Both her husband and Candus were convicted on domestic violence and battery charges. 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. The case has been shrouded in mystery as police confirmed that the circumstances around her disappearance remain unclear. Both the children aged 2 years and 6 months respectively were taken into care and adopted permanently. Hunter reported that whilst swimming at the lake, Summer had gone underwater for a few seconds (Candus denies this happened). News. Copyright 2021 WVLT. Just notice many bizarre people, events and history in Summers life. Grandma left the Wells property around two weeks after Summer disappeared. What stands out for me in your comment is to remember that Don is an abuser. 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. READ MORE: Mom shared TikTok video of child believed to be Summer Wells on the day girl disappeared. He and his wife were frequently reported to CPS (Child Protective Services). It's like a horror movie he's seen a million times before. If the dogs were around, the chance of remaining undetected would be remote, even if the dogs knew the perpetrator. Very Interesting article. As the search continues for 5-year-old Summer Wells, who disappeared from her family home in Tennessee two weeks ago, investigators on Tuesday urged the public to stop sending in tips based on . Could Summers But daddy I want to sleep with you been construed by Don as initiating sexual contact? 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. He also stated that Allyson (Hunters mother) had called the welfare on them she called the welfare on us, I think thats why the welfare were on us. I know there are tons of theories and just wanted to share mine :). Police said officers attempted to pull over Azad on the 4200 block of County Road 81 when he took off. Both Don and his wife were addicted to Meth at this time and the relationship ended. It is a short distance from the woods to the basement door. Whatever happened at the swimming hole is the key as far as I am concerned. 2 People Died After Driver Crashes Into Group of Cyclis Donald Trump Allegedly Tried to Censor Jimmy Kimmel. Explained by Retired NYC Medical Examiners Office staff Barbara Butcher. That Candus has no alibis would suggest that Grandma and the three boys have not corroborated Candus statement. In an interview this week with The Rogersville Review, subscribe to the Crime Stories with Nancy Grace podcast. That morning Don had taken the Subaru to work. So, I went down there and I searched. I think somehow she got into the pills and thought they were candy. Summer looks much less cared for as far as grooming than the other kids, IMO. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Officers initiated a pursuit and Azad lost control of the vehicle. ROBBINSDALE, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Robbinsdale Police Department asked the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to review an investigation of a man who drowned after allegedly fleeing police during a traffic stop last summer. This comment initiated another drunken fight between Don and Candus during the livestream. This person, Andrew, also alleges that Candus gave his son , who is underage, alcohol that night. The recent involvement of the CPS could have motivated the parents to disappear Summer for fear of her being taken away, or the exposure of child sexual abuse which would result in Dons incarceration. There were two litters of puppies on the property at the time, one litter under the house in a crawl space by the basement door. The Robbinsdale Police Department said theyve recently received inquiries regarding Azads cause of death which has "fueled many questions from the community." The kid vanished from her family's Hawkins County home in northeast Tennessee on Tuesday evening, June 15, and her parents filed a missing persons report. Five-year-old Summer Wells vanished from her home in Hawkins County's Beach Creek Community, Tennessee on June 15 sparking a huge search. 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. The Police began to arrive at the Wells property at around 7pm. 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. 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. 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. In 2009, her aunt was reported missing out of Wisconsin. It is also curious that despite being woken early, travelling to the hospital for 8am, shopping, swimming, getting home, doing laundry, planting flowers and going missing at 6pm, apart from a slushie and a piece of candy from Grandma there is no mention of any food or drink having been consumed by Summer. The instances of children being sold by their parents in America has escalated due to the recent economic downturn. "I believed that stuff," Donald said. However, a blood test for alcohol will only detect for approximately 12 hours after consumption. As previously reported, Blys TikTok account posted a video of summer playing in water on June 15. According to her parents, Summer could not swim. Cities Show Solidarity for Ukraine During War Anniversa Don Lemon Tweets Apology to CNN Colleagues, Grand Jury Forewoman Under Fire After Interview, Reporter Breaks Silence About Secret Trip to Ukraine, President Jimmy Carter Enters Hospice Care, Senator Asks Not to Pass So Called Anti-Trans Bill. "Summer Wells died of dry drowning and was dead before she got home, mom covered it up and had drug dealer help hide the body" is like the number one trend on you-tube and facebook since the interview came out. Again, the one-way glass of the door would prevent anybody from knowing that Summer was in the basement. So, I called them, and told them whats goin on.. Don stated they were taken because of the danger posed from youtubers and psychics who were coming onto his property. 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. Candus drove Grandma and Summer in Grandmas truck. Its such a specific thing to say that I think it grabbed some attention. Why didnt they make them unlock it? They said itd be about 30 minutes at the most, Bly told the newspaper. Your email address will not be published. Visit our. I went and picked her up, and then we drove all the way across town and dropped her prescription off. Adult bodies with the minds of infants. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Don said, well hang up from me and call the police we do not know how long they spoke, but given the urgency one would assume that it was a brief conversation. He went on to say that she could have still been injured in the car like how the water gets to your lungs. Tbh after watching Candus break down on the Dr Phil show, I think they both know something- not to say they know what happened to Summer- but I feel like she wanted to come clean about something but he wouldn't let her. However, the Wells had shaved Summers head some time prior to her going missing and despite having taken many pictures and videos of Summer since her head was shaved, a picture was submitted to law enforcement that did not reflect what Summer looked like at the time of her disappearance. As officers were on route, dispatchers said they heard arguments in the background before the line went dead. 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. Listen to the latest episode: 6-Year-Old Girl, 2 Adults Critically Wounded by Gunmen Looking for the Little Girls Father, Juror: Alex Murdaugh Convinces Himself of His Own Lies, Detroit Man Charged With Killing Friends Tot Daughter. Summer was often left in the supervision of her brothers and was used to playing outside on the property alone. He says he knew right then and there that she (Summer) was gone. When Chris McDonough of The Interview Room visited the property to interview Candus, the dogs appeared from the woods as he drove up the driveway, they all began to bark. Don has stated to both Chris McDonough, The Behaviour Panel and on a recent interview with youtuber Molly Golightly that Summer went missing at 5.30pm. 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. In the spring, Donald was later arrested for allegedly driving under the influence despite previously insisting he wouldn't allow his daughter's disappearance to drive him back to his old drinking habits. And the video Grandus took? 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. Dons biological mother and father divorced when he was young. 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. Don also states that she tested positive for both these substances when they were drug tested on the day that Summer went missing. Contact no2abuse if you have any further information and wish to talk to us in strict confidence. So who knows! The decision came after the family had received threats and accusations of Summer's abduction online. South Carolina Couple Raises Over $200K for Elderly Pizza Delivery Woman. The aunt of missing five-year-old Summer Wells has now also disappeared, it has emerged, and has not been seen since 2009. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation spoke. Missing Child Summer Wells' Aunt Also Went Missing 12 Years Ago in Wisconsin. Summers parents previously gave an interview together to a local news station. I saw that, too. He was previously married and had two children a boy and a girl. They go off for days sometimes and come back all beat up and hungry. At least 13 dogs live on the Wells property. 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. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner determined the cause of death to be an accidental drowning. "Statistically speaking, there's a good chance she's already dead," Donald told theKingsport Times-News. The Wells family issued a statement on their websitededicated to finding Summer, calling his actions "stupid" and revealing that he'd been out driving in search of cigarettes at the time of his arrest. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Dog Poop DNA Tested to Catch Non-Cleaning Owners. I dont believe the dry drowning at all personally. I personally think it wasnt drowning of any kind. The way down is dark and there is loose wiring. Rose Marie Bly vanished from Wisconsin and her car was found in a. On 6/15/2021, beautiful 5 year old #SummerWells was reported missing from her home in Beech Creek -Hawkins, TN. She is obviously afraid of him. The mother added that she thought she broke her left thumb during the alleged assault. interesting timeline so many lies and deception from the parentsif they are breathing they are lying! Youd think theyd at least tell me, update me on something, but they dont even update me on nothing. Don was arrested for domestic violence around October 2020. Candus married a man of 41 when she was 19 and had two children with him. Teacher Allegedly Put Recording Devices in School Bathr 17-Year-Old to Be Charged as Adult in Alleged Attack on 6-Year-Old Receives Over 1,000 Stitches After Dog Attac 5 Ballet Dancers Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash, Snow Traps Vacationers Inside California Home. This is believed to be where Summer was swimming in the TikTok video posted on June 15. To date, the driver has not been found. In an interview this week with The Rogersville Review, Bly shared more details about the day Summer went missing. Reward fund created for information in Summer Wells case. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. The report does not include details about any claims about Summer sliding on rocks, but does note that the video shows the water came up only to Summers waist. He still believes that he and his 5 year old stepsister were in a relationship. 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. Bly said she did not go for a walk, and was on the property at the time of Summers disappearance. Don was asked by Chris McDonough what he remembered of Summer that morning Don says she (Summer) was asleep by my side when I woke up about 6.30 or 7am. Maybe even take the pills Grandma just got after the ER visit. He went deliberately to the shed to search, but did not search it or the surrounding area. 2021 No2Abuse | Maintained by Off The Peg Website Designers. 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. Why? 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. Authorities at the time reported that despite having received almost 1,000 tips, none of the leads produced any results. Nearly two weeks have passed since the mysterious disappearance of Summer Wells, a 5 year old from Hawkins County, Tennessee. 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. 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. Say that you found her walking, I dont care. Thats all I care.. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/REPORTERROOMJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHXfDd8XauOVyCUTWGO2HQ/joinWATCH THIS: GABBY PETITO | IS BRIAN SERIAL KILLER? When they arrive home Candus decides to leave Summer sleeping in the truck, so her and grandma can get high. In the interview with The Rogersville Review, Bly said she hasnt heard from investigators in weeks. The Despatcher stated, the parents have called in. 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. They start telling people they believe it was an abduction/ Summer is missing because in their experience (Rose Bly) missing persons aren't found. If anybody knew where I was at that time it would have been him. I figured 15 or 20 minutes in the water, you know, run a little bit of energy out instead of sitting in the truck.. Why would you not let them search? I hope the S hasnt suffered. I came out here (outside) yelling for her, everything else, and she was nowhere. One of his more recent interviews on Molly Golightly early November Don claims to have 7 alibis if not more, including my buddy Starlink. She goes out and finds her deceased. Candus rang her one evening in a state of extreme distress saying that Donnie was being arrested by the FBI, that they were beating him up in the yard, then claiming that he was being tortured by the Mexican Mafia and that they were going to kill him. 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. What they hoped to achieve by this is unclear. I do feel like something happened to her and then they freaked out on what to do! I completely agree with him being VERY controlling, especially since he has a history of domestic abuse with previous relationships. She knows what happened and he knows too! Summer, 5, was reported missing on June 15, when her parents say they believe she left or was taken out of a back door of their Hawkins County home. The TBI state they are looking for the driver of a 1988 to 2000 maroon or red Toyota Tacoma pickup truck with a full bed ladder rack and white buckets, seen in the Beech Creek area Monday or Tuesday who may be a witness. 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. 6.26 was when the first call came in. Don reports that Candus was in the line at Wahlgreens (a drive-thru pharmacy) when this call was made. Poor little girl really didn't have a good startor ending. Donald was previously arrestedon domestic assault charges in 2020, leading Candus to file for an order of protection against him, writing: "I am afraid for my children and myself.". Way too suspicious she has no idea what happened to her daughter or missing sister . 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 instances of historic child abuse in both parents families could infer that using children for sex was a normalised practice. From the timeline the drive home took him at least 37 minutes. 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. With adults you can see there's been an end to phone, bank, in person and digital communication. Whilst it is possible that Summer came out of the basement door and wandered off the property how far could a five year old barefoot little girl travel in that kind of terrain? Missing 2-Year-Old Found in Florida by Retired Marine, $100K Raised for Blind Man Who Sells Mops Roadside, How Ukrainians Abroad Are Helping the War Effort. He also reportedly said that a lot of people were coming to him and accusing him of various things regarding the disappearance of his daughter. Rose Marie Bly vanished from Wisconsin and her car was found in a. Candus is known to use marijuana and alcohol, Don: shell smoke a little bit at night and she has a few drinks and then thats it, end of Candus. I think those theories were spurred on by something H said in an interview. 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. Many are wondering if this was perhaps a case of "dry drowning", basically like you stated, death coming a short time after a near-drowning. 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). He was physically abusive to Don and sexually molested both his sisters. 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. Police have not made any comments about possible sex offenders in the area. Geo resource failed to load. Maybe even take the pills Grandma just got after the ER visit. Somebody who knew the Wells, knew the property and was familiar to the dogs would be more probable than random abduction. There is a television on the back wall, table and chairs, but there does not appear to be any lounge furniture. I dont believe Candus is clueless, but I dont believe she is the mastermind. However, at timestamp 25.20 of the same interview he says I was on messenger (a Facebook app) with Candus as she was driving her mothers truck around looking for her (Summer) in the area. Bly said only a few minutes passed after Summer went back into the house before Bly went inside and could not find her. Don was recently arrested for a DUI, his sentencing for this offence will be in February 22. Don: well we knew, I knew right away that she (Summer) was abducted you know I knew that right away and thats what I told them (LE) from the beginning but they have to, they have to go through their you know I forget the word they have to do one step at a time I guess but Im sorry they have to spend so many man hours in these woods and everything, Ive seen them limping and everything else you know and I feel for them. 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? The questionable stories produced by H and by Candus point to something happening at the swimming hole. What does Don mean by every job he was on ? Then all three were there, listening still. "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. 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. If there are no tips or leads that result in the location or recovery of Summer Wells, the funds will be donated to the Child Advocacy Center, Church Hill Rescue stated. King World Productions Inc. 2023 Inside Edition Inc. and CBS interactive Inc., Paramount companies. Don and Candus (and possibly Grandma) each have pasts that incorporate some or all of these factors. Don: I could never understand why he (Kelly) hated me so much and loved my sisters. Candus first interview with WJHL was on 29th June, two weeks after Summer disappeared. Their body language was really tense to me. Don is a drywaller (plasterer) a mucky job. 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 The family were regular attendees of the local Seventh Day Adventist Church. Why was she propped up with milk? I always holler for them down there. They were told there would be a 25 to 30 minute wait for the prescription to be filled so decided to go to Warriors Park where Summer and Hunter went swimming in the lake (this area is known as the Horse Pond). Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-TBI-FIND. 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. Grandus was filling a Percocet prescription for her knee. Police say the driver fled from the scene and police were unable to locate him after searching the area. Press J to jump to the feed. Dons initial statement to youtuber Chris McDonough of The Interview Room states that when he arrived no law enforcement was there. Candus dropped the charges. She lived on a hilltop on an 11 acre property in Beech Creek, Tennessee . At around 10 to 10.30 Summer and Candus picked up a 15 year old boy named Hunter from his home, these three then visited various shops in the area before returning to the hospital to pick up Grandma, they then dropped off Grandmas prescription at the drive-in pharmacy, Wahlgreens. 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. Do you have a theory on this case? March 4, 2023 11:00 am ET. Time passes and Candus goes to check on the kids and realizes she left Summer in the truck. When they arrived Bly accused her husband, Donald Wells, of pushing her against a wall and grabbing her by the throat. Summer is hardly ever smiling in photos. Health experts define drowning as trouble breathing after you get water into your airways. And when this situation hit and the time past, I felt compelled that this money should go nowhere else but this reward fund, Lee said. A girl who went missing last month is related to another missing person who hasnt been seen in almost 12 years. 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. 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? 9 As long as I keep the commandments and do what I'm supposed to do, I'll see her.". Candus: theyre all locked in nobody can get in nobody can get out. 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. 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