-end before Haleigh went missing?
The same Nay-Nay that gave a not so complimenting portrayal of Misty’s activities the week-end they spent together before Haleigh went missing?
The same Nay-Nay that got arrested and wanted to commit suicide? As I said in an earlier post #204…. I HOPE SHE DOESN’T……but Perry, whoever THAT is, spun the comment around for some reason…….
It does seem to me that NAY-NAY holds the key information. Maybe she and Donald Sapp had an arrangement regarding Haleigh?? Is this TRUE….. That Donald Sapp was in the yard watching kids on a trampoline??
Maybe Donald Sapp didn’t hold up to his part of the agreement….which could have been turning over the baby to Nay-Nay, he and Nay-Nays baby, in exchange for him snatching Haleigh? Maybe THAT was what upset NAY-NAY so bad the day of her arrest, when they put her on suicide watch? JMHO
Again…..I’m NOT trying to piss anybody by not jumping on the bash Ron and Misty band wagon.
And I’m NOT trying to piss any one off by not jumping on the bash Crystal and Marie and Kim P band wagon.
But as time goes on, I find it harder and harder and harder to believe that ANY immediate family member on EITHER side, had anything to do with Haleigh’s disappearance or harming her. JMHO
I know that makes me VERY VERY unpopular, and I’m am VERY sorry, but I can’t see where bashing these people over and over and over again, literally 24/7, has done anything to bring Haleigh home. JMHO
It could just be diverting the attention away from what actually happened. JMHO
May 29th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
This site is for comments yes? …and I enjoy the discussions. But PLEASE people give me a break… today it seems I read more post on
posters whining about other posters! …
….gives a person a headache like having a bunch of brats in the room. And I find myself lowering myself to your level to speak my peace. Lots of bad apples here,PLEASE don’t ruin this site, with your pettiness.Lets discuss and enjoy. Not argue or hate.
I think I will take a weeks vacation from this site.
And go wash off the bad vibes.
May 29th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Art, please ban Ethel, she causes trouble where ever she goes. Is she a monitor of this forum? Her long rants are getting old.
May 29th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Ok my eyes are crossed trying to find the post from the one that was “ripping Art’s behind” because she/he couldn’t find any contact info on the site for him…
Scroll up to the top and look on the left side under the Vegas Bail ad where it says this….!
“Got Story Ideas?
Send Art insider tips on major stories: Crime, Politics, Hollywood, Business, the Military… you name it! Email art@artharris.com in confidence.”
^^^^Sure looks like an email addy to me!!!
May 29th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Terms of employment at PDM Bridge indicate they do drug testing, at least in preemployment screening and I am fairly sure that random drug testing is continued for any of their heavy equiptment operators.
https://www.siteprosecure.com/com/pdmbridge/www/index.cfm?event=terms
Taken from PDM’s site:
“We are committed to working safely by being physically and mentally fit to perform our jobs to the best of our ability every day. Safety will NOT be compromised.
We are committed to open, honest, fair and consistent communication with actions that match what we say.
We are dedicated, disciplined and loyal to the organization.
We are committed to effectively prioritizing and organizing our work, and to being on time.
We NEVER give up.
We are in control by planning, being prepared, and being proactive.
We are committed to performing quality work.
We are committed to identifying and eliminating waste and non-value added activities.”
All the Rampant speculation about Ron’s current drug use at the time Haleigh went missing is just that SPECULATION. He very well may have used drugs in the past, a frightening percentage of 15-20 year olds have and do use drugs recreationally, when you factor in low income rural communities the percentage increases.
“Ron is a Bully… Ron is abusive… Ron is a druggie…” bla bla bla I am so sick and tired of hearing these allegations with out any truth to back it up. Crystal claimed abuse and got an affidavit from her Father supporting her claim in her bid to regain custody of the children after the court had found in favor of Ronald. The court did not find sufficient evidence of abuse, also siting the credibility of the witness, and Ronald retained custody.Jonny/Marty Sheffield has no less that 3 assalt, assalt and battery, aggrivated assalt charges against him. Crystal had previously filed an abuse complaint against Ronald(incident report 9/15/2005)-in an attempt to gain custody of the children and she later dropped the allegation. Ron was detained for suspected DUI with the children in the vehicle, this stemmed from a report by Crystal’s Brother and there were no charges. This was about the same time Crystal’s sister was arrested for beating up Amber. The other arrests (no formal charges filed) of Ron were back when he was 18 to 21 years old.
Crystal also has a history of drug use, her pictures from her 23rd Birthday Party certainly do not portray a “sober” crowd she runs with. She herself has been arrested for Violation of a Domestic Violence Injunction in March of 2006.(UCN: 542006MM001214XXAXMX
utnam County) Her Fiance/step brother has a much more recent drug arrest than Ronald does, as well as a recent domestic violence with minor children order against him(active from 2006 thru December 2008). Sara Sheffield(Crystal’s) sister has an assalt complaint for attacking Amber Brooks in April of 2007, when she(Amber) was with Ronald (UCN: 542007MM001481XXAXMX 
utnam County). Amber’s mother, Lisa Brooks has a complaint filed assalting Misty, October 2008, when Ronald was with her.(UCN: 542008MM003940XXAXMX 
utnam County). If he was abusing these women then why do these women harbor such great feelings of anger and hatred towards the “New Girl” in his life that their family members actually assalt and batter the New Girl ? And please spare me the Battered Woman Syndrome, these were female relatives of the alleged “Battered Women” that themselves resorted to violence agains other women.
Please, everyone, remember that Haleigh is still missing. She is out there. Who did what to whom or accused who ever of what ever etc… does not matter- The only thing that does matter is who did what to Haleigh… This little girl loves her family and only wants to come home to them.
May 29th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
203 ksue
just because you did not hear simon’s show ,sunday 5 /18 does not mean,cobra didn’t say ron was at the convenience store at 2:30 am.
very strange that you keep accusing posters of thinking they own art’s site, when you are the one making demands.
May 29th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
Ksue -
Why all the anger and resentment? Just ask me where I got the info. Below is where I got it from.
If you listen to Simon Barrett’s 5/17 interview with Cobra and Art, Cobra states that a surveillance camera at a local convenience store recorded Ron there at 2:28 am. (In my post, I was relaying what Cobra stated in the 5/17 BNN interview).
A week later, Cobra and Art indicated in their 5/24 interview with Simon Barrett that they have heard there is a convenience store surveillance tape, but have not seen it personally, nor have they been unable to verify that it does in fact exist.
Meanwhile, another poster on this site (see my post #104 above) claims to be a Satsuma local who is familiar with the “Handy on the Hill” convenience store, claims to know someone who worked there during the night shift, and confirmed LE came there the morning Haleigh was reported missing and that LE took away a surveillance tape.
KSue, please watch the tone. Attacking each other will not bring Haleigh back any faster.
- LisaE
May 29th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
Hi Art,
Have you reached out to the owner / shift workers at “Handy on the Hill”? Have you or Cobra visited the store and verified there is a surveillance camera in the store?
Thanks Art,
LisaE
May 29th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
Hi everyone,
It appears that Cobra & Art may be on Simon Barrett’s Sunday 5/31 3 pm talk show again (Simon does not specify names, but implies). I attached the link below.
Simon Barrett also provides a phone number for us to call in with questions for his panel.
http://www.bloggernews.net/121063
As a side note, Simon wrote today that he received a credible sounding tip about where Haleigh’s corpse may lie and is asking readers if anyone has a cadaver dog to check the tip out. Maybe there will be an update on this on Sunday.
Art, hope you’ll be there on Simon’s show on Sunday.
- Lisa E
May 30th, 2009 at 12:24 am
There is so much rumor and stuff floating around that it is getting hard to know the facts from the opinions about this case, So many people are busy trying to figure out who other posters are that its throwing the entire thing out of control. People from other forums are coming here and reading and then taking things from here back to the forum they belong to and then saying that certain posters are gonna get in trouble for saying things here, give me a break, if that was true almost everybody here would be in trouble, people cant be that dumb, well I guess they can, because it is going on and they really think people beleive that stuff,LOL
I wish Haleigh would be found soon, its taking so long and it seems like nothing is being done and I know LE is investigating but without any news its getting upsetting and scary, I just hope that this will not turn out to be another cold case, she doesnt deserve this at all, she is just a little girl with her whole life ahead of her and now no one knows whether she is alive or dead. I don’t know how her parents can cope day in and day out, if one of my children were gone I would be a nervous wreck, I just couldnt continue to live, eat, sleep, anything, I would just want my baby back, I will continue to pray each and every night that this baby will be found and justice will prevail. Good Night precious HaLeigh, wherever you are!
May 30th, 2009 at 12:32 am
Well, to answer my very own question, maybe the police or ‘law enforcement’ need all the help they can get.
And, ain’t nothin’ worse than ‘growing cold.’
Reminds me that it used to get pretty hot in that, thar oval office…
And guess since Bill’s wife didn’t care neither did we.
Or, maybe we just expected that from ‘a man’ in the first place….
But he wasn’t singular, he was plural…
Meanwhile Democrats are donkeys, and Republicans are ‘old goats.’
LOL…I mean elephants.
And, elephants never forget.
May 30th, 2009 at 1:15 am
Art, This is a TIP. donald snapp remodeled his trailer hes living in now. and he was watching Haleigh the afternoon before she went missing in the am hours. she could be buried under or in or around his trailer. and daniel snodgrss needs checking again. PLEASE CHECK THESE GUYS AGAIN. It want be a mistake. and I am hearing that somone is looking for a trainer and cadivaer dog in that area. dont k now if that true or not.and ya dont need gale!! someone private but be careful that they are liget. I will do research on anyone you want. theres family all over and ihave searched the all. check under snapps trailer and walls, and sewer cess pool. ty cathy dont post this please.
May 30th, 2009 at 2:38 am
My sources tell me that within hours of Haleigh gone missing, and this is routine, police grabbed every video from every convenience store in Putnam County and scoured them for faces known and unknown … this is what happened in Atlanta’s Olympic Park bombing in 96 when police asked every amateur photographer to send their pix and videos in and a timeline was created and suspicious people spotted, including one in a pullover and hood…later Eric Rudolph was arrested and convicted … that took five years…Here police hope there will be a break, but they didn’t find one in the videos, and when I rechecked with sources, Ronald doesn’t appear on a tape before his shift was over, but may be on one after … he’s in and out of the Handys and Kangaroos and Bylows all the time…
May 30th, 2009 at 2:48 am
Shamby–thanks for reporting it…it was apparently from a link someone posted but it was fixed Friday morning…
May 30th, 2009 at 2:53 am
Freida–I can assure you, no officers were eating donuts after Haleigh went missing. they scrambled everything they had, a pre ordained swat team to find missing children that ratchets up all resources, state, local, federal and has a protocol to check every nook and cranny on their list and then some…including all surveillances videos, cell phone records, witnesses, alibis, dumpsters, cadaver dogs, etc. I think officers in this case who are committed to finding this little girl would find your comment hurtful and offensive. I know the head of the investigation, Capt. Dominic Piscatello, is a father of four, and so many other parents populate the PCSD their is a personal outrage that burns in their hearts and they assure me no one’s resting until the killer or kidnapper makes a mistake and is brought to justice.
May 30th, 2009 at 3:00 am
Debi–It would be nice if folks who post under different names here would volunteer the names they use on other blogs. Why don’t they? As for Diamond, we know he’s got a copule of other monikers…but he’s welcome to express his opinions any time here…whether he’s a southerner or a westerner. I’m sure the Cummings would dispute charges of fraudulent pedigree; Dixie faux ? It’s a different sort of Dixie down on the swamps.
May 30th, 2009 at 3:02 am
Ger–Any angle I find compelling or relevant to the investigation, or uncorking clues, I will pursue.
May 30th, 2009 at 3:08 am
Ethel et al:
For any of you who would like to talk to each other off the beaten path, try the forum. I just opened it up to new topics, including Haleigh, and invite everyone, mud rassles and all, to try it out. I’d left it fallow for too long, and appreciate the urgings to reopen it to other topics. Consider it your place to fireside chat with each other /// at the kitchen counter or living room.
May 30th, 2009 at 3:34 am
Art, thank you for opening the forum. I hope people will use it. I just registered. I hope I can remember my password with that uppercase requirement.
May 30th, 2009 at 4:03 am
So what about that bag of bones they found a couple a blocks away from the last ‘grand story’ covered by ms. grace?
I rather doubt there’s been a thorough search.
May 30th, 2009 at 4:11 am
Sorry to be so obtuse…
But it’s the truth.
I like that you take up for ‘the slack,’ though, and that’s pretty honorable.
May 30th, 2009 at 4:30 am
So much for ‘leg work.’
Assure me that a thorough search was done and I’d probably tell you there aren’t enough tax dollars to cover all that…
Yet seems plenty ‘nough dollars for this to be on tv month after month.
May 30th, 2009 at 7:27 am
lol Cathy-don’t post this please.
If you don’t want the whole world to read your post contact Art by private e-mail.
And the guys name is Sapp not Snapp.
May 30th, 2009 at 7:30 am
reply to post 300, Cathy:
ooooooooooooooppppsssssss…I am MISTAKEN. I was thinking Donald Sapp and Nay-Nay had a baby together…..But it was Daniel Bass and Nay-Nay.
May 30th, 2009 at 7:32 am
post #289yahyahblahblah whatever your name is-thanks for the laugh-Nay Nay’s baby daddy is not a sex offender-his name is Donevan Spells.
And how would you like it if somebody wrote a post about you like you did Nay Nay and Donald Sapp?
Some people are so pathetic!
May 30th, 2009 at 8:23 am
Apparently I have succeeded in getting my point across concerning Ava’s claims. I certainly have gotten Debi’s attention. LOL She has posted five or six posts directly to me. One of which she posted, “get off the blog and find something worthwhile to do with all your time”. My post must have really hit you where you live, Debi. That is just too bad for you.
You should apply your suggestion to yourself. You do not have an opinion of your own. Every one of your posts is either praise of a post within your agenda or malicious towards posters that do not post within your capricious fantasy of all things Cummings.
I suspect that Debi, Shades of Grey and poster “L” are one and the same person. This message is for all three of your personalities “Debi”, when I want you to have an opinion, I will tell you what that opinion is since you cannot think for yourself as your previous posts have proven. Are you reading me now. If you or anyone else wants to “read” me, or follow me around on the internet, I post at In Sessions (IS) and my name is Diamond. I also registered at Art’s forum. Diamond there, too. I own this name. And if I decide to post any where else, I will post as Diamond and come back here and let you know the forum name.
Futhermore, I meant every word of my post regarding Ava’s post about the Cummings clan. IF anyone thinks Ronald Cummings is a southern gentleman, you have never met a southern gentleman.
Diamond
May 30th, 2009 at 8:35 am
Art,
I am astonished at you. I have read your profile and it is quite impressive. When did you start accepting the lies of your posters without “investigation”? Debi does not know me and she and her other self are lying when they claim that I am a Westerner. You could have traced my IP to Georgia and known the truth of it yourself instead of rolling with her lie. Futhermore, you accused me of having several “monikers” and male gender both of which are not true.
You stated in your post, ” It would be nice if folks who post under different names here would volunteer the names they use on other blogs”.
I do not have a problem with that. I post at In Sessions. Diamond is my name and the only name that I use. I suspect Debi already knew that because I am certain she posts at In Sessions as well. That being said, I think everyone else should come forth with their posting ID’s, too. And I am registered on your forum.
I did NOT challenge the Cummings lineage. I stated, candidly that Ronald Cummings is NOT a southern gentleman in any sense of the meaning in accordance to Ava’s post. Many posters here also agreed with me.
It may be that Debi is disturbed because my post appears several times. As Debi said, this is your board and you could remove a couple of those if you wanted. I personally do not mind the post being there several times. I meant every word of it.
I do agree with you that, “It’s a different sort of Dixie down on the swamps”.
We do not consider them southerners. Those are swamp rats.
Diamond
May 30th, 2009 at 9:49 am
Ronda Says:
May 29th, 2009 at 11:00 am RONDA Says:
#247 Debi – Must be nice living in your glass house. Making your crude remarks about people you know nothing about. Have you shaked and baked yourself yet?
I hope and pray that when Haleigh is found and Ron and Misty are cleared you can take a long look in the mirror and see how pathetic you are.
RONDA:Put down the crack pipe and check #247 post out.
NOT from me.
Have YOU shaked and baked yourself while OFF the pipe??
May 30th, 2009 at 10:29 am
im not here to start trouble or kiss donkey. im here to say i made a MISTAKE in calling some of youns liars,or claiming youns didnt know what you were talking about. im not a blog jumper nor do i like being told to go back to my own blog site. i feel this is a free country and can leave an opinion where ever i like. i have e-mailed art personaly and have apoligized for my actions here on his web site. but from what was being said, i thought i had to come to cobras defense. im not going to pick between web sites. there is good ideas on all web sites i read. i agree with some, this name calling and fighting isnt bringing haleigh any closer to home. if all those who have seen me post on other sites will know that i have some good theories. since i started blogging i have been on my phone from 8:00am in the morning until all offices have closed in hopes of finding someone who will get haleigh back on the news. all i can say is if someone knows for a fact something aint true dont post it, if it is true dont post it but get it to someone who can use it. i agree all this fighting isnt bringing haleigh home or is it going to help keep jr safe. frankly i dont care what ron, misty ,crystal or anyone else is doing. we all know they aint to interested in finding haleigh, cause we all know that if this was our child we would be on the news everyday asking, begging, and pleading for her return. regardless of what ron or crystal has done this is their daughter for petes sake. so ron and crystal get off your asses and start looking for your daughter as hard as the people on this site or any other site have. THERE IS NO REASON FOR YOU TO BE EATING HOT MEALS,TAKING SHOWERS, WEARING CLEAN CLOTHS, OR SLEEPING IN A NICE COMFY BED, WHILE YOUR DAUGHTER IS OUT THERE SOMEWHERE GOING THROUGH GOD ONLY KNOWS WHAT.
May 30th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Dear Concerned – Post 179
I have been thinking about that weekend also. Why would Misty just show up at the trailer, ALONE? She may have had contact with Ron before her arrival back home. I am sure LE has checked out both of their cell phone records. They have to know if the are telling the truth about their phone calls.
Could it be that Ron did hurt Haleigh at some point during the day she went missing? Is Misty covering up for him? I am not buying the cadaver dogs hit on something in error, they are trained to hit only on human remains. If something happened to this child under Misty’s watch, and she knows what it is, I am sure it will eventually come out because this entire family isn’t smart enough to outwit LE. Misty and her family should be running to LE if they know something, she should be trying to cut a deal.
May 30th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Dear yahyahblahblah: Post 289
I really don’t care about the family either. Ron doesn’t have much to worry about except for the current and known drug contacts. Making friends and riding around looking for people to beat up over money and what not. Endangering his children by allowing known sexual predators around them, not to mention the sexual contact between himself and underaged girls, that by the way are doing drugs themselves. I wonder what Child and Family Services think about the sleeping arrangements at the home? Does anyone even know where Jr is sleeping now? Probably in bed with Ron and Mitsy. This young woman is not his mother. Please someone give this child a brake. If his mother cannot provide a safe home for him, make sure he is being well cared for. This would mean CFS is checking up to make sure he isn’t being slapped around (by anyone) and has his own room to sleep in. Really, is this to much to ask?
May 30th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Ronda, I apologize for mis-spelling your name in my previous post. I did notice one thing that stood out in your response to me at #273. Not ONCE in all 10 paragraphs did you mention the name HALEIGH. I thought she was the reason we are all here.
Thanks,
Debbie in California
May 30th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Sorry Art!
I was big time, lonesome and bored.
May 30th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
ART, & All Other Media
Whoever is responsible for Haleighs abduction is probably becoming pretty relaxed due to the lenghth of time that has passed without their deed being uncovered ..
It is not going to become ANY EASIER to find Haleigh as the days pass .. It is infact the complete opposite , MUCH HARDER ..
Even if the person responsible for Haleighs abduction has been interviewed , they may have showed no obvious signs of nervousness due to the nature of the questioning ..
They may have appeared to be quite eager to help in any way that they possibly could & offer any & all information they they knew of ..
They may have been asked what they know about Ron & Misty etc.. , not , “Where were you on the night of Haleighs Abduction ? ” & “Do you have any witnesses to confirm ? “..
Please,… Not everybody who is guilty is going to act like Jerome, Amber, Kristina, Greg, etc ..
Not everyone who is innocent is going to be well spoken , friendly , & forth coming with all information they possess.
You all have probably interviewed many neighbors, & acquaintances of the Cummings & Croslin Families ..
Please, GO Back through those notes, tapes, etc .. & Listen for anything that doesn’t come off quite right ..
I’ve had neighbors that I’ve lived next to for quite awhile, 5 yrs, & to be honest .. I couldn’t tell you much about them ..
Now my boyfriend, he makes friends with EVERYBODY !!& He has known them for about 8 yrs longer then I have .. SO he could tell you a bit about them..
Now with that being said .. Neither of us know their schedules, or any real personal information about them ..
When or if you go back through your interview notes.. Listen for information that doesn’t seem like a neighbor would have knowledge of ..
If they did know something that seemed out of place, it might be worth having another talk with them & throw in there the question of how they came to possess that piece of information..
News about other people always gets around , but someone has to have told the next & so on .. So it is possible to trace a rumour unless they are lying about how they came to know a piece of infomation ..
I am sure PCSO is doing everything they can to get to the bottom of Haleighs Abduction , but it seems they can use all the help they can get ..
Someone knows where Haleigh is, HELP BREAK THEIR SILENCE !!
I can’t imagine what the people who love Haleigh are going through ..
I don’t know her , but her disappearence being so close to me is driving me crazy !!
I JUST HAVE THIS FEELING OF DEFEAT OVER THE FACT THAT SHE IS STILL MISSING ..
& If she were found along with the person responsible for her abduction & any who had information of the abduction that would be a small victory & give some reassurence that there is no “impossibility” in any given situation regardless of how hopeless is seems at times ..
A GIANT VICTORY would be that # 1. Haleigh had never been taken in the first place ..
# 2. Would be that the lawmakers & judges would strike at these “BEINGS” SOOOOOO STROOOOOONG that even if the thought crossed their minds of abducting, fondling, raping, or murdering a child .. It would be QUICKLY REPLACED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF WHAT PUNISHMENT WOULD AWAIT THEM ..
DEATH
Euthanasia – The Good Death, or The Easy Death ..
the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
I don’t know why these “Beings” do what they do ..
BUT I BELIEVE THAT IF IN NO UNCERTAIN TERMS THAT IF OFFENDERS KNOW THAT THEY WILL IMMEDIATELY FACE JUSTICE FOR THEIR ACTIONS ..
WE WILL SEE AN IMMEDIATE & DRASTIC DECREASE IN THE SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN & lets face it , other than parental abductions a child is likely to be sexually abused in the event they are taken & in the event that they are killed it is to ensure their silence.
Therefore hiding the body until all evidence has decomposed & been ruined by the elements will not fare well in their favor ..
THROW YOURSELF ON THE MERCY OF OUR JUDICIAL SYSTEM ..
END YOUR SILENCE & RETURN HALEIGH ..
YOU WILL NOT GET AWAY WITH WHAT YOU HAVE YET TO BE CHARGED WITH ..
It has only been 3 months + .. You are going to have to hold tight this dirty little secret of yours for the rest of your LIFE .. WOW, that could be along time.. Might just drive you insane everytime you see a patrol car pass by your house.. Or get behind you driving down the road.. Or whe you hear sirens off in the distance & they seems to get closer & closer ..
You think you can forget about Haleigh ? .. I don’t think you can.. I think she will haunt you every remaining day of the rest of your life ..
I bet you have nightmares so frightening sleep hardly seems worth it’s benefit anymore ..
That’s not quite the justice I would like to see brought upon you .. But , your own personal hell is atleast something !! ( SMILES )
Isn’t that funny, the lord does work in mysterious ways !
Enjoy your freedom while it lasts !!!!! With a smile on your face while your shaking in your boots !!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 30th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Art,..
I read an article a day or so ago about that missing SEXUAL PREDATOR that was in the news at the beginning of Haleighs abduction ..
It says that he told a friend of his whose car he was borrowing that he would be waiting for her in a dumpster & that her car had broken down ..
Weird place to be waiting for someone don’t you think ? ..
Being that he was not homeless , lived with Momma I believe ..
He had only been out of prison since November of 08 if I remember correctly ..
Anyway, the friend found her car on the side road somewhere with no trace of the missing CHILD SEXUAL PREDATOR in sight..
His mother has been handing out fliers & says she is holding out hope for the best ..
I would just like to say that I AM TOO .. (smile)
OH what the heck, .. I’ll go find the link..
Here it is :
http://www.ocala.com/article/20090514/ARTICLES/905149981?Title=Missing-sex-predator-may-have-fallen-asleep-in-Dumpster
May 30th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Reply to Art Harris,
Thank You.
May 30th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
I had a dream on the matter some months ago,but it didn’t say exactly the person is the killer, it showed their true colors and how with time they became increasingly obvious. My impression is that is the killer. I’d love to know what the real close and involved LE know that they know. Good LE has that sixth sense and I bet they just need the proof or enough of it to make it stick. Can’t wait for the domino’s to fall. On the other hand, I’m sick of how much I care and the close family not convincing me the real truth is their priority. I’ve been a victim of crime and saw and heard how hurtful the sideline judges are with their “if it we’re me, I’d this or that”…. None of us can say. Every dog has his day, and Yes “Only God Can Judge”.
May 31st, 2009 at 2:24 am
Disgusted:Nicely Said!I enjoyed reading your blog thanks for those dates and their was alot of info that I had not read before.I have stated from the beginning there is always two sides to every story..Crystal tried her best to portray her daughters father Ron as the druggie,child beating father..but I never fell for that crapola mainly because she first stated he was a great father who loved his kids.Then the next day she was on t.v with Kim P saying he was beating the kids with stcks and such.You cannot have it both ways and I ussually take someone on what they say the first time around.I do beleive she used her daughter missing to get money,and other donations from people..clothes makeover …etc which I beleive is crap seems to me that she should have donated that money to the L.E who is looking for her little girl.I have always thought something fishy about Crystal but besides the child support order for 4,000+ she was served with just days before Haleigh went missing and the way she has used money donated to Haleigh Bug I’m stumped.I’m a firm beleiver that men that take care of there kids clothe,feed,support,love and raise them should be applauded…it’s all too often you hear about dads who are gone or just don’t care.Sorry Crystal fans!I just don’t think it’s right to lie about someone when you have done or are still doing exactly what you are talking bad about!God Bless L.E!bring Haleigh Home!
May 31st, 2009 at 8:02 am
She is within a 5 mile radius of her home. LE needs to go back and search again. LE needs one more piece of evidence for 2 people to go down (but they will never get more evidence) This will go unsolved.
May 31st, 2009 at 9:53 am
Art appreciate your efforts to journal the Haliegh case, although it seems Cobra and Kim P. are looking for fame or publicity. Seems like from the get go Cobra and Kim P. has been going around harrassing the bottom barrel feeders in Putnam and basically writing their own story about what happened to this young child. He likely his making it harder on LE to do the investigation.
May 31st, 2009 at 2:45 pm
The last thing I remember LE stating was that Misty’s stories were not consistent and that it was very important for them to establish a verifiable timeline concerning Haleigh’s disappearance.
Since that time, has LE been able to get the information that they needed? Has Misty provided LE with a consistent and verifiable story?
If LE can’t get the cooperation and answers that they need from Misty, what on earth does anybody expect them to do? LE has to act within the limits of the law. LE can’t force a person to tell the truth, cooperate or talk at all.
I do believe that LE may have a theory and some circumstantial evidence as to what has happened to Haleigh, however, it is not enough to present to a judge and grand jury for an arrest or an indictment of any kind.
The FBI, the FDLE and local LE are all trained and experienced in investigating missing persons cases. This case is obviously not their first and won’t be their last. Those that assume that these agencies are not acting to best of their abilities and within the scope of the law are insane. Furthermore, if any one of these agencies thought for one minute that Haleigh was in the hands of a known relative, they would have broke down the doors with warrant in hand and retrieved her by now. Immediate action is always taken with a live sighting or tip.
In my opinion I think that everyone should focus on the answers that LE needs to solve this case then let them do their job. They need credible tips and a valid timeline. LE has the ability and the authority to run background checks on anyone that they want and need. For us to look up arrest records, etc., that are posted for public viewing is a waste of time. Who do you think posted the records for us to see?
As far as the attorney’s that are working with Ron and Crystal regarding custody go, they were not involved in this case at the time of Haleigh’s disappearance nor are they representing a client that is currently charged of committing a crime. (Child Protective Services, to the best of my knowledge, are still investigating accusations by the parties involved.) JMO
May 31st, 2009 at 4:27 pm
People still out to blame Ron Cumming’s. He was at work. No matter what his lifestyle was or is, it did not give someone the right to take his child. The person responsible it the person that took this child.
Cobra did claim that Ron was at the store at 2:30, but Ron does not get off until 3:00 and LE has said he worked his shift. Cobra know believes someone on Crystal’s side has Haleigh and also that Crystal abuses drugs and the Cobra has reported that to DFS. Saying if he found Haleigh he could not in good conscious hand her over to Crystal.
May 31st, 2009 at 4:52 pm
So, if you want to believe Cobra, Crystal is an unfit mother and he would not want her to have custody. But as I have said all along, Cobra has said many things that are not true. Just last week he was blaming Ron and Misty, now he says he feels Crystal or someone in her family has Haleigh. My personal opinion is that the timing of the incident lends suspicion to the cousin, Sapp or Misty being involved. However, it could be someone else never suspected who watched the family and sought an opportunity.
You know I hate to say it but this Jerry Santo’s I have had a real funny feeling about him since I read some of his comments in the Satsuma forum. Even before that time when Art was just reporting. Something bothers me about him.
As far as Misty picking up the kids from the bus stop. I still have questions about that. Because Misty’s sister in law had the van they said that day, and the article said the kids piled into the van. Haleigh is one kid, who else piled into this van? Does Misty have a drivers license?
Thanks Art for all you do, you are a hero.
May 31st, 2009 at 7:26 pm
Hey Art
I realize the Cummings will not respond to the media any longer…Why don’t you cover the candle light vigils on First street? Will they not allow you to attend the vigil? Have you even tried to attend one of the vigils lately?
After all this is about Haleigh..
I realize there is not much drama that goes on at a vigil.
I just thought it would be a nice gesture….
BTW,
Has Crystal and family been holding a vigil every night anywhere? Have they just went back to Baker County and resumed with normal life? Are they only holding vigils now every so often for media purposes?
Thanks for your response in advance….
May 31st, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Art Harris, i went to your second Forum, how can i download a picture under my screen name. i’am totaly lost here. By Shamby.
May 31st, 2009 at 11:05 pm
First I want to say I do not think any family member harmed this child. I feel like she is still alive or at least pray she is. This is all my opinion!
Was this staged to throw off DFS or retaliation because of something someone did or said and was warned if he / they didn’t “pay – up” or whatever the terms were they would take his pretty little daughter?
With help from someone a few needed items including the breathing machine (if it is missing) came in to the house after the kids were asleep Misty was passed out, (her words) I believe Misty may have lain down when she put the kids to bed. Jr. came in later and got in bed. With a habit of regular using or if like most teens she would sleep through a bomb and the children were probably sound sleepers too. I believe it was a full moon that night and with no city lights it is very bright out side This would even be enough light to move about the house. That is a very open floor plan.
Any one that knew the house could take the things needed from her bedroom, wake Haleigh, motion her to be quite and leave. I believe Misty left on the kitchen light on or Jr. may have turned it on.. The interview by Reported by Mark Spain 2/17/09 “I was over-exhausted. I was real tired. I had a long weekend,” she said…………..” remember him being up…I was half asleep…That was right after I laid down…Got up and walked out of my room…And the next thing I know I was out. I don’t remember nothing after that,” Croslin said. http://www.actionnewsjax.com/content/topstories/story/Misty-Croslin-Speaks-Out/S6tHGGMFp0OZfPGkzJ4_pg.cspx . Misty wasn’t told of the plans because they’d be afraid she would let it slip or she was on her 3-day revenge. Ron was at work so he could honestly say; “I don’t know I was at work”. I think Misty knew of the warning to Ron but didn’t know the final plans. I believe Misty is covering for someone or something. But is not afraid of RON! She is holding something over his head. JMO
I believe the 911 calls was planed as a smoke screen to scare whoever was making the threat to back off. I think it was a plan that just got out of hand! Again JMO
My big question is why would Ron have Misty call 911? She sounded half asleep and really sounded scared or upset during the first part of the call. If he’d just gotten home he should have been calling the second Misty “said” Haleigh was missing. Why would he remove his phone from his pocket or wherever he carried it, did he put the phone down while taking the house apart to look for his daughter? I don’t think so! It only takes 2 min. to search a house that size. On the 911 call at the start Misty said, “I just woke up!” ……. The dispatcher asks; what did she have on? Misty said “in her pajamas, we were sleeping”…. With in the first 40 sec. of the call Ron is in the back ground & it “sounds like” Ron is saying; “why?” or “how?” did my daughter (gets?) stole? home? in the middle of the night”.(You -Tube) I read several transcripts of the 911 calls and didn’t find where any one transcribed this first part with Ron. After Ron hung up on the dispatcher she calls back to talk to Misty, it sounds like she says “I don’t want to”, (Was she responding to Ron about getting back on the phone?) then you hear Ron “How the f’ did you let may daughter get stole?” About 2.44 sec. in to the call when Ron says something to her she is crying & said to him; “I just woke up!” Towards the end of the call Ron is saying, “ where is my f’ing phone…we’ve got better people to talk to ………” Misty must have hers in her hand because she made the call. Again I ask why isn’t he on his phone calling family to see if they picked her up? He is not out side looking for Haleigh, because he is standing right with her the entire time she is talking to 911. Why isn’t he out waking up neighbors or just out side calling her name???? I DO NOT BELIEVE MISTY WAS AWAKE OR EVEN UP WHEN RON GOT HOME!
We all know the back door was not standing open unless it had clothes piled in front of it and they didn’t say that on 911, so no way could she see the storm door standing open, but Ron makes a point to say in the background on the 911 call, that the lock is turned sideways. Why would he even bring that up? Sure it is turned side ways if it is unlocked; Misty had already said it didn’t look tampered with. So what if Misty really didn’t / doesn’t know any thing at first? Someone who has an addiction problem can’t always remember details. Most users have blackouts, some worse than others! They can be told they did or did not do something and they begin to doubt what they really know to be true! Little by little bits and pieces start to return maybe not in the right order! This would account for her story changing. As time went on here story became better and better rehearsed. JMO
June 1st, 2009 at 12:01 am
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That is the forum Art, Flat Lined .. There is like 45 posts & 1,500.00 views combined on each topic .. You’re going to lose alot of viewers of your site .. Including me, don’t cry anyone , but,.. I do like to read the few comments you respond to .. I hope you get back on track with this case .
June 1st, 2009 at 12:45 am
Hi everyone,
Just listened to Simon Barrett’s radio talk show with Art, Cobra, and surprise call in — Kim Picazio. If you have 1.5 hours free to listen, the final 45 minutes are well worth listening to KP is in the final leg and seemed to offer the most new info. I pasted the link below. If you don’t have 1.5 hours free, below are the points brought up that I had not heard before.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Simon-Barrett
1) Per Cobra: Cobra’s “client” has asked him to do a limited search for Haleigh’s body in a specific area using a cadaver dog. This area had been searched before by the family. A tip has led Cobra’s client to believe this area needs to be searched once again. Cobra needs help finding a certified cadaver dog.
2) Per Cobra: He had heard that a blanket Misty washed, ended up in the Croslin van, and is still being held by LE.
3) Per Cobra: Some of his sources tell him Ron Cumming’s washing machine was running at 3 am and some say it was not. He does not know which version is true.
4) Per Art: Crystal and Kim P. readily met with LE.
Ron and his lawyer Kimball agreed they would meet with LE again as well, but they have yet to come through. No one understands why it’s taking Ron & Kimball so long to get together with LE.
5) Per Art: There is no hard evidence that he is aware of that suggests that family on either side has taken Haleigh.
6) Per Art: Misty still has not adequately filled in her timeline with LE. LE has interrogated her for 50 hours to date.
7) Per Art: He does not have specific knowledge of the actual times Ron clocked in, other than LE says he “worked his shift” and is considered “to have an alibi for that NIGHT”. (My question for Art: what about Ron’s alibi for that DAY, meaning from the time Haleigh arrived home from school to the time he left for work?”)
9) Per Kim P: She regularly takes on legal aid cases in FL. It’s something she has always felt was the “right thing to do.” KP took on Crystal as a client because Cobra asked her to after he heard Crystal’s story about how she lost custody and her concerns about Ron’s treatment of the kids. Crystal, not having financial resources or legal knowledge, had only gone to DCF with abuse allegations. Crystal had thought that was her only avenue prior to hearing from KP.
10) Per Kim P.: DCF is still investigating whether Junior should remain with Ron because new info about Ron and Misty keeps coming in, even recently. DCF must thoroughly investigate all claims and verify them.
11) Per Kim P.: She showed Nancy Grace’s producers 6 different documents re: Crystal’s Nov. 08 Haleigh abuse claim. The 6 documents show inconsistancies in Ron’s statements. Nancy Grace’s producers chose to air only 2 documents and ignore the other 4 for a reason she does not understand.
12) Per Kim P.: LE is not in the dark and LE has “solid leads”, including information from high level forensic tests.
13) Per Kim P.: LE is not sharing evidence with the press/public because Satsuma is a small town where witnesses fear retribution for giving tips to LE. LE wants witnesses to feel safe coming forward.
14) Per Kim P.: Because she’s Crystal’s lawyer, she gets callers with new leads every week. She shares these tips with LE every week.
15) Per Kim P.: Crystal took xanax perscribed to her for anxienty right after Haleigh went missing. Crystal never refilled the xanax perscrip. Hospital drug tests adminstered after each seizure show that the only drugs in Crystal’s body these days are those taken for her seizures. DCF has all of these blood test reports.
16) Per Kim P.: She does not have any association with the nonprofits working with the Anthonys, nor is she aquainted with the people who run them. KP also stated that she does not have any association with the Anthonys themselves.
After hearing Simon Barrett’s show, I am most troubled by Misty’s failure to fill in the timeline and Ron’s failure to yet show up with his lawyer to speak to LE.
June 1st, 2009 at 1:15 am
To any Cummings or Crolin on this message board:
I highly suggest Ron go down with Kimball and speak to LE immediately. Ditto for Misty and her lawyer. If you are truly innocent, I suggest you answer all questions truthfully and give details to support your stories. You also better have good explanations of why you have lied before.
It is a well known fact that the only way LE ever moves away from suspecting parents and on to suspecting a stranger, is if all family members are 100% open and honest, even if it means airing your dirty laundry.
Why would you not be 100% open and honest for the sake of making sure LE focuses on finding the true abductor of Haleigh? How could you not run to LE, even without your lawyer, to make sure LE is 100% satisfied with your timeline? As a parent of a missing child, I would! I would sit with LE every single day until they were satisfied.
June 1st, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Lisa: Thanks for the excellent summary! Great notes. Art
June 1st, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Rose–How do you suggest I make the forum more inviting…? Not alot of admin experience doing it, so all ideas welcome, and will pass on to someone who can help me make it the place to hang out and debate all sorts of aspects to a multitude of cases, and anything else you all suggest. Tx,
art
June 1st, 2009 at 2:12 pm
crazy–not been down there for a vigil lately, and reporting mostly long distance.
June 1st, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Art, the new Forum is GREAT. I don’t know why Rose Red is complaining, yet again. So far, it’s been very friendly. Please remember that when you go there Rose.
June 1st, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Rose-That predator not related to HC, ruled out, say my sources.
June 1st, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Thank You Lisa, you take very accurate notes and i know the time you had to of spent on this. I listened to it too, but i get distracted and one and a half hours is a long time. I do remember that Kim jumped in on a comment that Cobra made about G. Neves being a safe middleman for the custody of Jr. in all this hoopla, and Kim disagreed, this is what brought her into the conversation. I do like the radio talk show but it’s hard sometime to keep focused what with pickles laughing and talking in the backgound, and snapping her gum or what sounds like she is chewing her cud, very unproffesional of the show.
June 1st, 2009 at 4:25 pm
Oh and i forgot about the barking dog, and crying child in the background, makes it really hard to concentrate and hear the conversations.
June 1st, 2009 at 6:26 pm
The timeline which Misty hasn’t satisfactorily given LE? Couldn’t the FBI come in and question Misty and all the other family members: Grandmas, siblings, all of Crystal’s coherts, relatives etc. The FBI are so expert and probably know a lot more ways to get people to talk.
June 1st, 2009 at 7:29 pm
Are there any active searches for Haleigh now?
June 1st, 2009 at 7:49 pm
LisaE #320 @ #321 THANKYOU!
I enjoy all of your coments… I got so sick of hearing the bashing of Kim and Crystal… I did not see any of the court papers, but one (the custody hearing in Dec 05).. The judge gave Ron custody bc he had a job and lived with his Mom… He also thanked Crystal for being honest… Do I have this correct??? If not let me know…
This is all about Haleigh… Where is Haleigh??? There is no excuse why Misty has be drug into LE 50 times to find Haleigh…. I would think that Ron and family would be hell firing mad at her… It should have only taken the first time….
One more question – Did Ron and Mom T. both say they picked Haleigh up at the bus stop after school??? If true- WHY?? The people at bus stop said Misty did…
Art- Thankyou so much… Prayers for HALEIGH!!!
June 1st, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Yes Art,
I am aware that this particular CHILD SEXUAL PREDATOR is probably not involved .. I think my true intent to that posting went unnoticed … It is OK ..
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:36 am
Art, this site just goes to show that there still are alot of good people to be holding on to the hope that a little girl named Haleigh is still alive and well and coming home soon. Most of us have never met her, and yet feel such a closeness in our hearts to her. Anybody can see that Haleigh is special. Thanks to everyone for your posts and for letting me post too. Its healing and I hope helpful. I’ve never blogged or posted before hearing of little Haleigh. May the Good Lord take her by the hand and lead her Home to her family here or if she has passed over, may He hold her hand and lead her to Home in Heaven. WEither way she is like a little angel and we love her. Ron & Crystal you may have made mistakes in your life in the past, but little Haleigh and Ronald Jr. certainly was’nt one of them. Sincerely, Debbie in California
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:50 am
Diamond-Apologies if I wrongly linked you to a guy with two names who sometimes uses diamond in his names…i just dont have time to get all paranoid and check on who is who with the IPs. I consider them private, until someone alleges wrong doing or breaks the law or makes threats and gets waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay out of line. Otherwise, you all do a pretty good job of policing this place.
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:46 am
Diamond post#316(unless it changes)GREAT POST. I too post under same name and can see your point of view. ksue, I take it that you were apologizing to the many people you insulted on here. The only thing I was trying to say to you was I didn’t feel it was right of you to use the TONE or ATTITUDE you did to Art. I know you were defending Cobra just as I was defending Art. I have discussed Art’s post #307 to Ethel etal and pointed out that he made it seem like I was the one being nasty not you, if I was then I apologize I’ve done it before and will do it again however THIS time I don’t feel I need to but will anyway to keep the peace! Glad you apologized to Diamond Art it shows you can be fair when you know you are wrong! BTW new forum is GREAT!
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:02 am
#323, 40 paragraphs today Rose Red? This is still the Art Harris forum, isn’t it? Did I come to the right place?
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Art – Still trying to figure out TIMELINE…. This sounds like it has nothing to do with it, but…
In two videos Crystal is comforting Ron in one… Then in the other Crystal is comforting Mama T…
AVA #88 – Ava says she thinks MamaT. was more of a mother to Haleigh than grandmother… and all the court papers she read…sounds like a down on Crystal conversation went on.
Mama T. says Misty is the most responsible, and best woman Ron has ever had…
How can this be this way if Misty is not telling the truth??? Is she hiding something??? She was out drugging and banging another guy hours before. Did she forgive her that fast? Or did she have no choice.
On the 911 call she did not know Haleigh’s weight or date of birth… although I knew she was shook…
And (if true) why did Ron and Mama T. both say the picked Haleigh up at the bus stop???
I just think there is much more (that we do not know) about this time line…. Will Mama T. turn on Misty??? I wonder how Amber and Crystal feel, and what they have went through.
Ava- it does not look like Ron is the man of the family. I think Mama T. is…
I would not want to be in Mama T.’s shoes. I feel she has suffered much pain over not putting Ron on his own years ago, and with Haleigh missing… she will keep suffering until she puts him on his own…
Misty – if you love Haleigh like you say you do, you will march right in and give LE the Truth to bring her home.
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:33 pm
No problem Art. That is understandable. Thanks.
June 2nd, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Listen: (post 228)
Why do you think LE will not get more evidence?
Jenna (Post 346)
I agree with you, the FBI could do more, LE has all of the cell phone records. This is a wealth of information. I’m sure the FBI could help put everything together. I know there is alot of information that we simply don’t know. I can’t believe the case will go unsolved. It’s more complex than most cases because of all the side shows like the pedophiles that may know something but seem to cover for each other in this town. Then theres the drug involvment, etc… LE has evidence to sift through, they also know that they can start to release information to the public and perhaps more tips will come in.
I can’t remember a case (one that has so much interest, at lease initally), that has gone cold as fast as this one. If it wasn’t for Art and Cobra we would be totally in the dark, I just do get it!
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:28 am
To Whom Ever:
PDM does do drug testing when hired,I know 5 people personally that work there and has done drugs the whole time,even when they started,there are ways to pass drug tests.And usually the only way they do any other test while you are on the job is if you are hurt on the job.And from the start Crystal owned up to doing drugs,Ron lied about it,he did drugs before and has since,and yes alot of us know for a fact,that’s why alot of people really don’t know what to believe from him.And Crystal’s Step-brother boyfriend,they weren’t raised together as brother and sister.They are not blood related,but if that’s the only thing that some people have to BITCH about then if it makes you fell better go ahead.And as far as Ron taking care of his children,from what the family says they helped him alot,so why is he on a throne.Alot of people take care of his kids,and just because Crystal said he loved his kids doesn’t mean he isn’t abusive,he is a controler,that is his nature.He does something wrong and a day or so later he apologizes so you will forgive him and then here it goes again.I think the family knows more then they are telling,and I think soon one of the women in the Cummings family is gonna break,and come forward and people will have the answers they will need to break this case.God Bless you all,and God Bless Haleigh.
June 3rd, 2009 at 5:10 am
Well I do not know Art, has LE told you that Ron will not come down and speak to them? Because on the website of Ron’s lawyer it says they have a meeting scheduled. Do they or not? If they do then why is everyone complaining?
June 3rd, 2009 at 5:16 am
In my opinion if Nancy Grace felt Kim P and her notes on Haleigh’s playground injury had any merit she would have allowed Kim to bring them on the show. Nancy was not going to allow Kim to take her lie about a playground injury even further on her show.
Cobra said he brought Kim P in based on Lies Crystal told him. That Kim went forward before she could find out that Crystal lied. Then, when Kim found out Crystal lied she was to interested in being on television to stop what she was doing. Cobra also said Crystal was on drugs and that he could not have Haleigh with Crystal.
I have a friend that lives near Crystal in Baker county. He said that she drives around quite a bit. I told him to take some photos and send them to DFS. Especially if she has kids in the car.
June 3rd, 2009 at 5:21 am
Cobra has said that Junior should be with TN if he can’t be with Ron. Cobra does not think Junior should go to Crystal.
That is why Kim P called in. Kim P said Crystal is not on drugs. Cobra says Crystal is on drugs. I think it has been fairly obvious that Crystal was on drugs at the start of this ordeal. I hope she will get clean and stay clean. For her children sake. All of her children.
June 3rd, 2009 at 5:26 am
To Questioning; I agree 110% with you on that. They hooked up with Crystal and the lot of them have done nothing but cause problems for LE. It is very selfish. I do not know how they sleep at night.
June 3rd, 2009 at 5:37 am
To Diamond: WTF how many times do you have to re-post the same crap? My God in Heaven.
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:11 am
To llisa – how can you cuss and use God in the same sentence? That is just nasty.
FYI – IF you read the board, you will see that has been addressed and I am not responsible for how many times a post makes it on the board.
To anyone else – take it to the forum that Art opened. He doesn’t want to read replies posters post to each other.
June 3rd, 2009 at 12:12 pm
llisa # 358:
This is the first website I have ever posted to… I am a new commer- YES! A month or so ago I was told off by one of the posters bc I had asked the question: Why did Ron marry Misty… I was so hurt that I was going to stop sending posts… just quit… Then on JVM show, they were still asking Why did they marry… The main reason, like all of you is “where is little Haleigh”???
Art has done a great job in trying to keep the focuse on Haleigh, and at the same time keeping it all friendly.
llisa I’m not telling you what to do, but like frieda, I did not know (or lets say understand) her point,,, so I just passed her… she has just as much right on here as I do… I do enjoy your posts…. And Diamonds also…. take care, and don’t give up on Haleigh…
June 3rd, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Art – Have you or anyone you know heard what the forensic lab has (out of the Cumming’s trailer)and van???? I think someone said they have the blanket out of the van… The pink shirt??? What else do you think they have??? Forensic items tell so much…. They could have someones DNA that was not to be there…It can also clear people…
Has Misty opened up yet???
I know lie detector tests are not admissible in court, but can they make you take one??? With the Anthony case, Cindy said she couldn’t take one bc of the meds she was on…. do you know how many (if any) of the players in Haleigh’s case have taken tests, or been asked to????
Art – A big Thankyou again!!! I don’t know how you keep up with all of this + your private life…..
June 5th, 2009 at 1:40 am
Crystal lost her kids because she was doing cocaine to much of the time. Cobra said Crystal is doing drugs and that is what cause her seizures. I believe Cobra. Crystal still drives around late at night.
June 5th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
got a link for that comment there rainy? not nice to spread rumors. sounds like you are stalking her. how else would you post she drives lata at night. what a moron you are. DA
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this is Destiny’s BFF -Terita – Grandma’s Shepherds Pie Recipe
1 1/2 lbs ground round beef
1 onion chopped
1-2 cups vegetables – grandma uses carrots, corn, peas
1 1/2 – 2 lbs potatoes – or as grandma says 3 big ones
1 stick butter
1/2 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
salt, pepper, other seasonings of choice
peel and boil potatoes about 20 mins
crumble ground beef in large frying pan and cook and drain off fat
melt 1/2 a stick butter in large frying pan add chopped onions in butter until tender, medium heat about 10 mins
add carrots in with the onions
add ground beef to this pan with onions and carrots then add corn, peas or other veggies
add salt, pepper or other seasonings to taste
add worcesterchire sauce. add half a cup of beef broth and cook, uncovered, over low heat for 10 minutes, adding more beef broth as necessary to keep moist – grandma said dont let it dry out
while this is cooking mash potatoes and use remaining stick of butter – grandma says as you usually make mash potatoes
put beef onion veggie mixture in baking dish
put mashed potatoes on top – grandma says rough it up with fork so it browns nice
cook in oven @ 400 degrees for 30 mins
grandma says until bubbly and if you want it a little brown on top put under broil a few mins
Terita says DONT drink the kool-aid ! lmao
Destiny and Terita drink DR PEPPER!
Terita says…. MY grandma makes the bestest shepherds pie in the land.
Destiny agrees.
June 5th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
ART,
All of those Insurance agents, Bonds companies and all of the other people screaming “foul play” at COBRA, need to go on the internet and look at all of her pictures and on YOUTUBE and see the videos and songs they’ve written about her. What if that were their little girl stolen. Whats wrong with these people ? Cobra did the right thing…IMO, I would like to know why in the world the LE didnt revoke Mr. Snodgrasses Bond the very day he went to Haleigh Bug Center, where theres a probability of running into kids. Who’s side are these Agents, & LE on anyway ? I had hoped they would stand united to find Haleigh. Maybe its still not too late. Cobra has 5 kids of his own so its easy to see that he carries Haleigh close to his heart. COBRA I hope your family is proud of you. Watch out though, because there seems to be alot of snakes in the grass out there….meaning bottom-feeders, etc. IMO ART please keep us posted. I watch the News every night hoping to hear someone just found her and brought her home safe and sound. I think about her all the time and now have had several dreams about her too. Everywhere I look, I see her sweet face all innocent and full of life. Take care. God Bless You guys that are trying to find Haleigh and ofcourse Haleigh, her brothers and her parents and grandparents. Take care. Sincerely, Debbie in California
June 6th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Destiny-Recipes are welcome on the forum. which gives me an idea to open up a thread for Bald Truth readers’ recipes…what do you think?
June 7th, 2009 at 12:06 am
hiya Art,
I think a receipe thread would be really COOL!
my BFF’s grandma is a really GREAT cook and I can get lots of receipes from her to share!!
June 9th, 2009 at 12:32 am
CeeCee #357:
I enjoyed reading your post… I AGREE WITH ALL OF WHAT YOU ARE SAYING…. I think you pin pointed it when you said Crystal said Ron loved his kids.. People said she was a liar.. you can;t have it both ways… you can… like you said Ron may be abusive, a controler by nature… they will say or do things to have it their way at all times…One min. they will make you think they can’t live without you, the next min. they hate you… I think that may be Ron…. I know Crystal went through Hell with him, but he gave her moments that made up for it… Then it all went bad… I think Misty will be a repeat…As far as the drug testing… Ron has got out of all drug trouble he has got into + all of his women are on drugs while with him…I find it hard to beleive that he is clean…I have heard that there is alot of people that know how to beat the drug tests….I think they are hiding something that happened… I am having bad feelings about Haleigh…If someone took her, you would think the family would be screaming on the media….I just pray I”m wrong…. Thankyou CeeCee!
November 29th, 2009 at 1:13 am
It’s pitiful what they’re doing in this case,seem’s like there are alot of copying as in Caylee’s no good family,drugs,tatoo’s after the fact,self absorbed,dodging justice for the one who really deserve’s it…That bunch are swine!! What is it with the water in Fl??
Ron knows as well as Misty what happened & it’s worse on him for me because that’s her blood Daddy!!and he’s trying to make it easier on Misty,she’s young and immature and he should know better!His mom is a bad seed too!and a Liar!remind’s me of Cindy,and Ronald that night kept saying “I’ll kill HIM?” not they!!Seem’s he know’s something he’s hiding and fears it’s more important than his own child!
November 29th, 2009 at 1:20 am
BTW,I have lived in trailer’s most of my life and it ain’t got nothing to do with that!
Dog’s take care of their kid’s better than these people!
I wish there was a way to put Misty,Ron,his mom,Cindy & George all in a cell with casey!
Lettem all knock some sence into one another!
I have despised the Anthony’s and will until they do right by Caylee but Ronald ain’t much of a dad to say he don’t want their help,if it were my child I’d pray everyone would feel welcome to help me!That’s like Ronald saying if his house were on fire and Haleigh was trapped inside and George or Cindy were walking by they should let her burn!!!!!No father who loves his child would want that??