Possible scenario, is it possible that the cousin came back to the house that night, Misty opens backdoor, already annoyed with him, he makes an excuse to come back in, she goes to the bathroom, comes back and ....gone... She, (all players in this really) are young kids. They are going to tend to lie and cover, could be because of something small that they are scared of getting in trouble for. IE, Misty not wanting Ron to get mad at her, if he does where will she go? Ron, unregistered gun, if already been in jail, not a good thing, probation violation? More jail time? These "thugs" who THINK they are gangsta's do things without thinking them through, IE " We will show him, take his kid......now what do we do with her???" Just some thoughts. Upsets me this sweet girl may be used like a pawn in a game.