In your opinion, why do you think Ron and Misty REALLY got married?

[passionflower]

A wedding ring was Misty's reward for keeping her mouth shut about Haliegh's disappearance. She knows what happened and probably made some type of agreement that she'd remain silent if she became Ron's wife.
Just my opinion and maybe just a guess.

IMO, your right on!
Now if the marriage fails or Misty comes up missing,
then we may find out what really happened to Haleigh.
Til then the family is protecting the truth. :furious:
Haleigh may never be found, I pray for justice and that
she is found!

 

[SeriouslySearching]

Well, Children's Services could have had PLENTY to do with Ron and Misty, IF they hadn't married. Sleeping with an underage girlfriend who is "babysitting" the children just doesn't look right, kwim? I would image Children's Services might really frown on them sleeping 3 to a bed with another child only feet away.

"I" don't know when or if CFS removes a child from a parent's custody, especially since we heard the investigation is "ongoing". If you have inside information, please share.

My opinion only

CFS is fully aware of the circumstances involving this family. If there was truly wrongdoing in the eyes of the law or of CFS, they would have removed Rj from the onset, imo.

No, I have no inside information. However, Kim P. has waned on her screaming to the media about CFS which tells me the case was not found to be in favor of her client. There is no doubt if they had ruled in Crystal's favor to remove Rj, it would be all over the news and then some. Has not happened and will not happen, imo. CFS and LE had sufficient time to determine if there was an immediate danger to Rj which would have been grounds for removal and the courts would be involved.

 

[debs]

CFS is fully aware of the circumstances involving this family. If there was truly wrongdoing in the eyes of the law or of CFS, they would have removed Rj from the onset, imo.

No, I have no inside information. However, Kim P. has waned on her screaming to the media about CFS which tells me the case was not found to be in favor of her client. There is no doubt if they had ruled in Crystal's favor to remove Rj, it would be all over the news and then some. Has not happened and will not happen, imo. CFS and LE had sufficient time to determine if there was an immediate danger to Rj which would have been grounds for removal and the courts would be involved.

I am not nearly as comfortable as you to draw a conclusion about something we are not privy to, namely the results of any investigation. Nor would I have classified an attorney who is doing what she can to ensure the safety of a child as "screaming to the media." It would have been remiss to not have allegations they received investigated, nor do I know of any immediacy of removal before DOCUMENTED proof of abuse (including but not limited to dr visits for treatment of injuries). FL also has the mandated practice of "diversions and interventions (that) would include parenting classes, counseling, and rehabilitation from substance abuse and domestic violence." ( source.)

So, just to get this back on topic, are you suggesting they DID get married in anticipation of a CFS visit and investigation?

 

[SeriouslySearching]

I am not nearly as comfortable as you to draw a conclusion about something we are not privy to, namely the results of any investigation. Nor would I have classified an attorney who is doing what she can to ensure the safety of a child as "screaming to the media." It would have been remiss to not have allegations they received investigated, nor do I know of any immediacy of removal before DOCUMENTED proof of abuse (including but not limited to dr visits for treatment of injuries). FL also has the mandated practice of "diversions and interventions (that) would include parenting classes, counseling, and rehabilitation from substance abuse and domestic violence." ( source.)

So, just to get this back on topic, are you suggesting they DID get married in anticipation of a CFS visit and investigation?

Let's be perfectly clear here. An attorney who prefers to take photos and a far-fetched story which was easily proven as fiction to paint an ugly picture on national television of the father is definitely not acting in the best interest of any child, imo. I stand by my statement she was "screaming to the media" and worse...she was screaming to the media like the little boy who cried wolf...again...IMO.

There is no way I believe you have mistaken anything I have said about them getting married. I did not infer it had anything to do with accusations or with CFS visiting them. I happen to think they got married because they do love each other.

 

[Donjeta]

I happen to think they got married because they do love each other.

I suppose it's possible but if love was the motive, I think it's funny that they never said so. When asked about why they married they gave all sorts of explanations, it was for Haleigh, the kids wanted to and Misty was so good for the kids, etc. but never said what I was hoping to hear: because we love each other and need the support of each other right now.

 

[elle1919]

I suppose it's possible but if love was the motive, I think it's funny that they never said so. When asked about why they married they gave all sorts of explanations, it was for Haleigh, the kids wanted to and Misty was so good for the kids, etc. but never said what I was hoping to hear: because we love each other and need the support of each other right now.

very good point, very.

 

[cuppy199]

I suppose it's possible but if love was the motive, I think it's funny that they never said so. When asked about why they married they gave all sorts of explanations, it was for Haleigh, the kids wanted to and Misty was so good for the kids, etc. but never said what I was hoping to hear: because we love each other and need the support of each other right now.

There young so I dont think its funny at all that they didnt choice to say because we love each other. Not to mention I highly doubt at their age they care who approves or dissapproves.And them saying its what Haleigh wanted maybe that was there way of putting the focus back on Haleigh in there mind. We just dont know

 

[lonetraveler]

I think it was part of the conditions layed out in the agreement that Ron made to keep Misty's mouth shut. Misty keeps her mouth shut about what really happened to Haleigh if Ron marries her. So far, it's working.

 

[lonetraveler]

IMO, your right on!
Now if the marriage fails or Misty comes up missing,
then we may find out what really happened to Haleigh.
Til then the family is protecting the truth. :furious:
Haleigh may never be found, I pray for justice and that
she is found!

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ITA, we saw what happened to Stacey Peterson when she decided to go against Drew Peterson and tell someone the truth about him murdering Kathleen Savio. Misty's very life may depend on keeping her mouth shut.......
JMO, of course.

 

[lonetraveler]

Frankly, neither RC or Misty strike me as legal scholars. I am thinking they were not aware that the statute does not apply to crimes against children and crimes perpetrated before the marriage.

IDL if alcohol was served the day he was "glowing" in the engagement pic. I do know the only glow he had in the wedding pics was the green tinge of "what the hello am I doing here." JMLO

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Stilettos, maybe it was the help of the liquid encouragement that got him on his knees proposing to Misty! He probably feel out of the booth on the floor and decided "what the hey" might as well get it over with.

 

[DenVIP]

ron married misty to keep her mouth shut, thats it.....not love ........

 

[SailorMoon]

Well, I guess I can take the pregnancy out of it...but who really knew??? I wish Haleigh would be found and we'd have some friggin answers. I mean really. I still think Ron married Misty to keep her mouth shut and to satisfy mama. I'd like to see what they do day to day. Yes, I'm nosy. I should be cleaning my house or something!

 

[YellowSubmarine]

I'm kind of torn here.

If they aren't smart enough to know you don't have to testify against your spouse, they probably aren't smart enough to know it wouldn't apply to them and I can't see RC asking TN for advice.

Part of me thinks getting married was MC's reward for keeping her mouth shut and putting on a "good" act. Part of me thinks his family talked him into it because of the statuatory rape thing and looking like a bad parent.

But, more so, I really think he's just trying to keep her close. Not only does he not want her to take off, but he's trying to gain her trust. The body language during their wedding, he was not wanting to be there.

Then again, after all this time, I would think he would've snapped by now demanding answers.

 

[Donjeta]

There young so I dont think its funny at all that they didnt choice to say because we love each other. Not to mention I highly doubt at their age they care who approves or dissapproves.And them saying its what Haleigh wanted maybe that was there way of putting the focus back on Haleigh in there mind. We just dont know

Many young people are quite capable of feeling and recognizing love and talking about it. Plenty even see everlasting love where there isn't any and can't stop gushing about it while the illusion lasts. (Just go to myspace and browse for a while... ) Personally I don't think the age is the explanation here. It might be that they didn't care who approves or disapproves but it's not really an age thing either, IMO, as many young people care very much about what people think of them.

I think they realized that the timing of the wedding would look off and Haleigh's wishes were brought up to rationalize it and get people to see it as a service or a ritual to honour to the missing girl's wishes instead of disrespect. It didn't work too well because the timing was so sudden. If they'd married on the anniversary of her going missing and said the same things it would have sounded quite different.

 

[Whisperer]

Ron married Misty to avoid charges that could/would have been brought to him by public pressure. The plan worked. People have stopped talking about his interest in residing with a teen-age girl who was sixteen when they moved in together. With the sweep of a pen, her parents could have had him arrested and he would be looking at many years behind bars.

 

[Crosby87]

Ron married Misty to avoid charges that could/would have been brought to him by public pressure. The plan worked. People have stopped talking about his interest in residing with a teen-age girl who was sixteen when they moved in together. With the sweep of a pen, her parents could have had him arrested and he would be looking at many years behind bars.

Up to this point, Ron has successfully learned to live outside the law then manipulate the law to regain his freedom. We were all appalled when we read Ron's extensive criminal history involving drugs and learned he legally had all the charges dismissed against him enabling him to avoid a conviction and the prospect of serving time in jail. I gather TN has through her work experiences in LE acquired the necessary resources including knowing the right people to correct all of Ron's violations with the Law and make all her son's problems disappear on his behalf. Look at Ron counselling Misty during their televised interviews in an attempt to sell us their version of accountability which has lead nowhere. There is a search for Haleigh planned in Satsuma and I hope it uncovers what happened to Haleigh that night. Yes Ron deserves to be prosecuted for his illegal relationship with a minor yet Ron solves the problem with a legal solution that masks his illegal activities and true intentions. It makes sense that TN would support Ron's marriage to Misty and anything else he may have done to excuse his defiant behavior. Ron's deceitfulness has become a way of life approved by the Justice System and his family and he is dangerously out of control, IMO.

 

[SeriouslySearching]

I think it was part of the conditions layed out in the agreement that Ron made to keep Misty's mouth shut. Misty keeps her mouth shut about what really happened to Haleigh if Ron marries her. So far, it's working.

Why on earth would Ron want her to keep her mouth shut?! He wants to find Haleigh. He doesn't know what happened to her and would give anything to find her. He isn't going to marry Misty to prevent her from telling what she knows!! He wants to know anything and everything about Haleigh's disappearance.

The only reason he wanted to marry Misty was because he loves her and needed her by his side to make it through this nightmare. They had already planned on getting married...so I guess it wasn't the first time he asked her or they had discussed the matter. It came as no surprise to anyone in either of their families that they wanted to marry.

 

[Dr. Know?]

Why on earth would Ron want her to keep her mouth shut?! He wants to find Haleigh. He doesn't know what happened to her and would give anything to find her. He isn't going to marry Misty to prevent her from telling what she knows!! He wants to know anything and everything about Haleigh's disappearance.
The only reason he wanted to marry Misty was because he loves her and needed her by his side to make it through this nightmare. They had already planned on getting married...so I guess it wasn't the first time he asked her or they had discussed the matter. It came as no surprise to anyone in either of their families that they wanted to marry.

How do you know this SS? You state this as if you are them or related? Not starting a feud, but how can you make this statement about how RC feels or why he does things? Of course, I know it's our opinions, but some take it as gospel. Just wondering.

 

[SeriouslySearching]

How do you know this SS? You state this as if you are them or related? Not starting a feud, but how can you make this statement about how RC feels or why he does things? Of course, I know it's our opinions, but some take it as gospel. Just wondering.

I watched his interviews and believed him when he said it. Good enough for me.

 

[YellowSubmarine]

SS --

I am sorry, but I have to disagree. IMO, RC did not have anything to do with Haleigh's disappearance, BUT I think he definitely has something (maybe several things) he wants to hide.

He married Misty because he loves her and needed her by his side? If she loves him, she'd be by his side anyways and the desperate search for his daughter should be more important than getting married. Marriage shouldn't even be a thought!

They had already planned on getting married? MC barely turned 17 and they had been together a very short time! Poor and immature decision making!

It came as no surprise to anyone in their families? Again, they hardly knew eachother. Plus, with this baby missing, what parent in their right mind would consent/encourage them to get married?!?


There just has to be something there. "My baby's missing, you were the last one to see her, I don't know what happened, will you marry me?" -- Just doesn't add up.