EXCLUSIVE: “HALEIGH IS NOT DEAD!”—Misty Croslin
Pretty in green: Misty Croslin, in Lowell CI, Florida’s oldest women’s prison
By Art Harris, The Bald Truth, www.artharris.com,. all rights reserved
Contradicting herself yet again, Misty Croslin now claims she was asleep the night Haleigh Cummings vanished, and has no idea what happened to the five year old she was babysitting almost two years ago–but insists she’s alive.
“My heart knows she is alive,” says the jailhouse letter, written last month by the teenage drug trafficker while serving 25 years in a Florida women’s prison for selling prescription pills to an undercover cop and now facing possibly decades more behind bars at her sentencing in Putnam County on seven other drug charges next month.
“I ask myself, ‘What if?’ What if I wouldn’t have fell (sic) asleep?” the letter says. “What if I would have checked the door? How is it meant to be that a little beautiful girl like Haleigh, who is so innocent, could be snatched from me as I slept just a few feet away?”
That’s what local, state and federal and investigators still want to know, insisting the illiterate teenager who just turned 19 behind bars still holds the key to what happened to Haleigh Cummings.
“If Misty Croslin has information about what happened between 8 p.m. and 3 a.m. that night, we’d be happy to speak with her, either before or after her next sentencing,” said Putnam County Sheriff’s Major Gary Bowling, in an interview with The Bald Truth Tuesday.
“Everyone wants to know what happened,” writes Misty. “I was asleep. How can I say anything when there is nothing to say? Yet how can I be quiet when I want to scream, ‘Listen to me..HALEIGH IS NOT DEAD. FIND HER!”
Bowling told me investigators had copies of all her letters, and others, and despite Croslin’s new assertions, “we’re still treating this as a homicide case.”
It’s standard procedure, he said, for Lowell Correctional Institution, the Florida women’s prison where Croslin is now housed, along with former confidante Donna Brock and Ronald Cummings cousin, Hope Sykes, serving 25 and 15 years respectively for drug trafficking as well — to copy and forward all inmate correspondence to investigators in the case.
Croslin’s attorney, Robert Fields, told me the letter raises more questions than it answers, doesn’t sound like the voice of the client he knows and could make it more difficult for him to help parlay any solid information she may have into a plea deal.
“It doesn’ t help her credibility with law enforcement if she’s letting others make claims about things she may or may not have told them,” he told The Bald Truth, suggesting a ghostwriter came up with emotional ruffles and flourishes so over the top that “they don’t sound like Misty.”
Her grandmother, Flora Hollars, agrees. “It’s signed by her, but you can see someone else wrote it for her,” she told me in an exclusive interview. “I think she was making some folks nervous by who she was pointing at before, so someone come up with this for her to say to downplay the suspicions.”
Croslin sent the letter to her grandmother, Flora Hollars, in Tennessee and her Aunt Vicki, and asked them to help get it out — AND to split 50-50 with her any money they might receive if they were able to sell it or anything else belonging to her.
The Bald Truth obtained the letter from Hollars with no compensation requested or offered.
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We’ve attached the letters and welcome your comments. Does it sound like Misty to you? Who would have a motive for her to change her stories now?
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December 14th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Don't really know what to make of these. Misty has flipped flopped so much, could this just be her trying to gain something favorable, setting the stage for perhaps a possible sentence reduction for her January court date? I've got a headache now. Hi Art!
December 14th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
It's good to see you reporting on this case again Art. ( I am sure that your shedual is chalk full nowdays.)
No, I do not believe that Misty was the writer of the letters in question either.
December 14th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
She is a liar!! She can't even spell poor Haleigh's name right..
December 14th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
I think Misty knows why Haleigh was abducted and where she is too be found.
December 14th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Really? Why would you believe this story over the last four or five?
December 14th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
I wonder why Misty is always changing her story? It seems like she knows, but is protecting someone, or she has been threatened by someone, but surely someone in authority can get her to do the right thing for herself and most of all HaLeigh. Misty has wrote her friend Crystal letters, and it is her own writing on those, Crystal had made a video, defending Misty. What is going on with the one to her Grandma and Aunt, the writing is big small all over the place?
Art..is there any news on Lindsay and how she is doing? Is Tommy not talking anymore?
December 14th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
I think that Mrs. Hollars is very smart. This quote says it all: "“I think she was making some folks nervous by who she was pointing at before, so someone come up with this for her to say to downplay the suspicions.”
December 14th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
Ronald Cummings, Ronald Cummings, Ronald Cummings. Need I say more?
December 15th, 2010 at 9:57 am
braty–yes there are others who are nervous about who Misty could finger…art !END
December 14th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
Hey Art-
Thanks for the update. After reviewing all of the letters you can tell that Misty did not write the latest ones. She is now surrounded by jail house lawyers and I am certain they are giving her a defense. Not one that will do her any good and by her listening to others she has no chance with all of the songs and dances she has performed since the beginning. Misty is inconsistent and has not given a consistent story since the beginning of this tragedy. I think Misty knows exactly what happened. Her story never made sense to me from the very beginning and still doesn't.
December 14th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
I believe the cover letter and signatures are Misty's, but not the song or the letters themselves. You can tell the handwriting is different. I think she's trying to get some money since she said if they were sold, she wants half. I think Ronald's in on it too. I think he wants her to stick to her original story because they were getting to close to the truth. If she keeps changing her story he knows no one will ever believe anything she says.
December 15th, 2010 at 12:35 am
There can be only one explanation to all the lies and changing stories; Misty was directly involved in this child's murder. Why else would she lie and keep on lying and spend the rest of her life in jail when she can simply tell the truth and get out of jail? Who would hurt her? The story about threats from Ronald Cummings, her brother, cousin are just silly. She could be given police protection. She is lying because the truth would implicate her. That is the only explanation that makes sense.
December 16th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
agree
December 21st, 2010 at 1:58 am
I also agree.
December 15th, 2010 at 12:51 am
Hi Art…no matter who wrote the letters, if Misty signed them than she knows the content. This means she has gone all the way back to her original claim and everything she said between then and now was for what?? If she truly had slept thru what occured i think she would have not only stuck to that during questioning but would have passed a poly on that question. I believe she has tried everything she can think of to come up with a believable account but the reality is that she killed Haleigh so no matter what she tries it can't be proven because it isn't true. That is my personal opinion after following this case all this time. I am past thinking she has been covering for anyone except herself. Good to see you back Art, i knew you would be, just didn't know when. Happy.
December 15th, 2010 at 12:54 am
Misty is calculating, conniving and manipulative. She was the one calling the shots when the drug dealing was going down, and now she's trying to call the shots on the sale of her letter–from jail, no less. I wouldn't trust that girl farther than I could throw her.
December 15th, 2010 at 12:56 am
Glad to know your on top of this, Art! The cover letter is defintely written by Misty. She had someone else write the other and the poem. When I read it, all I can think of is my 18 year old niece. Drama queen. In the letters she did not write but signed , she couldn't take responsibility for anything. "Why me? everyone hates me!"… so worried about what everyone thinks about her. She plays the victim very well. I love the whole "If only I didnt sleep" bit. Like saying how stupid it is that everyone is mad at me for simply sleeping. Sigh. and My Haleigh, clearly shows she had no respect for the little girl, becuase if she did, she would never try to "replace" her mother after knowing the kid for what? 4 months? This is the type of person that would burst into fits of rage and be extremely jealous. It would not suprise me at all if the kid was drugged to put her to sleep and then she died which would explain no blood. I wonder if they ever checked Junior for toxicology.
December 19th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Misty is definitely grasping at straws right now – and I agree – I do think Haleigh was drugged. I don't believe there was any blood, but I do believe Haleigh mustve gotten sick on her shirt, which was why it was washed, and when someone passes, their body fluids are released – which would explain why the blanket was washed. If you see the early interview of Misty saying " I washed her blanket because there was pee on it, who wants to sleep on a blanket that has been peed on?" So there was definitely some question put to her about washing the blanket. Good point, I do wonder if Junior was ever given a drug test or ever questioned again after being removed from the home. Misty has the cards stacked against her because she can't let go of Ron – I hope someday she can let go of this idiot and make some attempt to save herself, and get into recovery.
December 15th, 2010 at 1:11 am
In my post above, I mean't that the letters to Crystal were in Misty's own writing, the letters here were written by someone and signed by Misty, that is her signature.
December 15th, 2010 at 1:55 am
Those letters are too educated for her. Something is up. I believe the letter she wrote to grandma and aunt, that sounds like her. Repetitive, slang, mispelling of words, shows someone uneducated wrote it. The first two are crap, IMO. I was reading up on this case alittle wondering what happened to you Art, and reread a couple things I had read and videos I had seen in the past. About the pink shirt. I do believe this was the last article of clothing Haleigh was wearing. Also, ironically found by Misty in the laundry a few days later, which she did report to the police. Then in a video, I saw her talking about washing a blanket that had been peed on. I also believe that happened. I think haleigh was wearing the shirt and there was evidence on it, and the blanket, as well. They were both washed. Evidence gone. she definitely. if anything, had something to do with the cover up of something that happened to haleigh that night. Scratch the letters. They are bogus. I don't know what she is trying to do, but it's not working!
December 15th, 2010 at 2:55 am
Very logical thinking. Thanks for your insight—and that of ALL Bald Truth readers. I appreciate each and every one and would love to respond individually, just not enough hours in the day…better say goodnight. Up in 3 hours to head over to the Swift Justice set, taping this week in Atlanta. For any who have been watching, thanks for making it a hit, appears to be one of highest rated new judge shows in several years. Est. 10 million daily viewers. Watch for me on Jane Velez Mitchell Wed. night on HLN, talking about the letters…Thanks, Art
December 15th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
I think Misty knows what happened and I also believe that Ronald knows now!! He might not of known at the time but he knows now what has happened to Haleigh. Also that is a good point about the shirt and blanket. Misty also said that she washed the blanket for the little girl and that was at like 10pm or around that time. But she also said they were all sleeping earlier then that if I am remembering right. Have they ever gave Joe Overstreet a lie detector test?
December 15th, 2010 at 3:08 am
The truth never changes.
"Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at the touch, nay, you may kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at evening." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr
December 15th, 2010 at 10:50 am
Misty is on her way to prison where child abusers and murderers are not well accepted. She must know this now after spending almost one year in jail and those letters merely signify her fear of mistreatment that could easily come her way.
Although she is facing a sentence of 25 years, the chances of her serving the full sentence are in her favor. Therefore, why would she commit to telling the truth about Haleigh if she sees an opportunity of getting out sooner than expected on drug charges?
The key is and has always been Misty. No amount of whining and mendacity will change that perception. Misty is playing it "smart" by maintaing her innocence since she may only have to serve half of that sentence with future appeals which will allow her to get out of jail while still in her twenties. The fact is, we may never get the complete story but most of us are aware that she has gotten away with murder.
December 15th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
only the cover letter was written by Misty all the others were authored by others and signed by her. Her motive, to get the fan mail and money being sent to Casey Anthony and the same press coverage! She is too stupid to write in the style that is in most of the letters.
December 16th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
I agree! The first four letters do not have misspelled words and the penmanship is ok. I've heard that Misty can't write. The cover letter looks like Misty could have written it with her childish scrawling.
Hopefully, not many fools will donate money or buy any of her garbage. The only thing I'm willing to donate is some truth serum.
December 17th, 2010 at 9:11 pm
I also Agree. Truth serum is NEEDED.
December 15th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
And now you know why even her own Attorney dropped her. (from what Ive read)…..Even he had enough of the charade created by this bunch! Read these site…..Believe or not believe, I at most just found them interesting…..and from the heart, for the most part….. I've seen her post on several sites and she does put her foot in her mouth and do at the least, weird things…but after I read her site, I kinda was able to understand her motives. Never the less, Misty, Tommy, etc…..the who bunch…..Lies, Lies, Lies…IMO..and Haleighs still gone. I am posting the two sites below just for reading purposes. SO, BEFORE YOU SLAM DUNK ME, IM NOT SAYING I AGREE or DISAGREE
http://www.google.com/profiles/salmaguer69
AND
http://stephaniealmaguer.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-…
December 15th, 2010 at 10:18 am
First of all, the articles you cite aren't accurate…Robert Fields remains her lawyer –I spoke with him yesterday–and despite any frustration he may have with a client who takes advice from jailhouse advisers and other family members with a motive — he is committed to helping Misty tell the truth with information that leads to solving the case. art
February 25th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
Steph:
Despite what you may have read somewhere else, her attorney hasn't dropped her…not very happy with her, but Robert Fields has been more patient with this client than any other…Lying to your lawyer not very smart when he's the only one trying to use what he can to help her, and gets nothing to work with. Valiant effort to put her upbringing and parents on trial in the sentencing phase…Who can blame the judges for withholding sympathy for the devil (s)? … and going along with prosecutors to use the only leverage they have to ferret out what happened to Haleigh? Art
December 15th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
She's a liar she knows where Haleigh is she keeps changing her story.If she knew Haleigh was alive then why did she take police down to the river????.She said Joe and her brother Tommy killed Haleigh.This crap needs to STOP enough is enough i'm sick of the lies and the games.Haleigh needs to be found she'll be missing for 2 years in February doesn't anyone care????!!!!!.Tell the damn truth for once in your sorry ass life.
December 15th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
She saw that Elisa Baker was paid for HER letters and this stupid, baby-killer tried to do the same thing!
Pathetic!!!
December 15th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Hi Art,
I can totally understand Misty doing this. I think the last letter is genuine. Sounds like her. She always wants something and still doesn't understand that rewards are for good deeds. She just expects people to hand over what ever it is she wants……in this case money from the publishing of the letters. I think I would change my tune too from murder to just gone because the punishment would be less severe. Sorry Misty. Your upbringing didn't help you in this situation. You should have been true and upfront from the day you made the 911 call. . Somewhere out there, whether dead or alive, is a precious child left in your care. Now doesn't that make you feel bad? A little live person who was in your care. I think once again this is Misty just trying to get a lighter sentence or some hope that she won't spend so much of her life behind bars. Maybe someone should help Tommy to remember……. if Misty can't remember.
December 15th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
It is obvious which letter was actually written by Misty. At this point, I don't believe a word she says anymore. I am sure she wrote these letters believing that they would benefit her in some way. Everything always has been about Misty and only Misty. The truly sad story here is that a little girl has been missing now for almost 2 years and we will probably never really find out what happened to her.
December 15th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
If the Haleigh was alive she would of turned her location in by now, she would have cut a plea deal. Sad to say but poor Haleigh is most likely dead. Its just to bad that Misty apparently didnt care enough about her to let her rest in peace now. But that is no shock because if she did care she wouldnt be missing now would she? Another sad point is shes lied so much and told so many stories when she finally decides to tell the truth no one is gonna believe her. Ron is to blame too. He called the house how many times that night I forget? Something like 90? If he was that concerned about his kids dont you think he would of left work early to go check on them? And isnt it strange how she just automatically wakes up right before Ron comes home and notices Haleighs missing? C'mon Misty. You failed how many lie detector tests and told so many stories. If you love this little girl like your "own" then let her rest in peace and have a proper burial and give up the truth for once. You have nothing else to lose. You are gonna be in prison for the rest of your life anyways. You cant hurt your future anymore so you might as well give it up and tell the truth!!
December 15th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
Oh Art ! This is nothing but more spin from her! I get from the letters that it still is ALL ABOUT HER! How her life is over, her heart hurts, blah blah blah! This girl will never reveal the truth but I guess she thinks if she keeps spinning these lies, that people will feel sorry for her and she has failed miserably as I hate her with everything in me. And she whines about how people think she is just a drug dealer, WELL DUH? She gets caught red handed and those tapes speaks full volume to her being nothing more than a low life drug dealer! This loser would have never completed her education or would have been employed? Granted, her low life family taught her all she knows and one might feel sorry for her to have been born unto total scum trash, but she could have overcome all of that and could have been a productive member of society. So I would take this new crap spin as that, CRAP! I think the realization that for at least 23 yrs her sorry ass is in prison and she is still facing those nine other charges and I do hope they run those sentences consecutively because even if she never cops to where Haleigh's body is, she is being punished for her as well. And she can spin that she loved the kid, no, no, she didn't, she was jealous of the attention Ron paid her and I think she thought like Casey, Law would buy the someone took the child song and then when she isn't found, life would go on like she wanted it to be. At least Caylee's remains were recovered and that skank will get the DP. So I don't buy for one second this new "story" And she did not compose that letter. she is too dumb to write that well!!
December 15th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
In letter four, Croslin was misspelled.. It's too obvious Misty didn't write the letters. Maybe the cover letter, but that is also debatable… She will never tell what really happened because it involves Ronald, and she will never rat him out….everybody else, but not him.. IMO I think she is being made a scapegoat from all of the Haleigh saga, but she was involved in the drug deal, and will have to pay for it… Anxiously awaiting your appearance on Swift Justice.. Take time to enjoy the Christmas holiday, Art..
December 16th, 2010 at 12:25 am
Thanks so much, Marti
December 15th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
i hate the guessing thing AGAIN but maybe some cell mates made her do this.even if she didnt write it she might have told them what to say. the cell mates could be the ones looking for easy money. misty is naieve and she would do it because they are probably pretending to be her friend but once again shes gonna get screwed once again at the end.
December 16th, 2010 at 3:06 am
I think Misty is missing the spotlight on her! I dont think that she ever felt important in her life and as this story became so important, she was important,she is a very screwed up girl that is starving for attention. I watched this from the beginning on N.G. and between Misty changing her stories and looking at Ron for approval I will always beleive he is the main suspect in this case and Misty is the follower! She didnt show him how to deal drugs, he was way ahead of her on that. He just let her do the dirty work to save himself, same with his daughter, he I believe is responsible for Haliegh missing, whether he sold her to pay off a debt or accidently killed her. Instead of the law making plea deals with him they should have got her a psychiatrist and worked on her because I think she is covering for him out of fear and actually believes he loves her! I just cant stand the way he acts like he is the innocent one and just made a mistake! Did everyone see the smirk on his face in his mugshot? I didnt see any of the others smiling in theirs? Did he think his mom was going to save him AGAIN??? Sorry Art I had to vent a little, this story, no this situation just bothers me alot.
December 17th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
I agree, Vickier… Ronald will never be implicated…He is in cahoots with those that matter..IMO
It is puzzling why Misty doesn't come clean about him, if he had something to do with Haleigh's missing..She may not have been with the children that night, and sincerely doesn't know what happened to her.. She may have been in with Ronald on the killing, or disappearance, or she may have been instructed by Ronald on what to do with Haleigh when he found out she was dead..The last two scenarios would cause her not to talk, and the first won't fly because she has admitted to being in the same room with Haleigh before she went missing…I can't understand why the truth is so hard to tell, and especially if one is innocent, as Misty claims.. Protecting Ronald doesn't make sense either, unless she doesn't mind being locked up, which I don't think is the case.. More than one person knows what happened to Haleigh…You would think one would break… We can only hope and wait.
December 16th, 2010 at 4:57 am
way to many profound thoughts to be written by Misty. Come on, couldn't she atleast copy them over so it looked like she wrote them? Dumb. Miss Misty who cant but a sentence together, yea right. Questioning her "misfortune"! What landed sweet Misty where she is? Her mouth? Her lies and the fact that she couldn't tell the truth about the child she claims to care so much about? Yet not enough to tell the truth for?
Poems, songs and heartfelt soul reflections??? come on! Thats Misty, alright. Such a deep well of emotions. Maybe she'll write a book next called Poor Misty, lets all run out and buy a copy! Not gonna happen. Who cares but she has to say now? It doesn't matter anymore. Who would believe her? All we ever wanted to hear was the truth, and she didn't want to tell it. The rest is squat. The only news we need from Misty is a song called "bringing home Haleigh".
Misty, free your poor little broken heart and TELL THE TRUTH! Try that, have someone else write it for you and maybe you can sell it. Ya think! Have Nanny Hollers sell it for you and split the proceeds 50/50. Since you need money for phone cards and hair braids. Grow up little girl, all you need to pay is the piper!! Do yourself a huge favor and bring Haleigh home.
December 16th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
This has become like the story "The Little Boy Who Cried Wolf". Nobody believes or listens to her any more. She is quite irrelevant. One day when she does finally tell the truth no one will believe her.
December 16th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
I am always amazed at the people who think that the only person Misty would protect is Ronald. GET REAL! The only person Misty is not going to turn in is herself. The only thing that makes sense is that Misty is responsible and therefore no reason to ever tell the truth when it couldn't help her..We will probably never know.
December 16th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
I think the only reason any sane person would not tell the truth and get their own sentense reduced is because the truth would make her face a murder charge also. You know she would sing like a bird if she were not guilty herself. She can't tell the truth.
December 16th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Although it is clear Misty did not WRITE the letter, she may have helped compose it. OK, so we know Misty is not educated, but it doesn't mean she didn't have these feelings. Get off her. She' s trying to save her life and I don't blame her. What would you be doing?
I still think Misty has gotten the royal shaft in all of this, a rush too judgement is clear. That scumbag Ronald got her into all of this. More charges should have been put on him for what he did to an under age niave girl. He was just a user.AND SCARED HER TO DEATH!!!!!!
December 16th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Misty has been given the shaft since day one. The courts don't seem to care about the WHOLE picture here or they would have seen to it that Ronald was charged for his crimes on Misty….and underage niave little 16 yr. old he molded into what he needed. I think the state's drug laws on pills is just over kill…over the top. LIke we need to crowd our jails with this crap? Need more room for the real crims. Get me into to see MIsty and I know I can help her…the right people are not talking to her…not even her attorney. Get rid of these over zealous judges!!
December 16th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
No, Misty did not WRITE the letters, but that doesn't mean she did not have these feelings and asked someone to help her put it into words….ok???? BFD!! Much todo over nothing. This girl needs REAL HELP and she isn't getting it…not even from her attorney. He is doing a poor job of defending her…just poor! Let me in there to talk with MIsty and I know I can gain her trust!!! I can help. Help me do it..ANYONE???
December 16th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
YES, I am qualified to talk with Misty. I am a former drug counselor, former autistic coach/counselor, former member of a state crime commision of which will remain anonamous..at this time. I have been to the worst of the worst at Spring Creek, Alaska and spoken to inmates on their treatment and rights. And, last but not least, I am a victim of a violent crime, a serial killer who is still in prison I keep tract of. By my wits I got away from him, but he killed an elderly lady the next night!
I am a wife,mother, grandmother, and friend to many. I KNOW I CAN HELP MISTY and will endeavor to seek a way.
December 24th, 2010 at 2:55 am
I’d be fascinated to look up the serial killer who terrorized you…if you care to send me the info pri vately.
December 28th, 2010 at 11:25 pm
I have thought that the right person if given the chance could get to the truth through Misty. I use to think it was Flora but i have seen how Misty manipulates her. She's been successful so far at keeping people guessing what the truth is, but eventually she will start to trust an inmate and will talk. She can't keep it to herself forever, but i bet Tommy could. I wish someone like Cindy could give it a try but i'm sure nobody is going to allow it.
December 16th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
I think this is just a way for Misty to get some money. She clearly states she wants half if Nanny Flo will just get these letters out there! Misty is wanting money. Possibly a last ditch effort to gain sympathy and try to make the world think she is innocent and knows nothing and was sleeping. May also be more self convincing than anything. Afterall she does have to live with herself and she talks about how people look at her with such hate. I know she did not write these with the exception of letter #5 which I think she did write, but she has put her thoughts out there to someone.
December 16th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
I think that Misty gave Haleigh drugs to make her sleep, she died and then had her brother Timmy help her get rid of the body. I wonder if they ever tested Junior to see if there were drugs in his system. It would make sense why he wouldnt really remember anything.
December 16th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Art says "illiterate?" The story quotes her writing. Come on, Art…
December 17th, 2010 at 1:25 am
She changes her stories, yes so well, thoses drugs she took takes a year to clear out of her brain,i still say Joe is it! i seen the video's the guns and the threats he put so close up on camera VIDEO and sent her a message, he ran with gangs all with guns they did there famous hand codes like in sign language, It gave me the willys and then they we're no longer on myspace!
December 17th, 2010 at 2:19 am
Misty also, IMO would not have held back, kept mum, or changed her story had she not had some serious involvement with this. I understand the whole "devotion to Ron" issue, however, what she is spinning is not a purely selfless act to hold onto Ron. At this point, she is obviously worried about her own time in the slammer – I believe she is covering for herself and Ronald. I think Tommy and Joe were just collateral damage. I do not believe Misty is not forthcoming, JUST because of her feelings for Ron. It goes much deeper than that. Haleigh is not alive. She was not taken by some crazed vengeful drug dealer for payment. She was killed, caught in the middle of all the abuse and drugs that her father and others around her allowed her to exist in. I also believe Ron's side of the family is not so innocent.
December 17th, 2010 at 2:41 am
Hi Art. I actually just saw the letters, must be my settings or adobe are outdated on our other computer. Anyway, it's so obvious all but the last letter was written by someone else. Spelling "Haleigh" wrong so many times was irritating. Misty still doesn't get it. Once she is sentenced in PC and she starts doing her total time she might finally realize this is no game, it's at minimum the major part of her life spent behind bars. After a while her name won't be mentioned unless something develops in the case, she will basically be forgotten about. Unfortunately it will take that realization before she has the decency to tell the truth, and maybe not even then. If it was her who caused Haleigh's death, and i believe it was, she will never tell unless she is offered something less than what she gets from the drug charges..jmo
December 17th, 2010 at 6:54 am
Soooo??? What happened here Art??? Was there a problem?
December 17th, 2010 at 9:44 am
Why spin the timeline 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m? Haleigh was first reported missing in a call made at Ron's MH to an unknown party at the PCSO office at 2:13 a.m., as stated mos ago by Sgt. Greenwood! Who made this call from Ron's MH? What was discussed; who did the plotter speak with at the PCSO? Why has this call never been investigated? Offc Bridgett Dixon responded to Ron's MH at that time, from there she went to Tommy's and was enroute back to Ron's when the hoaxed up 911 call came in at 3:27 a.m! WHY are the true facts being concealed? Why are we STILL discussing a fake call that was made at 3:27 a.m. when that is NOT when Haleigh was first reported missing? Why has the media failed to acknowledge the PCSO already knew Haleigh was missing when M & R made their "pretend" call to 911 at 3:27 a.m? M is not the key to solving this case, M is the fall guy, the scapegoat. RC & TN hold ALL the answers, including the truth about M's lies and why she is protecting them. Why have all THEIR lies been ignored? WHY are THOSE two not being investigated?
December 24th, 2010 at 2:53 am
Anne—My impression was the officer without discussing details for the record used that time frame as an approximate catchall to say, hey, if anyone knows what she or anyone close to her was doing during those hours, that might give them a break in the case…My hunch is they have more than we know and are waiting to put a few more pieces together to get a match that could lead to an arrest. My sources inside the case keep telling me Ronald is not a suspect, and despite others’ spin (without sources we can check out because they wont talk or don’t exist), but, boy do I understand the frustration because it is logical, hand as despicable as he is, Ron’s got alibis established by co workers, cell p hone pings, check in records and more. Wishing doesn’t make it so…Let you know if that changes.Art
December 25th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
It makes sense that all Ron's alibis were established IF the murder took place BEFORE he went to work. That's why Teresa messed up early on and said she picked Haleigh up from the bus stop. That's why Grandma & GGrandma were at the trailer that evening with clean laundry. All this happened before Ron went to work and everyone participated in the cover-up while Ron was at work. JMO
December 27th, 2010 at 10:37 am
i always felt ronald was envolved in this thing. just because he has an aliby doesn't mean he wasn't the master mind. as far as cell phone pings go, all you do is give your phone to a player and it can look like he is on a world tour and really be in his back yard. these are true dirt bags and if everything had worked out the way they planned there would have been alot of money to be made. they just weren't smart enough to cover all the bases. the trurth will come out after the right deal is made and misty see herself growing old behide bars.
February 23rd, 2011 at 3:04 pm
Thank You Art. Ron Cummings clearly cares about what he lost and not about what Haleigh lost. But that does not make him her killer and when people point in the wrong direction it takes the focus away from the true culprits.
January 7th, 2011 at 6:13 am
If that is true- does anyone know other than the police and you? How could that have been missed? I wonder if Art knows- and is keeping it quiet at request of police (part of their evidence). Misty is obviously the fall guy- why would they let RC & TN continue to play her- the good'ol boys club? Thanks for the info!
January 8th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
What does that mean Art?
January 8th, 2011 at 9:01 pm
I have followed this case from day 1, here's some food for thought;
1. The obvious, if you want to truely know hat happened to haleigh, put misty in cell with her cousin and donna brock
2. The truth will also come out if they let misty walk with little or no time, everyone will sing like a canary, because THEY ARE MAD AND EMOTIONS TRUELY COME OUT IN ANGER especially ron whose guilty as hell
3. Misty will never tell. you give her all those years she will have nothing to lose while the real suspects will be freed.
4. At the end of the day misty was still a child, with child-like mentality, therefore to get her to confess you have to think on her level with everyone in her face and ear talking; she wants to know whats in it for me i want a better deal than ron that'll show him. give her one and all hell will break open and you will get your answers. ron will have to talk
January 9th, 2011 at 12:00 am
Approve
January 9th, 2011 at 3:51 pm
Anne, I agree that pcso is holding important factors from the public. Lot of time between 2:13 am and 3:37 am. Misty is not sleeping tonight! Her mind is filled with WHAT IF'S AND SHOULD I? she is sick to her stomach, not accepting the reality of this. She will be hysterical tomorrow, Heartfelt she is not, she is damaged, inside & out & in so many areas. So her mental state of mind is not right. My prayers are for Haleigh, for closure, and in Jesus name PLEASE help Haleigh, & give peace and rest to the innocent…
December 17th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
"Misty jail cover letter enlarged," is the only thing that Misty wrote. She talks like she writes incomplete sentence structure. Aside from that the world knows that Misty lies, but the dogs that hit on several areas do not lie, unfortunately animals don't speak the human language. The US seems to practice criminal rights when it comes to a crime. I do not understand, at the least Misty was never charged with child neglect leading to child endangerment, and providing false information. They are just narcisitic, manipulative, sociopathic individuals and that's why it's difficult to get a straight answer from any of this players.
December 17th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
You know there is someone who knows what happened to Haleigh…at least one, maybe two…..at first we didnt know Tommy was there…until Rons phone records became public and Tommy admited to going over there and checking about 10pm this has always bothered me…. why didn't Tommy firm up the timeline from the start…. so Misty was there and then Tommy was there….what are the chances of another person coming in after Tommy that night….
December 17th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
HAS ANYONE ELSE NOTICED HALEIGHS NAME HAS BEEN MISSPELLED THROUGHOUT ALL THE LETTERS?? MISTY DIDN'T WRITE THIS AT ALL, SHE IS MAKING UP A "SOAP OPERA" FOR ATTENTION… WHY WOULD SHE HAVE SOMEONE ELSE WRITE THIS STUFF IF NOT FROM HER AND HER ONLY? AND FROM HER HEART? SHE IS A NUTBAG, TOTAL AND COMPLETE NUTBAG!! THE ONLY OTHER WHO COMPARES TO HER IS CASEY ANTHONY, OF COURSE… I CAN'T BELIEVE SHE WOULD SEND OFF A LETTER AND MISSPELL THE NAME OF HER "MISSING PRINCESS", (referring to letter #1)
December 17th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
I just heard your Levi Page interview from yesterday, 12/16, Art… Levi is great! You are the most informed…The ladies are a bit nerving, and relate most of what you have told us, but it was a good show… "Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer"…It seems Ronald is able to do just that, even in jail…I think Chelsea may be behind the letters… Lindsay just wants to wipe her hands clean of the mess…Not likely Donna….She's in jail too, and could care less about Misty at this point.
She's interested in saving her own behind…
IMO
December 18th, 2010 at 12:01 am
Marti—I think you are close to being right on…more later. thanks so much art
December 18th, 2010 at 12:44 am
I don't think she changed her story. She always said she was asleep and woke up to find Haleigh gone. Lots of accusation possibilities followed after being questioned by police, but she never said she was awake and knew what happened. I believe, because she doesn't have good penmanship, etc. she asked someone else to re-write what she wrote, so it would be neater and make sense, since she wanted it "out there." To me, she sounds like an 18 year old who has nothing much to do but get into her own head and heart right now, which is where songs and poetry come from. I think she's playing out on paper what's in her heart. Just my opinion.
December 18th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
She has lied so much, I'm no longer convinced her name is really Misty. Just sayin…
December 19th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Misty did not write that letter. It was far too gramatically correct to have been written by her. Whoever wrote this should be writing romance novels, not true crime. As I have said before, I think misty killed her.
December 19th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
If you look at the picture posted here of Misty, does she not look stoned? I believe she is still using in jail, which could explain why when it comes to Ron, her thinking is still clouded. Being in recovery myself, I know that once I put the substances down, my mind started to clear and my thinking was more logical and I was able to make better choices for myself – None of what Misty is doing right now is remotely logical – which tells me she may be still using drugs in prison. It just kills me that the PD can't make an arrest for this poor little girl because they have to keep chasing stories and leads that go nowhere.
December 19th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
i don't think she looks stoned i just think this girl has nothing left to her anymore, no soul. you can see it in her eyes.
December 19th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
I hope and pray someone will come through with the truth sooner or later.
I just wish that little girl could have a decent burial. It is so sad,my heart goes out to her mom and gramma.Let them all rot in jail,prison whatever I dont care.
December 19th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
doesn't anyone think one of the cell mates in the prison made her write it because they think she could get money from this attention? that's what I'm thinking . i mean why would she have someone else write it? i think shes in trouble in prison because the prisoners know who she is and I'm sure they don't like her so they are making her do this for money.
in one phone call misty had said and i think it was a three way line AND i think she was talking to Ronald….she said I'll see how much you really love me when this is over. then she was saying how much she loves him so I'm sure she was talking about Ronald. he couldn't get a girl his age because he doesn't have the mentality of an older woman so he went with little girls and used them! 25 YRS IS A LONG TIME!!! I DO NOT AGREE WITH THAT AT ALL!!!!!! NO WAY
i had to throw that in…..
December 19th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
I don't think anyone can make Misty do anything.. I have a feeling she runs the show in jail…I've stated whom I think wrote the letters, studied Misty's handwriting, and signed her name, all with Misty's approval…As for the photo above of Misty…Her face looks like a Meth user, or she may be picking at her face because of nerves.. Or, she may have been bitten by bugs…I don't think she is getting drugs in jail…Her weight gain is from her snacking between meals….IMO
I hope soon you will tell us who wrote the letters, Art.. When are you on Swift Justice again? TYVM
December 20th, 2010 at 10:16 am
Will be shooting new episodes next month…two so far…about the Charlotte concert promoter who allegedly suckered an elderly couple to invest in upcoming gospel events that never happened, and a “ripoff romeo” who began courting a woman with deep pockets the month he filed for bankruptcy.Let you know more about the letters as I get it…art Approve
December 20th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
i cant see misty running the show in prison. i just have a feeling one of the girls in prison are making her do this. prison isn't easy. John Gotti was beat up in prison and we all know he had power ….. JMO
shes being set up in a way .
December 26th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
For one Mistys' face is broke out because of nerves,what she eats.and not cleaning it daily enough.
My daughter has bad acne..so does that make her look like a Meth user…bad thing to say.
you should be ashamed of yourself for saying that.Shes in jail how she gonna do meth.?
I for one believe they both know and that ronald is involved..who is to say..its not mistys dad
being drunk and messed up and accidently killed her? no one knows except God for sure!
Art you are a great writter abd thanks for being here for the kids..Hugs
December 27th, 2010 at 10:19 am
i spent 27 years working in prison and i can tell you she does't run anything. she is simply something new that the old convicts can play with
December 20th, 2010 at 4:49 am
I just KNEW if I waited long enough there would be a new version….or some sort of new twist to the old ones! Misty, if you are going to be a liar, at least be a convining one! Show some sort of indignation concerning the accusations, don't stand there with your jaw hanging open looking like you just landed on planet Earth! You really should try to arrange working in the license plate division so your mind will be busy and not coming up with such foolishness.
December 24th, 2010 at 2:08 am
SEE patience pays off! Tx APPROVE
December 20th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Greetings Art, Its so good to see you again. Thanks for all of your hard work not only on this case but all of them. We TRUST YOU Art and you have shown that you can investigate and report a story with your integrity intact and yet you have a full heart. I think that someday when you go to meet your Maker, that little Haleigh will be standing at the Gates of Heaven to welcome you Home and to Thank You Art, for all you have done for her and for her family that she loved so much. It all counted Art. I just wanted to tell you Thank You for all you have done and not only with this case but with all of them Art. You have touched so many lives and is so many places. Our Boys and Girls in the War, and those we could not ourselves help or reach, you have and its made all the difference. I am sure that the stories you put in print are only the tip of the iceberg, Art. Thak you for not letting fame ruin you, but using it to help others and to make this world a better place in any way you could. Your Mother must be so proud of you Art. I hope you have wonderful Holidays.
December 24th, 2010 at 2:53 am
Debbie:So touched by words I don’t deserve, but thank you. As for MY mother, Helen Alexander, she’s 88, and yes, predictably, a big fan of all her kids, and grandkids…now bouncing back from brain surgery, so appreciate if you will send a few prayers her way. She’s doing physical therapy and actually took a few steps today. Yay, Mom…talk about a full life: raised in New York City, moved south to marry my late father, and between an acting career (from Broadway musicals to Atlanta theater, even a part in some TV movies and Driving Miss Daisy), joined forces with a handful of Atlanta women to start the first speech school for black children when there was nothing in the public schools for African American kids with hearing problems, not so for white kids. All done quietly, behind the scenes while she raised four of her own…became the face of the Ga. lottery in a hilarious commercial maybe 15 years ago as Edna the gray-haired bank teller who excuses herself to cash a check for the winner, then returns with a feather boa and declares, “You can call me, ‘Sparkles.””Had goofy animal drawings she scribbled in her teens turned into a fun line of plush toys for children called, ‘Squinkles,’ nickname for my little sister as a baby, carried in local stores, and given away in droves to the underprivileged. Last year, 600 to Toys for Tots…finished her autobiography before she got sick couple years ago, “From Broadway to Buckhead.” Available on Amazon. Always fighting, never gives up, determined to walk again… She’ll have a big family around her Christmas day…but sadly my wife’s mother won’t be there. She died at home in Albany, Ga, three weeks ago, and was buried beside her late husband, a WWII Navy dentist who pulled teeth of young Marine dental casualties to get them back to the fight, as bombs fell overhead. A war bride from New Zealand, she met him on a port call a month after her fiancé was killed, and finally joined him 9 months later at Camp LeJeune, then settled in Albany…Gutsy, wonderful woman. So it’s a season to celebrate mothers and grandmothers, and appreciate all of you whose families are lucky enough to have you with them this season. When I told my mother I was going to mention her on my newsblog, she wanted to join me in wishing all my loyal readers and fans a wonderful and safe holiday…Peace, shalom, namaste…Art !end
December 25th, 2010 at 12:16 am
Hi Art and thanks for sharing a bit about your Mom, Helen Alexander. She certainly has lived an interesting life. Bless her for undergoing brain surgery at 88 yrs and now taking her first steps today. After reading a little bit about Helen it doesn't surprise me that she has accomplished this too. I found an interesting article about your Mom which I'll link here if that's okay with you.
Happy Holidays to you and your family and guests here. Prayers for Haleigh's family this Christmas as well as prayers for the individuals who have worked the case and I belive still are working hard to see that this little girl receives justice.
Link to magazine article for Helen Alexander: http://georgiamagazine.com/archives_view.asp?mon=…
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:24 pm
Scorp:
Lots of house cleaning to do, so thank you for such a sweet note… she just had a 2nd surgery yesterday and came through with flying colors. All your thoughts and prayers — and all my readers — no doubt fell on open ears. Thank you. Art
December 20th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Greetings Art, It all counted Art. I just wanted to tell you Thank You for all you have done and not only with this case but with all of them Art. You have touched so many lives and is so many places. Our Boys and Girls in the War, and those we could not ourselves help or reach, y Your Mother must be so proud of you Art. I hope you have wonderful Holidays. I keep you and yours, and Haleighs and hers, your bloggers, Nancy Grace, Jane Velasquez, and all of the Law Enforecement People that have tried to find Haleigh and those that every day put their lives on the line for America, I keep you all in my Prayers. Have a Happy New Year Art. God Bless you abundantly !
To all of the Haleigh case Bloggers, Merry Christmas.
Debbie in California
December 24th, 2010 at 2:42 am
Thank you. Art approve
December 20th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Art, I think Misty is being Misty. She's scared now and confused. Her Family isnt there to hang out with, nor to save her. The letters are just another part of the Con games she has played her entire life. Its a way of life for her and until now she thought it served her well.
I think she is afraid of loosing her "Daddy's" LOVE if he knew what she did. It seems that she thinks her Mother will make excuses for her and forgive her anything. I dont think Misty really cares what the heck the world thinks about her….its her DAD. Im sure her new friends have convinced her that herletters are a gold mine that they all can profit from and that it would help people feel better about Haleigh givng them hope.
December 20th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Hey Art, I was wondering if JR.'s blood was tested for drugs when the Police went to look for Haleigh. I noticed that question from one of your bloggers. I dont think Misty cared about Pee being on the blanket that night, but I do think she washed it because the urine would have shown drugs and maybe even evidence of death….She probably remembered that the Hair strand that was in Casey Anthony's car belonging to little Caylee, showed the "death bands".
Misty might be "ignorant" but she isn't "stupid" by a long shot. She is street smart. She had to be to survive in her Mother's world. I think the her Mom Lisa has Haleighs blood on her hands too, because she created Misty to be the way she is. Not much of a Mother.
December 20th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
Remember Tommy's lawyer on tv saying that Tommy knew what happened and he was there but didn't do it. So how can they both be telling the truth. Neither one can pass a poly and if they weren't involved, they would pass. I hope they both rot in jail. Did Ronald pass a poly? no one ever said he didn't. I don't know why, I still believe he would never hurt Haleigh. If he didn't love her, why would he even take custody?
December 24th, 2010 at 11:05 am
I had an ex who manipulated his way through many things throughout his life, even with abuse of his children and he too took custody by manipulating his way through the stinky little town that he grew up in. He worked law enforcement, not for long he was terminated, and he couldn't hold a job, but yet he managed to get custody of his children. Love, manipulaters and abusers do not know the meaning of love. Throughout his life he was never charged with any criminal activity and Child Protective Service was involved but failed to do their job. The sad story ends that he lost custody of his children when he literally killed a 2 year child. He now sits in prison and denys any wrong doing. Reminds me of Ronald.
December 21st, 2010 at 1:55 am
Misty is confused and desperate. She knows what happened, and that her family and Ronald are involved. I truly think that Ronald is guilty, and she is covering up for him, her brother, and will hold out until her heart and soul is right with God and his grace. Haleigh is gone. Yeah, Misty will continue changing stories until she realizes she is living a lie. Ronald does not love her, used her, and she needs to fess up! Time will tell, but by holding back the truth, with no heartfelt compassion may take a while. She is a mess…
December 21st, 2010 at 4:24 am
I agree, Ronald is involved. Misty may not have been home that night, but said she was to avoid conflict with Ronald's mother and G'ma… It may all be a cover because she is afraid to tell the truth..Remember the bed was made.. I don't think Misty harmed Haleigh.. Ronald told her to whip Haleigh when she didn't want to go to sleep…How cruel is that??? Ronald is the abuser.. If she becomes a true believer, and not a half-baked believer in God, as so many do who are incarcerated, she will come clean with everything, and realize the truth will set her free… IMO
December 21st, 2010 at 1:58 am
Is Misty in GP now? Maybe it's been said and i missed it. Once again the sentencing date is getting close, i hope they don't delay it again. I don't think 25 years is too much and i assume she will get more added to it, i doubt they will run 9 sentences concurrent with one. I would have a big heart for someone like Misty if she had not been involved in the disappearance and probable death of a child. Her lack of education and lousy childhood is quite sad, but the rest is unforgivable to me. I just don't buy that she's so hung up on Ronald it's keeping her from telling the truth. They didn't even know each other that long and her whole life is at stake here. I think she had to have taken part in what happened to Haleigh and is not going to tell on herself or her brother. Quick question, now that Misty has recanted about Joe, how does Crystal explain the call to her cell that night? Who did Tommy call, why, and what time? Does she still say Joe did it? I think they all know more than they have said.
December 22nd, 2010 at 1:03 am
It is quite sad what has happened with Misty, however, I do agree with you Happy; It's not just Ronald keeping her from telling the truth. She is trying to save her own hide as well. She definitely had a lot to do with what happened that nite – even if it was just covering up (which is doubtful at this point) All concerned have lost sight of what this is all about – bringing a small girl home for a decent burial. She deserves at least that much. As far as I am concerned they all are involved, right down to Ron's family.
December 22nd, 2010 at 10:33 pm
i was wondering the same thing . i wonder if shes in GP. i think Misty will be in their forever and i don't think that's right. shes not some hardcore dealer and as far as Haleigh is involved this case shouldn't be about her but it is.. i always hope Haleigh is found but i think misty wont get out until shes 80 because of a stupid drug deal.
December 21st, 2010 at 11:45 am
I can't believe that people still think she is just a lovesick, innocent little girl. Misty did not have a problem spending the night on her drug binge with that other guy the night before Haleigh was missing. I may be older but I remember teen love and if she was that in love with Ronald she would not have been with the other boy. She is pretty gutsy, brought up to be a liar, a druggie, and basically a career criminal. That is what she really is. All of that before Ronald even was in the picture. IF you look at her for what she really is, it is easy to see that she is most likely directly involved with Haleigh's murder.
January 16th, 2011 at 3:46 am
I agree and that explains why she has no answers to reduce her sentence. Seems to me Misty has pointed at her cousin, her brother and also has attempted to place the blame at the fathers door. None of that worked and what is left?
If this is true what I read about Chelsea Croslin profit off this childs death then CPS needs to look into the situation with her kids as well. Because anyone that would do that can't be a good role model.
December 25th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
does anyone think Misty is gonna spend the rest of her life in prison?? she sure had a bad lawyer because i have read that people have done worse then what Misty has done
((I'm not talking about Haleigh)) and they never got this amount of time in prison.
December 26th, 2010 at 11:06 pm
GIRL PLEASEAINT NOBODY TRYNA HERE ANYMORE OF YOUR LIES I CAN LOOK AT THE LETTER AND TEL SUM ONE ELSE WROTE ALL BUT ONE BECAUSE THE LETTER U WROTE IS AS SLOPPY AS YOUR STORY NICE TRY LIAR ! NO WHERE IS HC ??
December 27th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
is misty in GP?? does anyone know how shes doing in prison and is Tommy and Lindsay divorce? AND one more question… are their any new phone calls with misty or any of the other ?
thanks
December 27th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
This makes more sense than the lies and more lies we keep hearing……..Heck, I'd believe a Genie was seen riding a Unicorn around town before I would believe one word from a croslin / cummings!
http://www.google.com/profiles/salmaguer69
OR http://stephaniealmaguer.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-…
December 28th, 2010 at 2:04 am
I've read the responses mr Harris and I have read all Haliegh updates and Nancy Grace interviews. Is there only a small percentage of people who believe Misty could be a scared child? I know this is an unspeakable crime if it happened as we have had it laid out in so many ways, but out of all the stupid players in this game, why all the pressure on Misty? I don't buy it at all. I think she should have done sang like a bird. We all know how street smart she is. Street smart peole know how to get and stay out of jail. I am not sure if misty don't mind being there because she is being took care of…. Probably by the he-male who wrote her letter. Knowing misty, he response to Ronald "let's see just how much you love me when this is over" is because of the relationship and more lies that will come from misty and her girlfriend / protector. Just watch art… It will happen. I think people needto put the pressure on Joe. That is the keyand the only one that has a clue what has happened. I am not sure if misty and Tommy were high as heck on that night or if they are terrified, but either way they would fail the poly. Now mr Harris…. Why can they not get to Joe??? Jacki in tennessee
December 28th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Jacki—Investigators have no credible evidence linking Joe to harming Haleigh except discredited Croslins who have flunked polys and changed their stories numerous times. Joe’s lawyer tells me he maintains he was NOT at the trailer as all have accused of being, and sources close to the official probe tell me, again and again, that witnesses, cell phone records and fingerprint scan punch ins put Ronald at PDM, not the house that night. Like you, and many others, I wonder about Ronald and have other leads I’m following, but without evidence and credible witnesses, suspicions don’t count in court. Your empathy is understandable and giving someone the benefit of a few doubts commendable. But, as for Misty, there are things yet to come out that, if nailed down, might just change a few minds like yours. Thanks for writing and a safe and happy new year. Art Approve
December 28th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
Why is every story preceeded by "stuff that's about to come out? " Conveniently, this is always stuff you can't talk about at the moment.
You and Nancy Grace are the epitome of what's wrong with modern journalism. Neither of you offer anything of substance.
December 29th, 2010 at 12:44 am
I still maintain whatever happened to Haleigh happened BEFORE Ronald went to work.. Of course, suspicions don't count in court.. I agree, there are things Misty isn't telling, and when/if she does it will surprise some people, but not those who have suspected the real culprit all along..
Happy New Year, Art, and bloggers 🙂
December 29th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
ABSOLUTELY!!!!! RONALD KNOWS ALL….ORCHESTRATES ALL….AND THERESA AND HER MOTHER BACK HIM… Misty not smart enough to fool law enforcement….but Ronald…….Hmmmmmmmmm…..he's the boss man ere.
December 28th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
Hello Art. Well, it's getting closer and yet nothing new from Misty. Looking back, recalling the first weeks HC went missing and the way MC was walking around smoking, smiling at the cameras, it was like she enjoyed the attention. It is almost the 2 year point and no real answers. To this day i am confused about what transportation was available that night. W/out a vehicle, someone would have had to carry her someplace, a place where after massive searches she was not found. Misty says Tommy knows, ask him. Why won't she say, she must know what he knows? I have to wonder if HC saw something that MC and TC didn't want her to see or tell anyone. MC tells the elaborate story of Joe roughing her up and then casually says LE put all that in her head?? It's up to her, if she won't tell exactly what happened she will get the max on the other charges, she must know that and still refuses to tell. To me, that means she knows she would get a life sentence if she did tell what happened, but that is just my opinion.
December 28th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
I'm guessing Misty has ran out of visitors and money. She has nobody that can afford to keep sending her money. These letters, probably written by someone else so they are readable, are a lame effort to get money. When you look at the last one it's probably the one written by Misty and if so it's obvious why she would have someone else write them, but they didn't spell Haleigh's name right. Misty may not have nice penmanship but i'm sure she knows how to spell Haleigh's name. The game is over, whether the case is solved or not, once she is locked up time will pass and unless something changes in the case she will in essence be forgotten about. JMO
December 29th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
Proving Ronald was involved may not be too difficult if it can be proven his whereabouts from the time Haleigh got off the bus until the time RC went to work…His G'Ma said she delivered laundry around 7ish…If G'Ma is covering for Ronald, of course she is going to say she saw the children at around 7…I happen to believe it is a cover.. LE should be able to find out what Ron was doing from the time mentioned above.. He and Misty had been up all night the night before bickering…Did he sleep all day? What did he do all day until he went to work around 4:30pm? I haven't heard it mentioned what he did during the day.. Surely, not all of Satsuma is covering for him..I can't see him lying around all day, and especially since he was into drug deals..He was a mover and shaker…Did any of the neighbors see Haleigh playing outside after she got home from school before RC went to work? Did they hear screaming? Bottom line is someone knows what happened to Haleigh, and no one is talking.. Misty knows, and Ronald knows. Either Ron has threatened Misty, or promised her a rose garden, and white picket fence when they get out…The truth lies in Misty and Ron…Instead of grilling Misty, LE should put more pressure on RC… IMO
December 30th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
They are all going to serve many years in prison regardless of what come to light. Unless by accident Haleigh remains are found she will never have justice. No one at any point is going to lead or help LE recover her period! Even if they did w would never know what happen to this child, and that only makes it that much more tragic. I am tired of the lies and stories, and the theories! At this point I am just grateful that at least some of those involved will be locked up. For at least 25 years Misty won't sell drugs, Misty won't have children, she won't spread the ugliness she was raised in. Ron will serve at least 12.5 years less time served, for 12 years he wont sell drugs, assault others scheme, spew venom, and spread the ugliness he was raised in on his community. If nothing new comes to light Tommy will serve less than 15 years, during that time he wont be selling dope, or doing any of the other things he did when free. The biggest relief for me in all of this is that the surviving children will be 18 or close to it when these people are released. I just pray they turn out better than the last two or three generations of their family, odds are not in their favor. I don't agree with the sentences handed out they gave Ron the lightest and it is beyond me why. If they do eventually prosecute Misty and use him I honestly believe they are going to regret it. This guy is a predator and an abuser, this guy guy marries teen girls beats them and God only knows what else. This guy married Misty days after his child went missing and the minute a lawyer explained spousal privileged didn't apply dumps her, but continues to sleep with her and hustle pills all the while claiming he can't live without his daughter who is his heart. This is a doomed no win situation for all involved. So for the next 11 years I am gonna take a big sigh of relief and be thankful for what little justice has been found. I am also going to hold out hope that the remaining children will overcome the illiterate, abusive, dope hustling trash that is raising them. Water seeks it's own level the free caregivers are as worthless as the incarcerated ones.
December 31st, 2010 at 8:53 pm
I don't really know where to post this so i am posting it here. HAPPY NEW YEAR ART HARRIS! Thank you for all you have done this past year to keep us informed with your busy schedule. You are appreciated very much and i hope you continue the Bald Truth this coming year, i will be here. My best wishes to you and your family for the new year! Happytobehere48.
January 4th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
Has it been confirmed that Misty or Tommy actually admitted to authorities that they knew Joe took Haleigh? I remember their Grandmother saying this, but never remember a confirmation from LE that they heard it directly from them. Whatever happened to Haleigh, it must have been pretty bad to not speak up about it get a lesser sentence on the drug charges. If it was an accident…even an overdose accident, I think they would have said something long ago.
January 5th, 2011 at 9:11 pm
Haleigh's name is mis-spelled in the letters… each time it is spelled HALIEGH…is Misty truly illiterate?… I also agree the flowery language is not Misty's way… I suppose someone helped write it, but they should have written only what Misty actually said, not fluff it up like that…and SPELL Haleigh's name right, for Pete's sake…
January 7th, 2011 at 5:21 am
I have said from day 3 and I will say it again, somehow some way Ronald killed that little girl in a rage either against Misty or Haleigh…not intentionally, of course, but it happened and Ron convinced Misty it was either her fault for making him mad, starting the fight, or something and DEMANDED she CLEAN UP THE MESS while he was at work. Do I believe the people who say they saw her after Ron went to work? NO I DO NOT! NO I DO NOT! Teresa Neves is among the Baldwin Brothers with her bad acting and phony tears. Misty will not "sing like a bird' as you all say because she believes (in her young naive mind) that RON IS ALMIGHTY and it is her duty to protect him and I am quite sure he has convinced her if she "sings" she will go down with the ship and NEVER live once singing because he will kill her next. Think about it, if RON KILLED HIS OWN KID, why wouldn't Misty believe he would kill her as well? This murder and coverup is their "forever bond" and it gives lost Misty a feeling of attachment she so badly needs as do most women in abusive relationships. I am sorry, Misty is uneducated, poor, and has VERY dirty hands but no one will ever convince me she killed that baby. NEVER!
January 8th, 2011 at 4:57 am
I believe the day will come Misty will tell the truth, thing is no one will believe her. Misty knows she did not kill that little girl, but she knows who did and she right now will never give him up. I know too many guys like Ron. I love Nancy Grace (drove hundreds of miles to meet her in Georgia) but she was dead wrong the day she scoffed at Crystal for not knowing when Haleigh got off the bus. I screamed at my tv…AN ABUSER USES HIS CONTROL AT EVERY CHANCE and denying Crystal of the simplest pieces of information made him feel powerful. It was this day I knew for SURE Ron was a cold hearted, self centered murderer. I believe Crystal believes it was Ron who killed Haleigh but she won't allow herself to believe it, not the father of her child. Just my opinion. I am so sure I am right, though. I'd love to be proved wrong, but I don't think I will be. I think of Haleigh every single day. She just touched my heart and I think of Misty, too. Not with pity or sorrow, with the sadness that that Misty, just like Haleigh, never stood a chance at life with the parents she got dealt.
January 8th, 2011 at 4:59 am
Sorry, Shania…I agree that Tommy was there to help his sister clean up the mess. I believe Ron's "pings" were to make sure Misty was doing what she was supposed to be doing and as a career criminal he KNEW that put him elsewhere! Ron isn't as dumb as he looks.
January 7th, 2011 at 9:56 am
Hello Art,
Happy 2011…I have always thought that Tommy helped out..Now I am re-thinking and going over everything again..Thinking I am missing something.
The dog hit on the trash that night(morning). Maybe Haleighs body wasnt there. Maybe it was her cloths and that is what Tommy came to get.Not Haleigh.I think Maybe she was dead/gone
already before Ronald went to work.For one if it was drug cartel they would make sure Ron was there. second if it was Misty shes to duh to get rid of anything. Lets go back….Kids are out playing..
grandma comes over (brings clean cloths) Then why would they make her late for school cause she didnt have the right outfit? doesnt make sence. Kids are eating on the porch…afterwards Tommy leaves with his kids and goes home..how old are tommys kids…they only lived a few blocks away..why drive to mistys? I think they walked over with Tommy. Remember he came over to smoke a joint with Misty which I do believe.Then went home.Ronald is getting ready for work and
and leaves out his pills he is selling to co-workers and haleigh ate one or more.
February 23rd, 2011 at 3:17 pm
If Haleigh ate a pill at the time Ron went to work it would not take her till 8pm or later to die.
The only way Cummings is involved is if MIsty drugged Haleigh to sleep and he knew of it.
Could it be that this is what took place? That Misty called on Chelsea and Timmy for help.
That they used the van and the phone they wanted so badly to place on Joe O. Could Chelsea pleaing to Misty all about "Rons" pills be Chelsea telling Misty what to say?
Perhaps if MIsty does come clean and implicate Ron in that way, Chelsea knows that Ron then implicates Timmy? and maybe herself in the cover up. As far as Tommy could he just be so dumb he failed a lie detector because of what family told him and then thought he could get a deal by lying? Tommy or Misty
February 23rd, 2011 at 3:23 pm
Could it be that grandma brought the clothing because that morning she was late since they had to drive to her house to get an outfit? HMMM
January 7th, 2011 at 9:56 am
She at the age to not listen and living in that home I am sure they are left to do whatever…
Roanlds freaking out …got to go to work…leaves the mess for misty to deal with cause he wants to close his eyes to his fault.I believe Haleigh did OD and she is hiding the same as the missing guns in a culvert…covered up.1-2 miles from home. Just speculating is all..keep up the great work Art!
January 7th, 2011 at 1:42 pm
I believe the later to be true..them fighting. I also know that dna never goes away and none was reported that was a cause for death,,,and you can wash clothes without detergent..
Heck I even used dish soap once. I am just wondering if they had their utilities on..water.
I cant see them just getting up and rushing to grandmas house..not if they were up fighting.
I wonder how haleigh was acting at school that day..was she tired? was she clean?
I also wonder if Ron jr. saw or heard anything earlier about whats going on with his dad and misty the day before. As for a man in black.. could be ron but i doubt it..his son would of reconized his voice. I think Haleigh OD and Ron had her hidden..and a chip would find her
if she had one implanted….I suppose it will be never or years before we get smart about protecting the babys.
January 7th, 2011 at 5:43 pm
Chelsea Croslin and Tim Croslin wrote these letters. They have been trying and have profitted off of this childs disappearance. They have sold Misty's clothes and pictures for money. Now they are trying to get on Jane Velez for more money. its time to put the rest of the Criminal Croslins all in jail. They all should rot in prison. I know first hand of them and wait to help Law Enforcement put them away.
January 8th, 2011 at 5:00 am
You keep putting out mousetraps one day you will catch one. Their day will come, of that I am sure, no sense breaking family tradition now!!!
February 23rd, 2011 at 3:07 pm
I agree but is it just the money or does Chelsea have something more to hide? If indeed Misty drugged Haleigh to sleep and if Ron Cummings was callied I do not think that he would go to Tommy but to Timmy for help. Same true for Misty.
January 8th, 2011 at 6:43 pm
HaLeighs name is correctly spelled, everyone using the small L has it wrong.
February 23rd, 2011 at 3:26 pm
I guess it depends what story Art? I mean was it the story that Joe did it? The story that Ron must have done it since he was "right there", the story that Ron's pills done it? Why is Chelsea so anxious to give ownership of these pills to Ron? Assuming pills were involved could Haleigh and MIsty have actually gone to another family members home and at that home Misty gave one of their drugs to Haleigh? Could Misty have left the kids with someone to go out and some tragedy happened? This reaks of Croslin.