As 2010 creeps toward the end of the year I decided that it was time to once more bring the regular gang together and take a look back at the year, and a look forward to what the future might hold.
We will be talking about many subjects, but here are a few topics to whet your appetite.
Haleigh Cummings, has this now moved into the realm of ‘Cold Case? It certainly seems that way. The PCSO can hardly be blamed, they doggedly worked this case but to date there has been no evidence found about what actually happened to Haleigh Cummings. Of course it can be argued that they have achieved justice, father Ronald Cummings and Babysitter/wife/ex wife Misty Croslin face a long time behind bars on unrelated drug charges. As does Misty’s brother Tommy Croslin and a couple of others.
The real story behind Haleigh Cummings may never be known. I do feel however, that had someone stepped up to the plate in the early days the jails in Florida would have fewer inmates.
May/2011 seemed an awful long way off when it was announced that the trial of Casey Anthony was set to begin. That date is approaching quickly. It seems as if the defense team led by Jose Baez are clutching at ever shrinking straws. They have tried slinging mud at just about every wall available and none of it is sticking. Zannie the nanny did it, the Grunds did it, the meter reader did it, everyone but Casey Anthony did it! Well someone did it. Someone took the life of Caylee Anthony.
The Haleigh Cummings and Caylee Anthony cases are completely different, yet absolutely the same. Had someone stepped up to the plate, the chances are that no-one would be behind bars right now.
Lives have forever been changed, oh not just for the people behind bars, but entire families and extended families. Many people have had their Warhol 15 minutes of fame, they have watched as the media has shredded them. Yes, I am guilty as charged. I ripped into many people over these two cases. I will say in my defense that on occasion I was leaked information with the idea of shaking the trees.
2010 also was the year that I got involved with the Mob! Well not literally, But I did get to talk with some ex-mobsters and the FBI agents involved. Leading the pack was ex Gambino foot soldier Andrew DiDonato, his life of organized crime came to a screeching halt in 1997. On the run, and with a price on his head by the Gambino family he was out of options. He became part of the witness protection program. His autobiography Surviving The Mob is chilling reading. Co-authored by my very good friend Denny Griffin it is slated to hit the book stores next week.
Andrew DiDonato introduced me to several colorful characters, some still in the WPP and living new lives with new identities. He also put me in touch with some ex FBI people. In fact last weekend I was flipping through the TV channels and watched a documentary, it was about an undercover agent, Jack Garcia, the FBI man that was so far underground that the Gambino’s were on the verge of elevating him to Made Man!
2010 also brought an introduction the somewhat strange world of Private Military Contractors, a world that few know much about other than the Blackwater scandal in Iraq. They are a breed apart, that is for sure.
Or program on Sunday will be a do not miss event. Joining me will be my wife Jan Barrett, The Crime Doctor, Denny Griffin (PC version is Dennis N Griffin), the always colorful William Cobra Staubs, statement analysis wizard Peter Hyatt, and Skyping in from an undisclosed location PMC pilot Dave Johnson. We may also have some other surprise guests.
Please join us on Sunday at 4pm eastern, to listen live, use this link. The one thing you can bet your bottom dollar on is that it won’t be boring!
Simon Barrett
26 users commented in " Missing Kids, The Mob, And More – BNN Radio "
Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackOH SIMON! A show that includes Haleigh again! BLESS YOU SIMON! It sounds like a great show and I once again look forward to tuning in!
JB Simon, I 2nd that.
1 christmas gift almost granted. Haleigh being talked about. the radio show is a start. Thank you prayers.
Cant wait for the show and am real glad Cobra is going to be on. Glad to hear you will be discussing Haleigh. And I agree some may have been spared the prison time but I feel most would eventually be there through their own faults. jmo
jaceesmom – yes, our prayers ARE being answered one by one! What a wonderful Christmas gift! I hope Santa puts a little something extra special under Simon and Janny’s tree this year! 😀
Now Skelton is saying he gave the boys to an “organization” that would protect them from their mother:
http://www.detnews.com/article/20101216/METRO/12160481/1408/local/Missing-boys’-dad-claims-he-gave-them-to-an-‘organization’
I guess it is possible and I hope and pray it is the case! That would be another Christmas miracle if these boys are safe and sound.
JB~~
I agree they deserve it. and even though I understand they as we would get tired of being attacked. I sure miss their weekly shows and their updates. they were sent from God to report and keep these Angels from being forgotten.
jaceesmom – Amen sister! I certainly don’t miss the endless attacks, the blogger noggin floggins and the fly-by attacks, I do miss the radio shows and articles. But the articles have been coming back slowly but surely and now the radio show! Hallelujah! Simon and Jan seem to be the only ones to care! Sure there are a few other blogs out there that keep Haleigh’s name alive but most of those are run by fame hounds that don’t really care about Haleigh. That’s not the case here. Simon and Jan have NEVER spun the story to get noticed. It is all about the facts. And THAT is why I adore them! 😀
Unfortunately for the family, they will never have closure for Haleigh. For that I am sorry.
The true culprits in this story are behind prison. She will take her “secret” to her grave. As she sits for 100 years.
THANK YOU! I cannot wait to hear the show. This is aweome news! Haleigh back out there in the news. Shake those trees Simon and Jan. I cannot wait too hear the awesome panel you have lined up! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
How exciting and what a great Christmas present !
I am looking forward to your Radio Show, Simon and Jan! I really have missed your show!
See you Sunday at 3 p.m. CST!
I hope I can remember my password for Live Chat . . . . . if it will be available.
Looking forward to “seeing” my chat buddies, too!
Yeah! I will be there!
Is Peter Hyatt going to be on panel?
I should have read the article better. I see Peter will be there.
Hi everyone, Merry Christmas…thanks for never letting HaLeigh be forgotten. We are her eyes, her ears, her voice,… she speaks through us….
Hope to see or hear all of you on Sunday!!!
Thanks so much! Will be looking forward to your program and listening to the regulars. You all have been sorely missed!
Happy Holidays!
Looking forward to the show!
It’s been so long since we’ve all been together! Glad that HaLeigh (and the other missing lil ones) will once again be getting some airtime!
Hope everyone is well!
No TJ?
What a pleasant surprise. Sounds like a great Sunday afternoon. You all have been missed!
Very Happy holidays, Simon and Jan 🙂 I am Sooo Happy to this this wonderful news! I have missed these shows so very much along with your panel of guests. I sure will tune in-with jingle bells on!!!!
Thank you very much for doing this! Love to you both!
Ooops, that should read ‘…to hear this wonderful news’, sorry for the error.
Can’t wait for the show!
Good to see everyone! I’ve missed really missed seeing everyone and blogging with them. Thank you Simon and Jan for giving us this gift! Our little family is back together for a Haleigh reunion! Yipeeeeeee! 😆
Forgive my typos….I’m just so excited! 😳
I can hardly wait to tune in! God Bless You, Simon and Jan for all you do!!
All I can say is…it’s about time….& Thank You. That’s from all of us who listen from the side lines.
Simon …you rock. Jan…you have the biggest heart in the universe… Denny is irreplaceable…Cobra…I want you on my good side, ALWAYS!
Also…WE WANT TJ!
Today is the Radio Show! Less than 30 minutes from broadcast time!
Signed in to Blog Talk Radio and waiting for Jan and Simon to “open the doors!”
ZAHRA UPDATE: LE has turned their case and findings over to the Prosecuting Atty. Hopefully we’ll soon hear what charges are being filed and against whom! JUSTICE FOR ZAHRA! Adam must be getting a wee bit nervous right about now! Hee Hee Hee 👿
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