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'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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=13139...
 
UPDATED: Amber Alert -- Haleigh Search Draws 500 Leads
Monday, February 16, 2009 2:14:35 AM

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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&#8217;s disappearance.

Haleigh Search Day 6: VIDEO
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer...20090445&cat=Local&title=Haleigh Search Day 6

Search For Haleigh: Day 6: Video
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer...922&cat=Local&title=Search For Haleigh: Day 6

Search For Haleigh Continues: Video
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer...&cat=Local&title=Search For Haleigh Continues

Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/..._search_continues_family_puts_aside_feud.html
 
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
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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
 
UPDATED: Amber Alert: Last Day Of Ground Search For Haleigh
Monday, February 16, 2009 10:53:14 AM
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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/MediaPlayer...&cat=Local&title=Week 2 In Search For Haleigh

Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/..._ground_search_for_haleigh_to_end_monday.html
 
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.
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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/200902...itle=Ground_search_for_Haleigh_wraps_up_today
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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

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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&#8217;s father, Ronald Cummings, went to Miller&#8217;s tent to beg him to stay and help search for his daughter.
The Putnam County Sheriff&#8217;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
 
New Area Searched For Haleigh Cummings
Monday, February 16, 2009 &#8211; updated: 12:26 pm EST February 16, 2009
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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
 
Kin of missing Florida girl lay differences aside
As massive manhunt winds down, Haleigh&#8217;s relatives vow to work together
TODAYShow.com contributor
updated 1 hour, 43 minutes ago
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Clint Van Zandt, an NBC News consultant and former FBI profiler, came on with Gregory after Crystal Cummings and said called the case &#8220;a frustrating thing.&#8221; Statistics show that after the first day a child is missing, hopes of finding her alive decrease dramatically. &#8220;They&#8217;re playing beat the clock, and right now the clock is winning,&#8221; Van Zandt told Gregory.

He said that the girl&#8217;s family are probably still suspects, but suggested that someone with a vendetta against the girl&#8217;s father could have abducted her. He said the family had been in the trailer home for only a short time, so it&#8217;s possible that someone came there looking for a former tenant.
&#8220;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&#8217;s tough,&#8221; Van Zandt said.

Today Show video: Missing tot&#8217;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&#8217;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&#8217;s grandfather comforts Haleigh&#8217;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&#8217;s safe return
Classmates, Parents Hope For Return Of Missing Kindergarten Student
updated 7:22 p.m. ET, Thurs., Feb. 12, 2009
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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/
 
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
 
Amber Alert -- Polygraphs Continue On Family Of Haleigh Cummings
Monday, February 16, 2009 6:15:25 PM

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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/MediaPlayer...title=Haleigh Cummings News Conference Feb 16

Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/..._ground_search_for_haleigh_to_end_monday.html
 
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.
 
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/...=up6+XPFOo7ImOdaS+0IMC5QenDlmYjDlr3s8uCtxkiE=
 
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...f43367513e061&maven_referralObject=1036424371

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/...=up6+XPFOo7ImOdaS+0IMC5QenDlmYjDlr3s8uCtxkiE=
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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...d0b7d36168356&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...d0b7d36168356&maven_referralObject=1036473534

Sheriff Won't Give Up On Haleigh: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video...d0b7d36168356&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
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video...d0b7d36168356&maven_referralObject=1036450597

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...stId=playlist&maven_referralObject=1036413488

FBI Perspective On Missing Children Cases
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video...stId=playlist&maven_referralObject=1032948148


Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/mostpopular/news-article.aspx?storyid=131484&provider=top
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Search For Haleigh Moves South: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video...d0b7d36168356&maven_referralObject=1036458296

Parents On Edge After Haleigh's Disappearance: Video
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video...d0b7d36168356&maven_referralObject=1036706490
 
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
 
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...stId=playlist&maven_referralObject=1032874256

Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/amberalerts/news-article.aspx?storyid=131268&catid=295
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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...stId=playlist&maven_referralObject=1033551811

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