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Elizabeth Thomas Abduction 'not A Fairytale;' Mexican Police Notified Of Case

... of the Bible, it's possible that he's playing the role of a missionary in that area. In the 15 days since Elizabeth Thomas and Tad Cummins went missing, Tennessee investigators have received more than 1,100 tips from Amber Alerts but have not confirmed any credible sightings. More than 160 tips remained under investigation this morning when authorities held a press conference to discuss the case, which has resulted in Amber Alerts being issued in Alabama and Tennessee. The press conference was broadcast on Facebook Live by __link__'s news partner WHNT-19. Cummins, an ex-teacher is accused of abducting Thomas, a 15-year-old high school freshman on March 13. Cummins is wanted in Tennessee for kidnapping and having sexual contact with Thomas. "Some have characterized this relationship as a romance," Mark Gwyn, director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, said at the press conference. "But this morning I want to caution the public to avoid anything that might look or sound like victim blaming. Let me be very clear this morning: She is 15, a child. He is 50, a grown man. She's a high school freshman. He's a former teacher. "This is (not) and was ...

Encrypted Apps Pose Challenge For Law Enforcement In Amber Alert

... in draft form, social media and possibly encrypted apps. Thomas' Instagram account is public, but her messages are password protected making obtaining them difficult for law enforcement. WAAY 31 spoke with a mom Sunday who said she is using the Amber Alert as a teaching moment about internet and cellphone safety with her daughter. "It's really unnerving, it makes me nervous for her," said Royale Barbee. She has a five year old daughter, and is concerned about what the future may hold for her child when it comes to cellphones and social media. "What she puts out there is all going to be important and I'm hoping and praying that she understands that and understands the severity of that as she gets older," said Barbee. While apps like Instagram and even encrypted apps like Telegram are easy to use, the messages are difficult to find. "At the local level, impossible for anyone to be able to get into these encrypted apps, said Jamey Tucker, WAAY 31's tech expert, "even if you get that information by the time you get it, it's all jumbled up and you can't make any sense of it.". For Barbee, even though her daughter is young, she ...

Photo Of Elizabeth Thomas And Tad Cummins Released By Tennessee Investigators

... in his classroom more than a week later. Cummins also is being charged with kidnapping of Thomas. TBI is asking the public to remain vigilant, particularly in remote, secluded areas. With the low number of tips its received, the Bureau believes Cummins is keeping Thomas in places outside the public view. Those places may include campgrounds, large parking lots or garages and parks. Cummins, who is believed to be armed with multiple guns, may still be driving a silver Nissan Rogue with Tennessee tag 976-ZPT. Thomas is white with blonde hair and hazel eyes. She is 5 feet 5 inches and weighs 120 pounds. She was last seen wearing a flannel shirt and black leggings. "Our message to Elizabeth is: We're still coming for you. We're going to do everything in our possibility, everything in our ...

Missing Tn Teen’s Sister Believes Sibling Ran Away

... Landauer was not far behind. She married her boyfriend, they moved into their own home, and they had a baby. The 19-year-old older sister defends her mother and says there must be a reason why Elizabeth was running away. Now, she just wants her home. “I just wish that she would come home because what she’s done can be forgiven. It already has,” Landauer said through tears. “And if she would just come home everyone would just accept her back as if nothing ever happened.”. Landauer worries that Tad Cummins will get desperate and hurt Elizabeth. She prays that’s not the case. RELATED: Wife of teacher who kidnapped student pleads for husband to turn himself in. Neither of them have been seen or heard from since Monday, March 13. The TBI has said they’ve received hundreds of tips but none have given any credible leads in the case. Cummins has been charged ...

Police Locate Stolen Car With 2 Toddlers Safe Inside

... and California license plate 7 TJR 654. Authorities released a recent photo of the sedan. Inside the sedan were Carlos Cortez, 2, and Jayden Cortez, 1, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The stolen white Honda Accord has tinted windows and California license plate 7 TJR 654. (Cathedral City Police Department). Authorities said the vehicle was last seen heading south toward Ramon Road, a major roadway that runs through Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Thousand Palms. Anyone who spots the Honda Accord or has information about the boys’ whereabouts is urged to call 911. This story will be updated as more information becomes available. Caption 90 seconds: 4 stories you can't miss. Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions says the White House will crack down on 'sanctuary cities.'  A renegade group of House lawmakers helped defeat the GOP healthcare plan. The Lakers and the Raiders  shake up the sports world. Movie studios  are pushing for earlier movie rentals. Caption 90 seconds: 4 stories you can't miss. Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions says the White House will crack down on 'sanctuary cities.'  ...

Child From Minneapolis Amber Alert Found, Suspect In Custody

... in an AMBER Alert Tuesday morning after he fled with his son from the scene of a stabbing. Child from Amber Alert found safe, suspect in custody. Minneapolis police recovered the child from an AMBER Alert who was taken from the scene of a stabbing by his non-custodial father early Tuesday morning. The suspect, Hershel Hulbert, was arrested 3 hours after the reported abduction. Related Stories. MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - Minneapolis police recovered the child from an AMBER Alert who was taken from the scene of a stabbing by his non-custodial father early Tuesday morning. The suspect, Hershel Hulbert, was arrested 3 hours after the reported abduction. Timeline of incident. 5:48 a.m. 911 dispatchers started receiving numerous calls of an "unknown trouble" on the 2000 block of 3 rd Avenue S. A woman was found with a stab wound to the leg. She was taken to HCMC for treatment. Other 911 callers reported the ...