They thought it was funny at first and propped milk jugs to keep her up. Five year olds have none of that. Once the money is placed in the account, officials said the funds will stay there for six months. I came out here (outside) yelling for her, everything else, and she was nowhere. I wonder what drug/prescription the mother had filled for her Knee. As Summer was such an outside person quite used to being out there alone, why on that day did Candus find it necessary to hover over her for the 10 to 15 steps it took to reach the door of the house from Grandmas trailer? 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. Good thing about open discussions is that you dont need any criminology degree to talk with like minded folks and hear others ideas and thoughts. LE will probably do nothing without a body. 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. Child abuse is an historic factor in the past of both sides of the family, domestic violence has and continues to be a factor, as do drug and alcohol abuse. It is also noted Summers age was reported as 4 she is 5. Rose is the sister of Summers mother. 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. Got the impression that she was scared. Its such a specific thing to say that I think it grabbed some attention. Missing Child Summer Wells' Aunt Also Went Missing 12 Years Ago in Wisconsin. 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. 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. Candus drove Grandma and Summer in Grandmas truck. Renters Discover Bunker Involved in Fatal Home Invasion. Donald said on the show: "Right now, with everybody attacking us and all this stuff going on, its probably better for them.". I personally think it wasnt drowning of any kind. So, Mom and Grandma hide Summer's body and make up the planting flowers story to cover for any dirt found under their nails. Explained by Retired NYC Medical Examiners Office staff Barbara Butcher. She loves me to death. 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. True Crime Commentary; Local Man Gives Insight of Summer Wells Hometown. If the dogs were around, the chance of remaining undetected would be remote, even if the dogs knew the perpetrator. If Don really rang at around 3pm Candus, her mother and Summer would already be on their way home. I talked to her (Candus) the whole way there. Maybe even take the pills Grandma just got after the ER visit. Dons call to police was around 6.26pm, Candus call after at around 6.29pm and the despatchers calls to law enforcement at around 6.30pm. When asked why he came to that conclusion so quickly, he says I knew as soon as I didnt get a call back from Candus. So, I went down there and I searched. So, I went over there, Bly said. But Dons objective has been to clear himself of suspicion and to trash his wicked stepsisters who reported how he had abused them as children. Sometimes that happens while swimming or bathing. I saw that, too. The aunt of missing five-year-old Summer Wells has now also disappeared, it has emerged, and has not been seen since 2009. He always has a grip on Candus when she is talking. The magical disappearance of the phone records for Don, Candus and Grandma after 3.30 that day suggests all three were involved in Summers disappearance. Inside Edition Investigates. Thats all I care.. We do not know the time that Candus was tested, but if it was within a few hours of Summer being reported missing, then it is likely that Candus consumed alcohol at some time on the 15th June. She lived on a hilltop on an 11 acre property in Beech Creek, Tennessee . In Candus statement concerning leaving the boys home, she says they were locked in theyre all locked in nobody can get in nobody can get out. Donald reportedly told Police that the pair had been drinking throughout the night but denied ever harming his wife. A drug deal which is why H went along. Bly is likely referring to Warriors Path Pool, a state park in Tennessee. "Statistically speaking, there's a good chance she's already dead," Donald told theKingsport Times-News. Utter chaos. It's like a horror movie he's seen a million times before. They invited me over to sit at their house while I waited for my mom to get done so we werent sitting in the hot truck. As previously reported, police have repeatedly urged residents in the area to search all buildings and structures on their property for signs of a missing girl. We've heard so many of their YT (crazy) friends say that Don beats Candus. I completely agree with him being VERY controlling, especially since he has a history of domestic abuse with previous relationships. Again, the extensive searches and scent dogs would have found some trace of Summer, so this is very unlikely. Investigators began a fresh hunt in November as multiple law enforcement agencies became involved in the case as a $25,000 reward was offered upfor information on her whereabouts. The aunt of missing five-year-old Summer Wells has now also disappeared, it has emerged, and has not been seen since 2009. Summer's parents spoke with. He was previously married and had two children a boy and a girl. What really gets me is when they were searching for her, why didnt they make the neighbors let them go in their sheds and buildings and stuff? Just look at his rap sheet - domestic violence before Candus and with Candus. Grandma left the family home when her two girls Candus and Rose were small to live with her female partner, the girls were raised by their father. https://www.facebook.com/groups/309561480633948/posts/342300760693353/?comment_id=342308600692569\u0026reply_comment_id=342311627358933 #SummerWells #Drydrowning #DutyRon Summer Wells dry drowning? Trevor Lee is a sophomore at East Tennessee State University, and decided to make a $2,000 deposit into that fund. I am just sharing my thoughts to hear what others have to say as well. Considering what happened to Canduss first 2 children and Dons first 2 children. Both the children aged 2 years and 6 months respectively were taken into care and adopted permanently. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. But also I have a kid of similar age and he would absolutely fall asleep like that after playing hard, and I would take a picture of it. Alex Murdaugh Sentenced to Life in Prison, Matthew McConaugheys Wife Describes Flight Turbulence, Car Drives Off Overpass During High-Speed Chase: Cops. There is a television on the back wall, table and chairs, but there does not appear to be any lounge furniture. Summer assisted her mother and grandmother that afternoon as they planted flowers. I think in this case they're probably right. Police have not made any comments about possible sex offenders in the area. The Despatcher stated, the parents have called in. A month after Summer's disappearance,Charity EquuSearch Midwest joined police effortsto try find the five-year-old. I have been following Summer's disappearance since day one and this is my theory. Authorities at the time reported that despite having received almost 1,000 tips, none of the leads produced any results. Why was she propped up with milk? For now, a prize reward of over $70,000 has been pegged for anyone who would have a piece of . Whether or not the basement door was locked is not known. 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. READ MORE: Mom shared TikTok video of child believed to be Summer Wells on the day girl disappeared. In 2009, her aunt was reported missing out of Wisconsin. The stranger abduction theory would require split second timing, Candus says I walked her all the way over to the porch and I watched her walk all the way into the Kitchen where the boys were watching TV and I told the boys I said watch Summer Ill be back and within two minutes I came back. 9 The boy said that Summer did go underwater, but he pulled her up and she was fine. The instances of historic child abuse in both parents families could infer that using children for sex was a normalised practice. That Candus has no alibis would suggest that Grandma and the three boys have not corroborated Candus statement. 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. Teens Scrolling on TikTok Drop Phones to Save Drowning New Jersey House Explodes With 6 Firefighters Inside. This does not match the timeframe, working back from the despatch call and the parents statements, an estimate of when Summer was last seen would be: The Wells believe that Summer was abducted from the basement: Candus: I feel in my heart that somebody has came up here and took her and lured her away from here. 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. Required fields are marked *. She wasnt under the water for 20 seconds or more like he said. Adult bodies with the minds of infants. She was breaking. They later went back to pick up Blys mother, this time joined by a 15-year-old son of a friend who asked to come along. Somebody lurking in the woods, could have seen Candus walk Summer from Grandmas trailer and could assume that Summer had gone into the house when Candus walked back alone to Grandmas. Youd think theyd at least tell me, update me on something, but they dont even update me on nothing. He goes on to say Candus aint got none shes going down. https://youtu.be/MCZXMY-Xl6s VERIFIED ON TWITTER: Jessica de la Davies: https://twitter.com/DaviesWriter The Interview Room with Chris McDonough: Candus Wells Part One:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZdQtUnMasked: Interview with Hunter's Mom Allyson Harrishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hspftymVltUThe Interview Room with Chris McDonough: WHAT HAPPENED AT THE SWIMMING HOLE WITH SUMMER WELLS THE DAY SHE DISAPPEARED - THE INTERVIEW ROOMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK12c4xuk9A 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. Bly again provided an account of what happened when she, Summer, and her mother returned to the house. This comment initiated another drunken fight between Don and Candus during the livestream. 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. Several Female Bodybuilders Say They Were Sexually Expl Piper Rockelle's Mom Accused of Financial Exploitation: Supermarket Expert Says to Be Aware of Shrinkflation, Woman Calls Her Carvana Experience a Nightmare, Video Vigilante Tries to Catch Alleged Child Predator. 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. Because the place I was at, there was no rocks. At the bottom of the stairs is the parents mattress, past here to the left, with no door between, is the area where Summer and her younger brother had their beds. Time passes and Candus goes to check on the kids and realizes she left Summer in the truck. 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. 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. Rose Marie Bly vanished from Wisconsin and her car was found in a. Then all three were there, listening still. Dons initial statement to youtuber Chris McDonough of The Interview Room states that when he arrived no law enforcement was there. At least 13 dogs live on the Wells property. I think somehow she got into the pills and thought they were candy. His mother remarried and took Don and his two sisters to a different state with her new husband, Kelly. Christopher Daniel knows what happens next each time he plays the memory of the worst day of his life in his head. Rose Marie Bly vanished from Wisconsin and her car was found in a. How could she be asleep like that? Cookie Notice I havent even spoke to them in like two weeks. It is difficult to discern where the punctuation goes in this statement, however, Don states that the basement door was unlocked, as he was at work and is repeating the story as told to him by Candus why is he so adamant that the basement door was unlocked, when Candus stated she was not sure? Her home is surrounded by woodland and creeks. Individuals interested in donating to the reward . Law . interesting timeline so many lies and deception from the parentsif they are breathing they are lying! It is unlikely that they had decided to murder her, the death of children at the hands of their parents is usually through accident or neglect. 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. Did the despatcher delay the call to law enforcement until after a 2nd call had been received? Fear sets in quickly and she tells her Mom about it. As long as I keep the commandments and do what I'm supposed to do, I'll see her.". After meeting Candus they moved to Tennessee and started a family. When Chris McDonough asked him why he had taken the Subaru that day, Don stated that he was paying 600.00 a month for the car and that it was just sat there doing nothing so he thought he would get some use from it, the use of this car seems to be unusual enough for his boss to make comment my boss came by and made fun of me, he says about my car, says using that brand new car for drywall, give me a hard time about that. THE mother of a missing five-year-old girl called the cops on her partner over a violent fight in a dramatic new twist. We tried to make her sleep in her own bed and shed come to me with big tears in her eyes and say: But daddy I want to sleep with you, I want to be with you. For the latest true crime and justice news, subscribe to the Crime Stories with Nancy Grace podcast. The Police began to arrive at the Wells property at around 7pm. When they arrive home Candus decides to leave Summer sleeping in the truck, so her and grandma can get high. It just dont make no sense.. The police department added they are gathering camera footage from the incident and plan on releasing it early next week. 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 door has one-way glass, you can see out but not in. Why does Don refer to Summer being an outside person as her downfall, she went missing reportedly from inside the house? His oldest video is beyond disturbing, you can even hear a young child in the background. 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. He says he knew right then and there that she (Summer) was gone. South Carolina Couple Raises Over $200K for Elderly Pizza Delivery Woman. When the improbability of someone creeping on to the property with so many dogs around was raised with Don he said they werent there that day. They hid her body cause they think they can't be charged without a body. Candus walking her 10 steps to the house appears out of the ordinary and calls in to question when Summer was really last seen. Why does everyone think dry drowning as opposed to normal drowning? When they arrive home Candus decides to leave Summer sleeping in the truck, so her and grandma can get high. In the comments there was someone that was close to the family that had a lot to say about Candus and the rest of the family. 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. https://youtu.be/zV3aElvb91M WATCH THIS: MISSING SUMMER WELLS CASE | ARE DON AND CANDUS CODEPENDENT https://youtu.be/RXprEP-L_SoWATCH THIS: MISSING SUMMER WELLS \u0026 ADDICTION | IMPORTANT UPDATE 2021 https://youtu.be/U1OHz1wqXGA WATCH THIS: SUMMER WELLS CASE | WAS MISSING SUMMER REALLY ABDUCTED? https://youtu.be/IjmzmUDiLwU WATCH THIS: WHAT HAPPENED AT THE SWIMMING HOLE THE DAY SUMMER WELLS WENT MISSING? "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. Health experts define drowning as trouble breathing after you get water into your airways. 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. Has this warped view continued into adulthood? The Wells say they are not their dogs, but strays that have formed packs and roam the area. In Candus re-enactment of walking Summer from Grandmas trailer to the house she took 10 steps to where she said she watched Summer go into the house and a further 5 steps to the door, where she says she looked in and told the boys to keep an eye on their sister. Widow of California . That whilst Summer seemed fine directly after the incident she had died in the car on the way home. When talking about the time Summer was swimming, H said he went in at one point cause he thought she might be in trouble. I didnt even know what dry drowning was until I read it here and googled but why are people on this sub more convinced it was dry as opposed to normal? Candus and Don said they were at two different locations, Candus at home and Don at work in Jonesboro 45 minutes away. And kids have been found years after being abducted. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. They said itd be about 30 minutes at the most, Bly told the newspaper. Nolan King. Don and Candus (and possibly Grandma) each have pasts that incorporate some or all of these factors. Don reports that Candus was in the line at Wahlgreens (a drive-thru pharmacy) when this call was made. Why would you not let them search? We know someone had already called CPS on her prior to Summer's disappearance. Don: somebody was either hiding in the weeds there waiting for her to come in the basement they (we assume he is referring to Candus and Grandma) were 30ft away when she got gone. Police said the driver could be a witness and asked them to come forward. One of the most significant factors of the day is that Don took the Subaru to work. When asked if he thought she was injured, H said she could have been. The picture posted to these billboards was of Summer with her blond hair almost shoulder length. I said okay and I walked her all the way over to the porch and I watched her walk all the way into the Kitchen where the boys were watching TV and I told the boys I said watch Summer Ill be back and within two minutes I came back and I asked the boys where their sister was and they said she went downstairs mum to play with her toys in the playroom and I said okay and I yelled downstairs for her a couple of times and I didnt get no answer which was unusual because usually she always answers me and so I went down there to check and she was nowhere in sight she was just gone. She lived with her biological parents, mother (Candus), father (Don), maternal grandmother (also Candus, who lived in a trailer on the property around 20ft from the Wells house) and 3 older brothers, 8, 10 and 12 (at the time Summer disappeared). 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. Don: we (he and Summer) had such a great love for each other I never had somebody love me that much in my life, its been awesome between me and her. 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. Copyright 2021 WVLT. A multi-agency search has focused on the remote, wooded east Tennessee area where Summer disappeared. National Park Service says never push a slower friend down when escaping a bear, Officer chase ends in crash, deputy injured in Jefferson County, Late power surge lifts No. I went and picked her up, and then we drove all the way across town and dropped her prescription off. Summer Wells was reported missing on June 15 out of Hawkins County. As officers were on route, dispatchers said they heard arguments in the background before the line went dead. What stands out for me in your comment is to remember that Don is an abuser. WHAT HAPPENED AT THE SWIMMING HOLE THE DAY SUMMER WELLS WENT MISSING? Summers parents Don Wells and Candus Bly have both said they believe she was kidnapped, gave an interview together to a local news station. I think those theories were spurred on by something H said in an interview. We hope missing Summer Wells will be found. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-TBI-FIND. Maybe even take the pills Grandma just got after the ER visit. So, I called Don because I was freaking out. She went missing on June 15, 2021. She can't tell Don what really happened because she fears how he will react. The questionable stories produced by H and by Candus point to something happening at the swimming hole. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Investigators have been searching for the girl, but rumours, an . She may have been wearing a pink shirt, gray pants and no shoes when she went missing, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation . Whatever happened at the swimming hole is the key as far as I am concerned. This is believed to be where Summer was swimming in the TikTok video posted on June 15. If we take Dons word for it that the dogs were not there that day how would the perpetrator know? In an interview this week with The Rogersville Review, subscribe to the Crime Stories with Nancy Grace podcast. Summer Moon Utah Wells was reported missing from her home. Dons statement that he called Candus at around 3pm and that Candus was in the line at Wahlgreens when he called is inconsistent, the prescription was picked up at 1.33pm and they had already been to the swimming hole. "I believed that stuff," Donald said. And the video Grandus took? The report added that officers didnt see any marks on Blys neck with evidence that her thumb has been used to put her shoe on. Section 107. He was physically abusive to Don and sexually molested both his sisters. A girl who went missing last month is related to another missing person who hasnt been seen in almost 12 years. In July, Donald offered the grim prediction that Summer is no longer alive. A promise worth keeping: How a memory saved Christopher Daniel after son's tragic death. 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. This has led to the theory of dry drowning. Learn how your comment data is processed. He has since retracted that statement and now admits that one or two police were already on site. Hunter reported that whilst swimming at the lake, Summer had gone underwater for a few seconds (Candus denies this happened). Very Interesting article. Summer Moon-Utah Wells was last seen on June 15 outside of her family's home in Hawkins County's Beach Creek Community. Summer Wells was reported missing nearly two weeks ago on June 15 in Hawkins County. There track record doesnt make them guilty, but definitely highly suspicious. The outfit that Summer came home in was said to be a new outfit that had been recently purchased for Summers first day of school which would be early September. She goes out and finds her deceased. March 4, 2023 11:00 am ET. 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. We assume that Summer changed into these clothes after swimming, but why was that outfit in Grandmas truck? they will take benefit from it I am sure. 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. To date although Law Enforcement say they have received thousands of tips, they have no credible leads, have not found the driver of the red truck, Summer is still missing and everybody is a Person of Interest. Summer looks much less cared for as far as grooming than the other kids, IMO. The Wells have 3 vehicles, Dons work truck, Grandmas truck and a brand new bright red Subaru, which had supposedly been bought for Candus, this car has a GPS tracking system known as Starlink. The picture was allegedly obtained from the Church that the Wells attend, not the Wells themselves, but the Church were aware of the radical change in Summers appearance. Like I said, we werent even planning on going swimming or fishing or anything, Bly said. We are considering the interview done by The Interview Room and Chris McDonough of Summer's mother Candus Bly Wells and also his interview with Hunter. However, a blood test for alcohol will only detect for approximately 12 hours after consumption. The body of Ahmad Khalil Azad, 24, was found on the shoreline of Crystal Lake in July 2022. The report indicates that an unidentified person, possibly the 15-year-old boy who was with Summer and her mother at the time, has claimed that Summer got into trouble in the water and the boy had to rescue her. 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? As previously reported, Blys TikTok account posted a video of summer playing in water on June 15. Explained by Retired NYC Medical Examiners Office staff Barbara ButcherThis is a replay of the full video on this topic watch here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2p1GF4i6tY\u0026t=1435sTonight we talk about the Summer Wells case and how false rumors affect the investigation and case with special guest Barbara Butcher a Retired Chief of Staff and Director of Forensic Investigations (Death Investigator) at the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner. I don't think she was dead in that photo. Her daughter was the first to go to the cabin door. Candus can be heard in the background of many of these shows, screaming at him, crying and throwing objects. However, his view is that they were in a relationship and that Jeannie had initiated the sexual contact. 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. 6 Police have asked people to stop sharing misinformation about the search for missing Summer Wells Credit: Facebook / Donald Wells 6