Found Deceased GA - Timothy Cunningham, 35, Chamblee, 12 Feb 2018 #2

[kiwi50]

I'm delighted if he is alive, but if so I think the public deserve to be told, people have donated money, time and resources to finding him.
All of us still checking in and trying to come up with ideas could be doing other things if we knew we are wasting our time worrying about Tim.

 

[daisydaisy]

I don’t think the parents would lie to LE, nor do I think they have lied to LE. In the first few weeks after Tim ‘disappeared’, LE likely interviewed other family, friends, colleagues, etc. It would have then became more apparent that Tim was not abducted or held hostage. So it seems LE has shifted gears as of a few weeks ago, as there hasn’t been any reported search efforts since the first weekend in March.

Tim was probably candid with several people about his decision. It is my opinion that he is mentally sound, and that he recognized his emotional crisis. His parents were probably unable to fully comprehend the crisis and therefore figured that Tim must have been coerced by someone wanting to harm him. At that time, that would have been their truth based on their thought process as protective and loving parents.

Gotcha. The parents have definitely made some statements that (IMO) are in conflict with each other. Paraphrasing — “He was having issues that concerned us,” “you can come back and we will get you help,” and “he would never leave.” I think, as you pointed out, that could be a function of their own mental conflict over what happened.

I guess I just think any direct statement of “he told us he was leaving” would really temper the police response. If the parents believed he was coerced or otherwise came to the decision not of his own free will, wouldn’t LE need some evidence of that?

I agree with kiwi50 that LE having that info but not sharing it would be unfair to the public.

(Hope I’m making sense. Late night; early morning. :coffee::coffee::coffee

 

[Gussified]

I don’t think the parents would lie to LE, nor do I think they have lied to LE. In the first few weeks after Tim ‘disappeared’, LE likely interviewed other family, friends, colleagues, etc. It would have then became more apparent that Tim was not abducted or held hostage. So it seems LE has shifted gears as of a few weeks ago, as there hasn’t been any reported search efforts since the first weekend in March.

Tim was probably candid with several people about his decision. It is my opinion that he is mentally sound, and that he recognized his emotional crisis. His parents were probably unable to fully comprehend the crisis and therefore figured that Tim must have been coerced by someone wanting to harm him. At that time, that would have been their truth based on their thought process as protective and loving parents.

I truly hope you’re right. But if it is true that he is mentally sound and left voluntarily, what was the point of leaving so much mystery around his disappearance? Leaving behind literally everything you can think of, as LE has said? Seems like he’d need some of those things, at least for a little while. Car, credit card, passport...if just to get a little more distance, before discarding them too.

 

[mrstfs]

I hope he’s alive and hiding somewhere but I think LE would have provided an updated if that were the case. (Even just a minimal update.)

I took the parents’ statements as either being optimistic that he took off and is just in hiding or in denial that he would actually harm himself.








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[daisydaisy]

I truly hope you’re right. But if it is true that he is mentally sound and left voluntarily, what was the point of leaving so much mystery around his disappearance? Leaving behind literally everything you can think of, as LE has said? Seems like he’d need some of those things, at least for a little while. Car, credit card, passport...if just to get a little more distance, before discarding them too.

Also good points. I can understand leaving that stuff behind so he couldn’t be tracked, but in absence of his credit cards, I would at least expect there to be a significant/notable withdrawal of cash from an account prior to that Monday midday.

 

[SeesSeas]

I think LE, out of an abundance of caution, has not yet made any determination.
LE probably does not know where Tim is.
Tim has a right to privacy.
LE can only access bank records with lawful justification by court order.
I found this informative article:
http://www.wctrib.com/news/3671749-...person-determine-how-law-enforcement-proceeds
Circumstances surrounding a missing person determine how law enforcement proceeds
Feb 5, 2015 at 5:16 a.m.
The initial response of law enforcement to a report of a missing person varies with the details of the case.
[…]
After completing identifying documentation regarding the person, law enforcement determines whether the person is, in fact, missing.
[…]
If a person is determined to be missing, law enforcement then determines whether the person is endangered.
An endangered missing person is anyone who is at risk of injury or death. These types of missing people may be endangered for a variety of reasons, including abduction, being in need of medical attention, being mentally impaired or being lost in the wilderness.
[…]
The digital age has provided detectives with new methods of tracking missing people. Detectives can gain access to electronic databases, like bank records, through court orders.
[…]

 

[mrstfs]

I was going to move on from this case because I’m getting too emotionally attached but decided to watch the Don Lemon interview with Tim’s parents. My bad for not watching it sooner. I could only find it posted on CNN’s Facebook and twitter.

IMO they don’t sound like people who think he’s run off to harm himself because of personal problems. They made a comment that they’re unable to share with the public things that LE told them and they keep using the word returned. They sound so confident. It doesn’t even really sound like they’re in denial.

I’m now more confused than ever. Thanks for listening.


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[SeesSeas]

I was going to move on from this case because I’m getting too emotionally attached but decided to watch the Don Lemon interview with Tim’s parents. My bad for not watching it sooner. I could only find it posted on CNN’s Facebook and twitter.

IMO they don’t sound like people who think he’s run off to harm himself because of personal problems. They made a comment that they’re unable to share with the public things that LE told them and they keep using the word returned. They sound so confident. It doesn’t even really sound like they’re in denial.

I’m now more confused than ever. Thanks for listening.

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Here's the link to the CNN video:
https://www.facebook.com/donlemoncnn/videos/1594444073942825/
Don Lemon CNN
February 26 at 10:19pm

 

[LoveXinfinity]

I was going to move on from this case because I’m getting too emotionally attached but decided to watch the Don Lemon interview with Tim’s parents. My bad for not watching it sooner. I could only find it posted on CNN’s Facebook and twitter.

IMO they don’t sound like people who think he’s run off to harm himself because of personal problems. They made a comment that they’re unable to share with the public things that LE told them and they keep using the word returned. They sound so confident. It doesn’t even really sound like they’re in denial.

I’m now more confused than ever. Thanks for listening.


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That interview with TC’s parents give me the feeling they know where he could be, but it’s all about whether or not he chooses to return. I found myself too emotionally invested in this case, so I had to back away. I’m still praying for a happy ending.

 

[ThinkThinkThink]

I was going to move on from this case because I’m getting too emotionally attached but decided to watch the Don Lemon interview with Tim’s parents. My bad for not watching it sooner. I could only find it posted on CNN’s Facebook and twitter.

IMO they don’t sound like people who think he’s run off to harm himself because of personal problems. They made a comment that they’re unable to share with the public things that LE told them and they keep using the word returned. They sound so confident. It doesn’t even really sound like they’re in denial.

I’m now more confused than ever. Thanks for listening.


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I had not seen this interview either. It makes me think too.

Is it possible that Timothy was so stressed that he checked out of his life for a bit? Maybe even had a friend pick him up? He really just wanted to be totally left alone, so that's why everything was left behind?

There are a lot of confusing elements then... but it's always possible, and I just really hope so!

 

[Cherry]

How far in advance is his rent paid? A bureau needs to be run on him. Was there any type of cult he was interested in? We have no idea of cash in hand, either. I think it would be crucial at this point if we knew who TC was dating involved with. Holding back information is the worst thing a family can do. There is an issue here. Hiding information about TC is harmful to this investigation. If he did have several days to think about his future during that prior week, TC obviously made plans. Example: You meet someone your family doesn't approve of, they are well off...and you jump into the life you really need and want.

 

[mrstfs]

How far in advance is his rent paid? A bureau needs to be run on him. Was there any type of cult he was interested in? We have no idea of cash in hand, either. I think it would be crucial at this point if we knew who TC was dating involved with. Holding back information is the worst thing a family can do. There is an issue here. Hiding information about TC is harmful to this investigation. If he did have several days to think about his future during that prior week, TC obviously made plans. Example: You meet someone your family doesn't approve of, they are well off...and you jump into the life you really need and want.

Interesting, I showed the Don Lemon interview to my husband (retired federal agent) and the 1st thing that he asked about was the possibility of a cult....

I hadn’t even considered that before.

Are we allowed to sleuth local cults?? [emoji6]







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[KNinTX]

I just can't see someone leaving their dog behind. Pets offer so much comfort during times of stress and are invaluable companions. Of course, I can only speak from my personal experience which is admittedly 1000% pro dog.

 

[ThinkThinkThink]

Interesting, I showed the Don Lemon interview to my husband (retired federal agent) and the 1st thing that he asked about was the possibility of a cult....

I hadn’t even considered that before.

Are we allowed to sleuth local cults?? [emoji6]


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Ok, but please don't infiltrate one so that we have to pull you out and deprogram you.:noooo:

 

[Timekeeper65]

I just can't see someone leaving their dog behind. Pets offer so much comfort during times of stress and are invaluable companions. Of course, I can only speak from my personal experience which is admittedly 1000% pro dog.

Totally agree with you. How many cases here on Websleuths where pets have been left behind? Answer - too many to count.

 

[mrstfs]

Totally agree with you. How many cases here on Websleuths where pets have been left behind? Answer - too many to count.

If he’s suicidal or joined a cult, he’s definitely had some sort of mental break IMO. (I don’t think he would leave his dog in his right mind.)

Were you thinking foul play?






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[SolR1]

I have been wondering about this idea of him being "returned" for some time now. His parents do seem calm in the Don Lemon interview, and I'd say more reserved, skeptical, or angry than sad and frantic. That's what I read from his mother's body language. Also wondering if they were playing up the "someone takes CDC worker for pending possible terrorist attack" angle for airtime.

I can't decide, like many of you, if his parents are just being hopeful. It's odd, because if he was taken, seems LE would have come upon some clues of foul play by now. Vanishing without a trace doesn't happen all that often.

 

[daisydaisy]

I was going to move on from this case because I’m getting too emotionally attached but decided to watch the Don Lemon interview with Tim’s parents. My bad for not watching it sooner. I could only find it posted on CNN’s Facebook and twitter.

IMO they don’t sound like people who think he’s run off to harm himself because of personal problems. They made a comment that they’re unable to share with the public things that LE told them and they keep using the word returned. They sound so confident. It doesn’t even really sound like they’re in denial.

I’m now more confused than ever. Thanks for listening.


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Well dang. I had never watched that one either.

Evidence that exists but can't be shared definitely tips more toward him either being alive or the victim of foul play, IMO. :thinking: If LE and the family reasonably believed he succumbed to suicide, I would expect that any and all information would be shared in hopes of recovering his body.

 

[LoveXinfinity]

His parents do seem calm in the Don Lemon interview, and I'd say more reserved, skeptical, or angry than sad and frantic. That's what I read from his mother's body language

I didn’t say anything because people react differently in situations, but I know if it was me I’d be a blubbering mess. His mom had a frown/ grimace on her face. Yes, I got the “annoyed” vibe from his mom on the CNN interview and you could see her chest rise & fall with her breathing like people do when they are annoyed or getting “worked up”. Or maybe as of late Tim always the responsible, reliable son had become troublesome. I used to work at a large cell phone company and I always said people’s cell phones and cell phone bills tell a story. I’m sure there were messages I’m on Tim’s phone that filled in the gap of what was going on in his life, particularly if his parents weren’t fully aware. She

 

[SeesSeas]

On the CNN interview, I believe the father is using an incorrect word suffix.
…… I think father means RETURNING when he says RETURNED.

https://www.facebook.com/donlemoncnn/videos/1594444073942825/
“. . . that Tim will be returned soon . . .” - - [that Tim will be returning soon]
“. . . will be returned safely. . .” - - [will be returning safely]

I noticed similar suffix issues with some of his comments on other interviews.
“your sister love you, your brother love you” [your sister loves you, your brother loves you]

In addition to possibly using incorrect suffixes, the father said this in another interview:
“Tim, we love you. There’s no reason why you can’t come back home”
If there’s no reason why Tim can’t come back home, I’m led to believe it’s not an issue of them waiting for him to be “returned”. It’s that they are hopeful he will be returning soon and returning safely, on his own free will.

Posted: Feb 19, 2018 6:52 AM EST
http://www.wbrc.com/clip/14137186/police-searching-for-missing-cdc-employee
1:04 FATHER “Tim, we love you. There’s no reason why you can’t come back home. If there’s a certain amount of care or attention that you need, come back and we can take care of that.”

Posted: Feb 18, 2018 11:35 AM EST
http://www.wbrc.com/clip/14136137/search-continues-for-cdc-scientist
1:39 FATHER “Your parents love you, your sister love you, your brother love you, your family, your friends, they’re waiting and they’re praying for your safe return.”