March 27, 2009
New reports have surfaced about Ronald Cummings, Jr. telling his biological mother, Crystal Sheffield, about a black man that came into his house the night Haleigh went missing.
These reports are in fact not new.
On March 2, 2009, Crystal Sheffield and Ronald Cummings, Jr. were interviewed by Craig Rivera. In a display of shabby journalism, Craig Rivera talks openly about Jr.'s role in allegedly observing certain facts.
Crystal Sheffield, in turn, with Ronald Jr. in her arms, asks a series of leading questions to Ronald that has the answer phrased as part of the question.
Ronald Cummings, Jr.'s response seems to be mystification and/or passive agreement to whatever his mother is saying.
The phrases attributed to Ronald Jr. such as "squeaking shoes," "couch bouncing," and "dressed in black" are not appropriate language that a 4 year old would use. Rather, this is adult talk, suggesting coaching.
Any new statements attributed to Ronald Cummings, Jr. have been tainted by the Geraldo at Large show, as any experienced child investigator knows.
The Craig Rivera interview can be viewed at foxnews.com, Geraldo at Large.
Speculation has it that Crystal Sheffield received a substantial amount of money from the Geraldo at Large show, but this office has no knowledge in this regard.
Greg Kimball
T. Jerry Snider
Sun Aug 02, 2009 3:54 pm