It is a short distance from the woods to the basement door. That the man had appeared to be under the influence of Meth and that after lunch Don had told him to go home, go home now get the hell of this job and dont come back. Cus a lot of times the boys would be inside and we would be like wheres Summer why did you leave her out there alone, you know, go get Summer now you know and thats happened over and over again. Reporter Room with journalist Jessica de la Davies update on the Summer Wells case.Secondary drowning and shock can occur 1 to 24 hours after a water incident. He was previously married and had two children a boy and a girl. She can't tell Don what really happened because she fears how he will react. He always has a grip on Candus when she is talking. Law . New Church of England National Safeguarding Leader Alexander Kubeyinje, New Blog by Teresa Cooper Author and Institutional Church of England Child Abuse Survivor. It is also noted Summers age was reported as 4 she is 5. Walz signs bill restoring voting rights for 55K felons, Convicted Salvation Army arsonist charged with trashing Caribou in Brooklyn Park, Minneapolis student pointed gun at another student, dean stepped between them: Charges, Man indicted in 2021 murder of St. Candus first interview with WJHL was on 29th June, two weeks after Summer disappeared. Their body language was really tense to me. Police said the driver could be a witness and asked them to come forward. There is a television on the back wall, table and chairs, but there does not appear to be any lounge furniture. Candus says Summer woke on their arrival (she jumped right up), they unpacked the shopping and put it away, did some laundry and then helped Grandma to re-pot some plants. The Robbinsdale Police Department said theyve recently received inquiries regarding Azads cause of death which has "fueled many questions from the community." She wasnt under the water for 20 seconds or more like he said. "Although a thorough investigation was completed last year, in an effort of transparency, we support an independent agency to review all relative evidence, reports, and information regarding this incident," the department said in a statement. I looked everywhere I could. Don was around at that time as well. Explained by Retired NYC Medical Examiners Office staff Barbara Butcher. From the timeline the drive home took him at least 37 minutes. Then I went through the house and I kept calling for her, yelling for her, everything. Summers picture and description were posted to electronic billboards around the area. The TBI is asking anyone with information about Wells whereabouts to call 1-800-TBI-FIND or contact the Hawkins County Sheriffs Office at 423-272-7121. Don, however, has appeared frequently on various channels often in a state of extreme intoxication. Health experts define drowning as trouble breathing after you get water into your airways. Candus married a man of 41 when she was 19 and had two children with him. READ MORE: Mom shared TikTok video of child believed to be Summer Wells on the day girl disappeared. I personally think it wasnt drowning of any kind. What stands out for me in your comment is to remember that Don is an abuser. Investigators say Rose Marie Bly, 21, was last seen leaving her home in St. Croix Falls to go to Cushing, five miles away, but she never made it. Mostly because her lips and hands were really pink. Rose Marie Bly vanished from Wisconsin and her car was found in a. Candus says she doesnt remember; Don says it wasnt and that the boys often left it open Don: we cus em and cus em they just leave it wide open all the time. The mother of a Tennessee girl who has been missing for over a month shared more details about the day Summer Wells went missing, and denied an apparent claim that Summer went underwater and had to be rescued by a teenage friend of the family. Cookie Notice The body of Ahmad Khalil Azad, 24, was found on the shoreline of Crystal Lake in July 2022. Inside Edition Investigates. Hear Ye Hear Ye. The Robbinsdale police claim that Azad had evaded police two days earlier during a traffic stop for a suspected DWI. 9 There is no mention in their statements of anybody having unlocked the basement door when they arrived home. A girl who went missing last month is related to another missing person who hasnt been seen in almost 12 years. Tuesday, 35 agents and officers with Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Hawkins . I'm starting to think the shaved head situation is fueled by Candus's lack of desire to take care of her daughter's hair and keeping it clean and brushed. We've heard so many of their YT (crazy) friends say that Don beats Candus. Will Marjorie Taylor Greene Be Donald Trumps Running M Mitt Romney Confronts George Santos at State of the Uni Donald Trump Kicks Off His 2024 Presidential Campaign, Bodycam Footage Shows Hammer Attack on Paul Pelosi. Do you have a theory on this case? I know there are tons of theories and just wanted to share mine :). Well, he got mad and he tried everything in the world, and anything he could to get at me get me fired and he called uh my bosses constantly harassed and constantly come out on jobs constantly. They were there, according to Candus for around 20 minutes and then returned for the prescription at around 1.30pm, then to the local Priceless (supermarket) for two gallons of milk and a few other groceries (Candus and Grandma went into the store leaving Hunter and Summer in the car, Candus states they were 5 minutes), they then bought slushies at Sonic (a fast-food drive-thru outlet) and returned Hunter home between 2pm and 2.30pm. So, Mom and Grandma hide Summer's body and make up the planting flowers story to cover for any dirt found under their nails. I mean it was definitely a chunk of my savings, but I had put it away for whatever I felt compelled to use it was down the line, a rainy day, or whatever situation it was for. If you took her, just bring her back. Law Enforcement say the dogs were there when they arrived, as they caused an issue with the search and cadaver dogs that they had bought with them. They thought it was funny at first and propped milk jugs to keep her up. He looked very controlling, and she looked like she knew that if she said one wrong word, she would be in trouble with him, not the investigators. Her home is surrounded by woodland and creeks. Timestamp 27.15 Chris McDonough interview: Don I figured they was looking all over the house so I went to the shed, I dont know if I checked it then or later, but know I did go in there and look, but not sure when. Has this warped view continued into adulthood? One of the most significant factors of the day is that Don took the Subaru to work. Like us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/TheSunUSand follow us from our main Twitter account at@TheSunUS, Lindsay Clancy's murder of 3 kids shows cruel trick psychosis plays, Train derailment in Springfield, Ohio as residents ordered to shelter in place, Rape survivor 'sobbed seeing Gabby Petito bodycam vid after same cop did nothing', Kellyanne Conway 'to divorce George Conway as pair "lawyer up" in shock split', 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Bly and Donald Wells were involved in a domestic disturbance last week - reports suggest, The couple's daughter Summer, 5, has been missing sine June 15, 2021, Donald Wells, who was previously arrested on domestic assault charges in 2020, believes his daughter was abducted, The five-year-old is one of the couple's children, Pics later shared by cops show Summer with a shaven head, Summer Wells' parents think she could be in DISGUISE as they release shock pics of what she could look like, Charity EquuSearch Midwest joined police efforts, The Wells family issued a statement on their website. Please direct all tips and potential information to the Hawkins County Sheriff Office at 423-272-7121 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND. You dont even have to tell me that you did it. Thats all I care.. During the time Bly was not in the main house, she was at her mothers trailer on the property fixing her knee brace, Bly told the newspaper. The TBI wont confirm how much money is in the account at this time, but some have said theyve already donated. But in the same interview Don said she (Summer) tried to shave her head in the back and make it uh I think you can see it in some of the pictures and it was getting out of control so she we decided to shave her head off and let it grow back long and she (Candus) shaved her head too so she wouldnt feel bad and uh but it didnt bother her at this point. The behavior of Don and Candus Dearest says everything. One of his more recent interviews on Molly Golightly early November Don claims to have 7 alibis if not more, including my buddy Starlink. However, his view is that they were in a relationship and that Jeannie had initiated the sexual contact. March 4, 2023 11:00 am ET. They talked about why her head was shaved, canduss drug habit, and other things. If he rang when they dropped the prescription off that would have been around 12.30 could Don have mistaken the time by so much? I think it was an accident & Candus freaked out. THE mother of a missing five-year-old girl called the cops on her partner over a violent fight in a dramatic new twist. Candus walking her 10 steps to the house appears out of the ordinary and calls in to question when Summer was really last seen. And she didnt holler back. Around the age of 12 Don went to live with his biological father, his new wife and family in Utah. Like I said, we werent even planning on going swimming or fishing or anything, Bly said. Summer, Candus and Grandma then drove home, Summer fell asleep on the way back and Grandma took a picture of her which was posted to Tik Tok with a timestamp of 3.09pm. Investigators have yet to share any concrete theories about what might have happened to her - although Donald has previously said that the familybelieves she was abducted. David Dotson, a family friend of the Wells, told News Channel 11 that Summer's three older brothers have had a difficult time coping with the negativity from other people online and in-person. We know someone had already called CPS on her prior to Summer's disappearance. In an interview this week with The Rogersville Review, subscribe to the Crime Stories with Nancy Grace podcast. Summer Wells not first to go missing in her family, Wisconsin authorities offer sympathies - YouTube 0:00 / 3:51 Summer Wells not first to go missing in her family, Wisconsin. Don said: our biggest fear is you know her being tormented or locked in a dungeon or basement or something, cus she loves she loved to be outside all the time that was her, unfortunately her downfall. The parents have called in and advised that the mother had went for a walk, came home and now they cant find her, they have been yelling for her, she has been gone for about ten minutes now. The case has been shrouded in mystery as police confirmed that the circumstances around her disappearance remain unclear. Don reports that Candus was in the line at Wahlgreens (a drive-thru pharmacy) when this call was made. Extensive searches were undertaken and no sign of her was found. HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) - After 5-year-old Summer Wells went missing from her home in Beech Creek, investigators have worked around the clock to locate her. Recommended YouTube sites for further information: ; Michelle after Dark; The Summer Wells play list consists of videos and comment almost daily since day 1, discussing information as it became available and forming theories based on these facts. The objective of these appearances should have been to raise awareness of Summers case, appeal for witnesses or for the perpetrator to let her go. Individuals interested in donating to the reward . According to a report from the Hawkins County Sheriffs Office, the mom called 911 to the Wells home residence last Wednesday after being notified of a domestic disturbance. According to Blys account, she dropped her mother off at the emergency room and then went with Summer to visit friends in Kingsport. She is obviously afraid of him. Its GPS system would give him an alibi for the day and leave Candus to travel wherever she wanted without trace and implies pre-meditation in whatever happened that day to Summer. Dog Poop DNA Tested to Catch Non-Cleaning Owners. 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Again, the one-way glass of the door would prevent anybody from knowing that Summer was in the basement. Fear sets in quickly and she tells her Mom about it. Don: I could never understand why he (Kelly) hated me so much and loved my sisters. He and his wife were frequently reported to CPS (Child Protective Services). A multi-agency search has focused on the remote, wooded east Tennessee area where Summer disappeared. Based on this call Don decided to work late as there was no point in going home if nobody was there (his three sons were supposedly at home locked in the house). I figured 15 or 20 minutes in the water, you know, run a little bit of energy out instead of sitting in the truck.. When they arrived Bly accused her husband, Donald Wells, of pushing her against a wall and grabbing her by the throat. Bill Cannon a 27 year veteran of the NYPD Homicide Squad.Barbara Butcher social media here https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-butcher-5851271aWelcome to another addition of Crime Time With DutyRon and Ed Wallace we are Retired NYPD Police Detectives and 911 World Trade Center first responders who talk about all things true crime related from a Police Detectives perspective. However, in later interviews it is clear that the familys, chaotic lifestyle, drug and alcohol abuse and the dangerous state of the home were the real reasons for their removal. During this show she was also to be interviewed by The Behaviour Panel, but walked out. Officers initiated a pursuit and Azad lost control of the vehicle. I dont believe the dry drowning at all personally. Authorities at the time reported that despite having received almost 1,000 tips, none of the leads produced any results. 74-Year-Old Texas Womans Purse Snatched in Shopping Pa Man's Cellphone Calls 911 Independently When Car Crashe Cat Argues With Owners on Security Camera, These Are the Worlds Oldest Living Animals. The way down is dark and there is loose wiring. Probably will be the lead on Nancy Grace tomorrow LOL . Inside Edition Digitals Mara Montalbano has more. Don replies that morning when I woke up, because she was sleeping in between me and her mother, I was kinda laying on her foot a little bit. Another possibility is that Summer was being regularly rented out for sexual gratification and that, that day something went awry and Summer was not returned as planned. Don admits to a long term meth addiction and the use and trafficking of cocaine when he was younger. Summer Wells was reported missing nearly two weeks ago on June 15 in Hawkins County. He goes on to describe driving home at speed almost losing it on the corners and that the journey took him 25 minutes instead of 45. What they hoped to achieve by this is unclear. It's difficult, but therapeutic for . In that interview, Bly disputed the content of an emergency dispatch call regarding Summers disappearance, which stated that Summers mother had gone for a walk and returned to find her daughter missing. Don says he threw a bottle after an altercation with Candus, Grandma and another man (Jose) who was at his house when he returned from a trip to Utah, they had all consumed alcohol before the fight broke out. I dont know why he did that.. Don is a drywaller (plasterer) a mucky job. When Chris McDonough asked if the Wells phones could give more accurate data on the timings for the day, at timestamp 13.30: Don magically all our phone records from 3.30 onwards on that day have been deleted. I'm still stunned she was allowing Summer to swim in that disgusting water. It is not known what kind of tests were carried out to determine the substances that were in Candus system, however, typical blood tests can detect marijuana in the system from 2 to 30 days after use, so Candus could have imbibed cannabis up to 30 days prior to Summers disappearance. When they arrive home Candus decides to leave Summer sleeping in the truck, so her and grandma can get high. I asked the boys, Wheres your sister? They said, She went downstairs to play with her toys, Mom. I said okay and I went and I hollered down the steps. I personally dont think it was dry/secondary drowning, but I could see how people could take what he said as a hint of sorts. If the dogs were around, the chance of remaining undetected would be remote, even if the dogs knew the perpetrator. However, there are still problems with this: The Wells children were on school holiday there was no set routine to their day, consequently a predator would have to conceal themselves somewhere on the property maybe for hours waiting for a moment to snatch Summer. He was physically abusive to Don and sexually molested both his sisters. The police department added they are gathering camera footage from the incident and plan on releasing it early next week. Firefighters Rescue Bride & Groom Trapped Inside Elevat 11-Year-Old Arrives at Basketball Game on Fire Truck, People Who Never Gave Up in Tough Situations, Police Officer Performs CPR on Choking Infant. That morning Don had taken the Subaru to work. The door has one-way glass, you can see out but not in. In an interview this week with The Rogersville Review, Bly shared more details about the day Summer went missing. Got the impression that she was scared. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Summers parents Don Wells and Candus Bly have both said they believe she was kidnapped, though a spokesperson for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has said that investigators have not found any evidence that Summer was abducted. Did the despatcher delay the call to law enforcement until after a 2nd call had been received? She had to be by me, she just had to be by me. When I got done, I come back in. Don does not deny this. Why does everyone think dry drowning as opposed to normal drowning? As previously reported, Blys TikTok account posted a video of summer playing in water on June 15. Both the children aged 2 years and 6 months respectively were taken into care and adopted permanently. So, we were like, well instead of sitting here in the car where its hot it was baking hot well just go to Warriors and let Summer swim for a little while. I think one of the Behavior Panelists even said, 'this is when you go in for the confession', as she was crying hard. It just dont make no sense.. We hope missing Summer Wells will be found. This happens far more than people realize when small children are subjected to living in an environment that is riddled with drugs and addicts. He cant remember if he stopped to get some breakfast, although this is his usual routine. Then all three were there, listening still. So, I went over there, Bly said. This has led to the theory of dry drowning. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Officials with the Church Hill Rescue Squad said a reward fund has been set up for information leading to the discovery of missing 5-year-old Summer Wells. Summer Wells, age 5, has not been seen for the past five months. Don and Candus (and possibly Grandma) each have pasts that incorporate some or all of these factors. So, I went down there and I searched. This person, Andrew, also alleges that Candus gave his son , who is underage, alcohol that night. Widow of California . The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said it vetted 730 tips in connection with the disappearance of 5-year-old Summer Wells from her home in Rogersville as of Thursday - but none of them . Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-TBI-FIND. Grandmas other daughter, Rose disappeared without trace around 12 year ago. His oldest video is beyond disturbing, you can even hear a young child in the background. 6 Police have asked people to stop sharing misinformation about the search for missing Summer Wells Credit: Facebook / Donald Wells 6 Get home now He was like, Call 9-1-1. So, I dropped my phone because I had to run over and get Moms phone and dial 9-1-1, because her AT & T phone is the only one that works out here to call 9-1-1. She is about 3 feet fall, with blonde hair and blue eyes. It sounds like an idyllic family home; however, the property is littered with debris, including an old school bus, broken generators, broken down vehicles, rusted oil drums, and various dilapidated sheds. So, I called them, and told them whats goin on.. I went and picked her up, and then we drove all the way across town and dropped her prescription off. Some people were like, No, you cant search my property. Why would you do that? She lived on a hilltop on an 11 acre property in Beech Creek, Tennessee. Candus states that at the point this picture was taken they were 5 to 10 minutes from home. That boy lied on everything that happened, Bly said. I would love to hear your thoughts and theories. She was breaking. We assume that Summer changed into these clothes after swimming, but why was that outfit in Grandmas truck? Summer assisted her mother and grandmother that afternoon as they planted flowers. True Crime Commentary; Local Man Gives Insight of Summer Wells Hometown. That whilst Summer seemed fine directly after the incident she had died in the car on the way home. I have recently learned of a FB post by an alleged father of a neighbor boy (age 15). How could she be asleep like that? I saw that, too. He did not drive directly to the house, but instead passed the turn off to his house and drove a little further down Beech Creek Road to where he has a shed at the bottom of the hill on which his House stands. Don also stated that Summer could probably open the door herself. TBP: What are the last words she ever said to you? Don: Im not sure if it was that night or not, but I remember clearly, I said Summer you got to sleep in your own bed and she came back with big old crocodile tears in her eyes and she said but daddy I want to be with you. Police say the driver fled from the scene and police were unable to locate him after searching the area. That he's controlling everything. I talked to her (Candus) the whole way there. And uh wed come out and she would always be close by but we was always coming out she had to be outside she was an outdoor person. This material is being made available within this transformative or derivative work for the purpose of education, commentary and criticism, and is believed to be \"fair use\" in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. In the picture you can see the porch over the front door, Grandmas trailer at the back, the basement door opens onto the back of the house and is marked with the red arrow. She didnt slide on no rocks and fall in the water. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. If anybody has any credible information about the disappearance of Summer Moon Utah Wells please call (USA) 1800TBIFind. Candus drove Grandma and Summer in Grandmas truck. Summer Wells was reported missing nearly two weeks ago on June 15 in Hawkins County. Nearly two weeks have passed since the mysterious disappearance of Summer Wells, a 5 year old from Hawkins County, Tennessee. Something nefarious happened. Dons young mind has confused molestation with love. Trevor Lee is a sophomore at East Tennessee State University, and decided to make a $2,000 deposit into that fund. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The phone call from Don, 2 different stories. Percocet. Grandus was filling a Percocet prescription for her knee. Bly shared some frustration with the search for Summer, indicating that she wished investigators focused less on a meticulous investigation of her own familys property, and had insisted on searching neighbors properties and structures when some of those neighbors did not agree to it.