Nancy Grace's Interview With Crystal Sheffield, Haleigh Cummings's Mom: Discrepancies Emerge?

• Is it possible that the woman who was "taking care of" Haleigh that night actually sold sex with Hayleigh for drugs in her own drugged-up stupor? I hate to even think about the possibility. However, the prosecution needs to go after that satanic evil female with every possible angle. There are people who will do stupid stuff for drugs, and some will do evil for their own rush/thrills. These kinds of people should be prayed for every day by us Christians. God loves them as much as He loves us, He just hates what they choose to do. Pray that He intervenes. Evil people like that are not men or women. They are evil personified in male & female bodies. Thank you for the opp to vent.

• when so many stories and theories cloud the investigation, GO BACK TO THE BASICS. The beginning. First there was a cinder block used to prop the door open, the door was supposed to be locked and no one used that door. There was a ramp to that door, and the kitchen light was on. Did the police investigate who owned/rented that house previously? Someone with handicap? They have old key, turned light on to see with their handicap and know there was children in the house. Maybe that person took her to be prisoner maid for handicap person.

• quit making excuses for all of them there's a little girl missing that most likely is dead one of them or all should pay for this cut and dry

• As a Mother to a young mother on those "Roxy's" and having our entire lives destroyed by the drug use and sales from stealing, violence, lying, etc. My daughter was not raised in a trailer park and in Fl., there are minimum regulations on these presacriptions. These kids sponsor each other and people (kids) are dying in Fl. over them. They rob each other for their prescriptions they cheat lie, steal, scam, THIS IS BAD HERE! I have a scenario for all to consider that has seen this life or not: Since Ronald and Misty were so deep into the sales of these "blues" "blueberries" "Roxy's, "Oxy's", etc., I am sure they stored them at their "trailer", waiting for a sale. When my daughter took them, she nodded out, passed out, got hyper, it is like heroin addicts. The child probably ingested (even one)and she overdosed, step mom panicked, put the block in front of the door while carrying the child out in the blanket, rode around for a bit before Ronald came home to hide the body. Finally after all was said and done, they got married so neither (in the state of florida) could testify against "husband and wife" and Misty told him she took the pills he stored, so in fact they are BOTH guilty! BAM case solved...............Unfortunately, every time I look at my grandchild I worry, I am sick to my stomach because the father got custody and he was the one who started my daughter on this path. My story is very involved, pray if you would for my grandson, that he makes it through! I love him so very much and I am scared for him and all the children with parents on that stuff!

• I am so sick of hearing about children who are being killed, kidnapped, molested, etc. I think the law should change and we should be able to do the same thing these people do to our children. It seems its happening more and more. Our children don't have a chance now days. I sure would like to be in a room with Casey Anthony or Misty because I am no child and I would fight back. I'm sure they would never forgot me, them sick witches, I hope they rot in hell. Rest In Peace Kids, God Does Love You

• The Department of Children and Families became aware of the allegations of drug use by Crystal. DCF requested a random toxicology test of Crystal Sheffield, during the course of their investigation, as they found it relevant to investigate Crystal's fitness as a parent. At that time, in June 2009, I learned from DCF that Crystal's infant daughter, Chloe, not even one (1) year of age, had been born with illegal narcotics in her system due to Crystal's drug use during her pregnancy. The DCF caseworker had not informed me of this DCF case against my client, and I had no prior knowledge of the case until that time. DCF dismissed the investigation against Ronald Cummings, without explanation. I felt as if I was only being told relevant information by the family, after a fiasco had occurred. I could not represent a client who was not being honest with me, and was taking illegal drugs. To make matters worse, In April 2009, Crystal admitted to me that she had taken unprescribed pain medication. Further, her mother, Marie Griffis, reported to me that Crystal had stolen her step-father's pain medication after he had surgery in April 2009. I was extremely concerned over my client's drug use. Crystal assured me that it was not an addiction, and that it had only taken a few pills due to back pain from an old car accident. In April, 2009, Crystal suffered another seizure, and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. All of these incidents played out loudly in the media. Despite my requests to family and friends to withhold all comments to the media about Crystal's seizures, they defied my recommendations. As such, I then was forced to issue numerous press statements regarding Crystal's status. A vindication? I do not think so. A most telling statement comes from William Cobra Staubs: Kim Picazio and I had conflicts during the case because she adamantly defended her client. During the course of the case, I personally witnessed Crystal Sheffield take illegal narcotics on several occasions. I attempted to tell Kim that her client was doing drugs. Kim Picazio did not want me releasing this information to the public. I confronted Crystal's family about her drug use, and they believed she should be put in rehab. I was present at a meeting between Crystal Sheffield and her Father,

• Kim Picazio on Crystal Sheffield, Marie Griffis and where their focus was in the time Haleigh Cummings had just gone missing. In fact, days before the child went missing, Crystal had been served with a Motion for Contempt and a notice to appear in court for failure to pay child support to the custodial parent. Crystal had paid less than one thousand dollars ($1.000) of her child support obligation since 2005. Of course, in the initial months of Haleigh's disappearance, the last thing that I thought was appropriate would be to seek a modification of child support based on the fact that one child had been abducted. At all times, Marie Griffis felt we should file a court action lowering the amount Crystal was to pay to Ronald Cummings for support. Such an action was, in my opinion, highly inappropriate while investigators were still actively seeking to find little Haleigh and 0bring her home safely. They (Crystal and her family) firmly believed that the family's telephones and homes were being wire tapped, and that they were under surveillance by authorities, the media, and the Cummings family. The picture that was initially presented to me upon my entry into the case was much different than what I later learned to be factually true Marie Griffis. Marie was at all times outspoken, demanding, and extremely controlling of Crystal. She insisted that certain aspects of the case be divulged to the media. Mostly, this information related to negative rumors about Ronald Cummings. I learned that Marie Griffis had already begun a rather formal and publicized campaign for donations for her family. When I first arrived in Satsuma, I noted a handwritten poster at the family's Haleigh Tent advertising a raffle for a Ford Expedition to take place on March 16, 2009. Further, the family and their friends had organized charity events in Haleigh's honor at local businesses, set out donation jugs in town and at the tent, ordered tee shirts, pins and other trinkets with Haleigh's picture and information displayed, and were selling these items for a profit to locals and tourists. All proceeds were, at that juncture, unaccounted for to my knowledge, and were being spent as they came in by the Crystal and Marie Griffis.By early May, 2009, I was informed by Marie that all funds from donations had been spent by the family Marie Griffis expressed her desire to form a nonprofit organization to seek donations from the public. I became aware that Marie had already been in negotiations with a concert promoter to hold a concert event to honor Haleigh, and to gain contributions and funds. . Ihighly disagreed with such organized efforts to raise money in the name of the search for Haleigh Cummings. Crystal and Marie never funded one searvh for Haleigh Cummings and paid NONE of the costs of the Haleighbug Center. Kim Picazio paid for the Haleighbug Center. Crystal and Marie kept all the money for the "searches" Crystal's seeking of donations was insidious, and was an attempt to make a living off her own missing child Kim Picazio on Crystal Sheffield and the custody issues with Ron Cummings over Junior and Haleigh Cummings. Upon reviewing the court file, I found that my client had not been completely honest with me regarding her involvement in the Paternity proceedings of 2005. Affidavit of Service of the original Petition for to Establish Paternity, personally served on Crystal Sheffield. Crystal then missed the Final Hearing.I realized that I had not been given thorough or accurate information regarding the procedural history of the paternity action. The procedures followed by the Court were standard. Crystal had had her day in Court, and had lost – fair and square. Crystal and her family, in an effort to raise her public image, had told numerous media outlets that the only reason that she did not have custody of her children was that she was not served with court papers, and had lost custody by default. Also, she claimed on national television that Ronald had kidnapped the children, and that his family, through their collusion and "connections" in the courthouse, made sure that Ronald retained custody of the children. This claim was simply untrue, and I was wholly unwilling to corroborate their previous version of the court file. I spent numerous meetings with Crystal and her mother, explaining that I could not attest facts that were untrue to the media, or to anyone else. At that time,I believe that a wedge began to form between Marie Griffis and I. Kim Picasso on Crystal Sheffield and her drug abuse issues. Crystal's former private investigator William Staubs entered into a contract for investigative work with Crystal's Father, Johnny Sheffield. Surprisingly, Crystal's own father began doing interviews with avant guard media forums claiming that Crystal had a present drug problem, and was in need of rehabilitation. , Crystal Sheffield suffered a seizure while driving her vehicle with her infant daughter in the car. Upon learning of the car accident, I was then informed by Crystal's fiance for the first time that Crystal had been previously instructed not to drive her vehicle by her primary care physician, as she had suffered seizures in the past. Unbeknownst to me, Crystal's father had come upon the scene of her car accident to assist his daughter. Crystal's Father has allegedly executed a sworn affidavit stating that when he came upon the scene of the accident, Crystal admitted to being on prescription pain medication (unprescribed), and gave her father the pills to hide from the police who were on their way to the accident site The Department of Children and Families became aware of the allegations of drug use by Crystal. DCF requested a random toxicology test of Crystal Sheffield, during the course of their investigation, as they found it relevant to investigate Crystal's fitness as a parent. At that time, in June 2009, I learned from DCF that Crystal's infant daughter, Chloe, not even one (1) year of age, had been born with illegal narcotics in her system due to Crystal's drug use during her pregnancy. . I felt as if I was only being told relevant information by the family, after a fiasco had occurred. I could not represent a client who was not being honest with me, and was taking illegal drugs. To make matters worse, In April 2009, Crystal admitted to me that she had taken unprescribed pain medication. Further, her mother, Marie Griffis, reported to me that Crystal had stolen her step-father's pain medication after he had surgery in April. There was evidence of her recent drug use and driving while under the influence of unprescribed pain medication. Further, her own Father had strongly represented to the media that he would testify that she was not fit to care for her children, due to her consistent drug use. Despite Marie Griffis demanding I file a modification proceeding to seek custody of Crystal's son in Ronald Cummings' care, I was not willing to lie to the Court, and I did not feel that such an action would be successful. Marie Griffis became increasingly angered at my hesitancy to file a court action for a change of custody. In good faith,was simply not willing to file such a pleading, knowing my client was using drugs.,I informed Crystal and Marie on several occasions of my recommendations and my opinions, but it was met with anger and frustration. There were many times that I requested private meetings with my client alone, as otherwise, her mother would insert her own feelings and demands on me and the case strategy, leaving Crystal's feelings and desires unheard and discarded. Kim Picazio On Crystal Sheffield and her involvement with her children Junior and Haleigh Cummings. Crystal had never complained about her complete lack of involvement in her children's lives since 2005. She did not attend doctors or dentist appointments, or even know who their medical care providers were. She did not ever visit the children during the week, even though her Final Judgment provided that the alternating weekends were a minimum visitation schedule, and permitted her to see the children duringthe week upon notice. Crystal did not speak with her children over the telephone during the week, and her only contact with them was roughly four (4) days per month on alternating weekends. Crystal had not been involved in Haleigh's school, school functions, and did not even know what school Ronald, Jr. would be attending in the Fall of 2009. Kim Picazio on Crystal Sheffield and the police investigation. Although I gave specific recommendations and guidance to Crystal to call the Sheriff's Office once per week to check on the status of Haleigh's case, she failed to do so. I do not believe she called the Sheriff's Office for a status report on a single occasion during my representation. It was my understanding that Crystal was not a prime suspect in the case. I attempted to persuade the family that we needed to heed the directives of law enforcement. Unfortunately, my recommendations were met with great resistance and anger by Marie Griffis This was due to the fact that their animosity toward Ronald Cummings had previously resulted in family members and friends erupting to reporters, cursing, and present as vindictive. Such public animosity and unbridled blame did not serve Crystal's interests, or make good impressions on the law enforcement team that were investigating Haleigh's disappearance.

• I agree something is up with Crystal Sheffield ... in Nancy's last interview with Crystal, I noticed she appeared polished and clean cut compared to the earlier interviews... I don't see her being motherly at all...too busy pointing fingers...in my experience...the ones pointing fingers are talking about themselves... its too weird the custody the boyfriend her lies and she feels guilty to me!

• Crystal Sheffield is a drug addict. That is why the father has the kids. Mom can't pass a drug test to save her life. she stole the meds of that woman that came to help her. Stole her meds and the women ended up in the hospital. DFS takes drug tests. Crystal Sheffield takes drugs.

• Who had motive to take Haleigh Cummings. The mother Crystal Sheffield had all the motive in this world. $12,000 in back child support and a court hearing that could have put her in jail. She found out about this a day before this child went missing. She had her first seizure at this time. Crystal Sheffield or someone around her (relative, fiance, lover) had the motive to take Haleigh Cummings. She wants custody look at what she has done. Her mother keeps telling everyone on the internet the father killed Haleigh Cummings. They are on My Space, Twitter, Facebook, Blogs, Comment forms getting people to call DFS for them. They want custody and they want it bad. They have for some time. Even took the kids and refused to give them back when he had legal custody. Motive, Motive, Motive.

• What happened to the sighting in I think Massachusetts on Hailey? I was thinking since it seems like they like to do drugs that maybe they sold Hailey for drug money? Where did the money come from for the Disney trip? Crystal does not work - and Haileys Dad has lost his income I believe. Just a thought.

• No wonder cops have a hard time investigating: these people are morrons! Their English is horrendous! And that's their first language (my third...). When the child's mother was asked about the sleeping arrangments, she failed to explain it in a logical manner - even after Nancy Grace asked for clarification! Ironically, the subject was how confusing the arrangments were! I just watched a rerun of a Nancy Grace show recapitulating the story up to this point; the child's babysitter isn't bright enough to figure out that smoking on television makes her look like a low life. I smoke too, but in some places - like national TV - it isn't exactly appropriate.

• I honestly dont agree with the thought process that clears the girlfrind of harming Haleigh because she comes off as "slow". It doesn't take a smart person to know a great place to dump a body - and there is the question of Donald Lee Sapp's involvment - a proven perv for "young" girls, hes is also related to the death of Jeffrey Griffis. Who is to say that Misty didnt know who to call for help if she hurt Haleigh - You don't have to be slow, stupid or young to be incapable of doing wrong and knowing who and how to cover for yourself.

• Hi I think this is a bunch of bull crap because it's nut's what happened

• The news I saw the was a mattress on the floor in the bedroom with the girlfriend,why was not she in the big bed...There has not been enough coverage on this child and I pray that she is found...

• m aslom with5 childn iam very potective of mychildren in the case ofmssing 5 yr old haliegh cummings why thi case droped out of the eyes of th media no updates noarrests i ould udstand the father ronald cummings this guy lost his daughterandhsfanc responsible i also wonder if misty e babysiter wanted the child out of the picture get closer to the father maybe she felt she was in the way of the relationship between ron and misty i think she has everythig to do with the childs disappearncee

• I love Nancy and she has used the horrific loss of her fiance to get tough and help other victims... God Bless Her The world is such a sad place, it breaks my heart to see all these innocent precious children abducted,, It totally blew me away when Haylee's father was fired from his job because he had been absent from work too long,, what kinda person does that??? I hope he gets his ass sued,,, My heart and prayers go out to all the children and families of those who have lost a child,,Sadly, I know the pain all to well,, it feels like a piece of u has died along with them, God bless you Nancy Susan

• It took the mom Crystal Sheffield seven hours to show up the day Haleigh went missing. She knew that LE was at the home and she still took seven hours and came mid morning. Anyone wonder what she was doing? Did she go back to bed?

• i dont care she is a bad person , a bad mom and a bitch cause is just a little kids!!!

• Was Crystal Sheffield Lying All Along? April 3, 2009 in John H. Gohde | Tags: Breaking Crime News, Breaking News, Cobra Stoubs, Conspiracy Theory, Crimes against Children, Crystal Sheffield, Haleigh, Haleigh Cummings, HLN, Jane Velez-Mitchell, Kim Picazio, Men in Black, Misty Croslin, Nancy Grace, Ronald Cummings, Tabloid Journalism, Velez-Mitchell | by John H. Gohde Have we been wrongly concerned all along about the inconsistencies of Misty Croslin's stories, while we gave a pass to Crystal Sheffield? Back on February 23rd, we first heard about Haleigh's younger brother being able to identify her abductor. Back then, Joe, Misty's cousin from Tennessee, was the real person of interest. Connie and Crystal Sheffield were the first to comment that a man in black took her. Were they lying all along? Times have changed. Today, Greg thanks to the custody shenanigans of Crystal has become the real person of interest. Kim Picazio, Attorney pro bono For Crystal Sheffield got William "Cobra" Stoubs, Bounty Hunter, to allegedly snoop around doing what the police were totally unable to do: Turned up a mystery person of interest called Greg who has all the answers about what happened to Haleigh. But, as it turns out: "Ron Cummings` lawyers were the first to release the full name of somebody [that] they claim they were told the authorities might be interested in contacting. They said, quote, 'This office received information on March 25th, 2009 from an individual employed by a client of ours identifying Gregory Lewis Page as someone the police would be interested in contacting.'" Perhaps, you also did not immediately get the "real" connection Greg had to Haleigh? Crystal Sheffield: "And I asked him about it. And I was like, what about the black — the person dressed in black. He said it was a black man dressed in black and he had squeaky shoes, and the couch was bouncing. And that`s just what he told me. And I`m not lying, and I have no reason to lie." Could it be that the dallying connection was not originally apparent because Haleigh's mother never quite said it that way before? I was always: "When I seen him on my visitation, all he said was, I want to find my sissy, and he said something about somebody in black took her." And, … "Yes. He — when I got him for my visitation, the first thing he said to me was, Mommy, I want to find my sissy. And he — I didn`t question him about none of it. And he was, like, Somebody come in, they was all dressed in black, and took my sissy." Now in the mist of a custody battle and a clear motive, the inconsistencies with Crystal Sheffield's stories are becoming more apparent. That could be why Ronald Cummings said that: "This is some of the garbage that Crystal, the mother, has made up." Yet according to Corba: "Ron was convinced now, beyond any question of doubt, that she was not there. She wasn`t home, bro. She was out (EXPLETIVE DELETED) very possibly with (EXPLETIVE DELETED) again." "They claim she coached Haleigh`s little brother into saying he saw a man in black take her. But wouldn`t they want any lead to be taken seriously?" Who do you believe? Why would Greg, who has a drug rap sheet as long as Haleigh's father has, conspire along with Misty to take Haleigh in revenge for a drug deal that went bad? Looks like Greg was just as much a drug informant, as Ronald was. So, where is there a drug supply connection? Was the breakthrough reported back in February about Haleigh being taken by a man in black a total fabrication of Crystal Sheffield? Why would Ronald's own lawyers bring up Greg, if he had nothing to do with Haleigh's disappearance? What is the "real" connection that Greg had with Haleigh?

• Was Crystal Sheffield Lying All Along? April 3, 2009 in John H. Gohde | Tags: Breaking Crime News, Breaking News, Cobra Stoubs, Conspiracy Theory, Crimes against Children, Crystal Sheffield, Haleigh, Haleigh Cummings, HLN, Jane Velez-Mitchell, Kim Picazio, Men in Black, Misty Croslin, Nancy Grace, Ronald Cummings, Tabloid Journalism, Velez-Mitchell | by John H. Gohde Ads by Google Your Name Is No Accident 7 Things You Should Know About What Is Going to Happen To You In 2009! www.Numerologist.com Have we been wrongly concerned all along about the inconsistencies of Misty Croslin's stories, while we gave a pass to Crystal Sheffield? Back on February 23rd, we first heard about Haleigh's younger brother being able to identify her abductor. Back then, Joe, Misty's cousin from Tennessee, was the real person of interest. Connie and Crystal Sheffield were the first to comment that a man in black took her. Were they lying all along? Times have changed. Today, Greg thanks to the custody shenanigans of Crystal has become the real person of interest. Kim Picazio, Attorney pro bono For Crystal Sheffield got William "Cobra" Stoubs, Bounty Hunter, to allegedly snoop around doing what the police were totally unable to do: Turned up a mystery person of interest called Greg who has all the answers about what happened to Haleigh. But, as it turns out: "Ron Cummings` lawyers were the first to release the full name of somebody [that] they claim they were told the authorities might be interested in contacting. They said, quote, 'This office received information on March 25th, 2009 from an individual employed by a client of ours identifying Gregory Lewis Page as someone the police would be interested in contacting.'" Perhaps, you also did not immediately get the "real" connection Greg had to Haleigh? Crystal Sheffield: "And I asked him about it. And I was like, what about the black — the person dressed in black. He said it was a black man dressed in black and he had squeaky shoes, and the couch was bouncing. And that`s just what he told me. And I`m not lying, and I have no reason to lie." Could it be that the dallying connection was not originally apparent because Haleigh's mother never quite said it that way before? I was always: "When I seen him on my visitation, all he said was, I want to find my sissy, and he said something about somebody in black took her." And, … "Yes. He — when I got him for my visitation, the first thing he said to me was, Mommy, I want to find my sissy. And he — I didn`t question him about none of it. And he was, like, Somebody come in, they was all dressed in black, and took my sissy." Now in the mist of a custody battle and a clear motive, the inconsistencies with Crystal Sheffield's stories are becoming more apparent. That could be why Ronald Cummings said that: "This is some of the garbage that Crystal, the mother, has made up." Yet according to Corba: "Ron was convinced now, beyond any question of doubt, that she was not there. She wasn`t home, bro. She was out (EXPLETIVE DELETED) very possibly with (EXPLETIVE DELETED) again." "They claim she coached Haleigh`s little brother into saying he saw a man in black take her. But wouldn`t they want any lead to be taken seriously?" Who do you believe? Why would Greg, who has a drug rap sheet as long as Haleigh's father has, conspire along with Misty to take Haleigh in revenge for a drug deal that went bad? Looks like Greg was just as much a drug informant, as Ronald was. So, where is there a drug supply connection? Was the breakthrough reported back in February about Haleigh being taken by a man in black a total fabrication of Crystal Sheffield? Why would Ronald's own lawyers bring up Greg, if he had nothing to do with Haleigh's disappearance? What is the "real" connection that Greg had with Haleigh? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Possibly related posts: (automatically generated) Ronald Cummings beat his exwifes ass. Why are we not mentioning this? Ronal… Agile Methodogies Ads by Google Free Sex Offender Report Where do Sex Offenders Live in Your Neighborhood? Find out

• i to agree that this does seem like an inside job to me, if the door was locked from the inside then no one could of gotten in! ive watched this every night from day one. along with little caylee,s murder. it seems that misty said her cousin came by ,and that he had been in trouble all his life with certain things, maybe she let him take haylee? and he could of sold her into a sex ring if he,s doing drugs, i pray not! i don,t think her dad has had anything to do with her dissapearing. but i don,y trust this misty. like one of you said with her smoking ard the kids isnt good at all. now ron has gotten another young girl pregnant and the grandmother calling into say shes seen then crusing by her house??? why?? by now i would of called in a physic!

• What is Crystal Sheffield doing here? First she acted like she new nothing about her own daughter. She has pointed the finger at the girl, the dad and a man in black. I read the court records and it shows Crystal Sheffield lied to the judge that the dad abused the kids. I do not understand how she can go on television and lie and nobody gets out the court records and points out she is lying? This is really crazy. That she would lie on television when the court record exists to prove she is lying and more so that people would take her word for it. After reading this and her fiance Chad Griffis record for violence and criminal history. I think LE had better really check out Crystal Sheffield and everyone she knows. She may have had someone take Haleigh. That would explain why she is pointing at everyone. To keep the focus off of herself. Sadly, it seems to have worked. People believe her. She cries and act hysterical but her mascara NEVER smears at all. Does anyone see this? Never does it smudge and she clearly has some mascara on her eyes. I read she asked to take a keepsake of Haleigh's from Haleigh's trailer, she is her mother doesn't she have a keepsake of Haleigh's????????? She either is involved or is just a liar that does not give a rats ass about her kids. No way she would be doing what she is if she did.

• Anyone who believes Crystal Sheffield please read the court records for all custody hearing. Then check the background of her and her mom, her stepbrother boyfriend Chad Griffis and his violence on children orders as well as his criminal record while he has been engaged to Crystal Sheffield and then see if you still think she should have custody. Just look into the facts please. Look at her mom and dads records also.

• If you want to see some updates and exclusive interviews from the mystery man and the girl who took misty partying for three days before Haleigh went missing click my name, I will put up a blog post for the info in a bit... Take care!

• Why aren't you covering anything about Haylee Cummings anymore? Her case is just as sad as Caylee Anthony's. <strong>RESPONSE FROM STEVE: Maria, I hate questions like these, because they make me think you've only ever read entries having to do with a certain case on this blog. Here's the deal: I'm only one person, so there's only so much I can do; this blog has never covered one crime story exclusively and never will; there have been no recent, major developments that I know of, at all, in the disappearance of Haleigh Cummings - and that, by the way, is how you spell her name, not the "Caylee with an H" version you used above. When there is a break in either case, I will post something about it. Until then, I've left it to commenters to keep the discussion going. This isn't some blog version of Greta or Nancy Grace, where I absolutely flog one case to death just so I get traffic from it. I cover a wide variety of crime stories. Both the Caylee murder and Haleigh's disappearance are major stories - big developments will be posted on this blog. But until there are some of those, no new posts about either case. I apologize if this sounds rude, I just want to explain thoroughly to at least one person how I try to work these things.</strong>

• I don't want to through a stone into this but did any check Mr. Ippolito's qualifications to see if he is an architect. A A person named Mr. Carl Ippolito in NJ who has stated that he is an architectural engineer may be and I state may be a phony. No need to contact me but if you wish e-mail only. If I am wrong then please forgive me but I have a family member who is a con man and has a long history in NJ.

• First things first, Crystal is 22! When the report was done, who was giving the information to the police? Duh, the two dummies...ie, Ron and Misty. As everyone knows, the judge gave him custody because he had a job so they felt he was more able to provide for this little girl. If you use common sense, how are you going into a custody battle with no money...thus no lawyer? You're not! No lawyer is going to offer thier services pro-bono on a child custody case. I've seen quite a few women lose their kids because they simply could not afford to fight it, NOT because they didn't love their children. Another point, just because a person doesn't have book smarts doesn't mean she's not street smart. And Misty acts like a little thug and quite frankly looks like she's up to par with the criminal lifestyle. And to the one that says he was stuck on her looks, either you need glasses or you have very low standards because that girl is BUTT UGLY! P.S., it irritates me that so much focus has been on Crystal's past...Was the little girl not with Misty the night she vanished? Put the focus where it should be!

• Haleigh is with some relitives in Georgia,I just hope she is being takening care off,Angles Blessing Cherub

• Has anyone considered that maybe Crystal Sheffield didn't have the money for a lawyer to fight in court to get custody of the kids and that Ronald Cummings did have the money for a lawyer and that is why he got custody? Why did Misty agree to reenact the night of Haleigh's disappearance with the Private Investigator then at the last minute back out of it and refuse to do it? I think it was because he was getting too close to knowing what happened and she knew it. This thing has Misty's name written all over it.... she has lied about too much stuff and I think it will all come out in the end.

• NANCY....WHY IS HAYLEE'S DAD SAYING THAT THERE WAS NO COUSIN IN THE HOME THE NIGHT HAYLEE DISAPERED.THE STEPMOM AN HIS MOM AN GRANDMOTHER SAID IT WAS. NOW FOR THE TOT MOM SHE SAID TO HER MOM "SHE IS CLOSE"..I KNOW IT IN MY HERAT..IT SEEMS TO ME SHE COUGHT HER SELF MAYBE SHE DID'NT DO IT BUT I'D PUT MY MONEY ON IT THAT SHE KNOWS WHO DID !!! I THINK IT IS SOMEWERE IN THAT FAMILY

• It's been two months! Whatever happened to the investigations?! Has the media lost their interest? Was the father's marriage part of the plan to divert people's attention? Where is the mother? How come everybody seem silent?

• Both parents seem to have issues and need help, but I think people should stop attacking Crystal! She is finding the strength to finally get her power back!!! Victims of domestic violence are stripped of their self esteem by the abuser, and it takes time to heal, build self esteem, and take power back from the abuser. Some women become victims of domestic violence because they initially lacked self esteem; they felt worthless to some degree or thought they deserved the abuse. Many of these types of women were either abused as children/teens or witnessed abuse. Women (and men) in abusive situations tend to have a higher incidence of substance abuse; usually as a way to 'escape' their problems. Substance abuse also occurs with depression or mental health issues. The culture of the Putnam county seems to be extremely redneck, with the majority of the community lacking education. I believe it is the lack of education and lack of access to services that makes Crystal look like a bad mother; and I do not see that as entirely being her fault. I do believe in personal accountability, but I also understand the emotional tsunami that victims of abuse are attempting to survive. The children are the losers in this situation. I do not think that most in law enforcement, or even may doctors, fully understand the emotional tsunami victims of abuse are attempting to survive. In situations of abuse, the goal is survival, there is no time to think about anything else. It is difficult to cope on a daily basis, let alone think rationally. Each day is about surviving that day. People need to stop asking victims why they didn't leave earlier, why they didn't fight for their kids, why they use drugs, and instead focus on the fact that something traumatic happened to make a woman react this way!!! It is a mother's instinct to fight for her children, but in cases of extreme abuse the mother (or father, to be fair) can be stripped of her power to the degree that it is all she can do to ensure her own survival. I do not think there is an understanding of the cognitive impairment resulting from abuse because of emotional overload. Some of the cognitive impairment is the result of substance abuse, because victims use substances to 'escape' feeling their pain or dealing with their problems. This should not be blamed on the victim, but be recognized as a coping mechanism. Abused victims are isolated and can not use a social network for support, so it is easier to use a substance to deal with the emotional overload. In many areas victims lack resources to services to help them. Even in areas where services exist, those services are usually overloaded and in high demand. This country has come a long way to recognize that domestic abuse happens and that it is not good. I do not think the country has done a good job providing resources for individuals identified as abused, nor do I think the country comprehends the emotional fragility of an abuse victim. The systems meant to protect victims often revictimize. Until there is proper education about the complexities surrounding domestic violence, there can not be change!!! I just hope that this family being under the spotlight will allow both sides of the family access the appropriate services, all in the hopes of ensuring a better future for the children. Feel free to email me at scparentadvocate@yahoo.com if you have comments. :-)

• Carl, i have thought the same thing. I watched it on tv and Ronald said he changed the locks even after he moved into the trailer and not even his now wife had a key.

• on one of the very first enterviews with the girl friend she said she was gonna wash her blanket but it was in the van they took what does that mean and who is they is she talking about the night the little girl went missing, its the enterview with the other woman setting on the couch i personaly think the young girl knows more then what she is saying she is the last person with her come on now find that child and my GOD BE WITH HER JOELLLA

• I think the biological mother has proven to be more responsible and reliable. Her appearance has improved immensly since her daughters disappearance. If she was on drugs I think she has stopped to focus on this tragedy. Her ex and girlfriend, not so much. In the beginning people looked at her badly because she did not have custody, me included. Over time I think she is the one who has it more together. Heraldo hit it on the head. I think father is grieving, but I think he is lying and did bad things to make this happen. I am here to take Crystal's side. I think she is better than perceived at first. I think dad and girlfriend are basket cases. Go Crystal, don't be ashamed of your past mistakes, you are doing the right thing. This is your daughter, do not give up. I think your husband is an ASS. I see right thru it. Keep it up, people will come to your side. You are the better parent, I can tell.

• I am really annoyed at Crystal and the way she carries on about her past on his abuse and her drug use with Ron. Why is she wanting to get this out instead of making please for her daughter to come home? She calls her kids Brats on her myspace but acts like she really loves and cares for Chloe her youngest daughter. Misty, well I think she was gone from the house. I read where she had a friendship with someone who is in her family name Donald Lee Sapp. This is one of the possible relatives of Haleigh, possibly a maternal cousin, and He is a registered sex offender who lives 3 miles down the road from them. I am wondering if Misty let him take her or if he helped her get rid of Haleigh after doing something stupid like smacking her in the head or kicking her after she woke up and caught her with this man or another man? Jeffrey M. Griffis and Billye Lee (Wager?) Griffis were married, then filed for divorce back in October. But they were still living together on 1/5/2009 when Jeffrey and Billye filed for a domestic violence restraining order against Donald Lee Sapp, which was denied. TWO DAYS LATER on 1/7/2009, Jeffrey, age 29, was hit by a car and died the next day. A few weeks later, Donald Lee Sapp moved into Jeffrey and Billye's home, on 1/26/2009. Dunno what, if anything, Billye did, if she moved out or what. A few weeks after that, Haleigh disappeared. A convenience store tape shows Ron making a purchase around 2am...and Ron's gun was found in a ditch near his home... There is just to many holes in Misty and Rons stories... There are reports that there were phone calls between Ron and Misty in theearly morning hours before he returned home. I sure thought she told the police she was sleeping from 10:00p.m.-3:00a.m. Hmmmmm Someone said that Crystals boyfriend Chad has the same last name as her mom... that is true this is her step brother/boyfriend. Yeah, I know!! You have to remember this is a backward hick town. Haleigh's dad Ronald Cummings was born 10/29/1983 so he is 25 years old and 19 when she was born. Her mother Crystal Sheffiled was born 8/30/1989 so she is 19 years old and 13 years old when she was born. (2 weeks shy of her being 14) Misty Croslin was born 12/9/1991 so she is 17. She said she has been going with Ron since June so she was 16 when they got together. My question is, why the heck is Ron not in jail for statutory rape? He also has another little girl name Amber who he was with before Misty and has a baby with. Misty has threatened this girl with her baby saying that she got her man and would get her baby too. Misty is a very vendictive and mean girl... I was letting her looks get to me but now that I have dug all this up on her I can't stand her and think she knows where Haleigh is or at least what happened to her. There was a scent trail to the water... wonder if someone had a boat waiting? Then there were tracks that stopped at the railroad tracks... did someone jump on a train with her? Then we have the dumpster that the dogs hit on. The police say they have ruled that out but did they really? I think the Police know something and are just waiting for someone to get to relaxed thinking it is all over and they will screw up and say or do something. The prime person for that is Misty... have you all seen how she is going into the court house to get her marriag license and waving and smiling at the camera? Then she comes out wth her mom talking, smiling, and all giddy about her and Ron getting married. Are they getting married so they won't have to testify against one another once they do find little Haleigh? This is all so confusing and makes me very sad to know that there are people in this world. A child is a gift from God and we should cherish them and love them all we can. I honestly think now that Misty had something to do with this, because of the way she is acting like everything is all okay now and she is marrying Ron and then everyone will know how much she loves Ron and Jr.. Oh and Haleigh too. Please people.... they need to arrest this girl. I think if they do she will break and say whatever she knows. Oh My.... I am long winded today... I better stop now before I take up one whole page alone... LOL Hope you all are doing good. Keep little Haleigh in your thoughts and prayers and lets not let this die away like so many other missing children cases. Let's keep this alive until someone pays for what they did and Haleigh is found.

• I wonder if Crystal Sheffields boyfriend (if she has one) or her friends have also been checked out by the police. She once stated that Haleigh was supposed to live with her but he picked her up for a visit and then wouldn't return her. They seem to have passed the lie detector tests but something just doesn't seem right here.

• I agree with previous posters the 17 year old was asleep do to drug use or she left the kids alone to party. I think Misty also looks like she feels genuine remorse although don't think she had anything to do with the kid missing. She knows she did something wrong... I am mostly concerned for the lack of emotion shown in media interviews with the actual mother of Haleigh (crystal). She did not fight for her rights as a mother , she looks completely emotionless. Yeah I realize it wrong to just judge someone this way but you gotta wonder how much did she really love this kid? Did her fiancee not want to pay the child support Crystal owed ...Just something to think about.

• ALL THESE CHILD ABDUCTIONS AND KILLINGS JUST DON'T MAKE SENSE SOMEONE TOOK HALEIGH THAT KNEW HER DAD WAS AT WORK AND THE 17 YEAR OLD MINOR WAS KNOCKED OUT DUE TO OXYCOTIN. PEOPLE OR PERVERTS JUST DON'T PICK OUT A HOUSE OR TRAILER AND SAY ITS 3 A.M. I WONDER IF THERE'S A 5 YEAR OLD LITTLE GIRL ASLEEP IN THERE I WILL CREEP IN AND GO STRAIGHT TO WHERE SHE'S SLEEPING PICK HER UP AND CREEP BACK OUT THE SAME WAY I CAME IN AND NO ONE WILL NOTICE. HELL NAW!!! FIRST OF ALL I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE REST OF THE WORLD BUT WHEN I HEAR THINGS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT IM WAKING EVERY ONE IN THE HOUSE UP AND AIN'T NOBODY GOING BACK TO SLEEP UNTIL THEY FIND OUT WHAT IT IS. I BELIEVE THE MINOR KNOWS MORE THEN SHE'S SAYING, SHE NEEDS TO PUT THAT DAM CIGARETTE OUT PICK UP A BOOK AND TAKE HER BUTT TO SCHOOL INSTEAD OF SHACKING UP WITH A GROWN MAN PLAYING HOUSE. IF I WAS HALEIGH'S MOTHER THE POLICE COULDN'T STOP ME FROM WHOOPING HER ASS EVERY TIME I SEEN HER. JUST KEEP YOUR EYE'S ON THE MINOR PEOPLE IT'S GONNA ALL COME OUT.

• The Matching duct tape on the body and at her home is the Final Nail on the nutty mothers cross.....she MUST enter a accidental death plea

• This nutty girl has NO choice but to, at the last minute, Plead Accidental Death..She cant go to trial,,,she will be convicted..her lawyers are surely aware of this......and it may have actually been an accident and she panicked

• I Guarantee you that at the last minute,,,the mothers lawyers will introduce a Accidental Death Plea...If she goes to trial, at the least, will will get life without parole,,,if ahe now claims it was an accident and she panicked,,,,thats about ten years

• JUST pulled up WESH.COM...the area local newspaper....The duct tape on the childs mouth, is the exact same roll of tape found in the mothers house....under atomic microscope...it reveals that the tapes came from the exact same roll.same roll...

• As to this ANTHONY group...? They are ALL guilty of lying....and I will guarantee you that at the last minute, her attorney will change her plea to death by accident....if she goes to trial, she will spend the rest of her life in prison...if she plea bargains a plea....she will get no more than ten years...

• I at first did not know what to make of this whole sad story but now i think it may be that ,Haleighs father did harm this child ,after school and before he went to work and Misty is lying for him,much like George and Cindy and Lee are lying for Casey who killed her own 2 year old daughter,no accident,cold blooded,pre-meditated murder.May Casey Anthony hang from the gallows in the malls where she shopped with her friends checks she stole and with her mothers credit cards she also stole and money from her grandparents that she,Casey Anthony stole.Also any one and every one who is lying and covering up for this trashy killer,let them hang too.Shame on them acting as though they loved Caylee so much and then sacrificing her life for her killer mom and not wanting Casey to be punished(as usual) for anything she ever did wrong.You must all testify, none of you are married to her, there is no law to prevent it and God help you if you lie at all! Haleigh may be alive but i do not think that a stranger did this,someone in the family or a visitor to this home has done whatever has been done to this child,by act or by neglect. Talk to the little brother see if Haleigh really was there to be put to bed or not, or was she already gone! I do not think any one has passed the lie detector test,they assumed they have but law enforcement has not said that is true! Maybe it is a publicity stunt for money after the 3 ring circus the Anthonys have had in this whole sad story!

• JUST went the extra mile,,,called the Area FBI Field office,,,they were courteous,,,spoke to an agent...shared my suggestions...told them how rude the Local Police were,,, He said that he would pass it on to the agent in charge and that no reasonable suggestion is so outlandish as to not be investigated....Took all of my personal information, to assure him that I am not a crackpot...I would rather that she is still alive...but..if not,,,at least find her

• JUST called the Local Area Police....they were rather rude in saying that they are not interested in theories...I asked if they checked for old wells and septic tanks....the person just hung up...SMALL TOWN POLICE MENTALITY....Later on today I think that I will call that area FBI office to merely suggest....They can speak to the L & I office for that area and/or the owner of that trailer and ground for well and septic information...I dont buy the abduction story The girlfriend went out, placed a cinder block so as not to get locked out..the child awoke...wandered outside.....End Of Story,,,Do Not buy the abduction story

• I am an architectural engineer (retired) and from experience I can say that excavating old land parceld....the dozers had uncovered many old wells and septic tanks...in 1975 in Reading Pa...we uncovered and old septic tank with skeletal remains in it...still a mystery...its not far fetched to imagine that the child wandered out in the dark...being left home alone by the girlfriend...and fell into an old septic tank,,,,where she still may be...the Dogs will not pick up her scent from an old septic tank

• SORRY...Was responding about the wrong Case...Disregard my last comments...Sorry

• MY UNPROFESSIONAL THEORY.....The Goofy mother wanted to go out,,,,drugged the child with chloroform...to put her to sleep for the night....came home,,,found her dead...Panicked...Hid her death for a month Plus.....Told Numerous Lies......Her Lawyer...will use this as a last minute plea...to get her about 10 years...as opposed to a life sentence for murder....If she was nutty enough to go to Trial...she would Lose...You know it,,the Lawyer knows it and I know it...She MUST make a last minute plea...Which may actually be the truth...She is an Idiot, a compulsive liar,,and a terrible mother, but I really dont think that she intionally murdered the child....She panicked and hid the child...not in any proper manner of course...

• The mark on the left side of Haleigh's face that appears to be a bruise is not. Her paternal grandmother said this evening that it is a birthmark. I think possibly one symptom of her Turner's Syndrome disease is that she bruises easily.

• i was looking at pictures of this little girl on the internet and in one picture she had bruises all over her arm and on her face maybe someone should check that out!!

• James, While I agree that these cases do seem to be sensationalized via the media outlets, don't lose sight of the fact that it is that very thing that many times has led to the recovery of these children. "Keeping the heat on" and the case in the public eye leads to many more tips. If someone makes a profit along the way, then I leave it to them and their conscience what to do with that money, I am just grateful that so many children have been found because of the media attention. I wonder would Caylee have ever been found if her case had not been continuously kept in the forefront. Maybe we can have the same result with Haleigh too.

• Nancy Grace is a pig who exploits children. This blog is also party to that exploitation. As long as money or a profit is being made it is pure exploitation. Look at the ads on this site. Revenue...!!! CNN and Nancy Grace are profiting from this too. Shame on the vultures who do nothing but gawk over the details and do NOTHING but speculate and pass false judgment. The Hypocrisy is sickening. If your child dies or goes missing you will realize the reality of this all to well.

• Nacny Grace is a pig who exploits children. This blog is also party to that exploitation. As long as money or a profit is being made it is pure exploitation. Look at the ads on this site. Revenue...CNN and Nancy Grace are profiting from this too. Shame on the vultures who do nothing but gawk over the details and do nothing. The Hypocrisy is sickening.

• Any developments on the search for haleigh? Was it confirmed if she really was in school Monday? Was her father really at work the night she disappeared? Did anybody see her Monday? Poor girl...

• Would anyone know the latest from the search for haleigh? Was it already confirmed if she was able to go to school Monday? Was ronald cummings really at work that night?

• This is a theory re: sex offenders in the immediate area. The sex offender that was questioned and found that he hadn't reported on time for his mandatory reporting. He could have asked someone to go get the little girl for him. Another theory: If the back door was propped open, could it be that the girlfriend carried Haleigh out herself and of course, would have to prop the door, since Haleigh is quite heavy for the girlfriend to carry. It seems to me, it is definitely someone the girlfriend knows, if the last theory plays out. Thanks so much for everything you do. Judy

• Was Crystal (bio mom) being court ordered to pay support for both of the children? I did look at the myspace page, it tells a story, I just can't figure out what story. I didn't know Crystal had had another baby, much less another baby girl.

• Watch the last interview with Misty Croslin and Teresa Neves. Croslin speaks of Haleigh only in the past tense throughout this interview, as opposed to Neves, who uses present tense. Between that and the tearless, "tearful" interview days ago with Croslin, it reminds me of Susan Smith's "tearful" interview.

• Has anyone noticed that the mother (crystal) her boyfriend chad and her own mother have the same last names? Something doesn't set right with me about any of them... Just speculation, but I would say the family has something to do with it. One of them knows and simply is not telling what they know. Take a look atheir myspace pages they obviously were still partying. And crystal refers to her children as brats... Chad is her #1 friend and look at his last name same as her mothers.... weird!! http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=395122639

• Do you think the father and his girlfriend could put the damn cigarettes down when they are being filmed. I'll bet anything that poor girl was inhaling 2nd hand smoke constantly when she was home. I can't say for sure, but I bet there was more than cigarette smoke going on around her. I wouldn't rule out those 2 chain smokers!

• why is Misty always in long sleeves?

• I was watching the news clips of Misty...why is she always seen wearing long sleeves or a jacket ...while others around her have short t shirts on?

• nana, oh that poor little girl. A quick search indicates regular treatments would assist her development. Was she getting regular care?

• hey kelsie,she has what is called Turners syndrome.droopy eyelids,lower set ears,sickly,catches germs easily.the disease progresses as the child ages to more problems.

• I heard that over the weekend the bio mom did get to have visitation with the son. Don't know where he is now. I think the authorities have discovered thru cell phone records that the stories told by the father and girlfriend are not adding up. I also believe someone may have come forward to say they were with the girlfriend at a time when she was supposed to be home with the 2 children. I mentioned also on another thread that it is entirely possible that the father came home first and discovered Haleigh missing and the girlfriend gone. That would explain why no one called 911 til he got home.

• Just "food for thought in general." It seems that the last person with the victim in many circumstances is the key suspect. The last verified place the child was seen could have been school. What is the child's school teacher's vantage point? I seems that child's facial features appear different in some pictures, did she have an injury? What are the dates of the pictures, and observations of school pictures? It seems that the father and teen were seen chain smoking nervously. It seems noticeably, the father kept embracing the teen rather than a relative or the mother of the child. In many cases married couples stricken by grief over the loss of a child will pull apart rather than cling in a situation such as this. If the biological mother had not seen her child in over two weeks was the prior weekend denied or missed? Not more than 11 days elapse between visits. For example, child is returned on Sunday then picked up 11 days following on a Friday. Is teen smoking permitted in Florida as well as co-habitating? Regarding the teens background, what is the take on behalf of her parents; is she a reported runaway or legally emanciapated? Did the father own a cell phone and did the teen call it as soon as she discovered the child missing. The statement of "she was waiting outside" arises that question. The teen's my space account has an older male buddy listed, did she have other accounts attracting friends? It seems that in FL, unless attending highschool teens are not permitted a DL, what was the teen's mode of transportation? Often google earth live has photo's of an area in an archive, are there updated photo's on the days in question? Last but not least, has a request been made to return the missing child's sibling to the biological mother?

• I noticed some of the pictures on her my space were submitted by "Tony"on 2/12/09.Now what was that boyfriends name? Tony,Mony,Sony?Oh,now i remember, RONALD.

• Cameo, the biological mother did fight for custody of the two children a few years ago, but lost because she was unemployed at the time. Ronald had a job and income, therefore the judge decided it was best for the children to be with him. In the police report it says her birth year is 1989...so I don't know why she is lying to the public. On her myspace she has pictures from her "23rd" birthday party, so maybe the police report got it wrong (which I really, really doubt) , or maybe she is lying to everyone.

• CAMEO,thank you.i have read and reread and could not find anything.its hard for me to understand even how slow one can be,but around a child.

• Nana yes Misty had a cousin there that day from TN who is a registered sex offender I heard. They have not been able to find him yet. Supposedly he stole a gun from the home too. Now my question is what kind of girl lets a guy (family or not) into the home where they live who took advantage of them in the past? I could never let someone who raped me or sexualy assaulted me into my home! That little girl is not all there.... sad to say but she really is slow.

• This is a very sad case and I am wondering WTF is wrong with Haleigh's biological mother? She has another daughter name Chloe and has custody of her, so why would she not have her other two children? Is it because her new boyfriend doesn't want anything to do with another mans children but only his own? Is she really only 18 yrs old and had Haleigh when she was 14? If so her mom sat right there on video and lied about her being 18 when she had Haleigh. I don't think that she had anything to do with this but any mother who REALLY loves her children would not allow them to live with their father!!! I could never ever let me girls away from me like that. WHY Miss. Crystal Sheffield? Why did you not fight to have those precious children with you? You are one sick, twisted girl to allow a little girl to look after your children while their father is at work! I feel sorry for Misty because she is a cute little girl but IMHO I think she knows what happened, or even helped out with someone walking away with that little girl or someone helped her! I just pray they find little Haleigh soon so maybe they can find more clues!

• in one clip i thought i heard it said that the girlfriend also has either a convicted sexual off. in her family and he had been to the home.does anyone else remember this?

• How far are the nearest neighbors from the Cumming's trailer home? Were they already questioned as to when they last saw Haleigh? Or did anybody witness or just heard what transpired the day before whe was gone? Where does the father work? Did authorities or media got a check if he was really at work that night and went home 3am? In all angles, the step-parent (still a girlfriend at that) is always assumed the bad guy... i have no comment on this. But, yes, she looks slow and deceiving as well. Did anybody wonder why the 2 children are in the custody of the father? Whatever happened to the biological mother? Something is really wrong... In this crazy world, many become desperate. It is too early to tell who. But I am definite that Haleigh did not just wander away. Somebody took her. As a mom whose life just cirle around her children, I am still hopeful that she is safe. May God bless her wherever she is.

• HALEIGH'S PATERNAL GRANDMOTHER SAID SHE SENT ANOTHER FAMILY MEMBER OVER THERE WITH SOME CLOTHES THATS WHY SHE KNEW THE GIRLFRIEND WAS THERE. WHO IS THIS OTHER PERSON AND HAS THE POLICE TALKED WITH HIM/HER? SHE HAD BEEN DOING DRUGS THAT NIGHT AS YOU COULD TELL BY HER EYES. SHE WAS PROBABLY SNORTING SOMETHING. I FIND IT SO STRANGE THAT THEY HAVE BEEN TOGETHER FOR SUCH A SHORT TIME AND SHE IS LEFT WITH THE KIDS ALL NIGHT EVEN WHEN THEY ARE NOT HER KIDS. REMEMBER SHE IS 17 YEARS OLD. SHE FIRST SAID SHE PUT THE KIDS TO BED ABOUT 8:OCLOCK PM AND THAT SHE WENT TO BED ABOUT 10:00 PM. THEN SHE LATER SAID SHE WENT TO BED AT 3:00 BUT REWORDED HER SENTENCE TO SAY SHE GOT UP AT 3:00 TO GO TO THE BATHROOM. IF THAT IS TRUE, SHE WAS SLEEPING TOO HARD. MOST WOMEN WHEN LEFT WITH KIDS DO NOT SLEEP THAT HARD ALSO MOST 17 YEAR OLDS DO NOT USUALLY GET UP AT NIGHT TO GO TO THE BATHROOM. I REALLY BELIEVE SOMEONE ELSE WAS THERE WITH HER AND THE LITTLE GIRL WOKE UP AND THEY WERE AFRAID SHE WOULD TELL. I BELIEVE THE LITTLE GIRL RECOGNIZED WHO THE PERSON WAS AND PROBABLY WITNESSED WHATEVER THEY WERE DOING, MAKING LOVE OR DOING DRUGS. THE BABYSITTER/GIRLFRIEND IS AFRAID OF THE BOYFRIEND. SHE KNEW HE WOULD BE VERY MAD SO THE LITTLE GIRL HAD TO DISAPPEAR. THE GIRL DOES HAVE A HISTORY OF DRUG USE. MAYBE SHE TRADED THE LITTLE GIRL FOR A ROCK OR SOMETHING. THEY NEED TO INTERROGATE HER VERY INTENSELY AND SHE WILL CRACK. ANOTHER THOUGHT IS MAYBE THE FRIEND THAT WAS THERE IS THE SAME SEX OFFENDER THAT IS MISSING. HE IS YOUNG AND NOT BAD LOOKING AND THEIR PATHS COULD HAVE CROSSED. HE HAS A HISTORY OF BREAKING INTO A MOBIL HOME TO HAVE SEX WITH AN 11 YEAR OLD SO WE KNOW HE HAS A SICK MIND. SINCE HE IS GONE AND SO IS HALEIGH THEY SHOULD LOOK FOR HIM AND LEAN ON THE BABYSITTER MORE.

• I believe Misty does have something to do with it. Whether she stepped out to the neighbors for a bit or had people over and went to bed while they were still up. I don't honesty believe anything she is saying. I read something about people were over earlier and a AC guy... who is that. I hope the cops have looked into the people that were over earlier. Sounds pretty suspicious..

• I believe George Anthony is in so much pain and he is trying to reach out to another family,this might help him feel useful at a time where he can only see darkness,my heart goes out to him and his family,not his daughter she is a absolute spoiled selfish person,georgemight believe his daughter is guilty but that would be a hard thing to handle so it's easier to believe that for him.

• Was the back door open when the boyfriend got home if it was,that would be wierd as I would have looked for the child and if I seen the back door open I would have gotton scared and closed it as I would be scared the person would've come back.

• When was the last time someone other than the father and his girlfriend saw Haleigh? Maybe she's been missing longer than we know.

• Hi Carl - I hear what you're saying, but, I still do not believe that at this point, Haleigh would have been missed in the search. Overgrown brush or not, she would have been found by canines or Texas Equusearch long before now, not to mention the hundreds of searchers. There is more evidence of an abduction, in my opinion, than of her wandering outside. The open door could indicate an abduction, as would statements by the high-as-a-kite girlfriend, that Haleigh was in her bed, and then she wasn't. The scent trail does bother me, though...

• No creo nada de esa cosa

• I am familiar with the area, I have a relative who lives in Welaka which is a small retirement community a few miles south of Satsuma. The entire area there on the St. Johns River is very very rural and I think this is what makes this case especially difficult. Everywhere you look there is thick woods, and it doesn't help that a major river is right there with the Ocala National Forest on the other side of it. There are just too many places to search here. I am interested though why the dogs tracked her smell from the back door to the river and then around the block. According to the parents, the child never went near the river because she was very scared of water, but who knows.

• I would assume...that the psychology behind calling off the search...one reason...is that if they take the heat off...and the child was kidnapped....that the child will surface....dont know if that tactic will work....unless they stake out all those that they may suspect....Granny,,,The Mom...etc...

• Have JUST learned (news) that the Sheriff and Volunteers have all but called off the search for the missing girl...Damn Shame

• I live in a Suburb, retired, just out side of Phila.Pa...and I assure you that if the child was the daughter of a Doctor, Lawyer, Politician....there would be an army of professional folks searching for her....but,,since they live in a rented Trailer,,,folks look down at them,,,part of Socities make-up I am sorry to say....

• DARBY. I respect your opinion....however,,,,there is not one single shred of evidence to indicate that the child was kidnapped,,,,which is why the FBI has only donated a few consultants to the case....what you have is a local Sheriff and 50+ Part Time Volunteers....searching an area with machetes...as thick as Vietnam.....The Law in that area does not have the know how or capabilities for a case like this....They need professional help....which may not happen untill it is firmly established that it is in fact a Kidnapping.....with hard evidence...not speculation....The Sheriff,,,heading the search. is also in charge of the Local Jail...hardly a professional for a case like this....

• ANY, reasonable Puzzle can be solved.."IF" you have ALL the Pieces...There are some Vital Pieces missing here

• Open up MAPQUEST to the Trailer Address....202 Green Ln, Satsuma Fl......and notice how great the vegitation is in the area...similar to the Amazon Jungle....it would be no easy task to find anything in that area....

• well when i seen this story on the news frist thing i got was my gut feeling the girl friend didit and she put her in river i hope iam wrong but that what i got

• My thoughts on Haleigh wandering out are that it probably wouldn't have happened given that Haleigh was afraid of the dark, and if she had wandered out, there is no possible way that searchers would have missed her after all these hours of searching. There have been hundreds of law enforcement personnel, professional searchers, and volunteers that have literally combed every square inch of where she might have wandered. Being 5, she just couldn't have gotten very far. My thoughts are still that one of those creepy 43 or so sex offenders living within a 5 mile radius (34 being convicted of crimes against children) is the best bet. Or, maybe that cousin of Misty's or even Misty's own brother. She had said that earlier in the day, her brother was at the trailer. Some pedophiles just don't care...they'll take anybody of a certain age. Misty and Ronald both seem high as a kite, which is why Misty's demeanor and conflicting statements can be explained. She truly does not know who was where at or around 3:00 a.m. because she was out of it (and in my opinion, continues to be "out of it" right along with Ronald.) This doesn't mean that they themselves hurt Haleigh...

• I shudder to think what kind of life this poor little girl had even before the abduction. Mother out of the picture for some unknown reason, father dates a slow teenager who is in charge of the children, Social Services has "been involved" with the family group. Pitiful.

• Carl, no I did not personally hear her say that, bio mom Crystal and her mother were live from Satsuma, but they didn't say anything about it. Yeah, I agree I won't consider it really anything until I hear her say it. Geraldo and the sources said that law enforcement showed Misty a picture of the "cousin" and she said it wasn't him...they haven't been able to find him or a picture of him. If this is a true story and Misty was telling the truth, I think law enforcement would have come out with a description for the public, I don't know. I'm starting to believe the little girl walked out of the house to find Misty when she woke up. Nothing adds up here,

• KELLY,,,Did "YOU"...hear or personally see Misty say that ??? Or was it second hand by GERALDO..????

• Kelly.....""IF"" ,,the story was half way genuine,,,,his photo would be EVERYWHERE,,,stating that the Police were looking for him as..A Person Of Interest"

• KELLY...A hypothetical situation....If you were molested by your cousin...or anyone...would you and your boyfriend allow him in your home as a Guest ???? I dont buy the story....I think that she is merely trying to get the pressure off of her, by pointing in a different direction....

• Kelly,,,,when I hear the Police ,,say that the cousin is a "Person Of Interest"...then I'll pay some attention to it....

• Kelly....I have No Faith in anything that GERALDO has to say...he seems to create mystery where none really exists...I take him with less than a grain of salt...First, the cousin steals a gun from the boyfriend, then returns to kidnap the child ??? I dont believe the story....Sorry

• Carl, you have a good theory. The biological mother stated that when Haleigh wakes up in the middle of the night, she comes crying to her and sleeps in her bed. Maybe Haleigh woke up and panicked and went out the door that the girlfriend left open and got lost in the woods. It could have easily happened. Last night on Geraldo, it came out that Misty believes her cousin from Tennessee, a registered sex offender who had molested Misty, came to visit recently (and stole a gun from Ronald), and she believes he could have taken Haleigh, and apparently law enforcement has yet to find him.

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