Teen Abducted By Teacher Is Acting Like Different Person; Family At A Loss

He Took Psychological Control

Anthony suspected something inappropriate might have happened between his daughter and her teacher, and other family members believe Cummins was slowing gaining psychological control of the teen without drawing attention to their relationship.

Elizabeth’s brother, James Thomas, 27, told People,: “He pretty much controlled every aspect of what she believed she could do and couldn’t do… that to me is terrifying, [that] he had that much control over her without anyone knowing.” The pair was forming a bond that was under the radar, and no one had any idea that the two of them would become fugitives and spark a massive manhunt.

Going off the Grid

After Elizabeth and her teacher disappeared, police believed the pair had gone “off the grid.” Authorities sought help from the public, asking them to keep a lookout for the pair in areas such as campgrounds and parking garages. When Elizabeth was abducted, she was wearing a flannel shirt and black leggings. She was described as being 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 120 pounds with blonde hair and hazel eyes.

Cummins was described as being 6 feet tall and weighing 200 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. The teacher was last seen driving a Silver Nissan Rogue, which Cummins used to evade police.