Well everyone else uses Exclusive and Bombshell, so I thought I’d take the words out for a spin! Personally I think they are overrated.
As everyone now knows Cobra has resolved the charges brought against him over an incident with Daniel Snodgrass. Cobra had become involved in the search for Haleigh Cummings, and Daniel Snodgrass became ‘a person of interest’.
For a few days over a year Cobra has had the Sodgrass charges hanging over his head. Experts in the Florida statutes concerned with the governance and regulation of the Bail Bond industry were in unanimous agreement that no law had been broken. Those experts included Sally Bird who was one of the people that actually crafted the statute, and Robert Dicker who now teaches a University Of Florida course on the Bail Bond industry.
None the less the good folks in Putnam County continued on in their quest to prosecute Cobra.
Now that he has had the threat of a 13-15 year jail sentence removed from the table he can once more piece his life back together.
One thing is clear, while he holds no real grudge against the State Prosecutors who pushed this case forward, he does indeed hold a very large grudge against some news organizations, and one reporter in particular. Under normal circumstances one might be tempted to say “just get over it, just forget it and move on with your life.â€
This however is not a normal situation. This particular reporter was on the payroll of Cobra at the time that certain events occurred, and has with-held what might be referred to as ‘Work Product’. These tapes could well have been the key to resolving the court case months ago.
I think it is fair to say that we have not heard the last of this story. For several months I have heard rumblings from several credible sources, and from todays conversation it would appear that a civil suit with Cobra and some other as yet un-named (well unpublished names) is getting close to being filed.
You can listen to the entire interview here.
During the interview I did have one eye on the chatroom that our listeners hang out in, and I was very impressed at how supportive they all were of Cobra. Also how concerned they were for his well being.
I spoke to him after the program, and he wanted me to convey his gratitude to everyone, both he and Paula are grateful for the support that everyone has given them.
The fact that Cobra can once more resume his life is great news for everyone except the ‘bad guys’. If you are a bad guy and spot this vehicle heading your way, take my advice and hightail it to Putnam County. That is the one place that you will be safe, but only for the next year!
Many have made disparaging remarks about how significant Cobra’s efforts have been in helping locate Haleigh Cummings. Well folks, if it was not for Cobra’s efforts and money, the story would never have made it to HLN, and it would be a long forgotten cold case!
The story of how the story of Haleigh Cummings became a staple on HLN’s Nancy Grace program is a story by itself. Maybe one of these days I will write about it, it is a fine example of the ‘six layers of separation’. It was also hardly a chance situation. But I will save that for another day.
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Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackGreat show today! Thanks Jan & Simon!
Cobra had a bad run. I was absolutely amazed at how different he sounded. Very articulate and rational. I think if any of us had that cloud hanging over our heads we would go off the deep end. I’m so happy he & Paula are back together. Cobra, that’s a good woman you have.
Stay out of those back woods towns, lol.
One thing is for certain, if little HaLeigh is an Angel right now, she knows that Cobra tried his best to turn a town upset down to find her.
She will always keep a wing on your shoulder.
Good show today Simon & Jan. You are both so appreciated.
How did having Haleigh’s story on HLN help the case. JMO, if anything, it cause every Joy Wray in the USA to come out of the woodwerk to report a Haleigh siting or to spread more bulloni around.
Cob, I bet those bond insurance companies are just lining up around the block to hire you.
Why didn’t Don [your attorney] depose Jeremiah? Or Kim? Or Art? Or Tank? Or your cameraman? Just curious. tia
I would have thought Jeremiah would have been the A#1 person Don deposed since his report of seeing Mr. Snodgrass was what created the “need” for you to go “take-down” Mr. Snodgrass.
Any explanation about this would be greatly appreciated.
btw – you sounded great on your interview today. The most clear-headed and clear-voiced I’ve ever heard you.
With Respect I leave my opinion:
I am grateful Cobra was man enough to plea out. My wish for him is to find peace and joy and to let go of the past.
Set an example for the children to follow.
Move forward.
Blessings!
LFlorida said, 4:13 pm, “How did having Haleigh’s story on HLN help the case. JMO, if anything, it cause every Joy Wray in the USA to come out of the woodwork…”
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Do you know what the word psychophant means?
I think sometimes people have inserted themselves into this case to feel FAME. It made them feel special and as long as a famous person was communicating with them it made them feel more special……..
I personal saw the “Mentally Unstable” from the Casey Anthony Case make a fast RUN to Florida to insert themselves into the lime light of the HaLeigh Case, right after it aired on HLN, with absolutely no regard to how their behavior and deceit hurt others.
It was ALL about the FAME-attention IMO.
HLN – what was the benefit that it brought to the HaLaigh Case? Its been over 12 months? Child still missing. Case appears to be at the same place it was 12 months ago: Misty can not communicate factual events of reality.
Other than bringing negative affects to other peoples lives- I see no value that HLN brought to this case.
Thank you for allowing me to add my opinion.
We don’t know that the case is still where it was months ago. We don’t know what LE has. They wouldn’t admit Cobra helped them in anyway, but he brought alot to light, and the truth coming out always helps in a case like this. Cobra may still have the key that finally turns the lock. I wouldn’t be a bit surprised.
I know this is Cobra’s thread but anybody talking about Misty’s alleged LDT test Feb 26?
At least Cobra did what he could! Before anyone starts throwing stones, what did you do to help?
Karon Cox said, 5:38 pm “At least Cobra did what he could! Before anyone starts throwing stones, what did you do to help?”
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Here is what I did:
I warned the family about a mentally ill woman who inserted herself in the case. Then I kept my mouth shut and let the professionals do their job. I wanted NOT to be the problem or issue or be a distraction.
I donated money to the HBF
I prayed for Cobra.
I prayed for HaLeigh
I keep the FAITH that HaLeigh will return alive and SAFE.
All though I did not blog or comment on forums, I still prayed and supported Cobra, and all the other searchers. Many people where very sincere about trying to bring HaLeigh home. imo
I believe Cobra was one of those fine people.
I am glad everyone doesn’t just keep their mouth shut and let the auhorities try to solve it all by themselves. Details help solve a case.
Cobra did what he knew to be right.Here we have a Snodgrass accused of doing something awful to a 9 yr old child..An Cobra knew if the man had got his foot in the door,at HBC. That he used the excuse of donating furniture.An that he could very well have harmed another child.His bond stipulations,an From the Judge Im sure was that he could not be around children.Now we know children were in ,an out at HBC.At cookouts an such.So just maybe Cobra was doing a job,that Chuck,an LE should have stepped in to help do,as soon as they heard he had broke his bond deal.Oh i forgot seems Chuck,an Snodgrass may be two peas in a pod.Know what i mean.
I say this because a perv.Who moved to the place i was rased.Moved to town.Unbeknowing to the parents there he was a molester,an exposer to children.So this man pick poor families,an befriended them.all the time he was after there young daughters.He would by food,or take the whole family out to eat.Help them out anywhay he could.He gained the parents trust..On family trips to the beach,which he paid for.Remember these are decent ,but poor families. he would let one parent drive the new car he had.bought all new bathing suits,towels coolers .Just a all around good guy NOT!! on one of those trips he took,the pillow,or towel they had to lay out on,an pulled his wee out an exposed his self to one girl.she was scard,an started crying.The dad stopped checked everything out she didnt tell. Dad Found nothing wrong.So they went on to the beach.
The next trip planned.The little girl brought her friend.An one parent drove again.An the other parent an one child was up front.The man Jim sat in the back.This time when he pulled his wee out.The dad had the mirror set to watch.Of course he couldnt see his lap.But when Jim pulled it out.An lifted the edge of the towel the girls screamed.Dad pulled over,Jim had slid back into his swimming trunks He couldnt function,so you know what state it was in..But the dad went off an was bustin the mans butt.The wife called 911.Jim was arrested on the spot,when the girls told.An thats the last we ever heard,except he was in court,an got time.Thank goodness.
So you see now Cobra did a good thing.Even if Snodgrass hasnt been convicted,or went to trial yet.One never knows what he may have done,if he had got the approval,from giving the furniture to HBC,an had been invited to stop by on occasion.God bless Cobra.Chuck with a record shouldnt be allowed to bond girls out.An to those who wanted to expose Cobra as being in the wrong.They wouldnt be saying that if something bad had happened,due to S. would have been allowed to go to the to the center.Then they would be screaming .Why didnt Cobra,LE,or Chuck stop Snodgrass.
May I ask WHY the sold called Agents DID not want to revoke bond on Snodgrass? What benefit was it to them to keep Snodgrass out on bond OR was it a matter of “after the fact” they changed their mind after someone influenced “them” as a way to contain Cobra or seek revenge on Cobra?
I am so happy for Cobra and his lady. It is my opinion that he was on the right trail in the search for haleigh and for reasons unknown to me anyway,…he was set up and stopped. I can only hope that Snodgrass is convicted of his crimes (if he is guilty) and I believe he is. I also hope that while he awaits trial, he isn’t able to destroy the life of another child. It’s very scary to me to think that he is out there where our children innocently play and grow. Thank you Cobra for all your efforts in the search for Haleigh… Your a hero!
God bless you Cobra! Be safe, go prosper, with the love of your life beside you!
This case was known long b/f Lenny Padilla’s wanna be rode into Putnam County. HLN has done nothing to solve the case. They have only added to the circus atmosphere. We are no closer to finding Haleigh than we were in Feb 2009.
It is ridiculous for anyone to suggest that Cobra’s vigilante justice is somehow acceptable behavior. If he wants respect, he needs to earn it.
If Cobra blew his wad on this case in hopes of 15 minutes of fame, that is his problem. He has 5 kids and child support. A $100,000 vehicle, bond premiums, girlfriend funds and many other expenses. He is a victim of his own stupidity.
Donald Snodgrass is a worthless scum just like every other SO. That doesn’t make Cobra’s actions acceptable. He has to follow the law just like the rest of us. I have no sympathy for him. Sorry
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Queenie said,in March 26th, 2010 at 11:23 pm God bless you Cobra! Be safe, go prosper, with the love of your life beside you!
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Cobra found the “love of his life” after 5 kids with other women? The sympathy bank is now overdrawn.
reVIVAl, You are certainly entitled to your opinion,however I am also. Since I’m sure you couldn’t care less about my opinion, I won’t bore you with it. I just want to ask one queston… how many man hours and money out of your own pocket did YOU put into the search for Haleigh? I won’t pretend to say I know the exact amount Cobra put in, but I do know that the amount was greater than most of us. My point is that he tried very hard to find this missing child, and for that I am thankful. I also want to ask you what his children and other women have to do with anything? Who are you to judge????
Staying out of this one… but, why is it that Cobra is to be believed/exonerated in/thru our “blogger eyes”… yet, we all heard those tapes regarding KP etc.. He says his vehicle looks like a LE vehicle.. Why is that? Is it necessary? He says that it is wired, and that his lapel clip keeps recording even when he moves away from his vehicle, if that is the case.. Does it also record whom ever is near talking? If so then he should have a lot of conversations with a lot of folks on tape.. At one point didn’t he say Ron was checking out his truck, juiced at the sight of his guns… where is that recording?
These are the thoughts that came to me when I listened to the broadcast.. so please feel free to correct me if I am wrong**
AND****** yes, I am very happy for him straightening private life out***
I must admit I did not Listen to the Radio Show!
But reading thru the story and the comments, I am really very confused about this entire situation..
Why and who would have set cobra up for a fall, we were told first that Kim P did, then we were told that was a misunderstanding and that she did not under any circumstances become involved, that was totally wrong. But, why would anyone else have stepped into to become involved and want Cobra out of the picture??
It couldn’t be PCSO, because Cobra had a good working relationshp with them, he has told us many times that he did.. So, who was it?? If a reporter was with him at the time, why would he turn against Cobra, he obviously saw the truth in what Cobra did, and would be totally aware of Cobra’s innocence.. Why would they have problems now??
I truly don’t understand what the initial causes were.. and I did read the diposition from Cobra’s friend and Mentor.. Read it very carefully. And I also saw the loop hole. And understood, it would take permission from two parties prior to violating Snodgrass’s bond.
1. Which had to be first – the Bondsman holding the bond.
2. The insurance company.
Without permission from both, the bond could not be withdrawn.
Is this not a true statement???
Then where is the problem? And who would want Cobra out of the area??
mlee… I don’t see it either… never made sense to me… no matter how it’s spun… I just don’t see it the way others here see it. His lapel clip should have a wealth of info on it!!
Not sure how much the laws vary by state but what I have been told is that anyone can record conversations with whomever FOR THEIR OWN PRIVATE USE. Where it gets sticky is when you go to share them or make them public.
I love listening to Cobra, he does seem like a really big-hearted, fun guy. I’m not saying that he doesn’t have to follow the law, just saying why I tend to like him and think of him as a hero. He makes me laugh. And at least he was capable of saying “I did touch the guy, therefore I broke the law.” Wouldn’t it be great if a few more people in Haleigh’s life could say anything remotely like that…
Anyhow, mlee, you sure have me wondering who wanted Cobra out of Dodge. I didn’t think much about it and assumed that it was PCSO. Curious.
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