MEDIA / LINKS ONLY - No discussion

[christine2448]

Please post here media links to important docs, search warrants, arrest records, etc. related to this case.

NO DISCUSSION PLEASE.


PS Allow SWAG to have sometime to go through last 10 discussion threads and pull links. She kindly volunteered to get us caught up!

[SWAG1959]

2/10/09 Tampa Bay Online

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/feb/10/101904/missing-child-alert-issued-putnam-county-3-year-ol/

Very first article.

[SWAG1959]

2/11/09 FOX news

Police Question Father of Missing Florida Girl, 5
Wednesday, February 11, 2009


http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,490466,00.html

[SWAG1959]

Google map of community:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=river+villa+satsuma+florida&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=20.902146,35.859375&ie=UTF8&ll=29.575808,-81.67305&spn=0.01116,0.033817&t=h&z=15

[SWAG1959]

Video - news clip 2/11/09

100s Search for Missing Satsuma Girl

http://www.news4jax.com/video/18682465/index.html

[Leila]

Who’s Who


MOTHER

Mother of Haleigh is Crystal Diane Sheffield – age 23

Her mother is: Nancy Marie Griffis – age 43 (second marrige to Bruce A. Griffis in 2002 in Putnum County, Florida)

Her father is: Johnny Marcus Sheffield – age 46 – Satsuma and MacClenny

Siblings are: Sarah Lavon, Marcus, Savannah

Step-father: Bruce A. Griffis – age 46 – Glen St. Mary, Lake City, Sanderson, Lawstoy

Boyfriend: Chad Griffis – age 29 (may be son of step-father or step-uncle)
Possible relationship: son of Victor Griffis – age 52; Deborah Lynn – age 48; Jill – age 25

FATHER

Father of Haleigh is Ronald Cummings – age 25

His father: Jack Cummings

His mother: Theresa Neves

His sister: Crystal Cummings

His girlfriend: Misty Croslin – age 17

GIRLFRIEND

Misty Croslin

Her father: Hank Thomas Croslin – age 40

Her mother: Lisa Croslin – age 39

Her siblings: Lindsey and Chelsea

Father’s occupation: owns T&T Drywall Company – Hank Croslin, Inc.

Father’s relatives: Chester Leon – age 44; Adam Troy – age 43; June Marie - age 63; Timothy A. - age 21; Michael - no age given.

[SWAG1959]

Widespread search for missing Putnam girl
5-year-old was last seen before bed about 10 p.m. Monday.


http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/crime/2009-02-10/story/putnam_issues_missing_child_alert


There is an embedded video link on this page as well.

[SWAG1959]

5-Year-Old Vanishes From Bedroom; Father Says She Was 'Stolen'
Detective: 'Whoever Has The Child Is Not Supposed To Have The Child'

POSTED: Tuesday, February 10, 2009
UPDATED: 5:53 pm EST February 10, 2009



An Amber Alert was issued
Tuesday morning for
5-year-old Haleigh Cummings
VIDEO:
Father Pleas For Information In Daughter's Disappearance Focus Shifts From Search To Investigation
UNCUT: Father's Emotional Interview
UNCUT 911 Calls

SATSUMA, Fla. --


Also print story.


http://www.news4jax.com/news/18680086/detail.html

[SWAG1959]

Amber Alert -- Search Continues For Haleigh
Thursday, February 12, 2009 3:14:46 AM

Slideshow - 4 images
">">">
Additional Information
Putnam Co. Sheriff's Office
Texas EquuSearch
Kid Finders Network
Key Players In The Case Against Casey Anthony


http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/2/10/missing_child_alert_girl_4_from_putnam_co.html

[SWAG1959]

Amber Alert: Massive Search for Missing Girl
Posted By: Jonathan Feldmann Posted By: Gary Detman Posted By: Ashley Coleman Created: 2/10/2009 7:38:53 AM Updated: 2/10/2009 6:42:02 PM

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=130972&provider=rss

Embedded video on right hand side: 2/10/09 5 PM Report

[SWAG1959]

Missing Girl's Father Says Door of Home Forced Open
Posted By: Roger Weeder Created: 2/10/2009 7:08:43 PM Updated: 2/10/2009 11:19:34 PM

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131034&catid=3


Embedded video on right hand side - 2/10/09 6 PM Report

[momtective]

Chad's myspace: (takes awhile to load)

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndID=418138401

Sarah's myspace:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndID=370621864

Marie's myspace: (Crystal's mom)

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndID=420148756

Crystal (biomom) myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/crystalsheffield (if this doesn't link just copy and paste into your browser)

Crystal & Sarah's dad's myspace:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndID=409750817

Misty Croslin’s myspace

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=88648517

Tommy Croslin’s myspace (Misty’s Brother) hasn’t logged in since 07
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=81898882

DOB Sept 26, 1986
Occupation: Does drywall
Wife: Lindsy-- kids: 3

Lindsy’s myspace (Married to Tommy Croslin) last log in 2/12/09 www.myspace.com/lindsy_croslin
kids: 3

Timothy Croslin’s myspace (Misty’s Brother) http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=102176131

DOB June 21, 1987
Wife Chelsea(married 2-11-06)
Children:2
Occupation: Drywall finisher myspace

Chelsea Croslin’s www.myspace.com/chelsea_croslin
Married to Timothy Croslin
Children:2
DOB Sep 29 1987
Home town: Cape Cod
Birthplace: Falmouth mass

[SWAG1959]

Massive search targets woods, river in South Putnam for missing girl

BY LARRY SULLIVAN
Published: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 11:48 PM EST
Palatka Daily News


http://www.palatkadailynews.com/articles/2009/02/11/news/news01.txt

[SWAG1959]

Audio of 911 Call.

http://www.news4jax.com/download/2009/0211/18686377.mp3

[SWAG1959]

FOX News Mobile Web Cam

Set up at Satsuma Mobile Command Station

**NOTE** Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.


http://www.myfoxorlando.com/subindex/web_cams/mobile_cam_1

[awakewriter]

George Anthony, grandfather of Caylee Anthony, joins in search.

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=6871427&page=1

[SWAG1959]

5-Year-Old Girl Vanishes From Bedroom; Massive Search Under Way
Child Last Seen In Bed At Her Home

POSTED: Tuesday, February 10, 2009
UPDATED: 9:16 am EST February 11, 2009


http://www.clickorlando.com/news/18680713/detail.html#story

Embedded video link at top above story headline.

Story includes "partial" transcript of 911 call.

[SWAG1959]

Missing Girl's Mother: 'I Just Want Her Home'
Investigators Treat Case As Abduction
POSTED: 11:08 am EST February 10, 2009
UPDATED: 12:18 am EST February 12, 2009

http://www.wesh.com/news/18681356/detail.html

Embedded video links on right hand side of story - including press conference held on Day 2.

[SWAG1959]

Missing Girl's Father Makes Emotional Plea
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 – updated: 9:34 am EST February 11, 2009

PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla.

http://www.wftv.com/news/18689215/detail.html


Embedded video link on left hand side next to story headline.

[SWAG1959]

Amber Alert -- Search Continues For Haleigh
Thursday, February 12, 2009 3:14:46 AM

http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/2/10/missing_child_alert_girl_4_from_putnam_co.html



**ALSO**

Putnam County Sheriff's Office Website:


www.pcso.us

[SWAG1959]

Haleigh investigators: 'We assume abduction'

By Christopher Curry & Lise Fisher
Staff writers


Published: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 10:32 p.m.


http://www.gainesville.com/article/20090211/ARTICLES/902111012/1002/NEWS01?Title=Update__Search_for_5_year_old_Putnam_ girl_under_way

**LOTS** of video embedded links down on left hand side

[SWAG1959]

Padilla offers reward
for abducted girl
Last Edited: Wednesday, 11 Feb 2009, 7:26 PM EST
Created On: Wednesday, 11 Feb 2009, 10:39 AM EST

SATSUMA, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35, Orlando)

Below are embedded links to stories/videos on this page.

200 volunteers search for missing girl

The Texas based Equusearch team gathered 200 volunteers and …

Equusearch teams will begin search

Equusearch volunteers will begin their first search for missing…

Day 3 in search for Haleigh

Putnam County Sheriff's Deputies are on day 3 of searching for …

Police, divers search neighborhood for…

Sheriff's deputies searched house-to-house Wednesday and dive …

Officers: Missing girl was abducted

Investigators were treating the disappearance of a 5-year-old …

Kidfinders, Josh Duckett to help in…

The same group of people who helped in the search for missing …

Padilla offers reward for abducted girl

Leonard Padilla, the bounty hunter who for several months in …

5-year-old Florida girl vanishes

Authorities are searching for a 5-year-old north Florida girl …

Search continues for missing Satsuma…


http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/local/0211095_Police_missing_girl_abducted

[SWAG1959]

Family, Friends Pray As Search For Missing 5-Year-Old Continues

POSTED: Tuesday, February 10, 2009
UPDATED: 8:54 am EST February 11, 2009

http://www.news4jax.com/news/18686639/detail.html#-


**Video and slideshow links on tabs above story Headline

[SWAG1959]

Detective: Haleigh's Disappearance Considered Abduction
Bounty Hunter Offers $25,000 Reward

POSTED: Wednesday, February 11, 2009
UPDATED: 4:49 pm EST February 11, 2009

http://www.news4jax.com/news/18690324/detail.html


**Video and slideshow tabs over story headline**

[SWAG1959]

Widespread search for missing Putnam girl
5-year-old was last seen before bed about 10 p.m. Monday.
By Dana Treen Story updated at 7:40 AM on Friday, Feb. 13, 2009

http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/crime/2009-02-10/story/putnam_issues_missing_child_alert

**embedded video and related articles on this page**

NOTE updated info - today 2/13 - this site does not retain articles - just changes wording and reposts same article

[SWAG1959]

updated 4:33 p.m. EST, Wed February 11, 2009


Cops: Girl, 5, likely taken from Florida home

http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/02/11/missing.florida.girl/


**embedded video and audio links in article**

[Angel Who Cares]

Officials Reinterview Family Members Of Missing Girl
Search Area Expanded; Volunteers Help Authorities
POSTED: Friday, February 13, 2009
UPDATED: 12:56 pm EST February 13, 2009
<snipped>
Hardy said the girl's family members will be interviewed again, but refused to say exactly who.
Hardy refused to comment on the family members authorities have talked to or whether their stories were consistent

The sheriff said investigators have looked into more than 350 leads, but have not made any arrests.
"The world is a suspect," the sheriff said.

Several dozen sex offenders and predators living in the area have all been interviewed and their homes checked, Hardy said.
Dominick Pape, special agent in charge of the Jacksonville office of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, said forensic evidence collected during the investigation such as DNA and fingerprints would be a priority.

George Anthony Meets With Father Of Missing 5-Year-Old Girl: Video
http://www.clickorlando.com/video/18704383/index.html

No Clues Found In Hunt For Missing Girl: Video
http://www.clickorlando.com/video/18706831/index.html

Article:
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/18709144/detail.html

[SWAG1959]

Detectives: Missing Florida Girl Was Kidnapped, Family Members and 'All the World' Are Suspects
Thursday, February 12, 2009
By Catherine Donaldson-Evans


http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,491008,00.html


*embedded links video, audio and pix*



P.S. - trying NOT to duplicate which is tough. There were a lot of "quoting links" and "duplicate posts" of same links. Its a little slow going - but its gettin' done! lol

[Angel Who Cares]

Amber Alert -- Search For Haleigh Intensifies
Friday, February 13, 2009 1:24:30 PM

<snipped>
At a 10:30 a.m. press conference Friday, Putnam County Sheriff Jeff Hardy told reporters that more than 100 volunteers are now searching for Haleigh Cummings. Texas EquuSearch is leading the volunteer search operation.
Texas EquuSearch organizer Tim Miller has led hundreds of these searches. And each time, he goes in hoping for the best. But he's also been through enough to know that time is running out if Haleigh is still in the woods with swamps near her home.

Haleigh Search Intensifies: Video
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer2/MediaPlayer.htm?video=PUTNAMPRESSER0213_0213200910 33&cat=Local&title=Haleigh%20Search%20Intensifies

Haleigh 911 Call Released
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer2/MediaPlayer.htm?video=911CALLEDITED_021220090233&cat=Local&title=Haleigh%20911%20Call%20Released

Read The 911 Transcript: Part 1
http://cfnews13.com/News/Sidebar/2009/2/12/haleigh_911_transcript_part_1.html

Read The 911 Transcript: Part 2
http://cfnews13.com/News/Sidebar/2009/2/12/haleigh_911_transcript_part_2.html

Searching For Haleigh: Video
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer2/MediaPlayer.htm?video=0212AmberAlert_021220090928&cat=Local&title=Searching%20For%20Haleigh

Amber Alert -- Haleigh Press Conference
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer2/MediaPlayer.htm?video=HALEIGHPRESSER_021220091033&cat=Local&title=Amber Alert -- Haleigh Press Conference

Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/2/13/amber_alert__day_4_in_search_for_haleigh.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Search Expands As Crews Look For Missing 5-Year-Old
Friday, February 13, 2009 – updated: 12:45 pm EST February 13, 2009

<snipped>
Friday morning, 80 hours after the little girl disappeared, the sheriff's office confirmed all 44 sex offenders within a five-mile radius have been interviewed and cleared. The search area is now expanding beyond the five miles around the home in Satsuma.
There have been more than 350 leads and there are more than 100 volunteers and more than 50 law enforcement officials helping.

"There's areas they've got mapped out and we are going to concentrate on that priority area law enforcement has. We're going to cover every square inch," said Tim Miller, EquuSearch.
The new search area will include rivers, thick brush and swampy areas. The search will continue round the clock over the weekend.

IMAGES: Search Efforts, Haleigh Vigil
http://www.wftv.com/slideshow/news/18707417/detail.html

VIDEO REPORT: Crews Expand Search
http://www.wftv.com/video/18708949/index.html

PRESS CONF. CLIPS: Father Begs For Her Return
http://www.wftv.com/video/18701599/index.html

PRESS CONF. CLIPS: George Anthony On Search
http://www.wftv.com/video/18701735/index.html

Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/18708433/detail.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Investigators still searching for Haleigh Cummings
The Associated Press
1:32 PM EST, February 13, 2009

<snipped>
He would not address media reports about inconsistencies in statements given by the 17-year-old girlfriend who reported Haleigh missing. She told investigators she was sleeping in the same bed as Haleigh and her 3-year-old brother before Haleigh was discovered missing. But Misty Croslin told reporters Thursday she was sleeping in her own bed before discovering Haleigh was gone.

Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/orl-bk-missing-florida-girl-haleigh-021309,0,5976597.story

[SWAG1959]

Grandmother of missing girl: 'Just bring her back'
Helen Eckinger and Gary Taylor | Sentinel Staff Writers
4:20 PM EST, February 11, 2009

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-missing-florida-girl-021109,0,947501.story


*embedded video and pic links*

[SWAG1959]

Amber Alert -- Search Continues For Haleigh
Thursday, February 12, 2009 3:14:46 AM

http://cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/2/10/missing_child_alert_girl_4_from_putnam_co.html

[SWAG1959]

Family Releases New Pictures of Haleigh Cummings
Posted By: Gary Detman Created: 2/11/2009 2:21:31 PM Updated: 2/11/2009 5:28:36 PM

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131087&catid=3

[SWAG1959]

Twitter link:


http://twitter.com/GSReporters

[SWAG1959]

Search Team from Texas Heading to Putnam County
Posted By: Erich Spivey Created: 2/11/2009 3:09:06 PM Updated: 2/11/2009 5:29:51 PM

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131094&catid=3

[SWAG1959]

http://www.wesh.com/video/18692416/index.html

Video of News Press Conference - can't find date -I think its from sometime on 2/11/06 (Wednesday)


sheriff - talks about how bloodhounds pulled blankets outside for scent.

[SWAG1959]

Haleigh's story depressingly familiar

By Anthony Violanti
Star-Banner


Published: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 12:44 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 12:55 p.m.

http://www.ocala.com/article/20090211/ARTICLES/902110297?Title=Haleigh_s_story_depressingly_famil iar


*embedded related links on left hand side*

[SWAG1959]

Local News

Reporter's Notebook: National Focus on a Small Florida Town
By Tiffany Griffith @ February 11, 2009 4:22 PM

http://wokv.com/localnews/2009/02/reporters-notebook-national-fo.html

[SWAG1959]

Pierce Browning Elementary School - Haleigh's school Website

http://bpes.putnamschools.org/index.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Amber Alert -- Clues Found In Search For Haleigh
Friday, February 13, 2009 4:43:55 PM

<snipped>
Hardy, however, would not give details into exactly what they found. He said they still believe that Haleigh was abducted and they think she is still alive.
More than 50 law enforcement officials and members of Texas EquuSearch joined forces Friday in the search.

At a 4 p.m. press conference Friday, Hardy said they are continuing to conduct searches by air and they have sent divers into the St. Johns River.

Cummings Disappearance Friday Afternoon: VIDEO
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer2/MediaPlayer.htm?video=missingchildpress0213_021320 090450&cat=Local&title=Cummings%20Disappearance%20Friday%20Afternoo n

Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/2/13/amber_alert__day_4_in_search_for_haleigh.html
************************************************** ****************
'Items Of Interest' Found In Search For Missing Girl
Hundreds Participate In Search Effort As Family Clings To Optimism
POSTED: 6:17 am EST February 13, 2009
UPDATED: 4:45 pm EST February 13, 2009

<snipped>
Capt. Steve Rose with the Putnam County Sheriff's Office would not go into detail about the items found, but assured the public during a news conference Friday afternoon that authorities working on the case still believe Haleigh is alive and that she was abducted.
"It was a very productive, successful day," he said.
The items found will be sent to a lab in Jacksonville for further investigation.

Earlier this week, family members of Haleigh were offered polygraph examinations as authorities interview everyone related to the child. Rose said those interviews are ongoing.

Complete Feb. 13 Briefing: VIDEO
http://www.wesh.com/video/18711183/index.html

Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/18706529/detail.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Photos Day 3 Of The Search For Haleigh Cummings 2/11/09
http://photos.jacksonville.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=22262344&event=690573&CategoryID=9088

[SWAG1959]

Originally Posted by ElizaAvalon
Okay, here's the video, at around 1:58 is when the grandmother tells the reporter than they don't get to talk to the kids much when they are with the father:

http://www.news4jax.com/video/18691388/index.html

[SWAG1959]

48 Hours Pass With No Sign Of Missing Girl

POSTED: Wednesday, February 11, 2009
UPDATED: 12:28 am EST February 12, 2009

http://www.news4jax.com/news/18695730/detail.html

[SWAG1959]

Originally Posted by momtective
Story & Video showing home, pier, mom and neighbors.

http://www.wcjb.com/index.php?cat_id...Focus=news4006

[SWAG1959]

Courtesy of Shadow of My Mind:

**This may contain duplicates of some of what I have already pulled - but I thought it was a good concise list - so I just copied and pasted**


I have been going through the all of the pages on the three threads and getting links to news videos and articles and other things that have been found. I still have about 30 to look at and put a time stamp, date and summery on yet. This is what I have done so far and the links worked one I tested them.

Thread # 2
http://www.websleuths.com/forums/new...eply&p=3295894
Thread # 1
http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79505
Forensic Astrology Forum for this case
http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79576

202 green lane, Satsuma, Florida
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...=UTF8&t=h&z=17

Putnam Co. Sheriff's Office
http://www.pcso.us/

Putnam Co. Court site, to the left is a "Online Inquiry System" where you can search different records, civil, criminal, etc...
http://www1.putnam-fl.com/live/clkmain.asp

FL-AMBER ALERT Haleigh Cummings 5 yrs. old - Putnam County
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/feb...nty-3-year-ol/

Map of their mobile home community
Haleigh lives in a mobile home community called River Villa. It's on Green Lane in the Hermits Cove area of Satsuma, just off Buffalo Bluff Road and U.S. 17.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...33817&t=h&z=15

Map of sexual offenders in area
http://www.familywatchdog.us/ShowMap.asp?frm=0

map of search zone
http://www.gainesville.com/apps/pbcs...show=galleries

Photo gallery
http://www.gainesville.com/apps/pbcs...show=galleries

uncut audio call to 911
http://www.news4jax.com/news/18686639/detail.html#-
Audio of 911 call MP3 download
http://www.news4jax.com/download/2009/0211/18686377.mp3

A series of reports
Member login needed
http://twitter.com/GSReporters)

Here's the grandma's myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/luckylady1207
girlfriend's Misty's Myspace:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndID=412920159
Bio Mother Myspace
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndID=395122639
Chad Griffis Myspace:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndID=418138401.
Sarah’s Sheffield Myspace
www.myspace.com/sarah32063
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndID=370621864
Johnny Sheffield Maternal Grandfather's myspace
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndID=409750817
Grandfathers girlfriend?
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndID=409471457

Article about Drugs in area
http://www.usdoj.gov/ndic/pubs27/27502/product.htm

Browning Pearce Elementary School
Schools website
http://bpes.putnamschools.org/index.html

Feb 10, 2009 Tuesday
Video News Report
states Mother is from Georgia
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18682465/index.html

Feb 10, 2009 10:13AM Tuesday
News Report
Limited information
http://www.truecrimereport.com/2009/...aleigh_cum.php

Feb 10, 2009 5:10PM Tuesday
Video News Report
First Interview Ronald Cummings uncut Video News Report
Someone stole my Child. My child is afraid of the dark.
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18684460/index.html

Feb 10, 2009 5:42PM Tuesday
Video News Report
Evening Briefing Putnam County
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18684460/index.html

Feb 10, 2009 5:53AM Tuesday
News Report
Detective: Whoever has the child is not suppose to have the child
http://www.news4jax.com/news/18680086/detail.html

Feb 10, 2009 6:00PM Tuesday
Video News Report
Night search underway for missing girl
Other video’s
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/..._referrer=staf

Feb 10, 2009 Night- time Tuesday
Video News Report
Search Continues For Missing Girl: VIDEO
http://www.wesh.com/video/18688249/index.html

Feb 10, 2008 6:42PM Tuesday
News and Video Report
Some Pictures of search
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/l...2&provider=rss

Feb 10, 2009 10:30 PM Tuesday
Video News Report
Massive Search for Missing 5 Year old
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18684460/index.html

Feb 10, 2009 11:10PM Tuesday
News Report
Pictures of search
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/n...storyid=131043

Feb 10, 2009 11:19PM Tuesday
Video Report
Interview with Father
http://www.gainesville.com/article/2...902100302/1002

Feb 10, 2009 11:48PM Tuesday
News Report
Search targets woods, river
http://www.palatkadailynews.com/arti...ews/news01.txt

Feb 11, 2009 Wednesday
News Report
The woman said the back door to the home was not locked at the time. Police found the door to the trailer unlocked when they arrived, but no sign of forced entry, according to Donaway.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,490466,00.html

Feb 11, 2009 1:41PM Wednesday
News Report
The little girl’s father, Ronald Cummings, 25, said he believes his daughter was abducted. His girlfriend and his 3-year old son where home when he arrived from work about 3 AM
http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/c...ng_child_alert

Feb 11, 2009 1:12AM Wednesday
Video News Report
Community holds Vigil, Prayers for missing girl
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18684460/index.html

Feb 11, 2009 6:01AM Wednesday
News Report
We Assume Abduction
There is no longer any reason to believe the child wondered away
http://www.gainesville.com/article/2...girl_under_way

Feb 11, 2009 8:38AM Wednesday
News Report
Mentions Jessica Lunsford, Joseph Duncan
http://www.truecrimereport.com/2009/...eigh_cummi.php

Feb 11, 2009 8:54AM Wednesday
News Report
Contains portion of transcript of 911 call
http://www.news4jax.com/news/18686639/detail.html

Feb 11, 2009 9:16AM Wednesday
News Report
5 Year old vanishes
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/18680713/detail.html

Feb 11, 2009 9:34AM Wednesday
News Report and Video
Basic information/ Father pleads for child’s return
http://www.wftv.com/news/18689215/detail.html

Feb 11, 2009 11:46PM Wednesday
News Report
Older case
It was on February 10, 2005 that two boys, Mark Degner and Bryan Hayes, vanished after leaving Paxon Middle School.
http://www.fox30online.com/content/t...aQ.cspx?rss=10

Feb 11, 2009 11:42AM Wednesday
News Report
A depressingly Familiar Florida Story
http://www.gainesville.com/article/2...CLES/902110949

Feb 11, 2009 12:22PM Wednesday
News Report
Satsuma waits and worries for a little girl
http://www.gainesville.com/article/2...902110946/1002

Feb 11, 2009 12:27PM Wednesday
News Report
LE checking on Putnam-area sex offenders
http://www.gainesville.com/article/2...CLES/902110944

Feb 11, 2009 12:41PM Wednesday
News Report
Josh Duckett, KidFinders to help in search for missing girl
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news...r_missing_girl

Feb 11, 2009 12:54PM Wednesday
Video News Report
Focus shifts from search to investigation
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18684460/index.html

Feb 11, 2009 1:21PM Wednesday
Father’s urgency, rage heard on 911 recording
http://www.gainesville.com/article/2...CLES/902110942

Feb 11, 2009 1:41PM Wednesday
News Report
Widespread Search for Missing Putnam Girl
http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/c...ng_child_alert

Feb 11, 2009 1:46PM Wednesday
News Report
Haleigh’s mom. “It’s tearing me apart”
http://www.gainesville.com/article/2...CLES/902110939

Feb 11, 2009 1:48PM Wednesday
News Report & Video
Authorities say No suspects
http://www.gainesville.com/article/2...CLES/902100984

Feb 11, 2009 2:57PM Wednesday
News Report
Dad Joshua Duckett , of missing Leesburg boy Trenton Duckett, supports Haleigh’s family.
http://www.gainesville.com/article/2...CLES/902110928

Feb 11, 2009 4:49PM Wednesday
News Report
Disapperance considered abduction
Bounty Hunter offers reward
http://www.news4jax.com/news/18690324/detail.html

Feb 11, 2009 5:22PM Wednesday
Video News Report
Afternoon Briefing Putnam County
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18684460/index.html

Feb 11, 2009 7:20PM Wednesday
Video News Report
Investigators don’t believe child is here.
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18684460/index.html

Feb 11, 2009 7:26 PM Wednesday
News Report
Check points were set up, homes searched
Includes Photo Gallery
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news..._girl_abducted

Feb 11, 2009 9:35PM Wednesday
Video News Report
Classmates, Parents hope for return of missing kindergarten
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18684460/index.html

Feb 12, 2008 12:18AM Thursday
News Report
Ruled out a result of a custody issue
http://www.wesh.com/news/18681356/detail.html

Feb 12, 2009 12:18AM Thursday
News Report
According to the grandmothers, she believes her granddaughter is still alive, but is no longer in the Putnam County area.
Crystal Sheffield, Haleigh’s mother, admits the girl has wandered off before and was found in a canal.
Meanwhile, bounty hunter Leonard Padilla has offered a reward of $25,000 for the safe return of Haleigh by midnight Saturday.
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2...putnam_co.html

Feb 12, 2009 12:29AM Thursday
Video News Report
Ronald Cummings Pleas for information
Yes I took a polygraph report and yes I passed it.
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18684460/index.html

Feb 12, 2009 12:43AM Thursday
Video News Report
Family, Friends light candles say prayers for Haleigh 2nd vigil
Investigators have ruled out the child wondered away on her own
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18684460/index.html

Feb 12, 2009 3:14AM Thursday
News Report
Amber Alert Search Continues
Link to news announcement of TES opening branch in Orlando
Link to KidFinders Network site
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2...putnam_co.html

A series of reports
Member login needed
http://twitter.com/GSReporters)

[SWAG1959]

Courtesy of Angel Who Cares:

Vigils Held For Missing Putnam Co. Girl
Searchers To Focus On Canal On Thursday
POSTED: 6:52 am EST February 12, 2009
UPDATED: 7:36 am EST February 12, 2009
<snipped>
Law enforcement agencies from across the state joined the FBI on Wednesday to search for the girl. The community gathered Wednesday night for a pair of candlelight vigils in Haleigh's honor.
The girl's parents are separated, so both held their own vigil. Her mother and grandmother said they won't give up hope.
"I don't know where she is or who has her. I just want her home," mother Crystal Sheffield said.
Searchers will focus on a canal behind Haleigh's home on Thursday.
Vigils Held For Haleigh Cummings: VIDEO
http://www.wesh.com/video/18697600/index.html
Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/18697602/detail.html
__________________

[SWAG1959]

Greta Van Susteren On the Record - link is to home page of website:

http://www.foxnews.com/ontherecord/index.html

[SWAG1959]

Amber Alert -- Anthonys Join In Search For Haleigh
Friday, February 13, 2009 1:49:15 AM

http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/2/12/amber_alert__search_for_haleigh_continues.html

**Video and realted links on right hand side of story**

[SWAG1959]

Courtesy of Angel Who Cares:

Investigators Treating Girl's Disappearance As Abduction
Search Groups Continue Looking For Missing Girl
POSTED: Thursday, February 12, 2009
<snipped>
Putnam County Sheriff's Office Major Gary Bowling said there's no longer any reason to believe Haleigh wandered away. Bowling said there's no evidence of Haleigh near her home.
Authorities have searched Haleigh's neighborhood house to house and divers have probed the St. Johns River.
Major Gary Bowling said volunteer groups may begin searching nearby areas of thick vegetation Thursday.
Group Used In Caylee Case Searches For Missing Florida Girl: Video

http://www.clickorlando.com/video/18697837/index.html

Article:

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/18698106/detail.html

[SWAG1959]

2005 Documents Claim Haleigh Cummings Wandered Off
Reported by: Kristen Cosby
Email: kcosby@tvjaxfl.com
Last Update: 12:04 pm



http://www.fox30online.com/content/topstories/story/2005-Documents-Claim-Haleigh-Cummings-Wandered-Off/ecfIOIQdpEyY0r9dGW3W-A.cspx?rss=10


This article contains pdf files of the court docs about Haleigh wandering off and falling in the water.

[SWAG1959]

Courtesy of KAT - info on Turner's Syndrome:

For anyone that is interested:

http://www.turner-syndrome.com/

and a what is it page:

http://www.turner-syndrome.com/artic...rome/index.php

[SWAG1959]

Courtesy of Tonia:

Today Show link:

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/29143439/

The video is is on the right side towards the middle of the page.

[SWAG1959]

Courtesy of Kaylynn Couture

Here's the Greta video..finally! For anyone that missed it last night..
http://gretawire.foxnews.com/ Then scroll down to the story and video about Haleigh (it's almost at the bottom)


Last night would have been Wednesday 2/11

[SWAG1959]

Missing Girl's Mother Asks For Help
Posted By: Jessica Clark Created: 2/11/2009 8:43:25 PM Updated: 2/12/2009 9:00:19 PM

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131129&catid=3

[SWAG1959]

Investigators think missing Fla. girl was abducted
1 day ago

SATSUMA, Fla. (AP)


http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h1Nac1XKmGDPZKMEdJOz4f2oHBzgD96A2NTG0



**Associated Press story**

[SWAG1959]

Haleigh's principal remains hopeful

BY KRISTIN CHAMBERS
Published: Thursday, February 12, 2009 12:46 AM EST
Palatka Daily News

http://www.palatkadailynews.com/articles/2009/02/12/news/news02.txt

[SWAG1959]

Courtesy of SuziQ:

This morning from Gainesville Sun on Twitter:

GSReporters: A sign on a truck reads"Please bring my granddaughter home. She's are heart. We love and miss our Haleigh bug-Shes my Doodle. Nana loves ...

GSReporters: Correction the grandfather not the father is talking

GSReporters: Mother's family still camped outside the father's neighborhood, father is talking casually to reporter about the door being locked or not.

GSReporters: FoxNews is about to go live with Putnam County Sheriff Jeff Hardy

GSReporters: Sheriff says there are no current suspects.


http://twitter.com/GSReporters/statuses/120326666

**NOTE** "This" morning was yesterday 2/12 morning.

[SWAG1959]

Girlfriend explains more about missing Haleigh
"I don't care what people are saying about me because I didn't do it."
By Dana Treen Story updated at 3:04 PM on Friday, Feb. 13, 2009

http://www.jacksonville.com/news/metro/crime/2009-02-12/story/girlfriend_explains_more_of_what_she_knows_about_m issing_haleigh

[Angel Who Cares]

msnbc.com video: George Anthony comforts Haleigh’s parents
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/29178316#29178316

[SWAG1959]

updated 2:52 p.m. EST, Thu February 12, 2009
Father of missing girl vows no revenge if child returned

http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/02/12/missing.florida.girl/index.html

[SWAG1959]

Mother of missing girl speaks
Contributor: Katie Kosciolek
Email: kkosciolek@tvjaxfl.com
Last Update: 2/12 5:30 pm


http://www.cbs47.com/content/topstories/story/Mother-of-missing-girl-speaks/PiNVJOKIxkW60ceylDy8Ng.cspx

[SWAG1959]

Caylee Anthony's Grandfather in Putnam County for Support
Posted By: Gary Detman Created: 2/12/2009 12:29:57 PM Updated: 2/13/2009 12:33:25 AM

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131173&catid=3

*video embedded on right hand side*

[SWAG1959]

Courtesy of Colomom:

Can't find a press conf link BUT...PICTURES of Misty! AND a interview (http://www.news4jax.com/video/18700882/index.html)! Finally.

posted 2/12/09 2 PM

[SWAG1959]

Girlfriend Describes Waking Up, Finding Haleigh Gone
68 Hours After Amber Alert, Search For Missing 5-Year-Old Continues

POSTED: Thursday, February 12, 2009
UPDATED: 10:59 pm EST February 12, 2009


http://www.news4jax.com/news/18700310/detail.html

*video links embedded on right hand side*

[SWAG1959]

UNCUT: Girlfriend Tearfully Describes Finding Haleigh Gone

Video length: 2:02

http://www.news4jax.com/video/18700882/index.html

**I think this is the FIRST time we got a good look at gf**

[SWAG1959]

George Anthony Joins Search For Missing Girl
Thursday, February 12, 2009 – updated: 5:36 pm EST February 12, 2009

PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla.

http://www.wftv.com/news/18700272/detail.html


*embedded video link on left*

[SWAG1959]

Sex Offender Focus?

video 2:43 length (no date)


http://www.foxnews.com/video2/video08.html?maven_referralObject=3560955&maven_referralPlaylistId=&sRevUrl=http://www.foxnews.com/happeningnow/index.html

[SWAG1959]

Haleigh's Father and His Teen Girlfriend Deny Any Wrongdoing
Posted By: Gary Detman Created: 2/12/2009 2:10:45 PM Updated: 2/12/2009 8:04:42 PM

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131177&catid=3

*embedded video links on right hand side*

[SWAG1959]

RAW UNCUT VIDEO: George Anthony Talks about Search for Haleigh

George Anthony joined the father in search of missing 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings. (02/12/09)

Video length 2:20

http://www.wftv.com/video/18701735/index.html

[SWAG1959]

Courtesy of Mydailyopinions

yesterday 2/12/09 3:51PM

Okay, now I am truly lost!
I thought she said that the child was in her bed with her?
She is saying here that the child was in her OWN bed?

http://www.wftv.com/video/18701599/index.html

[SWAG1959]

Courtesy of SuziQ

yesterday (2/12/09) 5:45 PM

GA walking out with the family. He's wearing a red shirt. It was after he met with/had lunch with the family that the family started complaining.

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/...ect=1031646120

[SWAG1959]

5-Year-Old's Father, His Girlfriend 'Pass' Polygraph Test
Thursday, February 12, 2009


http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,491485,00.html

*embedded video and pix link*

[SWAG1959]

POLICE REPORT

http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/images/02/13/putnam.pdf

[SWAG1959]

Lunsford Act May Aid In Missing Girl's Case
Putnam Co. Officers Locate More Than 3 Dozen Sex Offenders
POSTED: 4:51 pm EST February 12, 2009
UPDATED: 6:23 pm EST February 12, 2009

http://www.wesh.com/news/18702636/detail.html

[SWAG1959]

Dad Of Missing Child Says He, Girlfriend Passed Polygraph
By Josh Poltilove, Ray Reyes
Tampa Bay Online
updated 3:50 p.m. ET, Thurs., Feb. 12, 2009

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29165069/

[SWAG1959]

George Anthony Meets With Father Of Missing Girl
Child's Dad's Girlfriend Discusses Night Girl Disappeared

POSTED: Thursday, February 12, 2009
UPDATED: 4:53 pm EST February 12, 2009


http://www.clickorlando.com/news/18698106/detail.html

[SWAG1959]

Fiance of Haleigh's Mother Questioned
Posted By: Jackelyn Barnard Created: 2/12/2009 9:23:36 PM Updated: 2/13/2009 8:33:42 AM

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131221&catid=3

[SWAG1959]

Call for Volunteers in Search for Haleigh
Posted By: Lindy Thackston Created: 2/12/2009 9:08:36 PM Updated: 2/13/2009 12:33:56 AM

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131220&catid=3

[SWAG1959]

Missing Haleigh
Baby sitter recalls night 5-year-old was taken from Satsuma home
By DANA TREEN | More by this reporter | Morris News Service | Posted: Friday, February 13, 2009 ; Updated: 1:07 AM on Friday, February 13, 2009


http://www.staugustine.com/stories/021309/news_021309_018.shtml

[SWAG1959]

Five-year-old girl disappears from bedroom
Helen Eckinger | Sentinel Staff Writer
1:40 PM EST, February 10, 2009


http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-missing-girl-021009,0,5657004.story

[SWAG1959]

Haleigh's father discusses 'misleading' information
By Christopher Curry
Staff writer


Published: Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 9:47 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 9:47 p.m.
PALATKA -


http://www.gainesville.com/article/20090212/ARTICLES/902120298/0/SPORTS

[SWAG1959]

Putnam hopes for a miracle; horseback riders set to join search

BY LARRY SULLIVAN
Published: Friday, February 13, 2009 12:29 AM EST
Palatka Daily News

http://www.palatkadailynews.com/articles/2009/02/13/news/news01.txt

[SWAG1959]

Misty Croslin describes finding Haleigh Cummings missing.

Video length 3:00

http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=12940@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=3&rss=823

This is the video where she rambles about the blankets.

[SWAG1959]

Volunteers Join Search for Haleigh
Posted By: Gary Detman Created: 2/13/2009 7:58:00 AM Updated: 2/13/2009 1:07:42 PM

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/breaking/news-article.aspx?storyid=131233&catid=17

**embedded video links on right hand side**

[SWAG1959]

Sheriff: 'A lot of misinformation' in search for Haleigh Cummings

video length: 7:26

http://www.necn.com/Boston/Nation/2009/02/12/Sheriff-A-lot-of/1234455366.html

**Sheriff presser 2/12/09**

GOOD Video

[SWAG1959]

'Items of interest' found during Haleigh Cummings search
The Associated Press
4:34 PM EST, February 13, 2009

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/topic/orl-bk-missing-florida-girl-haleigh-021309,0,2376704.story

[SWAG1959]

Haleigh searchers find 'items of interest'
By Joe Callahan
Staff Writers


Published: Friday, February 13, 2009 at 11:16 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, February 13, 2009 at 6:26 p.m.


http://www.ocala.com/article/20090213/ARTICLES/902130291/-1/news?Title=Search_will_broaden_for_Haleigh

[SWAG1959]

Police Grill 44 Sex Offenders in Missing Florida Girl Case, Find 'Items of Interest' During Search

Friday, February 13, 2009

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,492425,00.html

*embedded video and related links down a little on left hand side*

[SWAG1959]

Ok - I'm taking a little bit of literary license here.

I believe the layout after the actual picutre IS, IN FACT, the layout of the trailer. Why? I come from a long line of plumbers. LOOK at the roof of the actual trailer. There is a "big pipe like thingy" just off center in the back - THAT IS A BATHROOM EXHAUST - I know exhaust isn't the right word but that is were the bathroom is. If you look again you will see a smaller one just past the back door - that is the laundry "exhaust".

Seeing that - I decided to post these here.

[nancy botwin]

Cummings "rap sheet" extends beyond the 2002 offenses--
I can't copy and paste it all right now, but his offenses go into 2007 (more drugs, weapons-related charge, assault, etc):

Go here: http://www.putnam-fl.com/clk_apps/crim_dkts/frame.php

And in the "Name" search field, type Cummings%

[Angel Who Cares]

Search for Haleigh Cummings puts tiny Satsuma in spotlight
Helen Eckinger and Sarah Lundy | Sentinel Staff Writers
7:15 PM EST, February 13, 2009
<snipped>
The father's 17-year-old girlfriend, Misty Croslin, told sheriff's investigators that she was sharing a bed with Haleigh when the little girl disappeared.
Marie Griffis, Haleigh's maternal grandmother, said Croslin has given conflicting accounts of that night to media outlets. Sheriff's officials said they are sticking with their original interview with Croslin and would not comment further on the discrepancies.

The Orlando Sentinel could not reach Croslin on Friday, and Haleigh's father, Ronald Cummings, declined several requests for comment, though they have denied any involvement during televised interviews.

Several residents said that drug use is common.
"There ain't much else to do around here," said 20-year-old Matthew Ross, who runs the local barber shop with his brother.

Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/orl-missing-florida-girl-haleigh-satsuma-021309,0,3574774.story?page=1&track=rss

[lookin4u]

An online court docket from the Putnam County Clerk of Courts Office backs up Cummings' general description of the custody situation.

On Sept. 16, 2005, he filed a petition to determine paternity. Later that month, Crystal Sheffield sought a protective order against him, but then dropped the petition during a court hearing.

In December of 2005, a judge declared Cummings the father of both children, gave him primary custody, and ordered the mother to pay child support.

The legal situation continued through November 2007.

In most cases, the outcomes of subsequent hearings are not clear from the docket. In one instance, the father filed an emergency motion for return of the children.

On Tuesday, the day Haleigh's absence was reported, the docket indicates a motion for contempt of court was filed, but it does not indicate who filed the motion or against whom it was filed.

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20090214/ARTICLES/902140964/1002/news?Title=Saturday_search_for_Haleigh_off_to_slow __soggy_start

[Angel Who Cares]

Amber Alert: New Clues Bring New Hope In Haleigh Search
Saturday, February 14, 2009 9:25:03 AM
<snipped>
SATSUMA -- A news conference is scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday for an update on Day 5 of the search for missing 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings.
Investigators said they will go back over some areas already covered to make sure they did not miss anything.

"We are actually in the middle of doing a staffing, to basically learn from the searchers, and that will gauge our course of conduct for [Saturday], to see what type of investigation we're going to be doing based on what was found [Friday], based on the tips and the leads that we have," said Putnam County Sheriff Jeff Hardy.
Cummings Disappearance Friday Afternoon: VIDEO
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer2/MediaPlayer.htm?video=missingchildpress0213_021320 090450&cat=Local&title=Cummings%20Disappearance%20Friday%20Afternoo n
Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/2/14/amber_alert_new_clues_bring_new_hope_in_haleigh_se arch.html

[MeoW333]

http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20090214/ARTICLES/902140961

"PALATKA — Misty Croslin has been the girlfriend of Haleigh Cummings' father, Ronald Cummings, for five months, lives in his house and has been the primary caretaker of Haleigh and her younger brother, Croslin told The Sun on Friday."

[Kimster]

http://www.wctv.tv/news/headlines/39610187.html

<snipped>

"The 17-year old girlfriend of Haleigh's father is now giving a different account as to where she, Haleigh and her younger brother were sleeping the night she disappeared.

The girlfriend now says all three were in the same bed, initially.

Investigators refuse to comment on this latest development, but instead is first focusing on finding the young girl. "

[MeoW333]

http://www.jacksonville.com/news/metro/2009-02-14/story/fifth_day_of_search_for_haleigh_brings_sense_of_gl oom

"A growing sense of gloom and hopelessness for the well-being of Haleigh Ann-Marie Cummings has fallen over the little girl’s south Putnam neighborhood as the search for her continues into its fifth day."

[not_my_kids]

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20090212/articles/902120298&tc=yahoo

Haleigh's father wishes to correct misleading information

[radio]

Ronald Cumming and Camp said to be turning media away.
Closing ranks to media.

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/021309Items_Found

[christine2448]

'Items of Interest' Found to be Insignificant to Disappearance of Haleigh

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/breaking/news-article.aspx?storyid=131322&catid=17

[christine2448]

Apology, call for unity on Day 5 of search (http://www.gainesville.com/article/20090214/ARTICLES/902140298/1002/NEWS01?Title=Apology__call_for_unity_on_Day_5_of__ search)
Gainesville Sun, FL - 1 hour ago
(12:45 pm) SATSUMA - Marie Griffis, Haleigh Cummings' maternal grandmother, said Saturday that she wants to apologize to both Misty...more at link

[Ariane]

Girlfriend Says She Loves the Children
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20090213/ARTICLES/902130265/0/jobs

[christine2448]

Saturday: Still No Sign of Haleigh

http://wokv.com/localnews/2009/02/saturday-still-no-sign-of-hale.html

[christine2448]

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/genthumb.ashx?e=3&h=240&w=320&i=/assetpool/images/090213102427_021109_haleighpicture.jpg
Haleigh



JACKSONVILLE, FL -- As the search for Haleigh Cummings enters Day 5, local parents who have gone through similar heartbreak are coming together to show support. Sheila DeLongis, the mother of Maddie Clifton, organized a get-together along with parents of murdered children at Metropolitan Park Saturday.
DeLongis says the event is in honor of Maddie, her 8-year-old daughter who was murdered ten years ago by a neighbor on the First Coast.
DeLongis spoke with First Coast News Friday, sharing her thoughts and feelings on Haleigh's disappearance.
{SEE THAT INTERVIEW HERE} (http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131268&catid=3)

[Patty G]

February 13, 2009
Haleigh Cummings- Behind the Scenes at Satsuma, Florida

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zu_XnjFbLEA

[doogiesgirl]

Don't know if this is old news, but I'll delete if it is. A report of materal grandmother wanting to apologize to RC and MC, and a PC with LE, some other interesting stuff. http://www.zimbio.com/pilot?ID=iMB0Alfkpo7&ZURL=/Misty+Croslin/news&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gainesville.com%2Farticle%2F2 0090214%2FARTICLES%2F902140964

[arielilane]

http://www.cfnews13.com/Default.aspx

911 transcript part one and part two

[arielilane]

Police report

http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/ima.../13/putnam.pdf (http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/images/02/13/putnam.pdf)

[Leila]

http://208.75.175.18/oncoreweb/ImageBrowser/ShowPDF.aspx

[SeriouslySearching]

Search for Haleigh Cummings puts tiny Satsuma in spotlight
Helen Eckinger and Sarah Lundy | Sentinel Staff Writers
7:15 PM EST, February 13, 2009

SATSUMA - Four days ago, few outside Putnam County had ever heard of this one-traffic-light town nestled along the St. Johns River.

Now, dozens of reporters and satellite trucks have converged on Satsuma to tell the world of one of this community's saddest stories: The disappearance of 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/orl-missing-florida-girl-haleigh-satsuma-021309,0,3574774.story

[SeriouslySearching]

Search yields no sign of Haleigh Cummings
Helen Eckinger | Sentinel Staff Writer
5:13 PM EST, February 14, 2009

SATSUMA - Two hundred and fifty volunteers scoured rural Putnam County for signs of Haleigh Cummings, but they failed to find anything suspicious, a Putnam County Sheriff's official said at a televised news conference Saturday afternoon.

Investigators have also determined that several objects they deemed "items of interest" that were found by searchers Friday are not related to Haleigh's disappearance, Chief Deputy Rick Ryan said at the news conference.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/orl-bk-haleigh-021409,0,2016229.story

[SeriouslySearching]

Amber Alert: Haleigh's Family Puts Feud Aside
Sunday, February 15, 2009 12:22:32 AM

SATSUMA -- The rift between Haleigh Cumming's family members could be over for now.

The feud could be seen from day one when Haleigh's grandparents on the mother's side questioned stories the 5-year-old's father, Ronald Cummings, and his girlfriend, Misty Croslin, first gave to detectives when Haleigh vanished from her Satsuma Putnam county home.

http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/2/14/amber_alert_new_clues_bring_new_hope_in_haleigh_se arch.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Images Of Haleigh Cummings
http://www.wesh.com/slideshow/news/18711660/detail.html
Full Haleigh Briefing About 'Items Of Interest': Video
http://www.wesh.com/video/18711183/index.html
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Items Of Interest Ruled Out In Missing Girl Case; Search Ongoing
Weather Becomes Factor In Search For 5-Year-Old
POSTED: Saturday, February 14, 2009
UPDATED: 10:32 pm EST February 14, 2009
<snipped>
As Saturday's search came to an end, Putnam County Undersheriff Rick Ryan said the crime lab had ruled those items out as evidence and nothing new of significance had turned up.
Volunteers with Texas Equusearch accompanied by law enforement officers continued to look for anything out of the ordinary, such as fresh tire tracks, beaten-down brush, burn marks, clothing or anything that's out of place in the environment.
Saturday's search also included the use of high-tech equipment, including some SONAR devices and thermal-imaging cameras.
Article:
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/18717442/detail.html
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Haleigh Saturday News Conference: VIDEO
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer2/MediaPlayer.htm?video=0214missinggirl_021420090410&cat=Local&title=Haleigh%20Saturday%20News%20Conference
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EquuSearch's Haleigh Update: Feb. 13, 2009
Posted on 13. Feb, 2009 by B Tarr in Active Cases, Missing Persons, TES News
<snipped>
02/13/09 7:00 pm - Approximately 170 volunteers showed up today, along with 37 TES staff members. Teams were dispatched throughout the day in conjunction with members of various law enforcement agencies. We feel as if we covered a lot of ground. The community has truly come together and supported our search effort with donations of food and water, along with volunteering in the search. Law enforcement has done an incredible job of searching and of providing TES with support.
If you are interested in volunteering today, or over the weekend if the search continues, please keep your eye on this website for updates. To volunteer, you must be 18 years old or older and have a valid photo ID. In order to make the check in process easier, please download, complete and bring with you, a copy of the Volunteer Registration form and a copy of your valid photo ID.
We need people to search on foot and on horseback. We do not need ATV’s at this time. Horse owners must bring a copy of a negative Coggins report for each horse, to be retained by TES for our records. At this time, we are not in need of any K-9 teams.
Registration form:
http://texasequusearch.org//TESForms/VOLUNTEER-REGISTRATION-AGREEMENT.pdf
Article:
http://texasequusearch.org/2009/02/haleigh-cummings-search-update-021309/
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EquuSearch's Haleigh Update: Feb. 14, 2009
Posted on 14. Feb, 2009 by B Tarr in Active Cases, Featured Articles, Missing
<snipped>
02/14/09 - 1:45pm - Over 200 volunteers have shown up this morning to search for Haleigh. In addition, people have come from all over with donations of food and drink for our volunteers, and we cannot begin to express our gratitude. Searchers are working extremely hard to find Haleigh, and conditions are rough. The terrain is treacherous in places, and sometimes, it is slow moving. However, we are making good progress and we are all feeling as if we are making a difference.
Article:
http://texasequusearch.org/2009/02/haleigh-cummings-search-021409-update/
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Search Continues For Missing 5-Year-Old Girl
Friday, February 13, 2009 – updated: 9:26 pm EST February 14, 2009
<snipped>
The search area expanded Friday into thick, dense woods. Saturday, about 250 volunteers showed up to assist Texas EquuSearch in the search for the missing 5-year-old. "There's areas they've got mapped out and we're gonna concentrate on that. The area's law enforcement has. We're gonna cover every square inch," EquuSearch's Tim Miller said. While deputies are still on the ground looking, all of the volunteers free up more detectives to work on the investigation.
Saturday, George and Cindy Anthony stopped by the search area briefly to offer support to Haleigh’s parents. After months of searching, Caylee Anthony’s remains were found in a wooded area near her home. People searching in Satsuma are optimistic this search will end differently and Haleigh will be found alive.
The past several days Haleigh’s parents have been holding separate prayer vigils, but Saturday night both sides of the family will join together.
IMAGES: Search Efforts, Haleigh Vigil
http://www.wftv.com/slideshow/news/18707417/detail.html
VIDEO REPORT: Crews Expand Search
http://www.wftv.com/video/18708949/index.html
Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/18708433/detail.html
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Search yields no sign of Haleigh Cummings
Helen Eckinger | Sentinel Staff Writer
5:13 PM EST, February 14, 2009
<snipped>
Volunteers and law enforcement will continue their search efforts on Sunday, but officials are suspending their dive searches in the nearby St. Johns River, Ryan said.
The search continues for missing 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings: Video
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/video/?slug=orl-wn-021109-haleigh-missing-putnam
Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/orl-bk-haleigh-021409,0,2016229.story

[radio]

Misty lived in Michigan and Daytona Beach, FL prior to Satsuma.
http://www.ocala.com/article/20090214/ARTICLES/902140957/1001/News01?Title=Father_s_girlfriend_describes_role_wi th_Haleigh

[Angel Who Cares]

Seasoned detectives on case of missing girl
Investigators retrace their steps, double and triple checking.
Published: Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 6:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 6:24 a.m.

<snipped>
They have not only talked to neighbors but in some cases have gotten permission to search property. And they are working with state officials who have firsthand experience with such cases, such as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Child Abduction Response Team - known as CART.
"Our people here have either worked on missing child cases or are part of our CART team, which has been out here and which Putnam County initiated on the front end," said FDLE Special Agent Dominick D. Pape. "If they have not worked on a case, they have at least had lots of training in this to assist the sheriff."

Where they can, they've gone into residences, including getting permission from owners of vacant buildings to search the premises.
And officers have indicated they've been trying to check not only the whereabouts but the homes of 44 registered sex offenders living on both sides of the St. Johns River near Haleigh's home.

Article:
http://www.ocala.com/article/20090215/ARTICLES/902151004/0/sports04?Title=Seasoned_detectives_on_case_of_miss ing_girl

[Angel Who Cares]

Optimism and setbacks in search for Haleigh
Published: Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 6:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 6:20 a.m.

<snipped>
Ryan said law officers have gone to the Cummings home many times and will continue to do so to make sure they have not missed anything.
Ryan did not discuss the details of the investigation or any polygraphs administered. However, he said, "Everybody is a person of interest. We're continuing the interviews. We're talking to everybody."
The underwater search in the St. Johns River planned for today will not take place, although air and foot searches will continue.
"After tomorrow, we will sit down and evaluate all the areas of search throughout the week and make a determination as to whether we need to continue to expand or if we're satisfied with the area that we've taken a look at thoroughly," Ryan said.
Griffis said Ronald Jr. is holding up well and is aware that his sister is missing. She said she hoped the family could all get together for "Junior's" birthday today. He is turning 4. "We have to do it for Haleigh," she said.


Article:
http://www.ocala.com/article/20090215/ARTICLES/902150987/0/sports04?Title=Optimism_and_setbacks_in_search_for _Haleigh

[Patience]

http://www.ocala.com/article/20090214/ARTICLES/902141003/0/sports04

[Angel Who Cares]

UPDATED: 'Items Of Interest' Found In Search For Missing Girl
Hundreds Participate In Search Effort As Family Clings To Optimism
POSTED: 6:17 am EST February 13, 2009
UPDATED: 7:07 pm EST February 14, 2009
<snipped>
A familiar face joined in the search for Haleigh on Thursday. George Anthony, the grandfather of slain toddler Caylee Anthony, showed up at the command post to offer help and support.
"At times I think the most success we could ever hope for right now is to find her little body," said Tim Miller of EquuSearch. "So that there's some closure and law enforcement will have another area to search."
A news conference to update the public on the status of the case will be held Sunday at 4 p.m.
Video: Chopper 2 Flies Over Haleigh Cummings' Search
http://www.wesh.com/video/18712089/index.html
Video: Haleigh's Mother: 'I Just Want Her Home'
http://www.wesh.com/video/18693025/index.html
Images: Florida Missing Children
http://www.wesh.com/slideshow/community/16076951/detail.html
Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/18706529/detail.html
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Follow News 13 On Twitter
Now you can see all of the news updates News 13 sends.
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[ThatGirlizNuts]

Authorities Searching for Florida Girl Notified of Missing Sex Offender:

Quote:
Police searching for missing 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings were notified about a missing Florida sex offender, but stopped short of calling the man a suspect in the girl's disappearance, Ocala.com reports.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,493230,00.html

Quote:
Deputies say Chad Eugene Reynolds, 25, left his mother's home at 3 Bay Court Run in Ocklawaha on that Sunday to watch the Super Bowl at a local bar.

That was the last time anyone reported seeing him.

http://www.ocala.com/article/20090214/ARTICLES/902141003/0/NEWS#

[LCoastMom]

The AMBER alert on Haleigh has been updated:

Narrative: ***UPDATE The child's age and her last known location have been updated. UPDATE*** A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for Haleigh Cummings,who was last seen in the area of Hermit's Cove in Satsuma, FL. She was last seen wearing a pink shirt and underwear.

http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/MCICSear...?Case_Id=28474

[KaylynnCouture]

More information on Misty:
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20090213/ARTICLES/902130293/0/SPORTS

[Jubilee]

These stories are all linked thru Twitter @HelpFindMyChild


'Items of Interest' Lead to Dead End
Submitted by Jasmine on 15 February, 2009 - 00:04.

After revealing Friday that they had found "items of interest" in the search for missing 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings, Florida police said Saturday the clues turned out to be unrelated to the girl's disappearance.

Even so, police remain optimistic, Chief Deputy Rick Ryan of the Putnam County Sheriff's Department said in a news conference, and investigators continue to interview family members, their friends and others. Everyone is considered a potential person of interest.

Continues

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,493106,00.html


Familiar Search for Some Volunteers
Submitted by Jasmine on 15 February, 2009 - 01:13.

The search for 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings is a familiar one for the Rigdons. They were part of the search for Caylee Anthony.

They're snowbirds from Indiana. Today, the Rigdons joined more than 250 volunteers in the search for Haleigh, who has been missing since Tuesday.

Continues

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=13132...


Volunteers Travel Far to Search for Haleigh
Submitted by Jasmine on 15 February, 2009 - 01:14.

More than 250 volunteers have now joined in the search for 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings.

The Wilson family drove from Atlanta to help in the search. They were on their way to the Daytona 500 and took a detour to Putnam County.

"It's just devastating - the thought of not knowing where your kid is," Johnny Wilson told First Coast New

<Continues>

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=13132...



Seasoned detectives on case of missing girl
Submitted by Jasmine on 15 February, 2009 - 13:26.

Florida seems to have more than its share of child abduction cases, so when Haleigh Cummings was reported missing from her south Putnam County home early Tuesday, authorities had experienced resources from which to draw as they began searching.

Putnam County sheriff's officials quickly had dogs trying to trace Haleigh's scent. They have repeatedly searched the same areas close to Haleigh's home.

They have not only talked to neighbors but in some cases have gotten permission to search property. And they are working with state officials who have firsthand experience with such cases, such as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Child Abduction Response Team - known as CART.

Continues

http://www.ocala.com/article/20090215/ARTICLES/902151004/1005/SPORTS01?T...




Missing 5-year-old Haleigh puts tiny Fla. town in spotlight
Submitted by Jasmine on 15 February, 2009 - 13:28.

Four days ago, few outside Putnam County, Fla., had heard of this one-traffic-light town about 40 miles south of Jacksonville.

Now, dozens of reporters and satellite trucks have converged on Satsuma, Fla., population 5,600, to tell the world one of this community's saddest stories: the disappearance of 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings.

The fair-haired girl vanished late Monday or early Tuesday as her younger brother and father's girlfriend slept in a mobile home.

Authorities continue to treat the case as an abduction but are releasing little information.

Continues

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/nation/story/E3BA2A929...



Events in the Haleigh Cummings' case
Submitted by Jasmine on 15 February, 2009 - 13:29.

A timeline of events from the 9th-14th February

http://www.ocala.com/article/20090215/ARTICLES/902150983/1005/SPORTS01?T...

Missing Tv on Haleigh
Submitted by Admin on 15 February, 2009 - 15:55.

HFMC Dedicated to helping families find their loved ones



Officials press on with Haleigh search
Submitted by Jasmine on 15 February, 2009 - 19:40.

Putnam County Sheriff Jeff Hardy announced Sunday morning that they are moving the command post to Palatka to the agency's Emergency Operations Center so that they can more efficiently investigate, and coordinate, the search for 5-year-old Haliegh Ann-Marie Cummings

Hardy said the residents of River Villas, a subdivision just off Buffalo Bluff Road, have been very accepting of the crush of media and law enforment agencies that have invaded this small town 10 miles south of Palatka. But, he said, that it was time to give them their community back.

<Continues>

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20090215/ARTICLES/902150952/-1/NEWS03...




Satsuma Churches Pray for Haleigh's Return in Day 6 of Search
Submitted by Jasmine on 15 February, 2009 - 19:41.

The search for Haleigh Cummings is continuing by foot and along the St. Johns River Sunday.

Crews from Equusearch were handling the bulk of the ground search.

At church services all around Satsuma people were praying for Haleigh's safe return.

<Continues>

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=13139...

[Angel Who Cares]

UPDATED: Amber Alert -- Haleigh Search Draws 500 Leads
Monday, February 16, 2009 2:14:35 AM

<snipped>
At a 4 p.m. news conference Sunday, Putnam County deputies said nothing of significance was found on the sixth day of the investigation. Chief Deputy Rick Ryan said he was confident investigators left no stone unturned in the search area near Haleigh's home.
Officials said several people have inquired about Chad Reynolds, a sexual predator who disappeared from Marion County. Ryan said although Reynolds has ties to Putnam County, investigators do not believe he is connected to Haleigh’s disappearance.

Haleigh Search Day 6: VIDEO
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer2/MediaPlayer.htm?video=0215missinggirl_021520090445&cat=Local&title=Haleigh%20Search%20Day%206

Search For Haleigh: Day 6: Video
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer2/MediaPlayer.htm?video=0215AMBERALERT_021520090922&cat=Local&title=Search%20For%20Haleigh:%20Day%206

Search For Haleigh Continues: Video
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer2/MediaPlayer.htm?video=000TYYUxHaleighAM_0215200901 47&cat=Local&title=Search%20For%20Haleigh%20Continues

Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/2/15/amber_alert__haleigh_search_continues_family_puts_ aside_feud.html

[not_my_kids]

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/amberalerts/news-article.aspx?storyid=131322#comments

SOrry if it has been posted. Stating that analysis has ruled the items found to be of no interest and that Haleigh is still thought to be in the state of FL.

[Angel Who Cares]

UPDATED: Haleigh Focus Shifting From Search To Investigation
Chief Deputy: 'We're Just As Enthusiatic ... As We Were On Day One'
POSTED: Sunday, February 15, 2009
UPDATED: 7:50 am EST February 16, 2009
<snipped>
Ryan said that other than a couple of select areas, they were suspending the search and focusing more on the investigation, which was the reason the command center was moved from a trailer in Satsuma to county offices in Palatka, where more telephones and better Internet access would help the investigators processing more than 500 leads that have come in.
"We're just as enthusiastic today about it as we were on day one," Ryan said, while also said that going nearly a week without a sighting or solid lead is frustrating.
"This is not CSI. We cannot wrap it up in an hour. We wish we could," Ryan said. "These men and women are working their tails off."
Haleigh Focus Shifting From Search To Investigation: VIDEO
http://www.clickorlando.com/video/18722516/index.html
Article:
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/18720746/detail.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Mysterious Disapperance: Watch the Video, Pt. 1
http://www.foxnews.com/video2/video08.html?maven_referralObject=3567692&maven_referralPlaylistId=&sRevUrl=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,492185,00.html

No Suspects Ruled Out: Watch the Video, Pt. 2
http://www.foxnews.com/video2/video08.html?maven_referralObject=3567694&maven_referralPlaylistId=&sRevUrl=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,492185,00.html

Grandmother Speaks Out: Video
http://www.foxnews.com/video2/video08.html?maven_referralObject=3562969&maven_referralPlaylistId=&sRevUrl=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,491368,00.html

[Angel Who Cares]

UPDATED: Amber Alert: Last Day Of Ground Search For Haleigh
Monday, February 16, 2009 10:53:14 AM
<snipped>
Authorities in Putnam County said they have left no stone unturned in their search for missing 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings, but despite their efforts, there are still no clues leading to the girl's whereabouts.
The search continues Monday, with authorities planning to look in two more areas before suspending the ground search. Investigators admitted they were frustrated, but said they have made progress in their efforts to find Haleigh, who disappeared a week ago from her Satsuma home.

The Putnam County Sheriff's Office is scheduled to hold its daily briefing on the search for Haleigh Cummings at 4 p.m. Monday. Stay with News 13 for LIVE coverage when the news conference begins.

Week 2 In Search For Haleigh
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer2/MediaPlayer.htm?video=searchforhaleighos_021620091 033&cat=Local&title=Week%202%20In%20Search%20For%20Haleigh

Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/2/16/amber_alert_ground_search_for_haleigh_to_end_monda y.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Ground search for Haleigh wraps up today
Published: Monday, February 16, 2009 at 6:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, February 16, 2009 at 5:59 a.m.
<snipped>
SATSUMA - A search for 5-year-old Haleigh Ann-Marie Cummings expanded Sunday to an area about 10 miles south of this rural community, though no new substantial leads or information surfaced.
Ryan said they will conduct a search of two more small locations today. After that, the ground search phase of the investigation will be complete. Search crews will be placed on standby. "We're not just going to do searches for show," Ryan said, adding that Sunday was the last day EquuSearch would be used as well. Ryan said that even though the ground search may be ending, the investigation is still in high gear. He said the Sheriff's Office is working with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the FBI on the case.
"We assured them we are not scaling back the investigation," Ryan said, adding that the family understood and supported the move.
Even though Sheriff's Office officials would not disclose where law enforcement was searching on Sunday, about 77 searchers from numerous agencies, including the Alachua County Sheriff's Office, were located just north of Crescent City off U.S. 17. It was an area that Ryan said was law enforcement sensitive based on tips they had received. However, a thorough search produced no new clues, he said.
Article:
http://www.ocala.com/article/20090216/ARTICLES/902161002/1402/NEWS?Title=Ground_search_for_Haleigh_wraps_up_toda y
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UPDATED: Father Of Missing Girl Begs For Search to Continue
Sheriff's Department Says Search Will Become More Tactical
POSTED: 6:52 am EST February 16, 2009
UPDATED: 4:40 pm EST February 16, 2009

<snipped>
The father of a missing Putnam County girl is begging a search group to continue looking for his daughter.
Tim Miller of Texas EquuSearch wrapped up his search for Haileigh Cumming, 5, on Sunday.
Monday morning, Haleigh’s father, Ronald Cummings, went to Miller’s tent to beg him to stay and help search for his daughter.
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department is planning to wrap up their ground search on Monday as well. They have moved south of Satsuma, where Haleigh was last seen, and they are searching areas near Lake Como and Crescent Lake.
It is unclear why the search area has moved, but deputies said they will provide more information at the 4 p.m. press conference on Monday.

News Conference Held In Search For Haleigh Cummings: VIDEO
http://www.wesh.com/video/18726156/index.html

Authorities Say They Will Still Look For Haleigh: VIDEO
http://www.wesh.com/video/18726073/index.html

Focus Shifts In Search For Haleigh: Video
http://www.wesh.com/video/18726073/index.html

Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/18722551/detail.html

[SeriouslySearching]

Ryan said though the ground search may be ending, the investigation is still in high gear. He said they are working with Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the FBI on the case.

"We have gotten more than 500 leads so far," Ryan said, adding that many of the leads are angry ex-wives trying to get their former husbands in trouble.

He said there have been no sightings of Haleigh.

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20090216/ARTICLES/902161002/1002?Title=Ground_search_to_wrap_up

[Angel Who Cares]

New Area Searched For Haleigh Cummings
Monday, February 16, 2009 – updated: 12:26 pm EST February 16, 2009
<snipped>
Sixty-one deputies were conducting a grid search Monday in a wooded area just a few miles from Haleigh Cumming's home in Satsuma. Deputies think the 5-year-old was taken from her bedroom last Tuesday and there's still no sign of her this afternoon.
Monday morning, nothing was found in the new search area. Deputies and police from several agencies across the area took a break around noon, but planned to continue searching for clues later in the afternoon.
Monday's search will be the last time crews will do physical ground searches in Putnam County for Haleigh. On the first day of searching, a total of 130 law enforcement officers helped search for the little girl. It's a much different scene now.
Searchers are going through the wooded area shoulder to shoulder, grid searching, looking for anything they can find. Deputies won't say why they are searching the new area or if it was a tip that led them there.
http://www.wftv.com/news/18722504/detail.html

[kiki the parrot]

"Haleigh's father, Ronald Cummings, joined Texas Equusearch's effort over the weekend, riding horseback through some of the wooded areas around his house."

http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/2/16/amber_alert_ground_search_for_haleigh_to_end_monda y.html

:parrot:

[kiki the parrot]

"The search for Haleigh Cummings has moved to a grassy area less than ten miles from the home from where she vanished one week ago.

More than sixty law enforcement officers from a number of different agencies are combing a field off Highway 17 south of Haleigh's home."

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/breaking/news-article.aspx?storyid=131452&catid=17

:parrot:

[Angel Who Cares]

Kin of missing Florida girl lay differences aside
As massive manhunt winds down, Haleigh’s relatives vow to work together
TODAYShow.com contributor
updated 1 hour, 43 minutes ago
<snipped>
Clint Van Zandt, an NBC News consultant and former FBI profiler, came on with Gregory after Crystal Cummings and said called the case “a frustrating thing.” Statistics show that after the first day a child is missing, hopes of finding her alive decrease dramatically. “They’re playing beat the clock, and right now the clock is winning,” Van Zandt told Gregory.

He said that the girl’s family are probably still suspects, but suggested that someone with a vendetta against the girl’s father could have abducted her. He said the family had been in the trailer home for only a short time, so it’s possible that someone came there looking for a former tenant.
“They just moved into that trailer about three weeks ago, so someone could even have targeted a previous resident, or it could be some unknown child predator, but that’s tough,” Van Zandt said.

Today Show video: Missing tot’s aunt speaks out: Video
Feb. 16: The search for 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings is suspended a week after the girl disappeared from her Florida home. Haleigh’s aunt, Crystal Cummings, talks to the TODAY hosts.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/29220887#29220887

Today Show Father pleads for 5-year-old: VIDEO
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/29157484#29157484

Caylee’s grandfather comforts Haleigh’s parents: VIDEO
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/29178316#29178316

Article:
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/29221053/
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School prays for Haleigh’s safe return
Classmates, Parents Hope For Return Of Missing Kindergarten Student
updated 7:22 p.m. ET, Thurs., Feb. 12, 2009
<snipped>
Staffers at Browning Pearce said Haleigh's classmates have begun asking questions, but they said not all of the children truly understand what's going on.

Article:
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/29152051/

[MADJGNLAW]

Fresh Tip Prompts New Search For Haleigh
UPDATED: 5:17 pm EST February 16, 2009
Channel 4's Laura Mazzeo and Diane Cho report a large number of federal agents and local police at the Cummings' mobile home late Monday afternoon, but no one would discuss what information prompted the response.
http://www.news4jax.com/news/18725807/detail.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Amber Alert -- Polygraphs Continue On Family Of Haleigh Cummings
Monday, February 16, 2009 6:15:25 PM

<snipped>
In an afternoon news conference, Dominic Pape, a special agent with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, said they are moving from ground searches to a more tactical approach of following up tips and leads. They said they would search any place in the country or the world to look for Haleigh.
Sheriff Jeff Hardy confirmed that family members are currently taking polygraph tests.

Haleigh Cummings News Conference Feb 16: VIDEO
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer2/MediaPlayer.htm?video=MISSINGGIRLPRESR0216_0216200 90442&cat=Local&title=Haleigh%20Cummings%20News%20Conference%20Feb %2016

Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/2/16/amber_alert_ground_search_for_haleigh_to_end_monda y.html

[Leila]

Please note corrections...............

Who’s Who


MOTHER

Mother of Haleigh is Crystal Diane Sheffield – age 23

Her mother is: Nancy Marie Griffis – age 43 (second marrige to Bruce A. Griffis in 2002 in Putnum County, Florida)

Her father is: Johnny Marcus Sheffield – age 46 – Satsuma and MacClenny

Siblings are: Sarah Lavon, Marcus, Savannah

Step-father: Bruce A. Griffis – age 46 – Glen St. Mary, Lake City, Sanderson, Lawstoy

Boyfriend: Chad Griffis – age 29 (may be son of step-father or step-uncle)
Possible relationship: son of Victor Griffis – age 52; Deborah Lynn – age 48; Jill – age 25

FATHER

Father of Haleigh is Ronald Cummings – age 25

His father: Jack Cummings

His mother: Theresa Neves

His sister: Crystal Cummings

His girlfriend: Misty Croslin – age 17

GIRLFRIEND

Misty Croslin

Her father: Hank Thomas Croslin – age 40

Her mother: Lisa Croslin – age 39

Her siblings: Tommy Croslin junior, Timothy, age 21
Tommy is married to Lindsy - 2 boys, 1 girl
Timothy is married to Chelsea - 2 girls, boy on the way

Father’s occupation: owns T&T Drywall Company – Hank Croslin, Inc.

Father’s relatives: Chester Leon – age 44; Adam Troy – age 43; June Marie - age 63; Timothy A. - age 21; Michael - no age given.

[SeriouslySearching]

Deputies Back in Haleigh's Neighborhood
Posted By: Lindy Thackston Created: 2/16/2009 8:04:40 PM Updated: 2/16/2009 9:17:10 PM

SATSUMA, FL -- Sheriff deputies are back around the home of Haleigh Cummings, checking everyone going into and leaving her neighborhood.

Authorities asked drivers if they passed by at the same time last week, which is the last night Haleigh was seen.

Misti Croslin, the girlfriend of Haleigh's father, put the girl to bed around 8 p.m. on the night of February 9, one week ago. She vanished by the time Croslin got up at around 3 a.m.

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131483&catid=3&GID=up6+XPFOo7ImOdaS+0IMC5QenDlmYjDlr3s8uCtxkiE%3D

[Angel Who Cares]

Deputies Back in Haleigh's Neighborhood
Created: 2/16/2009 8:04:40 PM
Updated: 2/16/2009 11:13:37 PM
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The Bard's first met Haleigh's father, Ron Cummings, last August.
Phyllis says, "They first moved next door to us, and then they needed a bedroom for each of the children he said, and so he asked to rent that house and we rented that to him in November."
The Bard's say, almost one week later, it's still so hard to believe. The FDLE Command Center is just yards from their front door, and Monday night, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office teamed up with the Florida Highway Patrol to set up a another roadblock outside the neighborhood. Sgt. Wells said the roadblock, which will be up until 2 a.m., is part of CART protocol, which is the Child Abduction Response Team.

Deputies Checking Cars In Haleigh's Neighboorhood: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=immersiveplayer&maven_referralPlaylistId=eba00a87d996b4b3a0f46791c bef43367513e061&maven_referralObject=1036424371

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131483&catid=3&GID=up6+XPFOo7ImOdaS+0IMC5QenDlmYjDlr3s8uCtxkiE%3D
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The Quiet Returns to Haleigh's Neighborhood
Created: 2/16/2009 8:56:23 PM
Updated: 2/16/2009 10:21:22 PM
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Investigators moved the command post 20 miles away to the Putnam County Emergency Operations Center in Palatka. The large satellite trucks and news vans soon followed.

The Quiet Returns To Haleigh's Neighboorhood: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=immersiveplayer&maven_referralPlaylistId=e91276d17ee6ae4cc3bcd3da8 b1d0b7d36168356&maven_referralObject=1036507670

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131486&catid=3
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Big Case for New Sheriff
Created: 2/16/2009 5:44:33 PM
Updated: 2/16/2009 10:01:12 PM
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That's the case of missing 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings. And the new sheriff is Jeff Hardy. Hardy was first a deputy in Broward County. He then joined the Putnam County sheriff's office and worked for it for almost 15 years. While there he was a deputy, a detective, and he worked in the narcotics unit.

Big Case For New Sheriff: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=immersiveplayer&maven_referralPlaylistId=e91276d17ee6ae4cc3bcd3da8 b1d0b7d36168356&maven_referralObject=1036473534

Sheriff Won't Give Up On Haleigh: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=immersiveplayer&maven_referralPlaylistId=e91276d17ee6ae4cc3bcd3da8 b1d0b7d36168356&maven_referralObject=1036267280

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131480&catid=3
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Relatives Make One Final Plea to Keep Searching for Haleigh Cummings
Created: 2/16/2009 2:28:52 PM
Updated: 2/16/2009 9:05:02 PM

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"I'm not giving up on my daughter, never!"
EquuSearch director Tim Miller even took Ronald Cummings out for a brief search by horseback Monday afternoon.
Miller told First Coast News he understands why Cummings wants volunteers to hold their ground, but he's only returning to Texas at the request of authorities.

Family Makes One Last Plea: Video
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Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/mostpopular/news-article.aspx?storyid=131465&provider=top
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Investigators to Focus on Events Prior to Haleigh's Disappearance
Created: 2/16/2009 8:25:20 PM
Updated: 2/16/2009 8:37:17 PM
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Ron Wirth, who now works with First Coast Crime Stoppers after spending thirty years with the FBI, says investigators are going to take the time now to look at detailed statements and confirming witness statements. "Are there any inconsistencies?" asked Wirth in an interview with Ken Amaro during an hour-long Special Report on First Coast News at 4 p.m.
"What happened the day before she was kidnapped?" "Who has the keys, who had the keys, who was there before?" Wirth says investigators will be looking for anything unusual in Haleigh's neighborhood and beyond.

The Next Steps In The Search For Haleigh: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=immersiveplayer&maven_referralPlaylistId=playlist&maven_referralObject=1036413488

FBI Perspective On Missing Children Cases
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=immersiveplayer&maven_referralPlaylistId=playlist&maven_referralObject=1032948148


Article:
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Search For Haleigh Moves South: Video
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Parents On Edge After Haleigh's Disappearance: Video
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[Angel Who Cares]

Fresh Tip Prompts New Search For Haleigh
Sheriff To Familiy: 'Do Not Give Up Hope'
POSTED: Monday, February 16, 2009
UPDATED: 10:33 pm EST February 16, 2009

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Late Monday, Putnam County Sheriff Jeff Hardy urged everyone involved not to give up hope that the girl will be found alive.
"We're asking the family: Do not give up hope. We have hope that we're going to find Haleigh, and we hope to bring her home alive," Hardy said, his voice cracking. "As I explained it to them with my staff -- we've not abandoned the search. Depending on the urgency of the tip, we have resources ready to deploy."

Article:
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/18728038/detail.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Maddie Clifton's Mother Says Don't Give Up on Haleigh
Created: 2/13/2009 6:06:42 PM
Updated: 2/14/2009 9:16:39 AM
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The First Coast got to know Sheila 10 years ago when she was Sheila Clifton, mother of Maddie Clifton, the 8-year-old girl who disappeared from her home one day, leading to a massive search. Maddie's body was found nearby; she was killed by a neighbor. Her mother wants others to know that she understands how they feel, and that hope is a powerful ally in this time of distress.

DeLongis is hosting an event Saturday at Metro Park for siblings of murder victims. She wants to start a camp to help children who have lost a young loved one to crime. The event begins at 12:30 p.m.

Maddie Clifton's Mom On Haleigh's Disappearence: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=immersiveplayer&maven_referralPlaylistId=playlist&maven_referralObject=1032874256

Article:
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Local Parents Remember Maddie Clifton at Vigil, Show Support in Search Haleigh
Created: 2/14/2009 1:01:23 PM
Updated: 2/14/2009 7:55:03 PM

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JACKSONVILLE, FL -- As the search for Haleigh Cummings enters Day 5, local parents who have gone through similar heartbreak are coming together to show support. Sheila DeLongis, the mother of Maddie Clifton, organized a get-together along with parents of murdered children at Metropolitan Park Saturday. DeLongis says the event is in honor of Maddie, her 8-year-old daughter who was murdered ten years ago by a neighbor on the First Coast.
DeLongis spoke with First Coast News Friday, sharing her thoughts and feelings on Haleigh's disappearance.

Local Paents Remember Maddie Clifton At Vigil For Haleigh: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=immersiveplayer&maven_referralPlaylistId=playlist&maven_referralObject=1033551811

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/amberalerts/news-article.aspx?storyid=131301&catid=295

[Angel Who Cares]

Many Web Sites Dedicated to Search for Haleigh
Created: 2/12/2009 3:33:22 PM
Updated: 2/16/2009 2:17:24 PM
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JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The Haleigh Cummings disappearance is generating Facebook pages and international stories.
Since last week, even more sites are popping up.
Below is a list of Web sites about the case. Click on the text of each description to see more:

YouTube Clip 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaSNaOo-n98

YouTube Clip 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r1dr7kVexg&feature=channel_page

Flickr Photo Page:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/texasequusearch/sets/72157613795578812/

Bring Haleigh Home:
http://www.bringhaleighhome.com/

First Coast News Special Section:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/amberalerts/default.aspx

America's Most Wanted:
http://www.amw.com/missing_children/case.cfm?id=63252

Facebook Page (registration required):
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=66856615791

True Crime Report:
http://www.truecrimereport.com/2009/02/still_no_sign_of_haleigh_cummi.php

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children:
http://www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/PubCaseSearchServlet?act=viewChildDetail&LanguageCountry=en_US&searchLang=en_US&caseLang=en_US&orgPrefix=NCMC&caseNum=1115793&seqNum=1

www.HaleighCummings.com:
http://www.someoneismissing.com/

Coverage from MSNBC:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29143439/

Coverage from ABC News:
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=6854563

Coverage from Sky News in London:
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Florida-Police-Search-For-Missing-Girl-Hayleigh-Cummings/Article/200902215221501?lpos=World_News_First_Home_Article _Teaser_Region_7&lid=ARTICLE_15221501_Florida_Police_Search_For_Mis sing_Girl_Hayleigh_Cummings

Texas EquuSearch:
http://texasequusearch.org/2009/02/cummings-haleigh-putnam-cty-fl-021009/

"A child is missing and that's what we're most concerned about," said Sheriff Jeff Hardy.

MORE: VISIT OUR AMBER ALERT SPECIAL SECTION FOR COMPLETE COVERAGE OF THE SEARCH FOR HALEIGH
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/amberalerts/default.aspx

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/amberalerts/news-article.aspx?storyid=131184&catid=295

[Angel Who Cares]

UPDATED: Official: It's now unclear what Haleigh Cummings was wearing
Where is Haleigh?
Sarah Lundy, Bianca Prieto and Amy L. Edwards | Sentinel Staff Writers
4:36 PM EST, February 17, 2009
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Today's Updates
4:30 p.m. Investigators announced this afternoon that they do not know what Haleigh Cummings was wearing the night she disappeared from her Satsuma home.
The pink shirt they initially thought she was wearing is in their possession. Authorities wouldn't release any more details about the shirt how they discovered the shirt and whether it was being tested for forensic evidence. "Now, what we need to focus on is the face," said Florida Department of Law Enforcement Special Agent in Charge Dominick Pape. "We don't want people to focus on the shirt."

9:53 a.m. New tips generated overnight have led Putnam County investigators to places around Florida and even out-of-state to search for missing 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings. Detectives canvassed the Satsuma neighborhood last night and found new people they hadn't spoken to the first time they did a "knock and talk" last week, an official said.
Several people have been taken polygraph tests, including Haleigh's father Ronald Cummings, 25, and his girlfriend Misty Croslin, 17. Croslin was the last person to see Haleigh before she disappeared. Investigators would not release information about what those tests showed or comment on whether they still believe Croslin is telling the truth.
Chad Eugene Reynolds, 25, who was convicted in Putnam in 2003 of lewd or lascivious molestation of a child younger than 12, has not been seen since he left his mother's Ocklawaha home for a Super Bowl party Feb. 1.
Marion officials alerted Putnam County investigators about Reynolds after Haleigh disappeared. At this point, authorities don't think the two are connected, Marion County Sheriff's spokeswoman Jenifer Fisher said.

Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-haleigh-cummings-missing-girl-021709,0,5829153.story

[Angel Who Cares]

UPDATED: Officials Don't Know What Haleigh Was Wearing
Investigators Have Pink Shirt They Thought She Wore
POSTED: 6:34 am EST February 17, 2009
UPDATED: 5:17 pm EST February 17, 2009
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Earlier, investigators said the 5-year-old girl was wearing a pink shirt, but that shirt has been located. Now, officials do not know what clothing the girl was wearing when she was reported missing from her Putnam County home on Feb. 19. At a 4 p.m. news conference, investigators would make no comment about the pink shirt.
With the ground search wrapped up around Haleigh's home, investigators moved to the Lake Como area on Tuesday.
But more tactical searches may be in the future for law enforcement officers as they follow up on tips and other leads.

Complete Video Of Feb. 17 Briefing: Video
http://www.wesh.com/video/18734433/index.html

Officials Don't Know What Haleigh Was Wearing: Video
http://www.wesh.com/video/18734852/index.html

Watch 4 P.M. Press Conference
http://www.wesh.com/video/18733882/index.html

Tuesday's Haleigh Briefing: Video
http://www.wesh.com/video/18730855/index.html

Ground Search For Haleigh Ends : Video
http://www.wesh.com/video/18729380/index.html

New Images Of Haliegh: Slideshow
http://www.wesh.com/slideshow/18711660/detail.html

Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/18729399/detail.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Amber Alert -- New Leads In Search For Haleigh
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 10:35:43 AM

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"We were able to come up with several good leads that we are following up on," Rose said. "Those leads, as I said, were a result of doing the neighborhood canvas last night."
Afterward, volunteers began packing up to leave, something Ronald Cummings said is his worst nightmare.[I] "Law enforcement is discouraged. Volunteers, I don't know, but I encourage anybody that wants to help look for my daughter come back and help me look," Ronald Cummings said.
Cummings, however, made one final call to his daughter, hoping she was listening.
"For the perpetrator or perpetrators, please bring her home. Please bring her home safe," Cummings said. "And if she's watching, baby, I love you. I'll never give up on you."

Haleigh Briefing -- Feb. 17: Video
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer2/MediaPlayer.htm?video=MISSINGGIRLPRESSER0217_02172 0090924&cat=Local&title=Haleigh%20Briefing%20--%20Feb.%2017

Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/2/17/amber_alert__haleighs_father_begs_for_search_to_co ntinue.html

[momtective]

Misty Croslins Family and possible related family members
Lisa Carman Croslin Age 39 (Misty’s Mother)

Associated family members:
Hank Thomas Coslin age 40
Adam Troy Croslin age 43
Dawn Renee Croslin age 52
June Marie Croslin age 63
Carman George Croslin age 31
Michael Croslin age unknown
Adam Troy Croslin age 43
Clester Leon Croslin age 44

Residences
Parma, MI
Saginaw, MI
Colorado Springs, CO
Madison, TN
Wheeler MI

Hank Thomas Croslin age 40 (Misty’s Father)
Possible relatives
Lisa Carman Croslin age 39
Clester Leon Croslin age 44
Michael Croslin
Debbie K Goldsberry age 37
Adam Troy Croslin age 43
Dawn Renee Croslin age 52
June Marie Croslin age 63

Residences
Wheeler, MI
Flagler Beach, Fl
Madison, TN
Saginaw, MI
Colorado Springs, CO
Merrill, MI
Nasville, TN
Calhan, CO
Simla, CO
Bunnell, FL

Thomas Hank Croslin Jr (Misty's brother)
Timothy Croslin (Misty's Brother)
Chelsea Croslin ( Misty's Sister-in-Law)
Lindsy Collins Croslin ( Misty's Sister-in-Law)

Have not found Lisa's maiden name...

[ElizaAvalon]

I think this clears up how long Ron has been living in the house:

http://m.firstcoastnews.com/news.jsp?key=165580&rc=lo

SATSUMA, FL -- Donald Bard remembers the phone call early last Tuesday morning that woke him up.

His wife Phyllis answered the call.

"We were sleeping and then we received a phone call, the automated phone call that Haleigh Cummings was missing in our neighborhood," said Phyllis Bard.

The Bard's recognized the name right away.

"The home where Haleigh was taken from belonged to my parents," said Phyllis.

It sits right next door to her own home, and Phyllis began renting it out a few years ago after her father died of diabetes complications and her mother died in a car crash 80 days later.

The Bard's first met Haleigh's father, Ron Cummings, last August.

Phyllis says, "They first moved next door to us, and then they needed a bedroom for each of the children he said, and so he asked to rent that house and we rented that to him in November."

She's an adorable little girl," says Phyllis. "Just adorable. She would come over when I was hanging clothes on the line, and I would see the two of them out in the yard playing and she's just, what can I say, a beautiful, adorable little girl. It just breaks my heart that all this has happened."

The Bard's say, almost one week later, it's still so hard to believe. The FDLE Command Center is just yards from their front door, and Monday night, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office teamed up with the Florida Highway Patrol to set up a another roadblock outside the neighborhood.

Sgt. Joseph Wells of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said, "It's just a general set of questions. Were they down here last week, and then if yes, a few more questions."

"We might find that there's a paper delivery or a gas delivery company or something that comes and goes on this day and time and we'd just like to know who was down here and maybe did they see anything."

Sgt. Wells said the roadblock, which will be up until 2 a.m., is part of CART protocol, which is the Child Abduction Response Team.

Just down the road, Phyllis Bard thinks of the missing daughter, and of her own mother, and is comforted.

"I heard on the television, hold on to hope. I heard the sheriff say that, and all of a sudden it hit me, my mother's name was Hope. It's the house of hope. Because if my mother were living, my mother would say, just hang on to hope."

[Angel Who Cares]

Face of Missing Girl Up All Over Town
Created: 2/17/2009 8:33:46 AM
Updated: 2/17/2009 9:01:15 AM

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SATSUMA, FL - The picture of Haleigh Cummings is up all over town.
Everywhere people turn, you can't miss it, from store fronts to the local newspaper, Haleigh's face is staring back at people with the hope that someone has that critical clue to bring her home.

READ: INITIAL REPORT SHOWS NO SIGNS OF FOUL PLAY
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/news-article.aspx?storyid=131276

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/amberalerts/news-article.aspx?storyid=131510&catid=295

[Angel Who Cares]

Haleigh Search Taking Financial Toll On Sheriff's Office
Tuesday, February 17, 2009

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PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. -- Eyewitness News has learned that Putnam County commissioners will be looking for financial help from the state and federal governments because of the search for Haleigh.
From overtime and fuel, to equipment costs, Putnam County Sheriff Jeff hardy said the search has taken a toll on the sheriff's office budget.
Hardy said assistance from outside agencies helped, but the county still has a bottom line. He met with commissioners Monday to discuss other possibilities for funding.
Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/18729752/detail.html

[Angel Who Cares]

AMBER ALERT -- Watch the next news conference in the search for Haleigh Cummings at 4 p.m. today LIVE on News 13. Get the latest at CFNews13.com.
Get Breaking News Alerts | Follow News 13 on Twitter

[Angel Who Cares]

Neighborhoods searched for missing girl
Police canvass neighborhoods for leads
Last Edited: Tuesday, 17 Feb 2009, 10:00 AM EST
Created On: Tuesday, 17 Feb 2009, 10:00 AM EST

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In a news conference Tuesday morning, investigators said they came up with several good leads last night. They also said they conducted a vehicle checkpoint in the area which is an in-house protocol that detectives and administrators train for in cases of missing children. Investigators would not detail the nature of the searches.
Sheriff's officers said they are confident in a general timeline surrounding Haleigh's disappearance, and are continuing to look at everybody as a suspect.
Only officials with the sheriff's office will continue to search for the missing girl.

Article:
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/local/021709Neighborhood_canvass_conducted_for_missing_g irl

[Angel Who Cares]

Deputies Search Neighborhood For Haleigh
Tuesday, February 17, 2009

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PALATKA, Fla. -- Investigators searching for a missing north Florida girl say they have done another neighborhood canvas of the area where 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings vanished more than a week ago.
Putnam County Sheriff's Office Captain Steve Rose says detectives received several good leads while talking to neighbors in the Satsuma area and will be looking into those Tuesday. Rose declined to talk about those leads.

FEB. 17 PRESS CONFERENCE: Watch Raw Video
http://www.wftv.com/video/18730572/index.html
FEB. 16 PRESS CONFERENCE: Watch Raw Video
http://www.wftv.com/video/18726351/index.html

Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/18731060/detail.html

[worriedmom]

Is there any way we can get a copy of the Motion for Contempt filed in the custody proceeding on 2-10-09? That to me seems like it could be significant. Was Dad filing a motion for contempt because mom wasn't paying up? The timing is suspicious. Now I know she went missing on the 9th, but its possible that they had to give the person a heads up that it would be filed before filing it.

[Angel Who Cares]

Investigators Begin 2nd Week In Hunt For Haleigh
Sheriff To Family: 'Do Not Give Up Hope'
POSTED: Tuesday, February 17, 2009

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For six days, teams of up to 300 people, along with boats, divers, bloodhounds and aircraft searched and researched a five-mile radius around the doublewide mobile home where Haleigh lived with her younger brother, father and his girlfriend.
WJXT-TV reported that investigators have interviewed Croslin, Cummings, Haleigh's mother Crystal Sheffield, and extended family members and friends who had contact with Haleigh in the hours and days before she disappeared. Lie-detector tests were administered to most of them.

Rose said a canvas of the Hermet's neighborhood and check point along Buffalo Bluff Road -- the only access to the home park -- on Monday afternoon and evening generated several new leads that they would be following up on Tuesday.

Article:
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/18731694/detail.html

[christine2448]

Police follow new leads in search for missing girl


-- Investigators are pursuing several new leads in the case of a missing 5-year-old girl in Florida, they said Tuesday.
Haleigh Ann-Marie Cummings, 5, who vanished a week ago, may have been abducted, police say.

The Putnam County Sheriff's Office on Monday night searched the neighborhood of Haleigh Ann-Marie Cummings, who vanished a week ago. Deputies also searched surrounding neighborhoods.
Authorities said the girl may have been abducted.
Officials wouldn't release any details on the leads.
"Those leads, like I said, are as a result of doing the neighborhood canvass last night, and we will be following up on those leads today," said Capt. Steve Rose of the Putnam Sheriff's Office.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/02/17/...irl/index.html (http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/02/17/missing.florida.girl/index.html)

[Angel Who Cares]

Car by Car Search Turns up New Leads
Created: 2/17/2009 9:49:14 AM
Updated: 2/17/2009 10:28:35 AM

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Capt. Rose said their teams gained several important leads in the secondary canvas, but wouldn't disclose what any of them were. He did say that leads were still coming in locally, statewide, and out of state, and that they were following up on each one. Asked if officials had come up with a suspect or suspects yet, Rose said, "We are still looking at everybody as a suspect at this time."

The next scheduled news conference is at 4 p.m. We will bring it to you live on First Coast News and firstcoastnews.com. Of course, if there's a major break in the search before then, we'll bring it to you as it happens.

Haleigh Cummings News Conference: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=immersiveplayer&maven_referralPlaylistId=eba00a87d996b4b3a0f46791c bef43367513e061&maven_referralObject=1037292289

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131517&catid=3

[Angel Who Cares]

Deputies Tweak Haleigh’s Description In Amber Alert
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 4:28:59 PM

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Deputies did slightly change the Amber Alert out for Haleigh, saying she wasn't wearing a pink shirt when she vanished as first thought. Investigators would not release information about what the polygraph tests showed, or comment on whether they still believe Croslin is telling the truth.

Officials would also not answer questions about Croslin, including where she was, and if she had access to a car during the time Haleigh disappeared from her Satsuma home. They simply said they are looking at everyone.

Friday's Afternoon Briefing 2/17/09: Video
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer2/MediaPlayer.htm?video=putnampresspm217_02172009054 1&cat=Local&title=Haleigh%20Afternoon%20Briefing%20--%20Feb.%2017

Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/2/17/amber_alert__haleighs_father_begs_for_search_to_co ntinue.html

[TigerBalm]

FDLE Amber Alert

**UPDATE** Clothing description is unknown.

http://i42.tinypic.com/21o7hw0.jpg

http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/mcicsearch/FlyerNewPerson.asp?Case_Id=28474&case_nbr=

[Angel Who Cares]

Complete Video Of Feb. 17 Briefing: Video
http://www.wesh.com/video/18734433/index.html

Officials Don't Know What Haleigh Was Wearing: Video
http://www.wesh.com/video/18734852/index.html

Watch 4 P.M. Press Conference
http://www.wesh.com/video/18733882/index.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Investigators: Missing Girl Not Wearing Pink Shirt
Officials Say They Have Received 1,200 Leads In Case
POSTED: Tuesday, February 17, 2009

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Putnam County Sheriff's Office Capt. Rick Ryans said the Amber Alert on the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Web site has been changed to reflect that. He said investigators don't know what 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings was wearing when she vanished from her Satsuma home.
Ryan said investigators are looking into about 1,200 leads, but they still haven't located the missing girl.

Article:
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/18735177/detail.html

[Angel Who Cares]

New Information About Home Haleigh Disappeared From
Created: 2/17/2009 5:49:57 PM
Updated: 2/17/2009 6:42:49 PM

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About ten years ago, a different family rented the double wide trailer where Haleigh Cummings lives. Dr. Jesse Smallwood, a minister, used to live there with his family. He's now in Georgia.
Smallwood remembered the house and said its floors were noisy. He said if someone was walking inside, he could hear them even if they were on the other side of the house. "Someone could not carry the child out of that house unless someone was in a drunken stupor, and not hear that child being taken from that house," Smallwood said.
Croslin also said Ronald Cummings, Haleigh's father, checked the locks before he left for work.

Beyond the lock, Smallwood says the way the home is tucked into the woods makes it a perfect place for someone to snatch a child. "You could park down into the trees and walk right up," Smallwood explained. "If you were going to abduct someone, all you would have to do is sit back there and no one would see you."

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/amberalerts/news-article.aspx?storyid=131562&catid=295
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Former Tenant Talks About Haleigh's House
Created: 2/17/2009 6:25:54 PM
Updated: 2/17/2009 6:27:59 PM

<snipped>
The floor creeks, the back door sticks and makes a scraping noise, and you can feel other people walking in the house.
Smallwood stresses that the next owner(s) may have made upgrades to the rickety structure, but he remembers complaining often about the home to his landlord. "If someone was even trying to creep across the house, the floor creeks," Smallwood explained by phone.
Smallwood and his wife now live in Claxton, Georgia, but during that year they spend living at 202 Green Lane in Satsuma, Florida, Smallwood says the nights were scary for his then 9-year-old son. "He was scared of the dark, and we had a security light put in there," Smallwood says, and goes on to describe the area around the mobile home. "If there was no security light, it was pitch, absolutely black."
"You could park down in the trees," he explains, "if you were going to abduct someone, all you would have to do is sit back there and no one would see you watching the house."

Former Tenant Talks About Haleigh's House: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?aid=149575&storyid=131566

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/amberalerts/news-article.aspx?storyid=131566&catid=295

[Angel Who Cares]

Family Says Get to Know Haleigh Cummings
Created: 2/17/2009 5:32:34 PM
Updated: 2/17/2009 6:01:18 PM

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The family of Haleigh Cummings wants people to get to know the little girl.
Her grandmother says too much of the focus seems to be on the search, how it's going, where they're looking, and how many people are searching.

She says people need to understand the 5-year-old better.
Her favorite movie is "Air Bud." Her favorite color is red.
She's a huge Hannah Montana fan.
This personal knowledge of the missing 5-year-old comes from a family who has spent the last week sleeping in tents heated by portable propane heaters.

Family Says Get to Know Haleigh: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=immersiveplayer&maven_referralPlaylistId=e91276d17ee6ae4cc3bcd3da8 b1d0b7d36168356&maven_referralObject=1037907337

Focus On Haleigh's Face: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=immersiveplayer&maven_referralPlaylistId=e91276d17ee6ae4cc3bcd3da8 b1d0b7d36168356&maven_referralObject=1037927753

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/amberalerts/news-article.aspx?storyid=131560&catid=295

[Jersey*Girl]

Didn't see this posted:
http://blogs.discovery.com/criminal_report/2009/02/florida-police-receive-new-leads-in-abduction-of-haleigh-cummings.html

Here's a couple of snippets (David Lohr's blog dated 2/17/09):
Ray said that while volunteers searched the woods, law enforcement personnel focused much of their attention on a nearby waterway.

"They had about 30 boats in the water," Ray said. "They were conducting sonar searches and they were also dragging the bottom."

AND

In related news, volunteers found one area of interest in the woods where someone had constructed a makeshift lean-to and furniture out of tree branches. A shovel and length of rope were found at the location; however it remains unclear if any of the items are of relevance.

[Jersey*Girl]

Also, David Lohr just added this to his site (dated 2/17/09 under Out Of The Bag):
http://blogs.discovery.com/criminal_report/
Here's a snippet:

tip that the FBI received from a local resident who came forward and told them that Misty Croslin, the 17-year-old girlfriend of Haleigh's father, 24-year-old Ronald Cummings, was not at home the night Haleigh disappeared. It has further been alleged that the night Haleigh was abducted was not the first time Croslin had sneaked out while Cummings was at work and his kids were sleeping. There are further allegations regarding her activities at that time; however that information has not officially been released.

[chicoliving]

PUTNAM COUNTY, FL -- Pastor Terry Wright said Tuesday night, "We can choose to embrace despair, or we can choose to have hope."

Hope - the feeling that what is wanted can be had.

5-year-old Haleigh Cumming's mother walked into Dunn's Creek Baptist Church in San Mateo clutching her youngest child, and framed pictures of her oldest.

Johnny Marcus Sheffield, Jr., Haleigh's uncle on her mother's side, said through tears, "[Haleigh] is amazing. She's the greatest. Her and her little brother, I just love them to death. It's a shame."

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131576&catid=3

[chicoliving]

PALATKA, FL -- Mounted on horseback, Haleigh's father Ronald Cummings continues to search the area with friends and volunteers. Both sides of the family are saying they are canvassing the area again.

At Putnam County E.O.C Headquarters the case continues to intensify. Detectives are now saying the five-year-old was not wearing a pink shirt.

"We are not going to talk about any investigations pertaining to this pink shirt. Law enforcement has that in our possession," says Chief Rick Ryan with the Putnam Co. Sheriff's Office.

The main focal point investigators say is Haleigh's face and what she looks like.
That is what they want people to concentrate on after evaluating all leads up to this point.

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131575&catid=3

[Angel Who Cares]

UPDATED: Police Follow Tip Haleigh's Dad's Girlfriend Wasn't Home
Investigators Following More Than 1,000 Tips
POSTED: Tuesday, February 17, 2009
UPDATED: 11:44 pm EST February 17, 2009

<snipped>
PALATKA, Fla. -- Since an Amber Alert was issued for 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings one week ago, more than 1,000 tips have poured into a Crimestoppers hot line; and until Tuesday afternoon investigators have not released specific information about the leads they've received.
However, on Tuesday, new information was released that Haleigh's father's girlfriend, 17-year-old Misty Croslin, may not have been at home the night Haleigh disappeared.
Investigators in Putnam County said they are looking into the Croslin tip as a possibility.
Hope Service Held For Haleigh
Over the past week, family and friends of Haleigh have come together to pray for the child's safe return during candlelight vigils. On Tuesday afternoon, instead of gathering for an outdoor candlelight vigil, they met a church a few miles from the Cummings' home.
Haleigh's father, Ronald Cummings, and her mother, Crystal Sheffield, sat side-by-side throughout the service as they held their son and listened to words of encouragement. Croslin was also at the service, sitting on Cummings' other side.

Police Look Into Possibility Misty Wasn't Home When Haleigh Disappeared: Video
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18737503/index.html

Haleigh's 2 Families Pray After 5th Day Of Search: Video
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18719060/index.html

Volunteers 'Heartsick' They Didn't Find Haleigh: Video
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18722879/index.html

UNCUT: Girlfriend Talks About Finding Haleigh Gone: Video
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18700882/index.html

UNCUT: Missing Girl's Father's Emotional Interview: Video
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18684460/index.html

FDLE: People Should Focus On Haleigh's Face, Not Clothes: Video
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18736325/index.html

Tips Come In As Haleigh's Family Prays
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18732913/index.html

Article:
http://www.news4jax.com/news/18735417/detail.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Maddie Clifton's Mother Meets with Haleigh's Mom
Created: 2/17/2009 8:24:42 PM
Updated: 2/18/2009 5:53:00 AM

<snipped>
SATSUMA, FL -- The two mothers shared an embrace only women in their position could understand. They are two moms who've had to face the agony of experiencing a lost child.
The city of Jacksonville nearly went numb when police found Maddie Clifton, Sheila DeLongis' daughter, dead and stuffed under the waterbed of her teen neighbor ten years ago.
[Crystal Sheffield's book on her daughter Haleigh remains open, the ending uncertain.
DeLongis gave Sheffield a toy stuffed animal.

Maddie Clifton's Mother Meets with Haleigh's Mom: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?aid=149569&storyid=131571

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131571&catid=3&GID=u+Cz2UhGjM28G5h6peEJEuBs0408k10lWyoRhaIWbvc%3D

[Angel Who Cares]

Investigators Push for Tips in Search for Haleigh: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?aid=149594&storyid=131575

Message of Hope Comforts Family at Church Vigil for Haleigh Cummings: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?aid=149593&storyid=131576

[MeoW333]

Investigators say they have possible leads on missing girl:

http://www.ocala.com/article/20090218/ARTICLES/902181004/1402/NEWS?Title=Investigators-say-they-have-possible-leads-on-missing-girl

[Angel Who Cares]

Girlfriend Under Investigation In Missing Girl Case
Wednesday, February 18, 2009

<snipped>
PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. -- Eyewitness News discovered that the Putnam County Sheriff's Office is investigating Ronald Cummings' girlfriend, who claimed that she was at home and sleeping when Haleigh Cummings was taken. But a tip puts the spot light on the 17-year-old girlfriend. The most recent information investigators got was that Ronald Cummings' girlfriend, Misty Croslin, may not have been home when Haleigh disappeared from her Satusum house early last week.

On CNN, Tuesday night, Haleighs paternal grandmother, Terese Neves, spoke out in support of the 17-year-old's story.
"I believe someone went into the house and took her. I believe they either know my grandchildren and my family or Haleigh's mother's family," said Neves.
Sheriff's deputies also said they have the pink shirt that Haleigh was thought to be wearing when she disappeared.

Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/18738704/detail.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Amber Alert Changed: Search for Haleigh Continues
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 10:08:57 AM

<snipped>
SATSUMA -- Despite following up on hundreds of leads, Putnam County deputies said they're no closer to finding missing 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings.
Deputies will hold a press conference at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to discuss the next course of action.

"We were able to come up with several good leads that we are following up on," Rose said. "Those leads, as I said, were a result of doing the neighborhood canvas last night."
Investigators conducted spot searches Tuesday based on those leads. So far, all of those leads have come up short.

Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/2/18/leads_pour_in_haleigh_search_continues.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Tip Claims Dad's Girlfriend Wasn't Home When Haleigh Vanished
Investigators Following More Than 1,200 Tips
POSTED: Tuesday, February 17, 2009
UPDATED: 1:54 pm EST February 18, 2009

<snipped>
An Amber Alert was issued last week for Haleigh Cummings, and more than 1,200 tips have poured into a Crimestoppers hotline about the case, said investigators, who revealed that one of the tips suggested that 17-year-old Misty Croslin may not have been home the night Haleigh vanished.
Investigators in Putnam County said they are looking into the Croslin tip as a possibility.

Tuesday afternoon, officials said they had received almost 1,200 leads -- double the number they had on Monday -- but there have been no confirmed sightings of Haleigh.

Haleigh's Dad Joins Mounted Search As Investigation Continues: Video
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18742773/index.html

FDLE: People Should Focus On Haleigh's Face, Not Clothes: Video
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18736325/index.html

Hundreds Attend 'Hope' Service For Haleigh: Video
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18737547/index.html

Tip: Misty Wasn't Home When Haleigh Disappeared: Video
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18737503/index.html

Tips Come In As Haleigh's Prays: Video
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18732913/index.html

Volunteers 'Heartsick' They Didn't Find Haleigh: Video
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18722879/index.html

UNCUT 911 Calls:
http://www.news4jax.com/download/2009/0211/18686377.mp3

Article:
http://www.news4jax.com/news/18735417/detail.html

[MeoW333]

Tipsters: Girlfriend Not Home When Florida Girl Vanished

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,495384,00.html

""We're not prepared to release information about what we’re following up on because we’re concerned about the safety of this child," Capt. Schauland said.

(http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/0,4644,6551,00.html)
Croslin has told different stories to police and the media about the timing of her discovery that Haleigh was gone and where she and the child were in the mobile home the night the little girl vanished."

[Angel Who Cares]

Girlfriend Under Investigation In Haleigh Case
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 – updated: 12:34 pm EST February 18, 2009

<snipped>
PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. -- Eyewitness News discovered that the Putnam County Sheriff's Office is investigating Ronald Cummings' girlfriend, who claimed that she was at home and sleeping when Haleigh Cummings was taken. But a tip puts the spotlight on the 17-year-old girlfriend. The most recent information investigators got was that Ronald Cummings' girlfriend, Misty Croslin, may not have been home when Haleigh disappeared from her Satusum house early last week.

Obviously that puts a spotlight on her now, if that's the case," said Captain Dick Schauland. "We have a team of detectives that are following up on this and yes they are questioning her about that."
In a news conference Wednesday (watch news conference), Schauland said the information is one of the 1,200 tips that investigators are looking into. He says he doesn't know if it panned out. He says detectives have interviewed family members and girlfriend Misty Croslin several times.

NEWS CONFERENCE: Watch Feb. 18 News Conference
http://www.wftv.com/video/18739791/index.html

Car Taken Into Evidence In Search For Haleigh Cummings: Video
http://www.wftv.com/video/18743927/index.html

INTERVIEW: Haleigh's Grandmother On Nancy Grace
http://www.wftv.com/video/18739235/index.html

Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/18738704/detail.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Investigators question girlfriend's story in Haleigh case
Sarah Lundy and Helen Eckinger | Sentinel Staff Writers
12:31 PM EST, February 18, 2009

<snipped>
Authorities were originally told the 5-year-old was last seen wearing the pink shirt. That's the information they released to the public in the Amber Alert and on missing-person fliers about the girl, who lives in the small town of Satsuma. On Tuesday, investigators wouldn't discuss details of the pink shirt in their possession -- how they found it, where it was and whether it will be tested for any forensic evidence.
Several people have taken polygraph tests, including Haleigh's father and Croslin. Investigators would not release information about what those tests showed or comment on whether they still think Croslin is telling the truth.

Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-haleigh-update-021809,0,1755884.story

[Angel Who Cares]

Haleigh's Parents Taken to Sheriff's Office
Created: 2/18/2009 1:50:54 PM
Updated: 2/18/2009 5:42:18 PM

<snipped>
SATSUMA, FL -- The mother, father and grandmother of Haleigh Cummings are at the Putnam County Sheriff's Office right now. Moments ago, Marie Griffis, Haleigh's grandmother, told First Coast News that deputies had told her to pick up Crystal Sheffield, Haleigh's mother, and take her to the Sheriff's Office.

Griffis left in a hurry, according to First Coast News Chief Investigative reporter Jackelyn Barnard. Haleigh's father, Ronald Cummings, was taken there by the lead detective in the case.
The flurry of activity came hours after a news conference where investigators announced little except the tip about Misty Croslin not being at the house when Haleigh vanished.

Haleigh's Parents Taken to Sheriff's Office: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?aid=149653&storyid=131632

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131632&catid=3

[Angel Who Cares]

Still Following Leads, Crews Have No Search Plans Wednesday
Created: 2/18/2009 9:48:28 AM
Updated: 2/18/2009 9:55:52 AM

<snipped>
PALATKA, FL -- Ground crews have no plans to search for Haleigh Cummings today.
That's the word from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office as of 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Capt. Dick Schauland said while there are no plans to do any ground searching, crews are constantly ready to move as soon as any clue comes to them.

Still Following Leads, Crews Have No Search Plans Wednesday: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?aid=149615&storyid=131612

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131612&catid=3

[Angel Who Cares]

UPDATED: $16,000 Reward Issued For Missing Haleigh
Dad, Mom Summoned To Sheriff's Office Wednesday
POSTED: Wednesday, February 18, 2009
UPDATED: 7:29 pm EST February 18, 2009

<snipped>
Investigators on Wednesday said $16,000 in rewards has been offered for information leading the discovery of a missing 5-year-old Florida girl.
Ronald Cummings and Crystal Sheffield, Haleigh's parents, along with the father's girlfriend, Misty Croslin, were each brought to the sheriff's office.
"As leads develop, we will always going back to the family members," Florida Department of Law Enforcement agent-in-charge Dominick Pape said. "As this case goes on and we feel the need to bring them in, we will. They've been very cooperative with us."
Investigators said that they are continuing to following all tips, including the claim about Croslin.

LIVE @ 4 PM: Putnam County Briefing On Haleigh Cummings Investigation: Video
http://www.news4jax.com/video/15505198/index.html

Anonymous Putnam Resident Donates $10K Reward In Search For Haleigh: Video
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18745271/index.html

Searching, Praying For Haleigh: Images
http://www.news4jax.com/slideshow/news/18703611/detail.html

Article:
http://www.news4jax.com/news/18742867/detail.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Raw Video: Wednesday Press Conference For Haleigh
http://www.wesh.com/video/18743462/index.html

[Angel Who Cares]

$10,000 Donation Made For Haleigh's Reward
Anonymous Donor Contributes To Reward Fund For Missing Girl
POSTED: 4:36 pm EST February 18, 2009
UPDATED: 5:06 pm EST February 18, 2009

<snipped>
During a press conference Wednesday afternoon, detectives announced that an anonymous donor recently donated $10,000 to the Crime Stoppers reward fund set up for anyone with information about Haleigh. The total reward is now $16,000.

Investigators also said they have processed a car as evidence, but did not release any additional details.
A recent tip suggested that Haleigh’s father’s girlfriend, Misty Croslin, 17, was not home when Haleigh disappeared. Croslin told police she put Haleigh to bed the night before she went missing and was home the entire time. Haleigh’s paternal grandmother said the tip is not true. "That’s a crock. I went by the house that night. I know. She was there," Annette Sykes said. "I went by around 7."

Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/18743397/detail.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Owners of Haleigh's Home Call Little Girl Adorable
Created: 2/18/2009 5:44:44 PM
Updated: 2/18/2009 6:01:34 PM

<snipped>
"She and the little boy would come up to me when I was out at the clothes line. I'd talk with them," Mrs. Bard said. "They're just delightful. She's adorable!"
"When the other house around the corner became available, which was a three bedroom, [Cummings] told the property managers -- without seeing the house -- 'I'll take it.' He needed a three bedroom, for his children," Mr. Bard explained.
The Bards added that it would not have been pitch black in Haleigh's house because of two skylights. Mr. Bard said, "That night there was a full moon and so there would still have been a potential with the skylights that a person could have seen to navigate the house."

Owners of Haleigh's Home Call Little Girl Adorable: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?aid=149658&storyid=131654

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131654&catid=3

[not_my_kids]

Investigators searching for a missing Florida girl say $16,000 dollars in rewards have been offered for information about Haleigh Cummings.

This comes as the 17-year-old girlfriend of the girl's father is changing her story.

"Front door. I went out the front door. I never went out the back door," Croslin says.

Misty Croslin now tells us she did go out on the front porch to smoke a cigarette the night 5-year old Haleigh disappeared.


More at link
http://www.cbs12.com/news/reward_471...leigh_say.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Tipster: Girlfriend's story not true
Last Edited: Wednesday, 18 Feb 2009, 4:28 PM EST
Created On: Wednesday, 18 Feb 2009, 7:41 AM EST

<snipped>
SATSUMA, Fla. - Putnam County Sheriff's investigators said they have received a tip that the 17-year-old girlfriend in the case of a missing Satsuma girl was not actually home at the time of the girl's disappearance, which is contrary to what she told detectives.
Haleigh's father, Ronald Cummings, told investigators his daughter was missing when he returned home from work around 3 a.m. Tuesday. Ronald said his girlfriend was awake and frantic that Haleigh was missing from her bed.
Croslin has responded to the allegations by the tipsters and said they are lying. Croslin is adamant that she was there at the home with Haleigh and says no one can say she wasn't there.

Article:
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/local/021809Tipsters_say_girlfriends_story_not_true

[Angel Who Cares]

Haleigh's Father Reportedly Had a Fight Day Before She Disappeared
Created: 2/18/2009 6:30:20 PM
Updated: 2/18/2009 7:13:25 PM

<snipped>
SATSUMA, FL -- Family members of Ronald Cummings say he got into a fight with another man over a gun one day before his daughter disappeared.
A relative told First Coast News Cummings accused the other man of stealing a gun. The relative could not remember the name of the man or where the fight happened.
The relative said the man disappeared the next day and the gun was found in a ditch. No word on the type of gun, but on the night Haleigh disappeared, Cummings told responding deputies he had a 9 mm Beretta handgun and would kill the person who had taken his child.

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131661&catid=3

[Angel Who Cares]

Haleigh Has New Pet Waiting for Homecoming
Created: 2/18/2009 6:27:57 PM
Updated: 2/18/2009 8:33:11 PM

<snipped>
SATSUMA, FL -- Strangers are giving teddy bears and flowers to the family of Haleigh Cummings. But one stranger has dropped off something a little unique.
A woman left a six-week-old chihuahua for Haleigh's mother. She told the family the puppy is for Haleigh when she comes home.
The family has named the pup Isabella. They say the genorosity they've seen is unbelieveable.

Haleigh Has New Pet Waiting for Homecoming: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?aid=149670&storyid=131659

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131659&catid=3

[Angel Who Cares]

Radio Transmissions on the Night Haleigh Vanished
Created: 2/18/2009 5:38:36 PM
Updated: 2/18/2009 8:31:45 PM

<snipped>
SATSUMA, FL -- Newly released radio transmissions shed more light on the night Haleigh Cummings vanished from her bedroom. A 'signal 8,' which is police chatter for a missing person, alerted deputies to 202 Green Lane, Haleigh's home.
"I got the age on this kid," said one deputy. "Is it a boy or a girl?" "Whiskey Foxtrot," said dispatch. It's code for white female. "Last seen wearing her PJs."
Deputies swarm her neighborhood and take note of the railroad tracks. Dispatch informs them a train just passed through. More deputies respond, some need directions from dispatchers. And the sheriff's office works to get dogs and helicopters to the scene. "Stay at the residence," said one deputy to a colleague. "Maintain that point of access in reference to the canine and do another thorough search from inside the house."

Radio Transmissions on the Night Haleigh Vanished
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?aid=149675&storyid=131653

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131653&catid=3

[ladonna]

Misty Provides the Answer Where the Pink Shirt was Found.

http://www.jacksonville.com/news/metro/crime/2009-02-16/story/search_for_haleigh_scales_back

[winterrose]

Misty's 3 cousins on Mother's side,Lisa Carman Overstreet..

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=418190888
Josh Overstreet 20 as of January 26th still in jail

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=269248876
Brandon Overstreet 18 close to Misty and her siblings and moves around

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=292899562
Charlie 21 oldest of these three brothers lives in Michigan

All three brothers give thier hometown as Nashville,Tennessee

[Angel Who Cares]

Cops checking alibi of Haleigh's father's girlfriend; reward at $16K
Where is Haleigh?
Helen Eckinger | Sentinel Staff Writer
February 19, 2009

<snipped>
The Putnam County Sheriff's Office confirmed Wednesday that it received a tip claiming Misty Croslin didn't tell law enforcement the truth about her whereabouts the night Haleigh disappeared. Croslin, the 17-year-old girlfriend of Haleigh's father, told officials she was sleeping with Haleigh and her 4-year-old brother while their father, Ronald Cummings, was at work.
But the tipster said Croslin left the double-wide trailer late Feb. 9 or early Feb. 10. Haleigh was reported missing Feb. 10. "We have received that tip. They are following up on it," Capt. Dick Schauland of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said during a news conference.

Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/state/orl-missing1909feb19,0,791228.story

[Angel Who Cares]

Search For Haleigh : Grandmother Discouraged
Created: 2/18/2009 11:49:20 PM
Updated: 2/19/2009 12:30:49 AM

<snipped>
SATSUMA, FL -- As day nine of the search for Haleigh Cummings comes to a close, candles still burn, tips continue to come in, and family members say they are left with even more questions.
"Nobody can make up their mind on what she was wearing, who was at home with her, where anybody was that night. It's unbelievable!" says Marie Griffis, Haleigh's maternal grandmother. Griffis says it's hard to know what to believe. She just wants the truth. "There are just so many lies going around," says Griffis.

Investigators aren't saying much when answering questions about possible leads, including talk about examining a particular vehicle as evidence. "It was processed for evidence, but we're not going to get into that, but it was processed by FDLE," says Detective Dominick Pape with FDLE.

Grandmother Discouraged: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?aid=149697&storyid=131718

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131718&catid=3

[Angel Who Cares]

UPDATED: Car Taken Into Custody In Haleigh Case
Thursday, February 19, 2009 – updated: 9:06 am EST February 19, 2009

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The Putnam County Sheriff's Office will follow up on more tips Thursday. Each day more tips and leads come into the sheriff's office.
"There was a tip earlier on which we had processed for evidence. But we do not want to get into any of the details on that, but it was processed by FDLE," said Dominick Pape of the FDLE. "At this point in time, we don't want to give out any more information reference that vehicle."
Detectives were tight-lipped when it came to giving detailed information on clues and tips that they're getting. They said releasing specifics could jeopardize the investigation.
The sheriff's office continues to talk with Haleigh's father and mother. Eyewitness News was there when Ronald Cummings got into the front seat of a detectives car Wednesday.
"Are we frustrated? Absolutely. We wish we had this resolved on day one within three hours," said Cummings.

Officials Take Car Into Custody In Haleigh Case: Video
http://www.wftv.com/video/18749023/index.html

Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/18748531/detail.html

[Angel Who Cares]

UPDATED: Amber Alert: Deputies Questioning Father's Girlfriend Again
Friday, February 20, 2009 12:21:29 AM

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SATSUMA -- At an afternoon press conference Thursday, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said Misty Croslin, the girlfriend of Haleigh Cummings' father, is also being questioned again.
They also said Timothy Randall Loucakis, a sexual predator who lives about a mile away from the girl, has been arrested for a curfew violation. However, they said there is nothing linking him to Haleigh's disappearance.
The sheriff's office said he was one of the first people who were interviewed when Haleigh disappeared. His home has also been search.

Investigators say they've received over 1,200 tips in this case, including one saying Croslin was not home at the time of Haleigh's disappearance.
At a Wednesday afternoon press conference, investigators said, based on tips, they put a boat on the St. Johns River and have processed a vehicle, but they would not give details.
Investigators would not release information about what the polygraph tests showed, or comment on whether they still believe Croslin is telling the truth.

Cummings Makes Public Plea: Video
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer2/MediaPlayer.htm?video=JOHNAPFIREW0219_021920090329&cat=Local&title=Cummings%20Makes%20Public%20Plea

Missing Girl Press Conference: Video
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer2/MediaPlayer.htm?video=MISSINGGIRLPRESS219W_0219200 90352&cat=Local&title=Missing%20Girl%20Press%20Conference


Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/2/19/amber_alert_was_haleigh_home_alone.html

[Angel Who Cares]

$16,000 reward offered for info on missing girl
Last Edited: Thursday, 19 Feb 2009, 8:47 AM EST
Created On: Thursday, 19 Feb 2009, 8:47 AM EST

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In a news conference Wednesday, Putnam County Sheriff's Office Capt. Dick Schauland said investigators are now working through about 1,200 tips, including again questioning the child's father, Ronald Cummings, and his girlfriend Misty Croslin.

Putnam County Sheriff's investigators said they have received a tip that the 17-year-old girlfriend in the case of a missing Satsuma girl was not actually home at the time of the girl's disappearance, which is contrary to what she told detectives. Croslin has responded to the allegations by the tipsters and said they are lying. Croslin is adamant that she was there at the home with Haleigh and says no one can say she wasn't there.


Article:
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/local/021809reward_for_info

[Angel Who Cares]

Lawmen seeking answers; Investigators again question Haleigh's father and his girlfriend
Published: Thursday, February 19, 2009 12:21 AM EST

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Her disappearance triggered a massive search in and around the Hermits Cove neighborhood, not far from the St. Johns River in South Putnam.
Croslin, who was babysitting both Haleigh and her 4-year-old brother Ronald Cummings Jr., said she last saw the girl at 10 p.m. Feb. 9. Haleigh was reported missing a few hours later at 3:27 a.m.

Though the number of tips continues to swell, Schauland said information from the public likely would play a critical role in solving the case.
"Of course we're following up every one of them," he said during the press conference. "Sooner or later the one we need is going to come up and it's going to make the difference." Schauland added, "There's no persons of interest or suspects."

Article:
http://www.palatkadailynews.com/articles/2009/02/19/news/news01.txt

[Angel Who Cares]

Tip Takes Search for Haleigh to Tennessee
Created: 2/18/2009 6:54:32 PM
Updated: 2/19/2009 9:02:05 AM

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SATSUMA, FL -- The search for Haleigh took investigators to Tennessee, First Coast News has learned.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms that Sunday afternoon a witness claimed to have seen a man with a girl matching Haleigh's description at a Carrabba's in Knoxville.
There was a brief search which resulted in nothing.

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=131662&catid=3

[KaylynnCouture]

More information on Haleighs home life: http://www.jacksonville.com/news/metro/crime/2009-02-16/story/search_for_haleigh_scales_back?page=1

[Angel Who Cares]

Today Show video: Pirro on Haleigh, Anthony case
Feb. 18: TODAY's Natalie Morales talks to Jeanine Pirro, host of "Judge Jeanine Pirro," about the search for missing 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings and the case against Casey Anthony.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/29256858#29256858
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Today Show video: New leads in Fla. tot’s disappearance
Feb. 18: Police say they're getting new information in the disappearance of 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings. NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports from the emergency operations center in Palatka, Fla.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/29254728#29254728

[Angel Who Cares]

Haleigh's Family Living In Tents During Search
Thursday, February 19, 2009 – updated: 12:53 pm EST February 19, 2009

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PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. -- Eyewitness News spoke with Haleigh's family Thursday about how they are coping. They are living in a tent, about 15-by15. Coolers are full of water and drinks and inside is where the family is living, because their mobile home down the street is still a crime scene.
New information was released Thursday about the pink shirt Haleigh was last reported wearing. Ronald Cummings' grandmother, Annette Sykes, told Eyewitness News earlier this week deputies allowed Misty Croslin back inside the mobile home where Haleigh was abducted.
Sykes said the 17-year-old girlfriend found the pink shirt in the home, but the sheriff's office won't confirm where it was found. Meanwhile, the family is still camped out in the neighborhood.
"It's not home, but it's good. I mean it's dry, basically, it's out of the sun," Sykes said. But on a rainy Thursday in Putnam County, water poured through the cracks of a tent donated by a funeral home. The fire department donated a propane tank to keep them warm on cool nights and the family is taking shifts sleeping on mattresses.

THE TENT: See Images Of Tent Family Is Living In
http://www.wftv.com/slideshow/news/18751085/detail.html

Missing 5-Year-Old's Family Living In Tent During Search Eyewitness News spoke with Haleigh's family Thursday about how they are coping.(02/19/09)
http://www.wftv.com/video/18750828/index.html

RAW INTERVIEWS: Haleigh's Mother
http://www.wftv.com/video/18748604/index.html

RAW INTERVIEWS: Great Grandmother
http://www.wftv.com/video/18748628/index.html

Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/18750655/detail.html

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Interview with Crystal, Haleigh's mom 2/19/09 Thursday
http://www.wftv.com/video/18738968/index.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Haleigh's Family Pleads For Her Safe Return
Anonymous Donor Contributes $10K To Reward For Missing Girl
POSTED: 4:36 pm EST February 18, 2009
UPDATED: 2:05 pm EST February 19, 2009

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SATSUMA, Fla. -- The father of missing Putnam County girl Haleigh Cummings had little comment to the media during a news conference Thursday regarding the questioning of his girlfriend, Misty Croslin.
Croslin, 17, was put in a deputy's car to be taken in for questioning earlier Thursday.
When probed by reporters about how he felt about his girlfriend's story and if he had suspicions that she hurt his 5-year-old, father Ronald Cummings repeatedly said he was not a detective. He said those type of questions should be directed to detectives.

"I just want the truth. I just want my daughter home. I don't have any suspicions of anybody. Anybody could've done something. I believe Misty is telling the truth," Ronald Cummings said.
Just as the public heard from George and Cindy Anthony, the grandparents of once missing and now deceased toddler Caylee Anthony, Cummings pleaded with reporters and the community to focus solely on his daughter and bringing her home safely. "We need to focus on my daughter going missing, not what's going on in my life besides my daughter going missing," Cummings said

Haleigh's Family Pleads For Her Safe Return: Video
http://www.wesh.com/video/18751699/index.html

Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/18743397/detail.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Haleigh Cummings' father pleads for daughter's return
Where is Haleigh?
Helen Eckinger | Sentinel Staff Writer
1:24 PM EST, February 19, 2009

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Today's Updates
1:19 p.m. Haleigh Cummings' father made another public plea during a news briefing today in hopes of finding the missing 5-year-old. When asked by reporters whether he had a message for the person who has his daughter, Ronald Cummings said: "I would ask that you please, please bring my daughter back. She's not yours."

Croslin, the 17-year-old girlfriend of Haleigh's father, told officials she was sleeping with Haleigh and her 4-year-old brother while their father, Ronald Cummings, was at work.
But the tipster said Croslin left the double-wide trailer late Feb. 9 or early Feb. 10. Haleigh was reported missing Feb. 10.
"We have received that tip. They are following up on it," Putnam sheriff's Capt. Dick Schauland said during a news conference.

Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-haleigh-cummings-missing-girl-021909,0,6222371.story

[Angel Who Cares]

Dad To Haleigh: 'We Will Find You'
Father's Girlfriend Being Questioned Again; Reward Increased To $16,000
UPDATED: 2:02 pm EST February 19, 2009

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Ronald Cummings also said he doesn't suspect his 17-year-old girlfriend did anything wrong the night Haleigh disappeared.
"I don't have any suspicions of anybody," Cummings said. "Obviously, if I knew what was going on, I would have my daughter."
Cummings became defensive when asked questions about his background, reports that he had a fight with a cousin over a gun, and other events in the days before Haleigh disappeared.
"It's about my daughter gone missing, not what's going on in my life," Cummings said. "People say a lot of things and they don't know what they're talking about."

Police Look Into Possibility Misty Wasn't Home When Haleigh Disappeared: Video
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18737503/index.html

Article:
http://www.news4jax.com/news/18751152/detail.html

[Angel Who Cares]

UPDATED: Officials: Sexual Predator Arrest Not Linked To Haleigh
Haleigh's Family Pleads For Her Safe Return
POSTED: 4:36 pm EST February 18, 2009
UPDATED: 12:01 am EST February 20, 2009

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Sheriff Jeff Hardy said that the sheriff's department arrested a sexual predator, Timothy Loucakis. He said Loucakis has not been tied to the disappearance of Haleigh Cummings, but he does live near her Satsuma home. Loucakis is monitored by GPS.

Meanwhile, Haleigh's father had little comment to the media during a family news conference earlier Thursday regarding the questioning of his girlfriend, Misty Croslin.
A recent tip in the investigation suggested that Croslin was not home when Haleigh disappeared. Croslin told police she put Haleigh to bed the night before she went missing and was home the entire time. Haleigh's paternal great grandmother said the tip is not true. Croslin, 17, was put in a deputy's car to be taken in for questioning earlier Thursday. Hardy said Croslin was not arrested.

Image: Timothy Loucakis
http://www.wesh.com/image/18752369/detail.html

Image: Haleigh Cummings, 5, was reported missing on Feb. 11.
http://www.wesh.com/image/18734853/detail.html

Image: Misty Croslin
http://www.wesh.com/image/18753135/detail.html

Raw Video: Feb. 19 Haleigh News Conference
http://www.wesh.com/video/18752544/index.html

Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/18743397/detail.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Updated: Sheriff: Arrested Sex Offender Not Linked To Haleigh
Thursday, February 19, 2009 – updated: 6:42 pm EST February 19, 2009

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The Putnam County Sheriff's Office held a press conference Thursday afternoon to announce that a sex offender, who lives within a mile of Haleigh Cumming's home, was arrested, but said the arrest is not in connection with the 5-year-old's disappearance.
"I'm not going to excluded anybody from being not involved," Putnam County Sheriff Jeff Hardy said.
Sheriff Jeff Hardy said an arrest was made of 50-year-old Timothy Randolph Loucakis, a sex offender who lives near the home Haleigh disappeared from. When asked, he said the press conference was called because inquiries were being made about the arrest and, while they don't believe Loucakis to be connected to the disappearance, they wanted to get the information out.
Hardy said Loucakis was arrested Wednesday night after violating the restrictions of his "home zone." Loucakis is under GPS monitoring and law enforcement was informed that he was not at his own home during the 10:00pm-6:00am curfew window as required. Hardy said they do know where he was, due to the GPS monitor, and they plan to do a precautionary search of that area.
Hardy also said Loucakis was the first sex offender in the area interviewed immediately after Haleigh's disappearance and said his home was searched.

PRESS CONFERENCE: Sheriff Announces Sex Offender Arrest
http://www.wftv.com/video/18752533/index.html

VIDEO REPORT: Arrested Not Believed Connected
http://www.wftv.com/video/18753579/index.html

Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/18752473/detail.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Putnam County Sex Predator Arrested
Sheriff: No Direct Connection To Haleigh; Not Going To Exclude Anybody
UPDATED: 4:05 pm EST February 19, 2009
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Timothy Randolph Loucakis, 50, was charged with violating the terms of his probation after officials said he was not home at 10 p.m. Wednesday night, which violated his curfew. "We know where he was, by GPS, and we do have a team going down to that area just to do a preliminary search of that area," Hardy said Thursday afternoon. Hardy said Loucakis was interviewed two hours after Haleigh was reported missing early the morning of Feb. 10. Deputies searched his home and checked his GPS monitoring bracelet, which showed he had not left his "home zone" during the time Haleigh disappeared.

Hardy also confirmed Thursday that detectives received unconfirmed sightings of Haleigh in Tennessee and they have questioned a Tennessee relative of Misty Croslin -- the girlfriend of Haleigh's father who was the last person to see the 5-year-old.
"We're questioning a lot of people," Hardy said. "We have polygraphs going on as we speak." Croslin herself was brought to the sheriff's office for additional questioning on Thursday, but Hardy said her interveiw was routine and she will be returned to her home later in the day. On Wednesday, Cummings and Crystal Sheffield, Haleigh's mother, were each brought to the sheriff's office for interviews.

FDLE's Sexual Predator Flyer:
http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/flyer.do?personId=27045

Article:
http://www.news4jax.com/news/18751153/detail.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Search for Haleigh Includes Tennessee
Created: 2/19/2009 1:36:33 PM
Updated: 2/19/2009 5:48:45 PM

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JACKSONVILLE, FL -- With the Haleigh Cummings Amber Alert status creating a nationwide lookout, there are reports of a search this past weekend in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms that a man with a little girl who looked like Haleigh Cummings was spotted outside a Carrabba's restaurant in East Knoxville on Sunday afternoon. The Highway Patrol quickly canvassed the area in a search that resulted in no findings.
More witnesses came forward saying the man, who was white, walked while shielding the face of a girl who looked like Haleigh. The two got into a red Toyota RAV4 with Florida license plates and drove off. The Tennessee Highway Patrol has no further comment and can't confirm that the girl was actually Haleigh Cummings.

Search for Haleigh Includes Tennessee: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?aid=149740&storyid=131741

Article;
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/amberalerts/news-article.aspx?storyid=131741&catid=295

[Angel Who Cares]

Haleigh Day 10: Father makes plea to keep family out of scrutiny
Overnight arrest of a nearby sexual predator not related to case
Story updated at 7:41 PM on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009
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Thursday afternoon, Ronald Cummings, the missing girl’s father, held an impromptu news briefing and urged people and the media not make this ordeal about the family. It’s about finding his daughter, the 25-year-old said.
He didn’t specify the Times-Union report that detailed the family’s background, including drug arrests and custody issues, and the interview with his girlfriend. Cummings also said he doesn’t have any enemies.
Standing with his mother, Cummings gave thanks to all that the community and law enforcement have done.
“Please bring my daughter home,” he repeated, wearing a black hat with the letters G.A.P. for God Answers Prayers.
He also said he doesn’t know anything about a fight with a visiting cousin over a gun, mentioned by Croslin in the interview. Sheriff Jeff Hardy confirmed that Coslin’s relative had been in town and is now home in Tennessee. He said his office has been in contact with the relative but he couldn’t elaborate.

See photos from the search
http://photos.jacksonville.com/mycapture/category.asp?eventID=690019&CategoryID=9088

Article:
http://www.jacksonville.com/news/metro/crime/2009-02-19/story/haleigh_day_10_father_makes_plea_to_keep_family_ou t_of_scrutiny

[Angel Who Cares]

Haleigh's Mother Pleads For 5-Year-Old's Return
Mom Has Messages For Whomever Took Haleigh
POSTED: Thursday, February 19, 2009
UPDATED: 1:42 am EST February 20, 2009

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PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. -- Ten days since her daughter was last seen, Haleigh Cummings' mother said it feels like "her heart is being ripped out."
"I feel helpless, but I'm here and I'm not leaving until she's home," Sheffield said.

Earlier in the day, Cummings' girlfriend, Misty Croslin, was taken to the sheriff's office once again for more questioning. Detectives have remained tight-lipped about what was discussed with the 17-year-old.
"I hope she's telling the truth … because my kids they love her. I hope she wouldn’t do nothing to hurt them," Sheffield said.
She and Cummings were brought separately to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office Wednesday afternoon for interviews.

Haleigh's Mother Speaks Out, Pleads For Girl's Return: Video
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18756243/index.html

Sheriff: Sexual Predator's Arrest Not Linked To Missing 5-Year-Old: Video
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18756317/index.html

Article:
http://www.news4jax.com/news/18755383/detail.html
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Investigators Question Relative of Misti Croslin in Tennessee
Created: 2/19/2009 10:40:08 PM
Updated: 2/20/2009 1:32:24 AM

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PUTNAM COUNTY, FL -- Following tips on a possible Haleigh sighting in Tennessee, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office has questions for someone who lives there. He is a relative of Misti Croslin, the girlfriend of Haleigh's father and the last known person who saw the child the night she disappeared.

Sheriff Jeff Hardy will not say how Misti Croslin and the person in Tennessee are related, or if that person is a sex offender.
"My feeling all along, Haleigh is not in this area. I've been adamant about it. I know she's out of state somewhere. Don't ask me how I know, it is right here in my gut," Haleigh's grandmother, Marie Griffis, told First Coast News reporter Lindy Thackston at a vigil Thursday night. The family has held the vigil every night since Haleigh disappeared.
"Everybody tells me, well a sexual offender done this. I just don't feel that. Whoever has her knows her, " Griffis said.

Haleigh Search In Tennessee: Video 2:17
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=immersiveplayer&maven_referralPlaylistId=e91276d17ee6ae4cc3bcd3da8 b1d0b7d36168356&maven_referralObject=1040335357

11PM Report Investigators Question Relative of Misti Croslin in Tennessee: Video 1:38
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=immersiveplayer&maven_referralPlaylistId=e91276d17ee6ae4cc3bcd3da8 b1d0b7d36168356&maven_referralObject=1040677142

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/amberalerts/news-article.aspx?storyid=131791&catid=295
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Raw Video of Press Conference on Day 10 of Haleigh's Disappearance
Updated: 2/19/2009 11:45:04 PM

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PUTNAM COUNTY, FL -- Sheriff Jeff Hardy announced the arrest Thursday of a sexual predator who lives in Haleigh Cummings' neighborhood. At this time they say they don't believe he is connected to the child's disappearance.
GPS shows Timothy Randolph Loucakis was either in his home or in his yard the night Haleigh disappeared. Deputies arrested him last night for violating his curfew and searched his house for a third time.

You can watch unedited video (link below) of Thursday's afternoon press conference.

Raw Video of 5PM Press Conference on Day 10 of Haleigh's Disappearance: Video 11:28
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=immersiveplayer&maven_referralPlaylistId=playlist&maven_referralObject=1040708748

5PM Report Day 10 of Haleigh's Disappearance: Video 1:46
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=immersiveplayer&maven_referralPlaylistId=e91276d17ee6ae4cc3bcd3da8 b1d0b7d36168356&maven_referralObject=1040325741

6PM Report Investigators Trained To Search For Haleigh: Video 2:40
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?maven_playerId=immersiveplayer&maven_referralPlaylistId=e91276d17ee6ae4cc3bcd3da8 b1d0b7d36168356&maven_referralObject=1040383986

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/amberalerts/news-article.aspx?storyid=131781&catid=295

[Angel Who Cares]

Possible Haleigh Sighting Led Investigators To Tennessee
Woman Says She Saw Girl Resembling Missing 5-Year-Old
POSTED: Friday, February 20, 2009
UPDATED: 7:24 am EST February 20, 2009
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A woman reported to authorities on Sunday that she saw a girl resembling Haleigh Cummings, who has been missing for more than a week, at a Carrabba's restaurant in Knoxville, Tenn. The woman said a man was attempting to shield the girl's face and they drove off in a red Toyota Rav4 with Florida tags. A search of the area did not locate the vehicle, authorities said. Detectives said they have questioned a Tennessee relative of Misty Croslin -- Haleigh's father's girlfriend, who was the last person to see the 5-year-old.

Sex Predator Arrested
Meanwhile, a registered sexual predator who lives 1 mile from Haleigh's home was arrested Thursday, but Putnam County Sheriff Jeff Hardy said there's no direct link to the girl's disappearance.
"We're questioning a lot of people," Hardy said. "We have polygraphs going on as we speak."
Croslin was taken to the sheriff's office for additional questioning on Thursday, but Hardy said her interview was routine.
On Wednesday, Haleigh's father, Ronald Cummings and Crystal Sheffield, Haleigh's mother, were each brought to the sheriff's office for interviews.

Possible Haleigh Sighting Led Investigators To Tennessee: Video
http://www.clickorlando.com/video/18757707/index.html

Mom Pleads For Return Of Missing Girl: Video
http://www.clickorlando.com/video/18756864/index.html?source=CNN

Article:
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/18757357/detail.html

[Angel Who Cares]

WFTV Viewer Donates Camper To Haleigh's Father
Friday, February 20, 2009 – updated: 7:04 am EST February 20, 2009

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PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. -- An Eyewitness News viewer decided to donate a camper to Haleigh's father, who is presently living in a tent, while investigators search for the little girl. The camper will be arriving Friday for Ronald Cummings to live in. Cummings moved into the tent when his home became a crime scene.
Eyewitness News spoke with Haleigh's family Thursday about how they are coping. They are living in a tent, about 15-by-15. Coolers are full of water and drinks and inside is where the family is living, because their mobile home down the street is still a crime scene.
New information was released Thursday about the pink shirt Haleigh was last reported wearing. Ronald Cummings' grandmother, Annette Sykes, told Eyewitness News earlier this week deputies allowed Misty Croslin back inside the mobile home where Haleigh was abducted.

Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/18757422/detail.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Father begs to end gossip, renew focus on Haleigh
Overnight arrest of a nearby sexual predator not related to case
Story updated at 6:34 AM on Friday, Feb. 20, 2009
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In Satsuma, the father of missing 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings pleaded for an end to scrutiny and gossip about his family and a renewed focus on finding his little girl.
In Palatka, the sheriff fought off questions about any link between a sexual predator arrested overnight for breaking curfew and Haleigh’s disappearance Feb. 10.
Thursday afternoon, Ronald Cummings, the missing girl’s father, held an impromptu news briefing and urged people and the media not make this ordeal about the family. It’s about finding his daughter, the 25-year-old said. He didn’t specify the Times-Union report that detailed the family’s background, including drug arrests and custody issues, and the interview with his girlfriend. Cummings also said he doesn’t have any enemies.
Standing with his mother, Cummings gave thanks to all that the community and law enforcement have done.

Article:
http://www.jacksonville.com/news/metro/crime/2009-02-19/story/haleigh_day_10_father_makes_plea_to_keep_family_ou t_of_scrutiny

[Angel Who Cares]

UPDATED: Grandma To Haleigh: 'We Will Find You'
Reward Upped To $20K
POSTED: 7:21 am EST February 20, 2009
UPDATED: 4:22 pm EST February 20, 2009

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PALATKA, Fla. -- The paternal grandmother and aunt of missing Putnam County girl Haleigh Cummings held a news conference Friday afternoon.
The child's paternal grandmother, Teresa Neves, once again pleaded with whoever has her granddaughter to return her safely. "I feel like my grandbaby is alive. I pray that whoever has her that they are feeding her and taking care of her," Neves said.

WESH 2 News confirmed Thursday that Haleigh's father's girlfriend, Misty Croslin, had a cousin, Joe, visiting from Tennessee the day Haleigh disappeared. Neves said during Friday's news conference that she has never met the cousin, but she has heard nothing good about him and does not trust him. Croslin appeared on the 'Today' show Friday, and did not speak highly of her cousin either. "He's a criminal, pretty much. He's been in trouble his whole life," she said. "I don't trust him. No, I don't."

Also, during another round of questioning of Misty Croslin, who is Haleigh's father's girlfriend, the teenager said she was home when the girl disappeared. Detectives wouldn't say much about a car they processed or what prompted a second round of questioning of Croslin.

During a news conference held Friday afternoon by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, officials said another $4,000 has been added to the reward for Haleigh's safe return, bringing the total to $20,000.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement special agent Dominick Pape said all relatives have been interviewed in the case, and Joe is a relative. He said it wasn't fair to go into further detail.

UPDATED PHOTOS OF HALEIGH:
http://www.wesh.com/slideshow/news/18711660/detail.html

Video: Grandma To Haleigh: 'We Will Find You'
http://www.wesh.com/video/18761655/index.html

Video: Tipster Says Haleigh Seen In Tenn.
http://www.wesh.com/video/18756056/index.html

Video: Family Pleads For Haleigh's Return
http://www.wesh.com/video/18751699/index.html

Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/18757466/detail.html

[Angel Who Cares]

UPDATED: Girlfriend's Cousin Under Investigation In Haleigh Case
Friday, February 20, 2009 – updated: 11:12 am EST February 20, 2009

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PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. -- PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. -- The Putnam County Sherriff's Office says that the FBI is investigating Misty Croslin's cousin. Eyewitness News learned Thursday that Misty Croslin's cousin, known as "Joe" was in town the night Haleigh disappeared.
There are now questions about what role Joe may have played in the disappearance. After the little girl vanished, he took off to Tennessee
WFTV reporter Mark Boyle briefly spoke with Misty Croslin about her cousin.
"You said you don't trust him, why?" asked Boyle.
"I just don't trust him," she said. "He's gotten into a lot of trouble."

Eyewitness News has confirmed that a woman called 911 in Knoxville, Tennessee a few days ago to report a possible Haliegh sighting. The woman told police she saw a man shielding a little girl's face who looked like Haleigh while getting into an SUV.
There were also reports that Croslin's cousin and Haleigh's father, Ronald Cummings, got into some type of argument hours before the 5-year-old disappeared. Eyewitness News asked Cummings about the reported argument.
"There was no fight with a cousin over a gun. I don't know where people are getting their information from, but people say a lot of things and they don't always know what they are talking about," he said.

VIDEO REPORT: Officials Say FBI Investigating Girlfriend's Cousin
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RAW VIDEO: Misty Croslin Talks To WFTV
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THE TENT: See Tent Family Is Living In
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[Angel Who Cares]

UPDATED: Teen girlfriend of Haleigh Cummings' father appears on 'Today Show'
Helen Eckinger | Sentinel Staff Writer
2:36 PM EST, February 20, 2009

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2:36 The Putnam County Sheriff's Office is releasing little information about "Joe," Misty Croslin's relative who she and Haleigh Cummings' family members said was in Satsuma around the time Haleigh vanished. But it is disputing rumors that he is a pedophile. "As far as we know, he is not a sex offender," said Lt. Johnny Greenwood of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. Greenwood also confirmed that investigators spoke to Joe at his home in Tennessee but would not release other details, including his last name, where he lives in Tennessee and whether he was in Satsuma recently.
1:26 Haleigh's grandmother and aunt said they have heard reports that a cousin of Misty Croslin's might be a pedophile, but they haven't received any definitive information to that effect. At a televised news conference, Teresa Neves, Haleigh's paternal grandmother, said she never met the cousin, who she thinks is named Joe and lives in Tennessee.
In recent days, rumors have circulated about a relative of Croslin's who was in Satsuma at the time of Haleigh's disappearance, but has since return to Tennessee, and officials with the Putnam County Sheriff's Office have confirmed that they have spoken with the man. Today Show host Matt Lauer asked Croslin, 17, if she thought the relative had anything to do with Haleigh's disappearance.
"I really don't know, I don't know if he did or not," Croslin said. "That's an interesting way to answer the question," Lauer responded. "I think that a lot of people might say that, 'No I'm positive that person had nothing to do with Haleigh.'" "I'm not quite sure at all. No . . . He's a criminal pretty much, he's been in trouble his whole life. I don't trust him," Croslin replied, adding that she hasn't spoken to the relative since he left Satsuma.

Watch video of Misty Croslin on the Today Show
February 20, 2009
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[Angel Who Cares]

Girlfriend of Haleigh’s dad asserts: ‘I was home’
But Misty Croslin won’t rule out unidentified relative in girl’s disappearance
TODAYShow.com contributor
updated 1 hour, 38 minutes ago

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Among the 1,300 tips collected by investigators was one possible sighting of Haleigh in a car with an adult male and female in Knoxville, Tenn. Police in Knoxville have interviewed the relative Croslin spoke of, but on Friday she told TODAY’s Matt Lauer that she was not convinced the man was not involved in Haleigh’s disappearance.
Croslin did not identify the man, nor did she say what her relationship to him is. She is the last person to have seen Haleigh, and she is the person who reported her missing. Inconsistencies have been pointed out in the story she has told investigators, although Croslin has reportedly passed a polygraph test.

Croslin was joined by Haleigh’s paternal grandmother, Teresa Neves. Both stood in front of a large tent in which the family is living because Cummings’ house has been sealed off as a crime scene. Croslin had pictures of Haleigh attached to her jacket, while Neves held a large photo of the girl, showing her blond curls and a distinctive smudgelike birthmark on her left cheek near her ear.
Neves has been supportive of Croslin, but Neves told Lauer she does not object to police questioning the young woman again. “I want the detectives to find my granddaughter. I do not care who they question. We are all available for questioning. All we want is for Haleigh to come home.”

Latest on Florida 5-year-old’s disappearance: Video
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Article:
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[Angel Who Cares]

UPDATED: New Searches, Larger Reward In Hunt For Haleigh
Reward Increased To $20,000 For Information About Haleigh's Whereabouts
POSTED: Friday, February 20, 2009
UPDATED: 6:33 pm EST February 20, 2009

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SATSUMA, Fla. -- Neither that search, a result of a lead, nor a search conducted of the area where a sex offender visited after his curfew turned up anything useful, Putnam County Sheriff's Office Capt. Dick Schauland said Friday afternoon. Investigators would not provide any specifics about either a possible sighting of Haleigh outside a Tennessee restaurant or interviews with a cousin of Misty Croslin -- the 17-year-old girlfriend of Haleigh's father and the last person to see the 5-year-old. Family members told Channel 4 that a relative named Joe visited the Cummings' home and left hours before Haleigh disappeared.
The only major announcement at Friday's news briefing was that the reward was increased by $4,000. "That brings the reward to $20,000 for any information regarding Haleigh's whereabouts and/or the conviction of the perpetrator of any crimes involving her," Schauland said.

Mother Pleads For 5-Year-Old's Return
With 11 days passing and no work on Haleigh, her mother said it feels like "her heart is being ripped out."
Thursday evening, both of the missing child's parents, Ronald Cummings and Crystal Sheffield, spoke out and asked for their little girl's safe return.
Haleigh's parents stood close to each other at the evening's candlelight vigil, praying for their missing daughter. They said they are not giving up on Haleigh.

IMAGE: An Amber Alert was issued February 10 for 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings
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IMAGE: Haleigh's mother Crystal Sheffield
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Investigators Discount Haleigh Sighting; Mother Pleads For Her Return: Video
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18759897/index.html

UNCUT: Cummings Family News Conference: Video
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18752177/index.html

Haleigh's Mother Speaks Out, Pleads For Girl's Return: Video
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18756243/index.html

Article:
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[Angel Who Cares]

Tip Leads To New Search For Haleigh Cummings
Friday, February 20, 2009 – updated: 12:50 pm EST February 20, 2009

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PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. -- A new tip led to a new ground search for missing 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings Friday and an army of deputies searched a wooded area just a few hundred yards from her home.
Putnam County sheriff's deputies stopped all physical ground searches for Haleigh Cummings last Monday, but Friday morning Eyewitness News found a search team in Satsuma in a parking lot and followed behind them.
The tip that led law enforcement to the wooded area came in overnight. Officers from all over, including Flagler County Fire Rescue, showed up early Friday morning to begin the search. There were more than 70 searchers, some with walking sticks. Eyewitness News was the only TV news crew in the woods when the search began.
"We're going to move to the north, which will be to our right all the way down this road, double arms length apart. The go signal is going to be 'move,'" the search leader announced.
The group met briefly Friday morning and then lined up on a dirt road.

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[Angel Who Cares]

Amber Alert: Haleigh's Family Talks To Press
Friday, February 20, 2009 3:23:21 PM

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SATSUMA -- Haleigh's grandmother said she has a gut feeling her grandadaughter is alive. At a 1 p.m. press conference, Teresa Neves pleaded for the missing 5-year-old's safe return.
Knoxville, Tenn.'s WVLT reported Putnam County Sheriff's investigators said they questioned a Tennessee man about Haleigh's disappearance. The unnamed man is Misty Croslin's cousin, who family members said was in Putnam County visiting Croslin days before Haleigh disappeared.
Meanwhile, at a 3 p.m. press conference, deputies announced the reward has increased to $20,000.

Flagler County Joins Search
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has joined in the search for Haleigh.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal reported Flagler officials said search efforts may have resumed because new information may have surfaced in the case.


Haleigh Cummings Press Conference: Video
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Family Of Haleigh Cummings Speaks: Video
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[Angel Who Cares]

UPDATED: Family Makes Another Plea for Haleigh's Safe Return
Created: 2/20/2009 1:23:11 PM
Updated: 2/20/2009 2:50:44 PM

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SATSUMA, FL -- Speaking to the media on behalf of her son Ronald Cummings, Teresa Neves reiterated the main concern of all of Haleigh Cummings' family: "We want our Haleigh home safe."
Neves said in an afternoon news conference how much she appreciates "everything everybody's doing for us."

Asked about the reports coming from Tennessee that authorities are questioning a relative of Ronald Cummings' girlfriend, Misty Croslin, Cummings' sister echoed something Misty had said earlier: "We don't (trust him) either."
Authorities are still working that angle.

Family Makes Another Plea for Haleigh's Safe Return: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/default.aspx?aid=149789&storyid=131827

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/amberalerts/news-article.aspx?storyid=131827&catid=295

[Patty G]

February 20, 2009
Family Press Conference

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P1-Mqpr6jU

[Angel Who Cares]

UPDATED: Reward Gets Higher as New Information Slows Down
Created: 2/20/2009 3:25:16 PM
Updated: 2/20/2009 5:30:55 PM

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PALATKA, FL -- As the search for Haleigh Cummings continues with little new information coming in, the reward for finding the missing 5-year-old has increased.
Capt. Dick Schauland with the Putnam County Sheriff's Office didn't say who provided the new money, but the total reward now stands at $20,000. The biggest news from the search is that two crews have spent the day following up on recent leads.
One is south of Satsuma, and Schauland indicated that search was not turning up anything.
The other is related to yesterday's arrest of sexual predator Timothy Loucakis. Schauland said investigators are "thoroughly convinced that he was not involved in this," but that they would be remiss if they didn't follow up completely.

Misty Croslin, the girlfriend of Haleigh's father Ronald Cummings, earlier said a relative of hers in Tennessee who is being questioned has a criminal record and she doesn't trust him. Ronald's sister echoed that sentiment Friday morning, but Florida Department of Law Enforcement Special Agent Dominick Pape wouldn't go that far.
He said investigators had spoken to "Joe" in Tennessee, but added that they are not trying to embarrass any family members and wouldn't say whether or not "Joe" was a person of interest.

Following All Leads: Video 1:47
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Reward Gets Higher For Haleigh: Video 1:48
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Another Plea For Help: Video 9:12
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Family Makes Plea For Haleigh: Video 8:09
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Haleigh's Family Tired But Hope Hopeful: Video 2:20
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[SeriouslySearching]

Family seeks to keep Haleigh in front of the public

By Karen Voyles
Staff Writer


Published: Friday, February 20, 2009 at 4:14 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, February 20, 2009 at 4:14 p.m.
~snip~

As for the new details, family members said Haleigh has two brown birth marks: the larger one is on her left cheek bone and a smaller on is on the right side of her face, just above the jaw. Also, she has strawberry blond hair with hints of red in it, not just blond hair. Family members said her fingers and toes are chubbier than those of other children her size and age, and her left eye is a "lazy eye."

~snip~

"Law enforcement does not want to embarrass any relatives in this investigation," Pape said. "The real story is the rescovery of Haleigh."

Law enforcement officers, including nine deputies and two K-9 units from Marion County, searched two areas on Friday, following up on leads.

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20090220/ARTICLES/902200908/1002?Title=Family-seeks-to-keep-Haleigh-in-front-of-the-public

[Patty G]

February 20, 2009
Press Conference At 3:00 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YIz0QDqtkQ

[Angel Who Cares]

Man in Tennessee questioned about missing 5 year old
Last Edited: Friday, 20 Feb 2009, 7:29 PM EST
Created On: Friday, 20 Feb 2009, 7:25 PM EST
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The Sheriff's department would not reveal what kind of relative the man is to Croslin. Haleigh's paternal grandmother, Teresa Neves, said Croslin's cousin visited Putnam County days before Haleigh's disappearance. Neves said the cousin and Haleigh's dad, Ronald Cummings, got into a fight about a gun during that visit. She also said the cousin left town the same day Haleigh disappeared. Ronald Cummings denies that fight ever happened. "There was no fight with no cousin over a gun," said Ronald Cummings.

Article:
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[Angel Who Cares]

Girlfriend's cousin Joe had visited Haleigh's home
Published: Friday, February 20, 2009 at 1:41 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, February 20, 2009 at 1:41 p.m.
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In a televised press conference Friday afternoon, the paternal grandmother of a missing 5-year-old Putnam County girl discussed a man from Tennessee named "Joe" - a cousin of her son's girlfriend - who had been at the mobile home where the girl lived.
Putnam County Sheriff Jeff Hardy acknowledged Thursday that investigators have been in touch with this relative of Misty Croslin's out of Tennessee who apparently had been visiting her. "You trust your friends and family to bring in people you can trust," Neves said. Channel 4 WJXT news reported that family members said the cousin visited the home and on Monday and left hours before Haleigh disappeared.
Article:
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Girlfriend talks with investigators again in Haleigh case
Published: Friday, February 20, 2009 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 11:56 p.m.
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Misty Croslin, 17, was at the Putnam County Sheriff's Office and would be returning home, said Sheriff Jeff Hardy during a press conference Thursday afternoon. Hardy wouldn't discuss why Croslin was with officers, except that investigators continue to re-interview people and conduct polygraphs in the case of missing Haleigh Ann-Marie Cummings.
Much of the attention, however, has been focused this week on Croslin and her version of events that night. Officers confirmed they had received a tip that Croslin was not at home with Haleigh and her brother when she said she was.
Article:
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20090220/ARTICLES/902201011

[Angel Who Cares]

Lonely little brother waiting for Haleigh
Deputies, volunteers search region; 'The world is a suspect,' sheriff says
Story updated at 2:59 AM on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009
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SATSUMA - Ronald Cummings Jr. will turn 4 years old Sunday, a birthday his family isn't sure they'll remind him about.
Valentine's Day may not mean much to a tyke like him, but today's holiday arrived early Friday morning with someone from his sister's school dropping off candy and gifts from her classmates.
"We love you Haleigh," said a card all her kindergarten classmates signed.

But how do you explain to a little boy why his 5-year-old sister wasn't home to get the gifts? How do you tell him that police suspect someone abducted Haleigh Ann-Marie Cummings while the siblings were supposed to be snug in bed?
"When he's here by himself, he's a little bit lonely," his paternal grandmother, Teresa Neves, said Friday of the little boy their family calls "Junior."
"We just tell him that Haleigh's not here right now. We're not going to do doom and gloom."
Lonely little brother waiting for Haleigh: Video
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid10363234001/bctid12215189001
Article:
http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2009-02-14/story/lonely_little_brother_waiting_for_haleigh
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Family Holds Vigil, Prays For Haleigh For 11th Night
POSTED: Friday, February 20, 2009
UPDATED: 10:59 pm EST February 20, 2009

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PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. -- For the 11th straight evening, family members and friends of missing 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings came together to hold a candlelight vigil and pray for the child's safe return home.
For the past week and a half, it seems coming together with other people who love and miss Haleigh has been helping the family get through the tough time.
Friday night's cold temperatures didn't stop Haleigh's loved ones from coming together for their nightly vigil. Ronald Cummings and his girlfriend, Misty Croslin, stood side by side as they prayed.

Earlier in the day on Friday, a tip led detectives into some woods south of Satsuma. Neither that search, a result of a lead, nor a search conducted of the area where a sex offender visited after his curfew turned up anything useful, Putnam County Sheriff's Office Capt. Dick Schauland said Friday afternoon.
Police said that like Haleigh's family, they too are frustrated but not discouraged. They said they would continue to search and follow up on leads until the girl is found.
Some of Haleigh's family members and friends made new posters to be put up around the state until their little girl is brought home.

New Area Searched In Hunt For Haleigh: Video
http://www.news4jax.com/video/18763765/index.html

Article:
http://www.news4jax.com/news/18764083/detail.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Few leads in search to find Haleigh
The fanfare dies down, but hope still remains that she will be found alive.
Story updated at 6:15 AM on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009

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Signs, photos and prayers can still be seen throughout the town, but the search process is beginning to exhaust the community. Yet there’s still hope. He said police conducted two searches in Putnam County on Thursday — one about 200 yards south of Satsuma on U.S. 17 and the other in the area of a sexual predator arrested Wednesday for breaking curfew. Neither search produced positive results.

Misty Croslin, the 17-year-old girlfriend of Haleigh’s father, said she had a cousin visiting from Tennessee for two weeks. Teresa Neves, Haleigh’s grandmother, said on Friday that the cousin tried to steal a gun from the Cummings’ home, leading to an argument between him and Croslin. The cousin left the home and returned to Tennessee the same morning Haleigh went missing.
“I felt like he was someone worth looking into, so I told the investigators,” Neves said. “He’s not part of my family. I don’t even know his name. But I hope that was her [in Tennessee], at least I would know she was eating well.” Police confirmed that Croslin’s relative was in town and is now back in Tennessee, but wouldn’t say whether he was suspect. Croslin said the man “messed with her” as a child, but didn’t think he was listed as a sex offender. “If we would have had any idea, he wouldn’t have been around Haleigh,” Neves said. “He did not carry a sign saying ‘I’m a sexual offender, I’m going to steal your child.’ He came to our home as a relative.”

Article:
http://www.jacksonville.com/news/metro/2009-02-21/story/few_leads_in_search_to_find_haleigh

[Angel Who Cares]

Families Focus On Cousin As National Spotlight Increases
Created: 2/20/2009 8:58:29 PM
Updated: 2/20/2009 11:54:56 PM
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SATSUMA, FL -- Almost two weeks after young Haleigh Cummings disappeared, the national focus remains strong.
On the Today Show on NBC, Matt Lauer questioned Misty Croslin about her cousin in Tennessee. Croslin said she didn't know much about him, but wondered about him because of a criminal past.
In Satsuma, both sides of the family taped an appearance for Nancy Grace on CNN.

"Until she's home. It's hard, but until she's home I'm gonna do it," says Haleigh's mom, Crystal Sheffield.
A mile down the street, at Ronald Cummings camp, a camper was donated by a couple from Volusia County. They saw their makeshift tent on the news and drove a camper they aren't using to the family Friday night.

11PM News Families Focus On Cousin As National Spotlight Increases: 1:40
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[kiki the parrot]

Fox Television's "America's Most Wanted" will profile the Haleigh Cummings abduction case Saturday, February 21.

******

Source:

"The Fox Report with Shepard Smith," Fox News Channel
OrlandoSentinel.com

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1497156/haleigh_cummings_is_missing_the_misty_pg3.html?cat =8

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[Angel Who Cares]

Haleigh Cummings is Missing: The Misty Croslin Connection
Speculation Runs Wild, but Everything Seems to Connect to Misty Croslin
February 20, 2009

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There are always those moments in an investigation where something does not seem quite right. Often some tell-tale sign, something unobtrusive, begins to nag at one's thoughts. Such is the case with the Haleigh Cummings abduction. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office has interviewed her multiple times. This, of course, is only normal since she was the last person to see Haleigh Cummings before the 5-year-old disappeared. But her stories are inconsistent. They have been from the start.

Fox News and "America's Most Wanted" correspondent Michelle Sigona have reported that several people have told investigators that they saw Misty Croslin out in the neighborhood that night, that she was not at the mobile home the entire time that night.
What does any of this mean? Perhaps nothing. Perhaps something that might be damaging to Misty Croslin, but not especially helpful to the investigation. Or perhaps something not so damaging to Croslin but something she does not want to mention for an unknown reason. Or perhaps it is something both damning to Croslin and helpful to the investigation.

Of course, everything Misty Croslin has said publicly and to the police might be truthful (barring a few discrepancies that could be the result of nervousness or misremembrances). Which only makes the story of Haleigh Cummings' disappearance / abduction even more mysterious. But not implausible. And certainly not impossible.

Video: Haleigh Breakthrough?
'America's Most Wanted' correspondent has new information about girl's disappearance. 2/19/09
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Article:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1497156/haleigh_cummings_is_missing_the_misty.html?cat=8

[Angel Who Cares]

Amber Alert -- Search For Haleigh Intensifies
Saturday, February 21, 2009 6:39:31 AM
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SATSUMA -- The search is intensifying for the 5-year-old Putnam County girl who mysteriously vanished from her home one week ago.
On Friday, dozens of law enforcement personnel looked in the woods south of the mobile home where the girl lived. Investigators won't say exactly what they're looking for, only that they continue to follow up on all tips they are getting in the case.

Croslin is the girlfriend of Haleigh's father Ronald Cummings. Investigators said Croslin's cousin, who may be a sex offender, was in Central Florida visiting when Haleigh disappeared. However, investigators aren't commenting on this either.
Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/2/20/amber_alert_croslin39s_cousin_questioned_in_haleig h_case.html

[Angel Who Cares]

Amber Alert -- Search For Haleigh Draws 1600 Leads
Saturday, February 21, 2009 4:25:38 PM

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At a 3 p.m. press conference Saturday, Putnam County investigators said they've received more than 1600 leads and law enforcement officials have put in 4,786 man hours in the search for Haleigh Cummings. However, investigators said they’re not any closer to knowing where Haleigh is.
Investigators also said there are no ground searched planned for Sunday.

“As far as the cousin, I mean, Ronald wants Haleigh home and he doesn't care who has her, how they got her, he wants her home. You know, if it's the cousin, then we hope they lock him up," said Teresa Neves, Haleigh’s grandmother.
The reward for information has now been increased to $20,000.

3PM Haleigh Search Press Conference: Video
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*Posted By PattyG
Today Show
Where is Haleigh?
Reporter has spoken to the "Mysterious Cousin" in Tennessee
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[Angel Who Cares]

Volunteers Search around Haleigh's Home
Created: 2/21/2009 2:30:44 PM
Updated: 2/21/2009 6:00:43 PM

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SATSUMA, FL -- While investigators are taking the weekend off from searching for Haleigh Cummings, a small group of volunteers searched the area around the little girl's home today.
About 15 people spent the day walking through the wooded area near the little girl's mobile home. In the meantime, Haleigh's family continues to wait for any information from law enforcement.

"It's a lot of family support. It's a lot of community support," says Haleigh's grandmother, Teresa Neves. "It's all up to God - I know that he's keeping my baby safe out there somewhere."
When asked about Misty Croslin's cousin, "Joe" in Tennessee, Neves tolf First Coast News that she does't know him.
Croslin, the girlfriend of Haleigh's father, said earlier that she doesn't trust her cousin. He is being questioned by law enforcement officials and has a criminal record.
"If his cousin doesn't trust him - that doesn't makes me feel good," said Neves.

Volunteers Search around Haleigh's Home: Video 1:03
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Misty Croslin's Tennessee Relative Not a Suspect in Haleigh's Disappearance

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Misty Croslin's Tennessee Relative Not a Suspect in Haleigh's Disappearance
Created: 2/21/2009 2:26:20 PM
Updated: 2/21/2009 7:43:02 PM

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PUTNAM COUNTY, FL -- The relative of Misty Croslin who investigators had been questioning in Tennessee is not a suspect in Haleigh Cummings' disappearance.
Captain Dick Schauland didn't have much new information to release in Saturday afternoon's press conference, but when asked point-blank about whether the man known as 'Joe' in Tennessee was a suspect or person of interest, Schauland said he wasn't.
Misty had previously said that man was someone she didn't trust and that he had visited shortly before Haleigh disappeared.

Investigators are no longer conducting ground searches. They are following up on the more than 1600 tips that have poured in.
It's been 12 days since five-year-old Haleigh Cummings disappeared.

11PM Report Misty Croslin's Tennessee Relative Not a Suspect in Haleigh's Disappearance: Video 6:53
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No new developments in the search for Haleigh
Helen | Sentinel Staff Writer
5:02 PM EST, February 21, 2009
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Investigators searching for missing five-year-old Haleigh Cummings spent today following up on some of the 1,600-plus leads they have received since the little girl disappeared 12 days ago.
There was no ground search Saturday. On Friday, about 140 law enforcement officers, acting on tips, searched two new areas, but found nothing pertinent to the investigation.

Since Haleigh disappeared, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office has devoted 4,786 man-hours to searching for Haleigh and 1,626 man-hours investigating leads. Seventeen detectives are assigned to the case, 5 of them full-time, according to Lt. Johnny Greenwood of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.

Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/orl-bk-haleigh-update-022109,0,6047496.story

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Tennessee cousin not a suspect in Haleigh's disappearance
Police: Father's girlfriend's cousin not even a person of interest
Story updated at 5:27 PM on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009
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Capt. Dick Schauland of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office told reporters during an afternoon briefing that the man, a cousin of Haleigh's father's girlfriend, was interviewed after detectives learned of him early in the investigation and was subsequently ruled out.
The man left Florida after trying to steal a gun from the Cummings home, according to Haleigh's grandmother. Schauland wouldn't identify the man.
"He is family, and we don't want to embarrass family members in any way," Schauland said.

Police had declined before today to say whether Croslin's cousin was a suspect. He had been visiting for two weeks, but he and Croslin argued after he tried to steal a gun from the home, Haleigh's grandmother said Friday. She said she told investigators about him.
The cousin left the same morning Haleigh disappeared.
Croslin said Friday the man "messed with her" as a child but she didn't think he was listed as a sex offender.
Schauland said detectives are considering every tip.
"Some of them end up nowhere, but they have to be run down nonetheless because you never know when the one that's going to solve the case will come up," he said.
Article:
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Cousin in Tennessee not a suspect in Haleigh's disappearance
Published: Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 5:26 p.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 5:26 p.m.
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A few individuals searched on their own, stopping by an area down the street from the Cummings home where members of Ronald Cummings’ family have gathered since the case began.
A few individuals searched on their own, stopping by an area down the street from the Cummings home where members of Ronald Cummings’ family have gathered since the case began.

Members of the Christian Motorcycle Association based in Putnam County also stopped by to pray with family members for Haleigh’s return.
“We’re just here to lend support,” said member Barbara Rains. “We want to pray with them.”
Barbie Squires, Haleigh’s paternal great-grandmother, said the family plans to remain camped at the site as long as the property owner allows it or until Haleigh is found.

Squires said the ordeal is wearing on the family, including Haleigh’s 4-year-old brother Ronnie Jr., who was also in the house when family members say Haleigh disappeared.
“He’s not doing well at all. He realizes what’s going on,” Squires said. “Today he went
to his granny’s house and she gave him a soda. He was pouring it in a glass. She asked him why and he said he was pouring half of it for his sister.”

Jane Valez-Mitchell and panelists discuss recent developments in the case of missing 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_uWaPV_GzM


Article:
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20090221/ARTICLES/902210953/1002?Title=Cousin-in-Tennessee-not-a-suspect-in-Haleigh-s-disappearance

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UPDATED: Police Follow Tips In Day 12 Of Haleigh Investigation
Putnam Co. Sheriff Says Girlfriend's Cousin Not Suspect
POSTED: 8:23 pm EST February 21, 2009
UPDATED: 1:40 pm EST February 22, 2009

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Saturday afternoon there was no ground search conducted. There will not be a press conference held on Sunday.

A former FBI profiler said the search for Haleigh is a two-track investigation.
Appearing on the "Today" show Saturday morning, Clint Van Zandt said track one is taking investigators outside of the house and looking into whether a stranger took Haleigh. But Van Zandt said track two is keeping authorities inside the house.

"One family member said a fight had taken place between Ron, the biological father, and Joe, the cousin, where Ron says, 'No, that didn't take place,'" Van Zandt said. "Evidently a gun disappeared from the house and it was found in a ditch later."
Van Zandt said, typically, investigators try to rule out immediate family as suspects first before branching outside of the home. But he said, in this case, it appears that authorities are looking at both at the same time.

Police Follow Tips In Day 12 Of Haleigh Investigation: Video
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Missing Florida Girl's Dad: I 'Never' Hit My Child
Sunday, February 22, 2009

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In a contentious, exclusive interview outside his Florida home, Ronald Cummings, the father of missing 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings, blasted new abuse allegations and told FOX News "never, ever have I ever hit my child."

Cummings also condemned new allegations that he hit Haleigh's mom Crystal while she was pregnant, saying friends and family members making the accusations are 'absolutely lying' and threatening criminal charges against them.
Responding to sources that told Rivera Cummings had told them he was 75 percent sure who kidnapped Haleigh, the missing girl's father said, "There is no way — I do not know who took Haleigh. If I had — if I had, uh, five percent of where Haleigh was at, I would be there now and not here."

Sheffield told FOX News on Saturday that Ronald Cummings had been abusive to her when she first got pregnant.
"He punched me in the back of the head and before then, he was verbal," she said. "I mean he was just very abusive."
Sheffield also said she was told by her cousin of an incident where Cummings apparently hit Haleigh after the child bumped into him or smarted off to him.
"She said he just backhanded her. And she fell flat on her face on the porch," Sheffield said.

The family has been at the center of investigations done by the state child welfare agency, but details of those cases haven't been disclosed because of confidentiality laws.
Neves said her son would never hurt Haleigh and pleaded Friday for her granddaughter's kidnapper to bring her home.
"I want to say to my baby, we love you sweetheart, and we will find you," she said through tears.

Article:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,498127,00.html

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Haleigh Cummings Disappearance Investigated by Geraldo Rivera
Missing Florida Girl's Mother Says Haleigh's Father Abusive

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Let me say first that if appearances are to be believed, Ronald Cummings, Crystal Sheffield and Misty Croslin are or have been drug and/or alcohol abusers. Ronald Cummings is heard on the 911 tape calling Misty a "*****." Misty is never seen without a cigarette and her defensive arrogance is just shocking considering this situation. Sheffield has pulled herself together over the past week, but her initial appearances suggested that she may have been a recovering drug user.
Ronald Cummings has custody of his two children by Crystal Sheffield. Why? Evidently because Sheffield had used cocaine the year before, and because the missing Florida girl had allegedly missed a dozen doctor appointments while in Sheffield's custody. Haleigh is reported to have Turner's Syndrome.

Crystal Sheffield and Griffis told Geraldo that Ronald Cummings is violent and uses drugs. Sheffield claims that Cummings punched her in the head when she was pregnant, and called her foul names. She admitted that they used cocaine and methamphetamines, but said she quit when she learned she was pregnant. Cummings' own mother and grandmother said they didn't know why Sheffield stayed with him, according to Sheffield. She said she went back to Cummings a couple of times so she could be with the children, but couldn't take the abuse and left.
Sheffield's cousin claims that she saw Cummings backhand Haleigh during a visit one time, causing Haleigh to fall flat on the floor. Sheffield says that she knows Cummings loves Haleigh, but that if he lost his temper, he was capable of hurting her.

Crystal Sheffield said that Chad Griffis, her fiance, claims that within hours of Haleigh's disappearance, Ronald Cummings told him and another man named Marcus that he's "75% sure he knows where Haleigh is." And finally, Sheffield says she "knows Ronnie," and when he is shown crying on TV, that he's faking it.
Ronald Cummings is rumored to have connections to the drug world, and it was suggested he may have been a drug informant. His legal background includes an ongoing custody dispute, drug use and brushes with the law, according to court records. Geraldo Rivera approached him with questions about Crystal Sheffield's allegations.
Ronald Cummings denies every allegation made by Crystal Sheffield, her friends and family. He claims he never hit Crystal when she was pregnant, never hit Haleigh other than spanking on the bottom, which he says is okayed by child services, and that Chad is lying about his statement that he was "75% sure" he knew where Haleigh was. He denies drug use or association with drug dealers or being a drug informant.

Is the media here to help find Haleigh? Or are they just after another Story? You decide as we go behind the scenes in Satsuma, Florida where a live taping of Geraldo at Large is going on.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ieSp87KbY0

Article:
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Fox anchor banned from camp of missing girl's father
Geraldo Rivera was issued a trespass warning on Saturday
Story updated at 11:54 AM on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009

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Fox News anchor Geraldo Rivera was issued a trespass warning after a contentious interview with the father of a missing Putnam County girl.
As the search for 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings entered its 13th day, the county was abuzz about the contentious interview with her father Saturday night with Rivera.

Cummings got upset when Rivera said he'd been told by members of Haleigh's mother's family that Cummings hit the child and has said he is 75 percent sure he knows who has her.
Putnam County Sheriff’s deputies arrived on the scene later, and issued Rivera the trespass warning at the request of the two property owners on whose land the Cummings family is camping while their trailer remains closed off as a crime scene.

A trespass warning means Rivera would be arrested if he came back onto the property. Rivera told deputies he understood and stated he would not come back to the address, but declined to sign the trespass warning, according to a sheriff’s office report.

Article:
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Transcripts of the Geraldo interview that turned confrontational
Story updated at 7:22 PM on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009

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The partial transcript of Geraldo Rivera's interview with the mother and father of missing five-year-old Haleigh Cummings is below. It was provided by Fox News Channel to the Times-Union.

Article:
http://www.jacksonville.com/news/metro/2009-02-22/story/transcripts_of_the_geraldo_interview_that_turned_c onfrontational

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UPDATED: Amber Alert -- Haleigh's Father Orders Geraldo Rivera To Leave
Monday, February 23, 2009 4:52:00 PM

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SATSUMA -- The reward for information on the whereabouts of 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings has been increased to $20,000 as the search for the missing Putnam County girl enters its third week.
Daily Updates Suspended
Deputies in Putnam County have suspended their daily news conferences about the search for the 5-year-old.

Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/2/23/amber_alert__haleigh_reward_upped_to_20000.html

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UPDATED: Police Follow 1,600 Leads In Haleigh Case
Family Says Fake Web Site Created About Girl To Make Money
POSTED: 8:23 pm EST February 21, 2009
UPDATED: 6:31 am EST February 23, 2009
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SATSUMA, Fla. -- Investigators said on Sunday that they're whittling through more than 1,600 leads received since 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings disappeared two weeks ago. About 140 officers searched two areas on Friday, acting on tips, but found nothing pertinent to the investigation. There was no ground search on Saturday.

Meanwhile, the family said a Web site hoax is putting a wrench in the search for Haleigh.
Her family said someone created a fake Web site in an effort to collect money.

Family members said the Web site is not affiliated with them or the police.
The Web site also has Haleigh's name misspelled.
"We are sickened by anybody that would take something that is heart-sickening for our family and try to profit off of it and then stamp the family's name on it," said Haleigh's step-great grandmother, Barbie Squires.

NEW IMAGE: Haleigh Cummings
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Police Follow Tips In Day 12 Of Haleigh Investigation: Video
http://www.wesh.com/video/18768145/index.html

Article:
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Community Support Grows For Haleigh's Family
Created: 2/22/2009 10:11:17 PM
Updated: 2/23/2009 12:17:25 AM
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"You look around and you think people don't care anymore and they don't want to help anymore and you have a tragedy hits you like this and people come out of the woodworks," says Haleigh's grandmother Marie Griffis.
They bring pillows, blankets, tents and chairs, and every day more hot food.
And Sunday night Marie Griffis's coworkers, other Baker County school bus drivers, came to the family vigil to show their support.
Neither Griffis or her daughter, Haleigh's mother Crystal Sheffield, have been able to go home to Baker County now for two weeks.

Griffis says she isn't discouraged that there have been no new developments in the last few days. And she plans to continue on with the vigils every night, for as long as it takes. "We all feel like Haleigh's okay, I guess you could say it's mom's intuition and because she's my maternal grandchild, my close connection with her, I know she's okay. In the pit of my stomach I know she's find, I just don't know where she's at."

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/amberalerts/news-article.aspx?storyid=131963&catid=295

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Missing girl's family maintains vigil outside her home
Published: Monday, February 23, 2009 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 11:53 p.m.
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Haleigh Cummings' immediate and extended family maintained a vigil outside her Satsuma home Sunday although law enforcement have suspended active ground-searches for the missing the 5-year-old.
A used RV was recently donated for Ronald Cummings, Haleigh's father, to stay in while police continue to treat his mobile home in Satsuma - just south of Palatka - as a crime scene.
"The rest of the family is staying in a tent," said Teresa Neves, Haleigh's paternal grandmother.
"The RV gives my son time to play with his son and to be away from the media," she said.

Capt. Dick Schauland with the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said Sunday afternoon that detectives were still working the case but that there were no new developments.
Law enforcement said they believe Haleigh was abducted from her home sometime on the night of Feb. 9 and were called to the family home at 3 a.m. on Feb. 10.
After several days of extensive ground searches in the woods behind the Cummings' house and boat searches in the nearby St. John's River, authorities are focusing on tips and leads. "We're hanging in there. It's just exhaustion setting in," Neves said on Sunday.

IMAGE: Haleigh Ann-Marie Cummings
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Family Holds Vigil for Haleigh Cummings
Created: 2/22/2009 7:19:26 PM
Updated: 2/22/2009 7:20:28 PM
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PUTNAM COUNTY, FL -- On night 13 since Haleigh Cummings'' disappearance family members will hold their nightly candelight vigils. Sunday night school bus drivers from Baker County are caravanning in to be with family at the vigil. Heleigh's grandmother Marie Griffis is herself a Baker County bus driver.

There was no organized searching going on in Satsuma Sunday and investigators did not hold an afternoon news conference update. Family members say they have received reports of websites selling Haleigh t-shirts and other items but that they don't know who's behind the sites and they're not legitimate.

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/amberalerts/news-article.aspx?storyid=131955&catid=295

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Prayer Vigil Held For Haleigh Cummings
Investigators Pursuing Hundreds Of Leads
POSTED: 10:13 am EST February 23, 2009
UPDATED: 10:21 am EST February 23, 2009
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SATSUMA, Fla. -- Family and friends of Haleigh Cummings gathered in Putnam County on Sunday to hold a prayer vigil for the missing 5-year-old girl.
Investigators said they're following hundreds of leads, but they still haven't found a suspect or sign of Haleigh.

In spite of that, Haleigh's grandmother said the family hasn't given up hope and thank everyone who's helped in the search effort.
"You walk around and you think people don't care anymore. They don't want to help. But then you have a tragedy like this, and people come out of the woodwork," Marie Griffis said.
Griffis said she believes deep down that Haleigh is OK. She said she's anxious to bring her home.

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Geraldo Rivera Banned After Interview With Haleigh's Dad: Video
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NEW Images: Haleigh Search; Geraldo Banned
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Haleigh's Father Questioned On Past Drug Use
Monday, February 23, 2009
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PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. -- During a national television interview on the show Crimetime, featuring Geraldo Rivera, Haleigh Cummings' father, Ronald Cummings, was questioned about allegations of abuse and drug use in the past.
However, it was questions about alleged drug use that pushed Cummings over the edge.
"What about allegations of cocaine use, meth use?" asked reported Geraldo Rivera.
"There's nothing, I do not do drugs," Ronald responded.
"You don't do drugs? What about all those arrests?" asked Rivera. "Do you work for the police, are you an informant?"
"No I am not an informant; I do not work for the police," he responded.

Article:
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