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Draft:Kidnapping of Elizabeth Thomas

Kidnapping of Elizabeth Thomas
LocationAbduction:
Columbia, Tennessee U.S.
Confinement:
Cecilville, California, U.S.
DateMarch 13, 2017 (2017-03-13) - April 20, 2017
Attack type
Kidnapping, child abduction
PerpetratorTad Cummins
MotiveSexual abuse
ConvictionsTransporting a minor across state lines for sex, obstruction of justice

Elizabeth Thomas was kidnapped at age fifteen on March 13, 2017 by Tad Cummins from her place of work, the Shoney Resturant in Columbia, Tennessee. She was held captive by Cummins in two isolated cabins located in Cecilville, California. Her captivity lasted 39 days before she was found around 2,500 miles (4,000 km) away from her home in Tennessee.[1]

On Febuary 6, 2017, Cummins was suspended without pay from his employment following a sighting of Thomas in his classroom against orders. That led to his kidnapping of Thomas and their subsequent flight from authorities. Thomas was seen in public on numerous occasions with Cummins, namely in Decatur, Alabama and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.[2][3]

Since her abduction, Thomas has been featured in the film "Abducted by My Teacher: The Elizabeth Thomas Story" and multiple interviews with news sources. She worked with former kidnapping victim and child welfare activist Elizabeth Smart in the making of the film.[4] In 2019, Cummins was sentenced to 20 years in prison without the possibility of parole for the kidnapping.[5]

Background

Thomas Family

At the time of the abduction, Thomas was employed at the Shoney Resturant in Columbia Tennesee, around 11 miles (18 km) from her residence in Culleoka, Tennessee.[3] Her father, Anthony Thomas, was working in pest control at the time of the abduction and was married to Kimberly Thomas. The year prior to the abduction, Kimberly Thomas, Elizabeth Thomas's mother, was arrested and charged with 5 counts of child abuse and neglect. Kimberly Thomas was eventually removed from the Thomas household as a result of the charges brought against her.[6][7]

Kidnapper

Tad Eric Cummins
Born (1966-07-01) July 1, 1966 (age 58)
OccupationTeacher
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)[8]
Criminal statusIn prison
Criminal chargeTransporting a minor across state lines for sex, obstruction of justice
Penalty20 years in prison without the possibility of parole

Thomas's abductor, Tad Eric Cummins was born on July 1, 1966, his birth place is not publicly known.

References

  1. ^ "Inside the isolated cabin where Elizabeth Thomas and Tad Cummins were found". ABC News. April 21, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  2. ^ "Timeline of the alleged kidnapping of Tennessee student Elizabeth Thomas". ABC News. March 24, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Timeline: The Disappearance, Recovery Of Elizabeth Thomas". News Channel 5 Nashville. April 20, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  4. ^ "Lifetime premieres 'Abducted by My Teacher: The Elizabeth Thomas Story,' based on a true story". Penn Live. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  5. ^ Chavez, Nicole; Alsup, Dave (January 16, 2019). "Tad Cummins, former Tennessee teacher, sentenced to 20 years in student's kidnapping". CNN. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  6. ^ Moscufo, Michela; Gowen, Gwen; Ruppel, Glenn (December 2, 2022). "Captive Student: A teacher, a student and secrets that became a cautionary tale". ABC News. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  7. ^ Christen, Mike (May 12, 2017). "Abuse case against Thomas' mother proceeds". The Columbia Daily Herald. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  8. ^ "Weeks before a student and teacher went missing, another teen reported seeing them kiss". ABC News. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
Quelle: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:Kidnapping_of_Elizabeth_Thomas