Haleigh Cummings’ Uncle Tommy…Busted!
Hank Tommy Croslin, Jr., Arrested Thursday in Putnam County, on drug charges
By Art Harris, The Bald Truth, (c), www.artharris.com, all rights reserved
The Bald Truth has learned that Misty Croslin-Cummingsâ brother, Tommy, 23, was arrested at 8:56 a.m. Thursday Nov. 6 in Putnam County, Florida, on felony prescription drugâand drug equipmentâpossession charges, and later that day refused to talk with investigators in the Haleigh Cummings missing child case when they paid him a jailhouse visit. Heâs being held on a $1,508 bond.
âThey wanted to see if he had anything more to say about what he may know about Haleigh, or his sister, Misty, than he shared last time, and he said he didnât have anything to add,â a source close to the case tells me in an exclusive interview.
In a public statement, PCSD spokesman Lt. Johnny Greenwood, denied the arrest had âany bearing on the Haleigh Cummings investigation, and we do not want subsequent arrests, such as this one, to cause distractions for our investigative team.â
Distraction or not, any arrest of a family member close to the person law enforcement has announced it believes holds the key to finding out what happened to the missing childâMisty Croslin Cummingsâoffers investigators a possible way to crack open further the window of mystery on the case, sources have been telling us.
Tommyâs last arrest several weeks ago, on apparently unrelated gun theft charges, lead to his blockbuster revelation that sister, Misty, didnât appear to be home when he pounded on the door about 10 pm the night she reported Haleigh missing from Ronald Cummings trailer.
Heâd never mentioned that curious claim to police at the time. Afterwards, Croslin waltzed to freedom when his whopping $50,000 bond on the gun theft charge was dramatically lowered and was able to come up with bail.
At the time, investigators said heâd volunteered the new Misty information heâd neglected to reveal months earlierâand added that he dropped by the trailer and pounded on the door only because Ronald Cummings, Mistyâs then boyfriend, called from work and asked him to check on her when she stopped taking his calls.
Sources say cell phone records back that up; and that Ronald and Misty had been fighting.
At the time, Tommy told investigators he didnât believe Misty was home, that no lights were on and no child woke up and came to the door, either.
No credible witnesses have been able to place Misty outside the trailer in the pre-dawn darkness early Feb. 10, when she insists she was sleeping, dead to the world until she woke up about 3 a.m. to use the bathroom, only to find a light on in the kitchen, the back door open and Haleigh gone.
Law enforcement officials say sheâs failed to resolve conflicts in her story, and both her parents have conceded they harbor doubts about her claims she was home.
But her grandmother, Flora Hollers, tells me in an exclusive interview she believes Misty doesnât know what happened, despite flunking a private polygraph, and that Tommy and a cousin, âJoeâ Overstreet, both grandsons, have raised her eyebrows. Both have been repeatedly questioned by law enforcement, and deny knowing Haleighâs whereabouts.
âJust a grandmotherâs intution,â she tells me, âbut I donât believe Misty knows anything, but if she does, Iâm hoping sheâll tell me.â
The Bald Truth has reported a Florida Department of Law Enforcement agent assigned to the Haleigh Cummings task force has interviewed Overstreet twice in Tennessee, and that he has so far been ruled out as a suspect or person of interest, as has Hank âTommyâ Croslin, Jr.
According to a police report obtained by The Bald Truth, sheriffâs deputies found Tommy passed out in the front seat of the familyâs blue min-van on Tyler Street and Buffalo Bluff Road, in Satsuma, Thursday at 8:56 a.m.
He told officers he was tried and taking a nap after dropping a young son, Austin, off at the school bus stop. Ironically, itâs the same spot where Austin once hopped the school bus with his cousin and best friend, Haleigh, who used to chase him around the yard and kiss him, his mother, Lindsay, tells me.
After rescue personnel woke him up, and determined he was okay, a deputy leaned in the open passenger window and âsaw a prescription pill bottle, and a small sandwich bag containing several blue pills,â according to the police report obtained by The Bald Truth and posted below.
âI placed Hank in handcuffs until I could determine whether the pills were his or not,â the deputy reported. âHank immediately began telling me that the pills belonged to his father, Hank Croslin Sr., and that Hank left them in the van. Hank (Jr., aka Tommy) also told me he did not know the pills were in the van. (He) said he had dropped his son off at the bus stop at 8 a.m., and had taken a nap because he was sleepy.â
Another deputy helped identify the pills as possibly illegal narcotics, along with a âpiece of a drinking straw that appeared to have some form of powder residue on itââ and a âsmall baggie in the cup holder ⊠which contained a white powder residue,â (and tested negative for cocaine), according to the report.
Soon, Tommyâs wife, Lindsay, and his father, Hank, Sr. arrived and asked if his son had any âroxies,â because some had been stolen from him the night before.
When officers told him no such drug had been recovered, he split, and they read Tommy his Miranda rights. He denied the pills were his, said officers, and insisted they belonged to his father before he was placed under arrest and taken to jail.
The report identified the pills as alprazolam, oxycodone and methadone.
Lt. Greenwood said no officers would have any comment on the arrest.
âWe appreciate the media for keeping Haleigh in the spotlight, but the Putnam County Sheriffâs Office is concentrating on finding Haleigh Cummings and bringing her home to her family,â he said in the release.
For the full police report, click: TOMMY CROSLIN JR ARREST 2009-9839
November 5th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Have Joe and Tommy taken a polygraph and if not, why????
November 5th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
What was this guy doing hanging around a school bus stop?
I hope all the parents in that neighborhood, particularly those that have children who catch the bus from that stop, take serious steps to ensure the safety of their children if Tommy is released on bond.
Normal fathers don’t hang around the bus stop after they drop their children off.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
It ought to be a great Thanksgiving this year around the table with this bunch!
November 6th, 2009 at 12:37 am
Well let’s get some more BOMBSHELL information from this Winner! By all means, I’m sure he’ll say SOMETHING again!! Like you know he was at the trailor and Misty was having a worship ceremony, or that he saw her and Bigfoot dancing the watoosee. I bet he saw Elvis.
Passed out in the van after dropping his kid off at school…
November 6th, 2009 at 12:39 am
Tommyâs last arrest several weeks ago, on apparently unrelated gun theft charges, lead to his blockbuster revelation that sister, Misty, didnât appear to be home when he pounded on the door about 10 pm the night she reported Haleigh missing from Ronald Cummings trailer. Heâd never mentioned that curious claim at the time; afterwards, Tommy waltzed out of jail when his whopping $50,000 bond on the gun theft charge was dramatically lowered and he made bail.
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BLOCKBUSTER Revelation!!!!!!!!! Good grief.
November 6th, 2009 at 1:05 am
Who reported Hank Jr. was asleep in his car? Who supplied him with the pills? Drugs are illegal, and I hate them, but why aren’t we hearing about more people in Satsuma being arrested for drugs associated with the Haleigh case? Tommy and Misty seems to be their main focus…
November 6th, 2009 at 3:33 am
It’s sad to think that little Haliegh
It’s sad to think that little Halieghs life appears to be turning into a cold case. And these stupid little drug interactions, in that (River Rat) family , are just any other ordinary day for the Croslin family. AND shame on Ronald, for not doing all he damn well knows he could have done, to find his daughter! He’s not much of a man nor a father in my opinion. Who’s really searching for Haliegh now?!
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November 6th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Good morning Art. If none of these wasted human beings work where do they get their drug money and cig money?? Welfare?? If so, how do they qualify? Maybe more of us should give up and live like these people. No worries and no stress about losing jobs.
November 6th, 2009 at 9:18 am
This family is so addicted to drugs. Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant. Was that the powder inside the straw? Nowadays everything is being snorted; even Adderall and Oxycontin. Thanks for letting us know that the cousin was reinterviewed; of course, that proves nothing. This is a family that thrives on chaos and creative lying. Oh, how I’d love to be a fly on the wall when cousin Joe and/or Tommy are in the same room as Misty. Are these Croslins being tailed? Perhaps one of these sources for their drugs is a missing link. Thanks, Art. I was hoping for new updates.
November 6th, 2009 at 9:21 am
PS. The fact that Tommy was soooo tired after dropping off his son at the bus stop shows that he was driving under the influence. Can he be held on child endangerment charges?
November 6th, 2009 at 10:00 am
Art,
you’re likely going to be alone in keeping interest in this case alive with regards to the public.
again: thanks.
November 6th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Makes Me Wants To Say Hmmmmm!Makes Me Think Does It Really Got To Do With Drugs Related Than Could It Be Haleigh Went Missing.Please Find Haleigh Till Haleigh Is Found.
November 6th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Just sad, no words to describe this family….poor Haleigh.
November 6th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
now I understand why Tommy admitted finally that he went by the house, the cops had looked at cell records and saw the calls. I wonder what else he is not telling????
November 6th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Can’t really add anything to this one…..wow.
November 6th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
If they can say misty holds the key,Why wont they pick her ass up and pressure her until she opens her mouth? What is wrong with this,Haleigh needs to be found get misty to talk and haleigh will be found.
November 6th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
i think that it is a weird coincedence that misty’s cousin was visiting and left for tennessee, on the same day haleigh went missing. I think he did it. and hank jr. to, cause if he knew all this info, why didn’t he tell way sooner.
November 6th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
So am I getting it straight? Hank Sr. was not concerned about his namesake, just meds! Come on, what is up with this man?
November 7th, 2009 at 12:35 am
Hope for Haleigh! At this point I hope the boys did take Haleigh. There was that sighting in Knoxville the day or so after cousin Joe left for Nashville and then one of them moved to Mass. and there was a sighting there. Maybe that little girl is alive. Whatever Haleigh knows Ron knows. In that 911 call Ron said to Misty “why did you let ‘em (them) take her b—-!. So if she saw 2 or 3 men but wasn’t sure who they were because of her wiped out condition she told him. That’s why I think she fails the polygraph. She believes it was her brother but doesn’t know for sure. It’s hard to go against your family no matter what. Butif she knew for sure Ron would know too. Let’s pray for Haleigh.
November 7th, 2009 at 1:00 am
IMO this is no coincidence that he was found lingering at this particular spot. I have ?? why is the mother of these children allowing this man to drive the children while he is on any type of drugs that impair him to this degree? What does that say about her parenting and her perception of normal? Has CFS looked into this home environment and the issue of the choices these parents are making? Have Police filed with CFS? Methadone is a drug used to come off of heroin heroin is a drug that will drive people to anything. Have the grandparents filed with CFS? He was not napping for the sake of napping but more for recovery from emotional drain, no coincidence he was at this spot “napping ” IMO Have the Police considered releasing photos of the vehicles this man had or had access to on the night Haleigh went missing? Don’t know until they try, this may shake a memory.
God bless Haleigh and all her families
November 7th, 2009 at 1:13 am
Meant to say what Misty knows Ron knows. Went back over beginning tapes. There seemed to be confusion over the dogs and the dumpster. At first they said it as bloodhounds. Wish someone would clear this up because it’s the cadaver dogs that make me fear the worst. I don’t believe that Tommy ever went to check on Misty. Don’t forget that little Jr. said he saw a man take Haleigh. I wish they would stop showing pictures of these little girls. It’s stirring up the sickos out there! People won’t forget little Haleigh!!!
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We are discovering the web and missing children cases are drawing not only caring people, but as you surmise, sickos like registered sex offenders, who have the gall, to come on here and elsewhere and aononymously throw bombs while they pretend to care. Wondering about the psychodynamics…do they get off in this virtual playground? Illinois has banned them from social networking sites and it will be interesting if other states follow. Art
November 7th, 2009 at 1:25 am
This is one messed up disfunctional family. As I was reading this story (& all the others) I was wondering also where in the world were they getting money to buy the drugs??? The WHOLE family needs to be interviewed & some RE-interviewed. Why is Misty & Ronald the only ones given a polygraph? Hank JR needs to be given one also, he did admit that he WAS at the house the night Haleigh went missing. I hope that Haliegh is found soon & someone is arrested for this crazy mess.
November 7th, 2009 at 2:04 am
I’ll give this family one credit – they are not trying to make $$ off of Haleigh! However, it does sound like this gang has a severe drug problem and I bet this has something to do with her disappearance.
November 7th, 2009 at 2:21 am
Hey Art ~ I’m kinda new to the computer – Looked everywhere for your DOB?? – Never did find it (LoL)…Just curious…
Anyway – Reason for asking… Do you remember a Joe South song from the late ’60’s ‘Walk a Mile in My Shoes’? For the most part of my life (I’ll be OMG! 55 in Dec) I’ve tried to keep in mind the words to that song & put myself in the other persons shoes – You know what? “The Croslins” & the new “Lay Low Ron” sure wear a pair of shoes out quick!!!
November 7th, 2009 at 3:01 am
I’d heard of you as a reporter for CNN & watched you on NG & JMV… After reading “ABOUT” (top of your WEBSITE) – Looking for your DOB…LoL…. I understand now why JMV refers to you as “Investigative Reporter Exraordinaire” I had NO IDEA …. No wonder it might take a day or so for our posts to ‘await moderation’
You are a very busy man – I know you will never give up on Haleigh…
November 7th, 2009 at 3:32 am
TO ‘GAHOUNDAWG’ (#4) LoL …..You think the Elvis sighting was BEFORE or AFTER Tommy pounded on the door??? Maybe he’ll give up that BOMBSHELL info this time???
TO ‘ALL POSTERS’ – Anyone got an opinion or thought on why Flora Hollers (Granny in Tenn) says ‘Grandmother intuition’
Misty don’t know anything …. BUT Tommy & Cuz Joe raise her eyebrows????
TO ‘ART’ – Is Flora Misty’s Mom (Lisa’s) Mom????
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ROB–Yes
November 7th, 2009 at 8:12 am
at least Hank sr drugs were legal, and Tommy stole them, would you not too be disgusted?
November 7th, 2009 at 8:14 am
I also believe Joe and Tommy did it.
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Understand your hunch, but both claim no, and LE has interviewed Joe at least twice recently and sources tell me they have nothing that would amount to probable cause to go before a judge and make any sort of charge. Ruled out, so far, though the law enforcement agent in charge of the Tenn. angle keeps calling his grandmother all the time, she tells me. Art
November 7th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
More suspicion is being thrown on Tommy Croslin….he admitted to going to the trailer at 10 that night? He knows Misty wasted on partying/drugs…would be out….
does he have an interest in little girls? Is he a suspect? Or person of interest? Was he polygraphed.
I know Misty failed her polygraph….but that doesn’t mean she lied about harming Haleigh….I feel the polygraph administrator probably asked her the direct question “Did you harm Haleigh or kill her?”…to which she would have answered “no”….but on a question such as “do you know or have an idea who did”…if she answer no and does have suspicion or does know something….then this would constitute not passing her polygraph. Look, if the poly showed she lied on the “did you hurt Haleigh” question…authorities would have arrested her on some grounds by now.
Misty is the “key” because she knows something….I still don’t think she killed Haleigh…but she knows who did.
November 7th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Oh…another puzzler….Ron frantically calling Misty from 7:30 until 10:00…..is there a record of him continuing to call her from 10:00 – 3:00 am? Why? Why not?
November 7th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
These people are lowlives they love seeing the inside of a jail cell.He wasn’t just hanging out in front of a bus stop he was dropping off his son.Maybe he does know the truth about where Haleigh is and it’s getting to him.That’s why he doesn’t want to talk to the police, when befor when he got arrested for steling that gun he had no problem talking to the police…..I believe whatever happened to Haleigh he might have helped Misty.They both know where Haleigh is in my opinion.
November 7th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Whats scary, is if and when found, Haleigh is to be returned to this family……….
November 7th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
I am wondering if cousin Joe has a cell phone? If so, was it pinged like Misty’s and Ronald’s?
November 7th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Put all of them together in a room to question them with their previous statements. It will come out.
November 7th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Number 17 poster, kristihamilton, I am in agreement with you. I too think that Misty’s cousin Joe and her brother Hank Jr. have something to do with Haleigh missing. I wish someone would Post a Picture of Joe.
How about it ART, can you Post a Picture of Misty’s COUSIN JOE for us ?
Keep up the great work Art ! You Rock !
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Debbie–Appreciate the kind words. But wouldn’t be here without such loyal readers who are not only following Haleigh but praying for all missing children. Thanks for dropping by. Art
November 7th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Maybe PSCO has had it wrong all this time. Maybe it isn’t “Misty is the Key”; maybe it should be “Tommy is the Key”!
Tommy finally dropped his bombshell that he was at the house the night Haleigh went missing and nobody was home. I would bet that he had this conversation with Misty a long, long time before he admitted it to PCSO. That makes me think that brother and sister have something on each other.
November 7th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
After Haleigh laid down. 8:30 Ron and Misty got into an argument on the phone. She wanted to go babysit for her brother. Ron did not want that. They hang up, she turns her phone off. At this very instance Misty is washing Haleighs blanket.
Ron continues to call.
9:30-10:00 Tommy goes to house per Ron’s request (reportedly no one home)
10:00 Misty last sees Haleigh as she lays down for bed herself
1:30AM neighbor hears a truck?- Tommy has a truck
3:25 Ron arrives home to see Misty in door way.
3:27 911
Heres my point of view….Misty left to someones house with the children. Who’s? unsure
I believe that Haleigh may have been taken from somewhere else. One statement Misty made was about the two blankets:
âPut her to bed in her blanket and my blanket. My blanket was in the van they took. Her blanket smelled like pee so I washed it.â
When LE arrived the washer was going. The reason: she had just arrived and when she did she started washing to cover something up on that blanket. (I do not know what was in the washer when LE arrived- partly speculation)
What if she were somewhere else and the person/ persons there did something to harm Haleigh. This goes back to the dreamlike scenario 4 people. Someone may have drugged her, (although its hard to drug the willing) and set her up. My thoughts there were two vehicles involved, one being the van. “They took the van” bet you Haleigh was in there. Possible wrapped in Mistys blanket. Someone wanted to get back at Ronald. I think it is her family. Chelsea has said she thought her van had been moved. The week before Misty had a positive pregnancy test. Then they got into a terrible fight. She then went on a binge. Obviously no baby born. Did she convince someone that he made her lose her child? So they wanted to show him what is was like to lose his. Almost everyone has testified to Haleigh being his favorite, because why didnt they take Jr? When you think about the lifestyles they live 18 is kind of old to be having a child. Teenage pregnancy/ motherhood is high within the group and welcomed as a happy occasion. As well as drugs.
Im not buying someone coming into their home. If that is indeed the case then the front door was unlocked. As far as a cinder block propping the screen door. They never used that door, anybody visiting at any time could have put that there. The only reason that back door was open is because Misty opened it. She may have snapped out of it or back into it about the time Ronald got home. Possibly failing polygraphs because she isnt sure what was real and what wasnt.
I just wanted to share my thoughts of what happened. If this has been debunked or is farfetched for some, my apologies. As I said before I went by statements to media and piecing clips together. As the only concrete evidence anyone has is a cinder block, literally.
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katy–good thinking and imagining, which is important in these kinds of cases, but much has been debunked. pregnancy test, for instance. No evidence it was positive, though according to what Nay Nay told me, she may have wanted Ron to believe it was. Art
November 7th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Here we go again. The Croslin family is back in the news… and for what??? Oh my, not drugs again! What a waste of human space. Is there a straight person in that family? I hope DSS will wake up and get that child out of that environment before he gets old enough to accept drugs as a way of life. Tommy and Misty obviously had no hope but Tommy is one crazy dysfunctional mess of a father figure.
November 8th, 2009 at 12:06 am
Hi Art,
Thanks for the update and keeping the spotlight on Haleigh.
Any word on whether Tommy saw any motor vehicle parked at Ron’s trailer the night in question? If I had been in his shoes, I would have double checked for a car in the drive to determine whether Misty was home soundly sleeping or out on the prowl.
Also, any word on whether Tommy phoned Ron to advise him that Misty had not answered the door after he knocked loudly?
- LisaE
November 8th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
gee i thought casey s case was crazy but this case beats it all. one thing that brothers me is ron wants to find his daughter … so why did he call misty to let her no the girl she was with was trying to info. from her about haliegh,it would seem like ron would want that info. about his daughter ,so to me this puts ron back in the picture about haliegh being missing.i think tim done a good job on this trying to get a story from misty but ron messed that up.i cant unstand why some countys can find missing children and this county cant even find many of leads and why did they wait so long to put haliegh on tv and have people looking for her this just doesnt add up.i give haliegh real mom a lot of credit for not being out there runing with the drug people my heart goes out to her and the family.why did you not get padeaula over their to look for haliegh? he done a great job on the casys case and he no s his job well. what happen to the other bounty hunter that was on this case?i still have hope they will find haligh.
November 8th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Good grief this is turning into a revolving door for this family. LE is not closer now to finding Haleigh as they were 9 mo. ago:( The last I heard Twisty Misty was living in TN with her grandmother and cousin Joe! The same one that … What in the world will be next! Ron isn’t working, is he looking for Haleigh? Is Crystal…or any family member? So sad, no one is looking for her:( Grandma Neves cried a lot on NG and Maury Show…maybe she’s looking! Not!
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As I understand it, Crystal was hoping to bring back donations from a Texas fundraising concert that bombed to keep printing posters and do small, affordable things to keep the search for Haleigh alive. Art
November 8th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
The counterpart to my last statement would be if she were pregnant and Ronald did not want the baby. She and Ronald got into the fight. He was claiming the baby wasn’t his. She then when on her binge. When she got back she decided that the only way for him to accept a baby would be to do something with one. Leading herself to believe one can replace another.
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Katy–While there’s no charge looming against Misty and she maintains her innocence, my sources close to the case tell me it’s actually one of the theories for motive investigators have brainstormed. You’re thinking like a detective. Art
November 9th, 2009 at 2:30 am
“Uncle Tommy”! AS far as I have read Haleigh has never known him to be! “Haleigh’s Dad’s girlfriend’s brother’ or ‘Haleigh’s Dad’s ex-wife’s brother’ I don’t know, is it just me? To me Tommy and Haleigh were never related, and are not now. JMO
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Kate–Good point. I should put Uncle in quotes. art
November 9th, 2009 at 2:46 am
After reviewing the time line for this case, I feel that Hank Jr. is suspect. He lied to the cops to get his bail reduced so he could get out (to obviously get high). Misty either knows and doesn’t want to speak, or she truly knows only what she says she does. If she was sleeping off a 3 day bender, she probably took a downer to help her wind down. Coke is really jacks your system up and it can take hours to really get rid of the jitters. If she was endulging in coke and pills and pot, she was really jacked up. She was probably coming down off that bender all that day. She probably got some pills to help her sleep. Hank probably did go over there, knowing after he knocked she was probably passed out. He knew how to get in and out of that house. Misty may not have heard anything. However, Hank being the genius he is left the light on in the kitchen. Misty may be failing the poly’s because she may feel she is to blame because she was taking care of the girl. Poly’s will fail a person if they have guilt because of just being there, and she is young. Technically too young for a poly. My question is why wasn’t everyone involved given a poly? Why only Misty and Ron? I am thankful to learn after reading the police report the sheriff is sending Child Services a heads up that Hank may be neglectful. This is so sad poor Haliegh can’t get the spotlight to help find her. Her poor story has been turned into a circus. I pray they find her and bring her home. Oh, and the ‘Joe’ in Tennessee is suspect in my opinion too. Did Hank act alone? I know they have been ruled out, but maybe that will change. It is a good thing he is behind bars. He is a small piece of this puzzle and the cops always win! Misty is doing good to be out of the spotlight, but she is being used as a scapegoat by all involved. But, she is not all innocent but my initial thoughts have changed about her harming Haliegh. I think she was really jacked up, when she got to Ron’s she had to fight it off to care for the kids. By the end of her day she was drained but too jacked to actually sleep. She takes a pill maybe a xanax or oxy. She falls asleep hard and fast, and she is already a known heavy sleeper. That truth on top of a potent pill like a xanax bar and you have a unconscious person. Just my thoughts. Thoughts anybody?
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M–The only drug I have confirmed she engaged in that day was smoking pot with her brother, Tommy, when he dropped by earlier. Art
November 9th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Art what is a Roxie?
November 9th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
I had this on another blog, and thought it was fitting for this blog as well;
Ronâs mother stated on Nancy Grace approximately one month prior that she has or had a prescription for oxycontin. Nancy Grace did not further question Ronâs mother about this comment. Since there has been much speculation about Haleigh overdosing on oxycontin, I think it is important to know if LE interviewed Ronâs mother about her prescription, if Ron has ever used or stolen his motherâs prescription, and if Ronâs mother ever reported her prescription stolen with LE prior to Haleighâs disappearance (a common practice when prescriptions are abused) or local pharmacies for a refill. It is relevant that Ronâs mother had a prescription for oxycontin, and I think it should be investigated further. Did you ever find out Ron, Misty, or their thug friendâs drug of choice during your interviews? This is of importance, especially with Mistyâs latest report to LE about her being robbed over a drug deal gone wrong. You do great work Art, and I trust your abilities in finding out this information. IMO, there could be a connection with Misty, the oxycontin, and Ron and his mother standing by Mistyâs obvious lies. Perhaps a cover-up for Misty while Haleigh was in Mistyâs care. Misty could be holding this over Ronâs head, if indeed Haleigh overdosed on oxycontin obtained through Ronâs mother.
Opiates seem to be this groupâs drug of choice!!!! These prescription drugs are often stolen and abused, as reported here, and or sold for a great deal of money on the streets. Prescription drugs are the most abused rugs in America currently!!!
November 9th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Art: Please keep covering this story. My heart breaks when I think of little Haleigh. I personally do not believe that Ron was involved but wholeheartedly believe that Misty knows so much more… If only we could find Haleigh. I pray every night for her. I keep looking for the latest news too and that trickle has became non-existant… Keep up the good work and keep this story alive! If for no other reason, at least for Haleigh’s sake…
November 9th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
If cell phone pings have placed Tommy at the crime scene, then why aren’t they investigating his previous home, that red truck he suspiciously sold after Haleigh went misssing, etc? It does not make sense to only hold out for truths where Misty is concerned. She said all along she was there. It took Tommy a loooong time to say he was there that night.
November 9th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Seems like this family will do anything to get drugs. Would they have gone as far as trading Haleigh off for some drugs? Hope Misty stays with her Grandma and gets herself sorted out.
November 9th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
I know LE says Tommy and Joe have been cleared, but this case is not solved, and someone did it. Myself, If I were Tommy and Joe I would beg for a polygraph because so many suspect them.
November 9th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
I agree in keeping her name out there, you maybe on to something here Mr.Harris you never where roads lead. Hank Jr’s story does not add up, think about it. Someone calls you to go out to a home because they can’t get a hold of the adult in the home. A concerned parent of the children calls you and you merely go to the front door knock linger around a bit and then leave. IMO a person would knock on the back door, windows etc.. One would be concerned, did she have an accident? Is there a gas leak? I mean most people would do more than merely knock on the front door and then leave. Ms Neves said she did not know if Haleigh would open the door to this man. Haleigh seen this man earlier that same day while in the company and welcome of other adults in her own home, there for I think she might open the door because she may think of the man as no threat and memory of him being there would of been fresh in her mind. The idea to have fresh eyes and have another investigation into this is exactly what is needed!!!
God Bless Haleigh & all her families
November 9th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Another thing that has bothered me is something I have not heard anyone mention. When Hank Jr went to the home ‘allegedly” 945PM on request of Ronald Cummings the father of the children in the home no one knew Haleigh either was or soon would be missing. The world did not know that anything was wrong, that includes Hank Jr, if someone asked you to go to a home to check on a family & you got no answer when you went there what is the first thing you would do? Call the concerned Parent back right!!! Why if there is no lie in Hank Jr’s story why did he not call Ronald back that night and say no one is there? Remember at that time no one knew anything was wrong or that Haleigh was missing. The normal thing anyone would do is call the Parent back. That is if in fact he went there or he had nothing to hide by going there.
God Bless Haleigh and all her families
November 10th, 2009 at 12:51 am
Art, can you tell me what Ronald Cummings is doing to find his daughter, Haleigh? It seems this site, and Tim Miller are the only ones who care anymore…I find it odd that Ronald isn’t actively searching for Haleigh…Very odd!
November 10th, 2009 at 6:02 am
Art,
Two questions I have for you. At what point did Ron know he was going to be working overtime? Did Misty or anyone else have knowledge of this? This is crucial in giving the timeline.
November 10th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Art how long has Misty & family lived in the Satsuma area, before hooking up with Ron? Where were they before?
November 10th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
I think Tommy could definitely be pointing the finger at Misty, just to take the heat off himself, especially if it was he and Joe who committed some unspeakable act. Wasn’t Joe the cousin who liked the “feed the alligators” in the nearby swamps? It does seem implausible that Tommy sold his vehicle right away, then moved out of state, Joe went home the very day Haleigh comes up missing, and neither one of them is a person of interest! Both Misty’s mother and grandmother sense that she knows what happened, but she’s protecting somebody. Grandma worries that it’s the two boys who had something to do with Haleigh’s disappearance. If Misty is protecting Tommy, it would prove that blood is thicker than water, even though they are estranged from one another.
November 10th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Art,
any new updates?
Also, could you elaborate on your comment to Katy about the possibility of pregnancy? It is very sad as Haliegh’s facial features appeared to show some signs of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (the eyes appear a bit apart). Substance abuse is a regular part of this family’s life.
If you can update us, it would be great. There is not much news out there, so I am especially thankful for your site.
November 10th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
I don’t think LE is any closer to solving this case today than they were 9 months ago. What irritates me is why they waited so long to thorougly search that pond by draining it. If Haleigh had been disposed of in that pond back in Feburary common sense would tell them there would be nothing left to find at this point. In the meantime….stay tuned for the ongoing circus sideshow that Misty and Tommy have kept us entertained with for the past few months. The season premier should be a lulu!
November 10th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Nine Month And No Haleigh.
Come on! There Is Evidence This Family use Drugs Why This Case
Can’t Be Solve.When Misty Or Ron Or Tommy Run In Some Kind Of Trouble Again They Say It Does Not Have Any Connection In-To Haleigh Dissapearience…. Whats The Truth Than Are The Cummings Or Croslin Being Protected Its Enough To Crack SomeOne In This Family To Talk.
November 10th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Thanks for the update Art. Will keep checking in on the latest. Still praying for Haleigh. GODS SPEED
November 10th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
To see Joes picture go to http://www.myspace.com/380818970 There are two pictures of him on there. Or just search for the name Joe in Tenn.
November 11th, 2009 at 3:04 am
Art I have another question, did the search dogs, go in the mobile?(do they do that?)
November 11th, 2009 at 4:49 am
The LE has to release something.
If Misty “is the key.” Then give the family the gosh darn door knob. One must be in front of the door before the key turns it! Sadly dissapointed.
Is it money, Art?
They did not prosecute the death penalty when my cousin killer was cought (quickly) “money and change of venue” in Clearlake.
Lets face it. They don’t admit that much but at least Mikes killer is in jail for life and family moves on. HaLeigh must be found! Something. Anything?!
Sad. Very, very sad.
This case is a struggle.
November 11th, 2009 at 11:08 am
The “evidence” surrounds the back door. Whoever went to the trouble to place the cement block there to hold back the outside door did so AFTER the crime was committed. No one gained entry from that door.
The back door always appeared to me to be “staged”. Too many questions surrounding the back door premise. No one could have gained entry from there but rather set it up to appear as if this was so.
The truth lies with Misty however this happened. It doesn’t exonerate Tommy, but Misty holds the key to all of this.
November 11th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
There is a part of me that feels compassion for the Croslin and Cummings families. Their lives are a circle of dramas. I believe the families know of no other life styles. This way of life is frequently passed from one generation to the next.
Regarding the Cummings family, my heart goes out to them. Missing a child! May their agony end soon with a happy ending. Such a dreadful situation.
This recent arrest of Tommy Croslin, shame on him! Searching for employment may fill his days. Securing a job is a challenge. Accepting a job in another town may provide him with a fresh start. Also, introducing him to another life style, perhaps encourage him to pursue activities which will better him. He’s 23 years old, and has a lot of life to live.
November 12th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Hey Art,
When might we see some action on this case? I know you must have some news for us. Please???
I want to hear any information you might have. Please don’t forget Haleigh Cummings
November 14th, 2009 at 2:09 am
I don’t think anyone will truly forget Haleigh, but everyday it seems a New case(sadly) takes the spot-light
and her case like the ones before her are lost.
The LE needs to act fast on these cases, treating EVERYONE as suspect, not narrowing down until the missing person is found! JMO
November 14th, 2009 at 9:37 am
I guess it is easy for us all to sit back and point fingers at this family and no they are not the “CLEAVERS” for sure.But can you imagine every little thing you do being analyzed?They didn’t asked to be thrown in the spot light like this. Has people offered them a kind word of hope? Even if you don’t believe the way they live their life is right.Do you think they are out to change with so many of US badgering them,that’s the investagators jobs not ours.There are people out there that knows,I definately think that they are throwing around different stories to throw people off bass,there is NO doubt in my mind about that now.Haleigh is missing,these families that are connected to her are all in pain.There are children in these families,Haleigh was their cousin,their friend.The kids do not understand why we as grown ups are being so mean to their families.I pray somone whomever, gets a heart and tells the truth soon.God Bless Haleigh.
November 15th, 2009 at 7:19 am
In recent headlines there have been two more child abductions. One Baby Shannon in Florida, and now Shaniya Davis in North Carolina. Both having parental involvement. Their mothers have charges against them for their involvement in the kidnappings. One can not help but to take notice that both of the children were taken from mobile homes while the mothers were “sleeping”. Sound familiar? This is becoming a chain reaction. Misty needs to come out with what she can remember dreamlike or not. Anything at all. LE should ask her about her dreams that night. It can only help.
November 16th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Art have you heard anything on Tommys release from this time. Did Misty come back to Satsuma and drop the restraining order on her brother so that she can remain in Satsuma. There are citizens there that say they have seen her around? Just wondering. I know if anyone knows it will be you. Thanks for being Haleighs Voice. God Bless You.
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CC–She’s back and I will be following up shortly. tx art
November 17th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
ART I have been wondering why no one bailed melinda satymyer out of jail but low and behold on the 16 someone has bailed her out. When did Misty get back in town and did she bail her friend out? I am just curious. This is the girl who was in the drug deal gone wrong isnt it?
November 17th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Art,
I can hardly wait to hear your Report. I don’t know how you stay on top of everything and still find the time to have a life of your own. I am thankful that you are not one of the “spin doctors”. Take care,
Thanks,
Debbie
November 20th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
I have a theory of my own. I really think Haleigh is no longer with us. A long, long, long time ago, I had a year with Meth, and I can personally tell you that when you are coming down, and just want to sleep, you become a different person. I think Misty was coming down and wanted to go to sleep, but Haleigh wouldn’t lay down and she got too rough. There is someone out there she asked for help from, but they are not going to come forward because they would be facing charges of their own. But I do believe Tommy knows, and I think it IS Tommy who helped her dispose of the body. Because of the fact that he said he went to the trailer like he was worried he might have been seen, and for the fact that as soon as the divorce was final, Misty pulled the restraining order. Ron knows something is up with Tommy and Misty, but I believe he thinks it’s Tommy, not Misty.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:52 am
This is CRAZY!!!!Who cares about how bad off they are on drugs.Yeah,I’m sure if they weren’t a whole bunch of junkees Haliegh would still be with us,My point is WHAT ABOUT HALIEGH? This little angel didn’t have any choice to get mixed up in this mess/I just am tired of hearing about everyone going to jail BUT MISTY.The one who needs to be behind bars.If Putnam County Sheriff had any type of experience they would take her in for lying,child endangerment or something.This LITTLE GIRL(misty)KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED.My point is HALIEGH.THANKS ART FOR KEEPING HALIEGHS NAME AND HER CASE ALIVE.MAY GOD BE WITH YOU HALIEGH.PRECIOUS ANGEL.