Subject: Ron Cummings gives Account Sat Sep 19, 2009 7:47 am
Ron Cummings gives account of night Haleigh Cummings disappeared, speaks about Misty Croslin September 9, 8:49 AM
Ronald Cummings, Haleigh Cummings father, was on the Nancy Grace show September 7, 2009 and recounted the night that Haleigh disappeared. Florida Law Enforcement authorities went to Cape Cod over the weekend, presumably to speak with Misty Croslin’s brother, Timothy Croslin. There is also a possible sighting of Haleigh, who is now 6 years old, at a Wal-Mart in Massachusetts. There continues to be a nationwide and state of Florida Amber Alert issued for Haleigh.
During the interview with Nancy Grace on September 7, 2009, Nancy asked Ron what time he had come home the night of February 10, 2009. Ron stated that he was at work and came home at approximately 3:25 to 3:27. He stated that when he pulled into the yard, he saw Misty Croslin open the front door. Immediately, Ron sensed something was wrong, as it was unusual for Misty to be awake at that time. He asked her why she was awake. Ronald Cummings stated that Misty told him that the back door was wide open and that Haleigh was gone.
Nancy then asked Ron to describe the full scenario that occurred. According to the information that Misty Croslin told Ron Cummings, Misty had put Haleigh Cummings to bed at 8:00 p.m., and that both Haleigh and her little brother were asleep in the same bed. Somewhere between 10:30 and 11:00 p.m. on February 9, 2009, Misty Croslin went to bed herself. When Misty went to sleep, Haleigh and her brother were still asleep in the same bed.
Somewhere between 11:00 p.m. and 3:30 a.m. Misty Croslin awoke to find Haleigh missing. She didn’t call 911, however. Misty Croslin waited for Ron Cummings to come home before she called 911. Haleigh’s father, Ron Cummings, stated that as soon as he pulled into the driveway and was told that Haleigh was missing he asked Misty why she hadn’t called 911. Misty told Ron that she was trying to call him first. He responded that she needed to call 911. It was then that the 911 phone call was placed. Ron Cummings and Misty Croslin-Cummings have both taken polygraph tests. Ronald Cummings has passed his, but Misty Croslin has reportedly failed all polygraph tests as well as a voice stress test administered to her through EquuSearch. Police continue to state that Misty Croslin holds information that they need in this investigation; however, she has not officially been named a suspect.
Haleigh was last seen at her residence in the Hermit's Cove area of Putnam County on February 9, 2009 between the hours of 8-10pm.
A statewide Amber Alert has been issued. An additional $35,000 in rewards have been posted. If you have any information and wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at
1-888-277-TIPS (8477) or you can Text your tip by Texting “TIP231 plus your message” to CRIMES (274637). We don’t want your name; just your information and you could be eligible for a reward up to $1000.00