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

A Father’s Intuition

Anthony Thomas, Elizabeth’s father, told People that Cummins “built up a system where she was dependent on him.” Not only did Cummins help Elizabeth with homework, he also went above and beyond what most teachers do with their students. He gave Elizabeth money and bought her a microwave so she could heat up food in his classroom. He also tried to “get her out of trouble,” noted Anthony.

When Elizabeth’s father found out about the kissing incident, he confronted his daughter about it. She denied it ever happened. Anthony insisted that Elizabeth not have any more contact with Cummins.