Ronald Cummings, drug trafficking charges

[Asti]

It takes a parent a very long time to accept the death of their child, even when they bury that child and have seen the body. I would imagine the mind really can't accept or comprehend it if the child has just vanished.

 

[Kat]

Well, now RC has been sentenced and we have one more left IIRC.

I'm not disturbed by the 15 yr sentence. He'll serve the full 15. If he did have something to do with Haleigh, he'll have a long time to sit and think about it. If he didn't, he did do the crime he was sentenced for, he can think about that. JMHO.

Off topic sort of: I don't see these sentences as justice for Haleigh. Not until the person(s) responsible are standing before a judge and a sentence is delivered with the words of guilty of the murder of Haleigh Cummings will there be partial justice JMHO.

Not until she is brought home and laid to rest will there be anything remotely resembling justice IMHO.

I wish I had the ability to take the leap of faith that would let me believe in my heart and in my mind that Haleigh is in a better place. But I don't, and I can't. She should be here, she should be sitting in school today--learning and becoming proud of what she could now do, she should have a little friend that she giggled at lunch with, she should have been learning about relationships and give and take with her Little Brother through play and sibling bickering. But she's not and she never will be. JMHO.

I have no problems with the sentences of any of those that were involved in the drug sales...other various charges.

Prayers for Crystal and her family, they have paid the ultimate price, and especially Haleigh's little Brother, He is the one that has lost so much.

RC this is your opportunity to get yourself together young man. All JMHO and if it differs from other's on this board---as always---I respect their opinions too.

 

[passionflower]

WHERE Is Haleigh????? Ron.

 

[grandmaj]

Don't panic Ron isn't getting out of jail. The two bonds of 250K each appeared to have been posted when the plea deal was made. They have been showing that way for weeks. It is just the way it shows that those two charges were satisfied.(dropped per plea)

As a result of this sentencing today the bonds are no longer valid he is convicted and sentenced. The bonds are showing only that those charges have been heard and sentenced in court.

Ron's next visit outdoors will be when he is taken to DOC.

 

[LaLaw2000]

It means he could be on his way to prison. Or that the cases are closed, but I can assure you hes not out of jail. He wont be for a very long time.

jmo

Looks like there was no fooling around in getting Ronald to prison! He is being transported. He turned DOC the minute the judge sentenced him!

ETA: I am wrong. It appears Ronald is still in the jail. He has not been transported yet. He will be on the DOC count there at the jail until he is transported to prison.

 

[mac66]

I can see Misty getting sentenced to fifteen years and the system in Putnam County, brushing off their hands, saying "Well, that's that." And we never hear anything more of Haleigh. There is need for outrage in Florida, demonstrations, newspaper opinions printed. Doesn't anyone down there care?

 

[Nonni Brenda]

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.......at this point I would not be at all surprised to hear that the Judge apologized to Ron for having to give him the 15 yrs. I still do not believe that Ron will actually serve this sentence. I think there will be a modification to his sentence..........Yes, I am stubborn and very cynical.

I agree lone. 85% of 15 yrs is 12 or 13 yrs, and accouning for time served, they will porbably give him time off for pain an suffering, etc. I'm surprised they gave him 15 yrs, even though it is man min. wonderwhy if 3 charges, he got 15, 15,3. shouldnt it have been 15X3?

 

[MADJGNLAW]

bbm...Chould this mean Ron, Misty, Jo?

Joe was not charged in the drug bust. It was Misty, Ron, Donna, and Hope. 3 of the 4 is who they are referring to as "Central Figures". That is how I understood the article. As for Joe, IMO he was not the one who hurt Haleigh but anything is possible..IMO, if Joe had anything to do with any of this it would of been helping to cover up. I still say it's Misty, Ron, Timmy, Tommy and maybe Chelsea knowing more.

 

[Nonni Brenda]

Only problem with that Nonni is Jo isn't in jail...... but then again, everyone (including LE) has lied so much, that who knows....lol

jmo

I know momma, I have never seen a case where no one has told the truth, not even LE and most of what press has told are lies or exagerations to say the least! No wonder we are so frustrated, and no wonder Haleigh has still not been found. We not only dont have a body, we don't have a crime scene, we aren't even sure who are suspects (if any)...after a yr and a half! I seems everyone involved from the Croslins, Cummings, LE, and court officials are either criminals, or incapable. MOO. If Le is in fact capable, they are going to have to show us something we have yet to see! Justice for Haleigh!

 

[Bobbisangel]

I can see Misty getting sentenced to fifteen years and the system in Putnam County, brushing off their hands, saying "Well, that's that." And we never hear anything more of Haleigh. There is need for outrage in Florida, demonstrations, newspaper opinions printed. Doesn't anyone down there care?

These people were arrested for selling drugs. That is what they have been sentenced for. I think their sentences were fair and that 15 years is a long time to be locked up. People should say "that's it" after Misty is sentenced. That will be it. I'm sure LE are still working Haleigh's case but it is seperate from the drug charges. LE was just hoping that they could get someone to talk while they were in jail. It didn't happen and they couldn't be punished for something that hasn't been proven or isn't fact.

 

[krkrjx]

Well, I know this will not be very popular but it is how I see it now:

I do not think the authorities will actively pursue charges for Haleigh. If evidence falls miraculously into their lap they might go with it, but I do not see much actual effort being made anymore to find out what happened to Haleigh and who is responsible. JMO.

 

[grammieto5]

Well, I know this will not be very popular but it is how I see it now:

I do not think the authorities will actively pursue charges for Haleigh. If evidence falls miraculously into their lap they might go with it, but I do not see much actual effort being made anymore to find out what happened to Haleigh and who is responsible. JMO.

It makes me sad to feel this way but I agree with you! I hope we are both wrong!

 

[Helplessly Hoping]

I can see Misty getting sentenced to fifteen years and the system in Putnam County, brushing off their hands, saying "Well, that's that." And we never hear anything more of Haleigh. There is need for outrage in Florida, demonstrations, newspaper opinions printed. Doesn't anyone down there care?

I go back and forth with this thinking...I am sure many in PC are outraged but I wonder if there is some fear factor hanging in the balance..I am stunned that parents haven't demanded a town hall type meeting with Hardy to assure their children are safe, and as LE hasn't done so, I am pretty confident that they know who is behind her disappearance and those responsible are in or about to head to DOC.

IMO, this string of 15 year sentences just tells other criminals in PC that the most they'll get is 15 years if you're caught dealing once or 3 times it really doesn't matter to us. I don't understand how 4 completely different "dealers" got the same time....:crazy:

 

[Bobbisangel]

Yes it is. Its "sad" that Ron made a deal on his daughters dead body to save his own azz. That is VERY sad.

In the article I just read it said that Ron had helped with the drug stuff and that is where the deal came from. They didn't go into detail but it didn't mention Haleigh at all. He may have given the names of his supplier, etc. I believe if he knew anything about Haleigh's disappearance he would have told LE a long time ago plus went after who the guilty party is. I don't believe for a second that Ron was involved. Haleigh was seen after Ron left for work that day and he didn't get home until after 3:00 am. Common sense tells you that he wasn't around when she disappeared. LE has stated that Ron was at work. Something very easy to check out.

 

[Nonni Brenda]

Well, I know this will not be very popular but it is how I see it now:

I do not think the authorities will actively pursue charges for Haleigh. If evidence falls miraculously into their lap they might go with it, but I do not see much actual effort being made anymore to find out what happened to Haleigh and who is responsible. JMO.

I agree. If LE had been doing a good job all along, and I'm not saying they haven't been, it seems to me they would/should have enough evidence to be clear on who a suspect is, and have enough evidence to charge someone. What about the wall they took in, what about the van and scratches, what about phone records, and the call the night Haleigh went missing from Magnolia dr? The noice heard by neighbors. Surely all this did yield some evidence? I just can't believe these "unusual" people have all of LE stumped... for a yr and a half!?! Not in my wildest dreams (nightmares) do I believe LE couldn't have put together a case against someone. As many lies as have been told by everyone the Croslins, Cummings, Neves/Sykes, why cannot LE disprove enough of these to put a case aganist ANY of them? That is just not believable. MOO

 

[krkrjx]

Looks like there was no fooling around in getting Ronald to prison! He is being transported. He turned DOC the minute the judge sentenced him!

ETA: I am wrong. It appears Ronald is still in the jail. He has not been transported yet. He will be on the DOC count there at the jail until he is transported to prison.

The next outrageous thing we could see is Ron being placed in Putnam C.I.

 

[oceanblueeyes]

I agree lone. 85% of 15 yrs is 12 or 13 yrs, and accounting for time served, they will probably give him time off for pain an suffering, etc. I'm surprised they gave him 15 yrs, even though it is man min. wonder why if 3 charges, he got 15, 15,3. shouldn't it have been 15X3?

One of the charges must have carried a much lower sentence.

I don't believe Ron will serve the full 15 either. Maybe 85% or with the overcrowding in prisons increasing ...it could even be less.

I saw pictures today where Haleigh's family from both sides were consoling each other. But he could have received 70-90 years and Ron has never denied he did these drug offenses.

IMO

 

[Chablis]

One of the charges must have carried a much lower sentence.

I don't believe Ron will serve the full 15 either. Maybe 85% or with the overcrowding in prisons increasing ...it could even be less.

I saw pictures today where Haleigh's family from both sides were consoling each other. I don't think any of them wanted Ron to get this much time. But he could have received 70-90 years and Ron has never denied he did these drug offenses.

IMO

Well, its really hard to deny when its all on tape. jmo

 

[Dee10]

Mr. www has a new article out. I know some of you don't wish to read what he has to say, but I thought I would mention it, just in case others do.

 

[oceanblueeyes]

Well, I know this will not be very popular but it is how I see it now:

I do not think the authorities will actively pursue charges for Haleigh. If evidence falls miraculously into their lap they might go with it, but I do not see much actual effort being made anymore to find out what happened to Haleigh and who is responsible. JMO.

I don't think these drug cases has anything to do with how badly LE wants to solve Haleigh's case. Imo they will actively search for evidence to prove who did this to her. I think they know who did it but are searching for evidence to prove it BARD.

But I believe before they do make an arrest they know they have to have a bullet proof case because imo the person arrested for murdering Haleigh will have the death penalty attached.

The others that may have been there will also be charged at the same time imo if LE thinks they were actual participants.

The problem I think LE is having in this case is they have no forensic evidence. It is a hard case to solve but I truly believe, when we least expect it, there will be a resolution.

IMO