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.