How can the local community help find Haleigh now?

[greenbean]

I just can't blame or condemn an entire community based on what likely were the actions of just a few people.

 

[ladonna]

BINGO! You got it. The absolute only reason that they want Tim Miller, Cobra and the FBI to get the hell out of Satsuma is because there is stink involved. I'm very versed in what happens in a location where LE is worse than the criminal that they are suppose to be investigating. Yes, I'm tired of it.

I'm so glad you have laid this on the table. Those looking on, like us, are tired of it, but I think the locals are afraid to stir the pot.

 

[Snowbunny]

I reckon the concerned citizens in that area recognize that what happened to Haleigh is unlikely to happen again. Coupled with the fact that so many people are in jail I reckon the concerned citizens in that area feel like it's a better place to live since Haleigh disappeared.

Why would they think it was a better place to live since Haleigh disappeared? Sorry, but I don't quite understand what you are trying to say here. Are you trying to say that since the scums are in jail that may have played a role in Haleigh's disappearance and that may be a reason why the community might feel its a better place to live? It appears that a good chunk of those involved in this case were involved in drug traffickking, but my son says that drug dealers are like cockroaches. You kill one or take one off the street there a hundred to take their place. My son deals with these people all day long. He is a correctional officer.

 

[greenbean]

People have to go to work and feed their kids and mow their grass and go to church and find a Halloween costume etc etc. It just seems unfair to ask that they devote any more time to Haleigh. Ultimately, that's her family's responsibility.

 

[greenbean]

Why would they think it was a better place to live since Haleigh disappeared? Sorry, but I don't quite understand what you are trying to say here. Are you trying to say that since the scums are in jail that may have played a role in Haleigh's disappearance and that may be a reason why the community might feel its a better place to live? It appears that a good chunk of those involved in this case were involved in drug traffickking, but my son says that drug dealers are like cockroaches. You kill one or take one off the street there a hundred to take their place. My son deals with these people all day long. He is a correctional officer.

I just don't think the drug trafficking would have been noticed by police if the added pressure of Haleigh missing did not come into play.

...Not like it's a web of genius devious drug dealers here. It's a small community, three players, in my opinion, counts.

 

[Snowbunny]

Its the good old boys mentality down there. Somebody has got dirty hands and they don't want people poking around in their business down there. All the more reason to bring the Feds in.

 

[Snowbunny]

I don't think any of the players have been interrogated like I've seen people interrogated in my career. Tommy? Maybe! I personally think that any of them that have lied should be brought in and interrogated about their lies and that includes GGM Sykes and Teresa Neves. Put them in a pressure cooker and somebody is going to crack.

 

[krkrjx]

I just can't blame or condemn an entire community based on what likely were the actions of just a few people.

Please do not misunderstand--I am not blaming the community! I am not in their shoes so I will not throw stones at anyone who has reason to believe that what information they have would not be acted upon and might even get them in hot water just for bringing it up. I am only trying to say there are ways for a citizen to make a statement without standing on a soapbox in the town square--get someone in there who will ask questions and keep the sources confidential, and maybe things will be brought to light that lead to the reason for the vigorous cover-up by so many and in particular a person who claims he was at work when the crime supposedly went down.

LE asked the townspeople to stay quiet, and the people took that very, very seriously. That bothers me to no end!

 

[Snowbunny]

I want to know why Mr Cummings seems to get special treatment? He's told a lot of lies himself.

 

[ladonna]

People have to go to work and feed their kids and mow their grass and go to church and find a Halloween costume etc etc. It just seems unfair to ask that they devote any more time to Haleigh. Ultimately, that's her family's responsibility.

Really? I thought law enforcement's responsibilty was to find out what happened to Haleigh? Aren't they paid to solve crimes and protect the rights of their citizens? Its not the family's responsibilty other than to tell the truth. Course in this case, some of the family have decided that wasn't an option, and a certain one or two in LE felt comfortable with that.

 

[ladonna]

I want to know why Mr Cummings seems to get special treatment? He's told a lot of lies himself.

If Mr.Cummings only gets 15 yrs., or time served, you will have your answer. Hence, the silence of the community. They are living it, and know better than us what the ramifications are. The biggest industry that seems to flourish in PC is the bailbonds companies. That says it all.

 

[Snowbunny]

I wonder why LE would tell the community to keep quiet unless they had something to hide that they didn't want people ot know about? All the more reason to bring in fresh eyes on this case. Its been close to two years and they haven't gotten any closer to solving this case. Something stinks in Denmark. I think its high time that the community starts to scream to the Govenor down there to have another department take over this case. Don't like the fact that John Merchant is chummy with Teresa Neves.

 

[krkrjx]

People have to go to work and feed their kids and mow their grass and go to church and find a Halloween costume etc etc. It just seems unfair to ask that they devote any more time to Haleigh. Ultimately, that's her family's responsibility.

Greenbean, I know what you are saying and yes, people have to live their lives as best as they can after a tragedy in their town. But as to your comment that Haleigh is just her family's responsibility... I disagree.

"It's not my problem" is just an excuse, and a poor one at that. In any community, citizens' lack of involvement is the root of most of the community's problems.

 

[Emeralgem]

I just can't blame or condemn an entire community based on what likely were the actions of just a few people.

But the actions of a few people who reside in the community are responsible for a child's disappearance and a coverup to keep the truth from being revealed. and the fact LE hasn't even bothered to apply any pressure to these people needs to be investigated.. Those who pay taxes and live in the community should demand answers..

 

[Snowbunny]

If a child went missing in my community you can be guaranteed I would want answers and LE owes it to the people who live there to get to the bottom of this case. What a lot of people seem to forget is that LE works for us, not the other way around.

 

[lonetraveler]

I just can't blame or condemn an entire community based on what likely were the actions of just a few people.

No one is saying that the entire community is holding back here, but IMO there are certainly someone who has seen or heard something that was going on at Haleigh's home or Ron's work location. I can not and will not believe otherwise.

 

[lonetraveler]

If a child went missing in my community you can be guaranteed I would want answers and LE owes it to the people who live there to get to the bottom of this case. What a lot of people seem to forget is that LE works for us, not the other way around.

Not knocking you here but maybe LE needs to remember that or maybe someone needs to remind them of that very thing.

 

[azwriter]

Every community has a personality. And I believe the status of the Satsuma area is that people live there in order to be left alone. They don't want to get involved in anyone else's business and they don't want anyone involved in their business.

A child is lost, possibly dead. There can be sadness shown in a memorial but afterwards people there go home and tend to their own lives and problems.
I believe that many people in the area have something to hide, their own skeletons in their own closet. They keep to themselves and do not either trust LE or believe LE can't make a positive difference in their lives.

As far as people stepping forward to tell what they know about Haleigh, perhaps there have been several who have and I doubt we will know until charges are brought and arrests are made, who said what.

Also, and this may sound cruel, but there is always the possibility not many in the area are surprised or shocked by Haleigh disappearance or possible death. Perhaps neighbors know this was to be expected sooner than later. And that, is to me a very sad thought.

I agree with the idea of a written survey. But I am sorry to say, I doubt many of the papers would be returned in companison with the case in Portland. JMO

 

[lonetraveler]

I want to know why Mr Cummings seems to get special treatment? He's told a lot of lies himself.

Actually, I'm not keeping a toe to toe total here but seeing that a lot of Misty's lies originated out of Ron's mouth, I will venture that Ronald has lied more than anyone else in this case.

 

[lonetraveler]

Every community has a personality. And I believe the status of the Satsuma area is that people live there in order to be left alone. They don't want to get involved in anyone else's business and they don't want anyone involved in their business.

A child is lost, possibly dead. There can be sadness shown in a memorial but afterwards people there go home and tend to their own lives and problems.
I believe that many people in the area have something to hide, their own skeletons in their own closet. They keep to themselves and do not either trust LE or believe LE can't make a positive difference in their lives.

As far as people stepping forward to tell what they know about Haleigh, perhaps there have been several who have and I doubt we will know until charges are brought and arrests are made, who said what.

Also, and this may sound cruel, but there is always the possibility not many in the area are surprised or shocked by Haleigh disappearance or possible death. Perhaps neighbors know this was to be expected sooner than later. And that, is to me a very sad thought.

I agree with the idea of a written survey. But I am sorry to say, I doubt many of the papers would be returned in companison with the case in Portland. JMO

I tend to agree with your post. These people just want to be left alone and go about their lives. Very unfortunate when you consider that we are talking about an innocent little girl here and no one will come forward for her sake. I just hope when all this is over, at whatever stage "this" is in, that they can sleep at night if they are holding something of value that just might help fit the pieces of the puzzle together.