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Posted: 4:09 AM May 11, 2008
 Last Updated: 4:10 AM May 11, 2008
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ONA, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A 16-year-old Cabell Midland student is safe after being missing since April 23rd.

On Friday, the man deputies believed Gerarlene Nicole Shepard was with, Mark Anthony Marcum, turned himself in to police. He brought her along unharmed.

Police say all this time: they've been camping out in the woods in Williamson in Mingo County. Police met up with them at a public parking lot in Huntington evening.

Officers immediately arrested Marcum. He's charged with burglary and domestic battery -- both unrelated to his involvement with the girl.

No word yet on whether any other charges will be filed -- because police say Shepard did go with Marcum willingly.


ORIGINAL STORY:
ONA, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Sheriff's deputies in Cabell County need you help locating a missing student.

The Cabell County Sheriff’s Department says 16-year-old Gerarlene Nicole Shepard is a student at Cabell Midland High School.

Deputies say she was last seen getting off the bus Wednesday morning.

Investigators believe she may be in the company of Mark Anthony Marcum. They say Marcum is 33-year old, and may be headed to Williamson, WV or Pike County, Ky.

Marcum drives a cherry red, late 90’s or early 2000 model Dodge Dakota Sport.

Nicole is described as a white female, 5'4, 260 pounds with blonde hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information should the Cabell County Sheriff or 911.
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Posted by: SHAME on May 13, 2008 at 08:47 AM
TO anonymous are you serious.The mother and her family acted like they were close as a family maybe not uh something wrong with this picture.we will never know the real truth.you know why these storys get out of hand.PEOPLE MAKE THINGS UP, THEY WOULDNT KNOW THE TRUTH IF IT HIT THEM IN THE FACE,THATS WHY YOU DONT BELIEVE EVERTHING YOU SEE ON THIS POST IM OUT OF HERE...........
Posted by: Anonymous on May 13, 2008 at 08:07 AM
.....where they are cared for, safe, supervised, in counseling, and back to school.
Posted by: Anonymous on May 13, 2008 at 07:24 AM
i'm glad they are safe..and just to let you all know her real dad has her and her brother now..
Posted by: Someone who cares on May 13, 2008 at 06:58 AM
First,to Nicole you are a beautiful young woman.And if anyone remembers what it is like to be young and confused then try to understand what she maybe going thru.I was married at 16, had 2 children by the time I was 20.You ask what would I do different ,ALOT of things if I could but we all know that is not possible.And sometimes all we can do for our children is not enough. They have to make their own chioces be they good or bad then they have to live with them the rest of their lives. Nicole ,I know how hard it is to live in a peer distorted world it's not easy but I know you can overcome and come out on top of this thing,it will not be your last obstacle in life but each one you get thru will give you the tools to get thru the next one.Believe me I have been there and understand.NO I don't know it all and don't claim to be patient with yourself and think things thru remember in life there are consequences for everything we do we pay and sometimes we cause others to pay along with us
Posted by: Anonymous on May 13, 2008 at 02:14 AM
notice how the family isnt on here to praise her and bash him. hope they learned their lesson
Posted by: Anonymous on May 13, 2008 at 12:16 AM
Hey Jill, it's not 1950 anymore! Welcome to 2008, where us women have the right to wear what we want without having men assault us! It's great here! I think you will like it. But about the story-it makes me throw up in my mind. Yuck!
Posted by: a teacher on May 12, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Marie...Her classmates will say much worse than is on here.
Posted by: DS on May 12, 2008 at 11:25 PM
What do you all mean...Be happy she's home unharmed. I'm glad she's safe too but it doesn't sound like an abduction. It sounds more like shackin' up with some guy in the woods while everyone worries about her.
Posted by: no name on May 12, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Parents should,never say NEVER! Oh,my teen wouldn't do that! You NEVER know! Why lock teens up,with STRANGERS,when they run away from home,it cost more money,trips back and forth in gas,& messes up the teens head even more! DUMPING YOUR TEEN doesn't SOLVE a thing!( Why not try to listen to your teen,and understand what they are thinking and going through!)Most parents go nutty because they don't want to take the TIME and deal with the common changes some teens go through. This girl left with the guy because she knew him according to statements!) The article said nothing about sex!This guy should have backed off and not got involved because of her age.He should have went to the Parents! Glad she is safe! Hope she learned a lesson in all of this! You see a lot of older guys DATING teen gals, and teen guys DATING older gals! What can you say when so-called EDUCATED parents KNOW and APPROVE!Is this the publics business,or personal,should police arrest,when they know one is a minor?
Posted by: jill on May 12, 2008 at 07:32 PM
i'm glad she's allright, but she needs a good spanking for worring her family like she did. i don't think it's fair to always blame the guy in a situation like this when the girl is sending out the wrong message to these older guys, or guys in general. i remember driving past a bar and seeing a girl in a short leather skirt going in. i thought to myself, now there's a girl thats sending out a very dangerous signal. i hope she got home that night without being attacked.
Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 06:58 PM
I agree with yuck
Posted by: Clare on May 12, 2008 at 06:46 PM
How sick, this is nasty. The girl is 16 and trying to love on a 40 year old. I dont know WV law, so maybe at 16 it is concent. She made the choice to play so she should have to pay.
Posted by: Yuck on May 12, 2008 at 02:43 PM
They are so nasty the girl needs to get in trouble to!!! I would be ashamed to let people know that was my daughter.........
Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 02:42 PM
since this child is only 16teen will CPS remove her from home and place her somewhere she cant run away from and how much money does CPS get on run aways in 2008 is it the same as 2007?
Posted by: Amazed on May 12, 2008 at 02:42 PM
**Patrick and others pointing fingers at the girl: Jailbait is jailbait is jailbait.** ~To their families and I mean all sides - blood relatives and otherwise: Shame on you. Shame, shame, shame, shame on airing your family's dirty laundry in High Definition Trash Jerry Springer style. Everyone is obviously concerned about them. That much is so evident in your posts. But please, also -- really think -- *before* you begin to share the sordid dirty details about them and the various family members. I know, nobody likes to be one-upped, but be the better person and don't respond to trash.
Posted by: Cindy on May 12, 2008 at 02:37 PM
He needs to pay back with a prison sentence and restitution. The girl needs to pay back as well with probation and restitution. Until there are consequences for behaviors, the behaviors will continue...
Posted by: W.V. Native on May 12, 2008 at 12:46 PM
ok John, Pablo, db, Mike, wondering, loving mother, Sambo, move on, gee, Chris T., Patrick, and Travis ALL OF WHO ARE THE SAME PERSON.....or at least I hope so. I'd hate to think that I live somewhere that there were this many idiots.
Posted by: Kathy on May 12, 2008 at 12:37 PM
I agree a good old fashioned spanking would do this careless girl some good. Shame on her for worrying her family like she did. Get her some counseling.
Posted by: Pam on May 12, 2008 at 12:11 PM
If my daughter pulled something like that she would be sent away. I am sure her parents wont do a thing though. She needs to get a job to pay for all the services that were wasted on her.
Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 11:43 AM
oh by the way Sambo it don't matter if you have jeasus in your life or not.some people don't belive in it okay..and no matter what you're always gonna have problems.this girl was in the wrong..this poor guy is in jail..yeah he is in the wrong as well but she ran away and she is an adult as well..she should do some jail time as well show her what it's like..don't let her off that easy but that just goes to show ya how the system works
Posted by: theresa on May 12, 2008 at 11:39 AM
I think she should pay back everything that was spend out looking for her..she is old enough to know what's right and wrong.i am sure there are people out there that are really missin and the cops couldn't find them cuz they was too busy on this case and the girl wasn't missin she ran away.guess the little brat wasn't gettin enough attetion at home..so she figured she would pull a stun like this just to get her name in the papers and people wastin money and time looking for her
Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 11:28 AM
I think we should be glad she is back home unharmed
Posted by: ann on May 12, 2008 at 10:03 AM
she never met the criteria for an amber alert!!! understand now, there is alot of criteria that has to be met before an amber alert is issued, and now you see that she never met the criteria get that thru your thick head people. you cant start abusing the amber alert system
Posted by: Cathy H. on May 12, 2008 at 07:34 AM
Oh please...get real...teenage girls ran away with men before...way before MYSPACE came along. You know I get so sick and tired of hearing how everything is MYSPACE, FACEBOOK, or VIDEO GAMES fault. Have you ever stopped to think the reason kids are the way they are is because they have POOR PARENTS! Get with the times...blame the ones who should be blamed...THE PARENTS! They are the ones who don't know how to control and disipline these children...not MYSPACE, FACEBOOK, OR VIDEO GAMES!!
Posted by: Tax Payer on May 12, 2008 at 02:19 AM
I don't believe that Nicole should have to pay back the money spent on the search. He is the adult here. He should be the one to pay it. She is a child.
Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 01:41 AM
kids started running away with men before myspace was every thought of teenage girls now adays think they are grown at 12 years of age when are these silly men going to wake up this man is just where he belongs in jail
Posted by: Pablo on May 12, 2008 at 12:11 AM
This young lady should have to pay for all the expenses law enforcement has incurred while looking for her. She wasn't missing. She ran away. If she doesn't have the money now, she should have to make payments when she does. I'm tired of paying for spoiled children's actions like this.
Posted by: Anonymous on May 11, 2008 at 11:50 PM
she needs a good paddling
Posted by: travis on May 11, 2008 at 11:36 PM
i bet that guy is cool
Posted by: Chris T on May 11, 2008 at 10:44 PM
You guys have no control of your kids. I think we should be reembursed for our time looking for your stupid kid.
Posted by: Patrick on May 11, 2008 at 09:33 PM
She deserves a good old fashion country whooping for running away. If I were here parents, I would have her sent to juvie. However, I believe they lack the intelligence to do something like that. They think it would hurt her, but in the long run it is whats best for her. She is a spoiled little brat and I hope Mark doesnt get jail time for his actions. It is not his fault that the mother decided she wanted fresh meat in the world. If I was the judge I would say that Mark is indeed the victim.
Posted by: Chris on May 11, 2008 at 09:14 PM
I had many excellent English teachers at Cabell Midland. In any case your accusations have no bearing on this news story.
Posted by: Mike on May 11, 2008 at 08:33 PM
Sounds like a Good Old Fashioned Wood Shed would be in order.
Posted by: Mike on May 11, 2008 at 07:54 PM
How sad that I read through these comments to find an eleven year old girl who "really wants to meet" this girl who ran away, and actually "loves" her, thinking that something terrible had happened to her...when, in actuality, it appears that the teenager ran off with a 33 year old man in the statutory sense for two or three weeks. And what's up with the MySpace stuff? Seems to me that is the last thing needed when a minor runs away with a nearly middle-aged man; in fact, that could very well be what started the problem to begin with.
Posted by: mom on May 11, 2008 at 07:46 PM
She needs to be put on probation and pay restitution for the money spent on her search and recovering by the police dept and her family. The issues today are the lack of responsiblity for out actions... Make this child and her whatever pay for their actions and it may happen less.
Posted by: Anonymous on May 11, 2008 at 05:13 PM
He's in jail because he had warrants and its their spelling and grammar ARE horrible.
Posted by: DDCJ on May 11, 2008 at 04:21 PM
To Mom: HE is in jail because HE is 33 years old! HE should have known better than to take an underage girl wherever. HE is an adult and she is not! Even with her consent she is still a minor. Sorry.
Posted by: TooSlow on May 11, 2008 at 03:31 PM
Wow that was a fast update it only took what 2 days!
Posted by: Where are the CMHS English Teachers? on May 11, 2008 at 03:14 PM
After reading several blogs from students who attend Cabell Midland, I am worried about the education they are receiving. Their spelling and grammar is horrible. They couldn't even complete a full thought that made sense.
Posted by: db on May 11, 2008 at 02:54 PM
She needs a GOOD SPANKIN i know that guy was old enough to know better but so was she...she should be put on PROBATION....
Posted by: Beth Ann on May 11, 2008 at 02:19 PM
I am glad she is home safe.
Posted by: GEE on May 11, 2008 at 02:14 PM
HEY PEOPLE HE WAS NOT HER BOYFRIEND,HE HELP RAISE HER.MARK WAS RHONDAS EX-BOYFRIEND,HE IS NOT A PERVERT PLEASE READ THE WILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS UPDATE MAYBE SOME OF YOU THAT DONT UNDERSTAND WILL GET A BETTER PICTURE OF THE REAL TRUTH THANK YOU
Posted by: Mom on May 11, 2008 at 12:37 PM
They had their love time and I guess it got boring so she came home. Why is he in jail? She should be, she was a run away.
Posted by: MOM OF TWO on May 11, 2008 at 12:05 PM
Im glad she is safe and is found. now the truth will come out but please dont embarrass this child any more she will have hard time coping with all this. and the family can begin the healing but from what i see this girl is gonna need a lot of help, instead of bashing and commenting on something you all have no knowledge of wich is so immature Just be grateful this girl is ALIVE NOT A STATISTIC LIKE MOST KIDS ARE!!!!!
Posted by: Kathy S on May 11, 2008 at 11:38 AM
What a mess! I don't know who or what to believe on here anymore, but that's not important. Both Nicole and Mark are home safe & although I don't know either of them or anyone involved, I'm just thankful that this ended without anyone being hurt. Whatever the truth is, I'm just happy for both of them and their families that they're home safe. He couldn't be all bad if he brought her back and turned himself in too so I hope it all works out for everyone especially Nicole. As someone said, she's going to have to go back to school embarassed from all that's gone on and been said, no matter how well-intentioned it might be (and probably WAS well-intentioned). Main thing is that she and Mark are both home safe I hope for the best for al of you
Posted by: BillB on May 11, 2008 at 11:34 AM
This family really seems to love myspace.
Posted by: EW on May 11, 2008 at 11:17 AM
I am happy she is home! To the one who said "he was not going to hurt her told ya!" Are you stupid this will change her life forever! I has hurt her, she is a kid! The familyu should be commended for worrying, at least they care! So what if she went willingly!?! She is a kid and he is a pervert! Any man that age should not be with a girl her age, she is not old enough to be with someone that old! Wonder why W.Va. and KY. are the but of all those child abuse jokes? People need to be educated on the facts of abuse and neglect! The men of this area seem to think if it is female its fair game! And many of the women blame the victims! Idiots! This is so disguting! I want to believe this girl will be ok but knowing the people of this area, she will have to be a remarkably strong person to get past everthing and be ok. People be good to her and encourage her. Laws need changed and he should be put away.
Posted by: MoveOn on May 11, 2008 at 11:04 AM
"my daughter has been kidnapped. I know my daughter she did not go willingly". Hummm, guess Mommy dearest didn't know her daughter as well as she thought. This story is getting about as old as the Megan Williams story. Can we move on now?
Posted by: Lisa on May 11, 2008 at 10:33 AM
No 16 year old should be dating a 30 some year old man. That is to old for her and to much of an age for her. So my question is why was he dating her? And what will the police do to her? I mean, if he did not force her to go with him then she went on her own free will. So what will they do to her? If that is true then there needs to be some sort of consequences.Plus to all of you who are feeling sorry for her for having to go back to school now. Oh please, this little event gives her bragging rights.
Posted by: john on May 11, 2008 at 10:22 AM
omg!!! she went with him on her own that doesent leave out the fact she is 16 but come on guys girls this days at 16 and 17 know more than some of us grown adults and well some of the blame needs to be put on the girl also not just his fought it takes two!!!!!
Posted by: Marie on May 11, 2008 at 08:29 AM
I'm really glad this girl is safe...I hope when she returns to school the other kids arn't as hurtful as some of these comments have been. God Bless you sweetie. I hope you can put your life together. Call on Jesus he's always ready to listen.
Posted by: Sambo on May 11, 2008 at 08:01 AM
I wonder if anybody involved in this has accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior. If people would put God first in their life, problems like this can normally be avoided.
Posted by: Jeff on May 10, 2008 at 08:17 AM
If this is true, why hasnt WSAZ reported it on their web site???
Posted by: A Loving Mother on May 10, 2008 at 03:46 AM
This poor girl is going to be mortified to go back to school and reassociate with friends. I can't believe how much dirty laundry you guys have exposed in writing in these comments. You have typed out her entire life and the lives of the disfunctional people that this girl is surrounded by. I hope that she won't be judged or blamed for this. After reading what is in these comments (especially from her parents and his family members) I don't blame her a bit, she's 16. I have prayed for her everyday since she disappeared, now I pray that she can find peace in her life and a place in her heart to be able to mend her relationships with her parents. May God bless you Nicole. I'm so glad you are home safe! With Love and God in my heart, A Total Stranger
Posted by: WONDREING WHY on May 10, 2008 at 12:59 AM
THE NEWS SAID THIS MAN MARK HAS TURNED HIMSELF IN AND HE ALSO DROPPED THIS GIRL OFF UNHARMED.AND THEY ALSO SAID SHE WENT WITH HIM HE DID NOT FORCE HER TO GO SO DID THE FAMILY OF NICOLE NOT KNOW HER AS WELL AS THEY THOUGHT.I DONT KNOW ANY OF THEM BUT I WOULD FELL STUPID IF I WERE HER FAMILY AFTER THE COMMENTS THEY HAVE POSTED ON THIS STORY.HOPEFULY THE POLICE WILL GET TO THE REAL TRUTH SOMEONE NEED TOO.SOUND TO ME LIKE A LOT OF LIES WERE TOLD ,AND PROBALY HAS PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT THIS GIRL FOR NO GOOD REASON BUT YES IM GLAD ITS OVER.
Posted by: WV Parent on May 9, 2008 at 11:26 PM
The drama over this is a true shame. Some of the family members should be embarassed right now. I'm sure you were worried about this girl, but she's been found. Turns out she ran off with her boyfriend and they were hiding out in the woods. Totally ridiculous. She should be forced to go to therapy or at least be grounded. She caused all this drama and trouble herself and at 16 years old, she should know better.
Posted by: NOW WHAT on May 9, 2008 at 11:23 PM
didn't think mark was gonna hurt her! Told yah so rhonda he aint a bad person u are! Now leave him alone and ur kids need to leave him alone to!
Posted by: Aunt Cheri on May 9, 2008 at 11:09 PM
We have her and she is safe - and he is in police custody.
Posted by: HD Reader on May 9, 2008 at 10:28 PM
He dropped her off at the courthouse today. The article says he has been charged in previous warrants but not in this case. It also says that she was returned unharmed. Thank You Jesus!!!!
Posted by: Possibility??? on May 9, 2008 at 10:25 PM
There is an inmate on www.wvrja.com that is named Mark Marcum and he is 33. Is she home? Is this the same guy? He was arrested @ 6PM today.
Posted by: friend on May 9, 2008 at 10:14 PM
thank GOD they both turned them self in
Posted by: Anonymous on May 9, 2008 at 10:09 PM
They have an article on Herald-Dispatch that the man brought her to the courthouse today around 4pm and she was unharmed.
Posted by: HelloAnyoneThere??? on May 9, 2008 at 09:48 PM
The HD paper is reporting that the mark guy took her to the cabell county courthouse today and turned him self in. Can you update us or what?
Posted by: Anonymous on May 9, 2008 at 09:28 PM
MARK HAS TURNED HIMSELF IN!!! Use this link to find him on the jail website. http://www.wvrja.com/
Posted by: LC on May 9, 2008 at 07:58 PM
good news - I just read she's been found safe, and Mark is in custody!
Posted by: Marie on May 9, 2008 at 07:51 PM
To all you ppl that are reading & posting comments I thought I would tell you a bit of information that hasn't been told yet, but Mark Marcum has turned his self in. & Mark & Nicole both are safe...he turned his self in today May 9, 2008
Posted by: the REAL Aunt Cheri on May 9, 2008 at 06:04 PM
'John' has been using my name and writing things that are completely ridiculous. As 'John would put it "anywho"...... (a depiction of his lack of education)we got her and Mark Marcum is in police custody. Thanks to all who were helpful and supportive.
Posted by: Matie on May 9, 2008 at 05:29 PM
Obama? No way, Ron Paul 2008!
Posted by: Armando on May 9, 2008 at 05:12 PM
She needs to come home. I swear if that was my kid, she would be locked up, quicker then a heart beat. Teens these days think they can do whatever they please. I hope her parents will press charges on her, which in WV they can.
Posted by: Spell Check on May 9, 2008 at 04:18 PM
Jeff, you can not spell. Also he will win in November!
Posted by: arlene on May 9, 2008 at 02:30 PM
we are never going to stop looking for nichole we will not stop till she is back home safe we are hoping that someone will see something and call the police please if any one out there see mark or nichol call the police help us get are little girl back home
Posted by: Jeff on May 9, 2008 at 02:16 PM
Aunt Cheri, you make me sick. I mean you have lost your relative and you are turning it into a campagine for Senator Obama. Seriously, thats wrong and besides he wont win. McCain will so give it up, I bet your not ever her aunt.
Posted by: LC on May 9, 2008 at 11:07 AM
I think I finally understand why the police aren't reacting. The age of consent in WV is 16 - so if they believe she went willingly, there is no crime. Is that what's going on?
Posted by: A friend on May 9, 2008 at 01:39 AM
Well its been a while since I have been on here but I thought that I would take the time to see what else has been written. Well after all the comments I have read tonight there are some of you who are trying to scare them worse then what they are.You all arent thinking that maybe they are reading this or hear something about it and are getting more and more scared everytime they read or hear. You all need to wake up and realize, that if she was scared of him she wouldnt have want with him..There must have been a lot going on at home for her to leave. Im not saying that Marc is not in the wrong here cause to me he is. The girl does need to be home with her family. but I cant say that she isnt wrong either cause she did go with him on her on FREE WILL. If it was me I would be out there looking for my child I wouldnt even be able to sleep. I think I would be spending day and night driving the roads looking for the both of them.
Posted by: Sarah on May 9, 2008 at 12:20 AM
To Aunt Cheri, on another forum you bashed a guy trying to help you. I think his name was John or Mark, cant remember. Anywho, why dont you do what he said and create a website. It might cost half a tank of gas to buy a domain and buy a host but it will be all worth it. So dont bash someone trying to help you.
Posted by: Aunt Cheri on May 9, 2008 at 12:18 AM
I just dont know anymore. Where is it at that we are so not but in me yeah I know it is sad but we will sure find her. Yes we can! Yes we can! We need President Obama down here to help!
Posted by: nicole's mother on May 7, 2008 at 11:04 AM
just type in nicole shepard under your search and you will find her or you can contact me rhonda shepard. still no updates on her please keep her in your hearts and prayers. love rhonda
Posted by: Sarah on May 5, 2008 at 03:08 PM
what is Gerarlene Nicole Shepard's myspace name?
Posted by: Sarah on May 4, 2008 at 09:32 PM
hi, plz i want to know gerarlene nicole shepards myspace name so i can talk to hr mom. i went to the candle thing yesterday and i am ssssoooooo comming to the balloon thing to, i am 11 years old and i hope you all will find her, i pray for you and you pray for me. remember where ever she is, God is always with her and i am to in her heart. i know she doesnt know me but i love her a lot and miss her as much and her family does and when she come back i would REALLY love to meet her. if you have an email gerarlene's mom i would really love to have that to. :) hope i helped a lot and keep Jesus in yout heart forever!!! <3
Posted by: Aunt Cheri on May 4, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Call your local Authorities and ask them to reconsider a second submission for an Amber Alert in this case.
Posted by: Dad on May 3, 2008 at 08:28 PM
If things were so bad for Nicole at home how come I wasnt aware of it?I am her Dad and have always been closer to what goes on in Nicoles life than anyone has ever known.Even Nicole.And this is the last posting Im putting on this site.The bottom lines here are A 16 year old girl is missing.Her family is dying without knowing she is safe.And it is and remains a tragedy that ADULTS have made some lousy choices before and after her disappearance As usual the children pay when adults make bad choices.This entire incident has left nothing but a wake of nightmares and pain for all families and that is why no matter what it is wrong.NICOLE I LOVE YOU!PLEASE SEE MY MY SPACE PAGE!I think Mark hurts inside and wants everyone else to hurt like he does.If Marks family would like to talk to me you know how to reach me.WHAT KIND OF MENTALITY JUSTIFIES TAKING A YOUNG GIRL AWAY FROM HER FAMILY? BE REAL PLEASE!Charles Manson had people who loved him too but that didnt make what he did okay.
Posted by: Nicoles Dad on May 3, 2008 at 08:00 PM
All of the details behind any of their history make no difference at all.The fact is a teenage girl is not home working out problems and is being taught that running is the answer.Mark has put her in a more dangerous situation now than she would ever be in at home.As Nicoles father I ONLY want what makes her happy.If she is happy with Mark then so be it.However, there are ALOT of people hurting REALLY BADLY because they dont know if Nicole is alive or dead, warm or cold, hungry or full, happy or sad.Her family has a biological right to know shes ok.What if someone had been close to Mark when he was 16?Would you defend the man that took him.AND CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT NICOLES BROTHER EVER DID TO DESERVE THE AGONY HE IS IN BECAUSE THE SISTER HE LOVES ISN'T JUST GONE, SHE IS MISSING and he is DESTROYED more and more each day she is gone.PLEASE have Nicole just call and tell me shes okay.Believe it or not I pray for Mark too.He has made some poor choices as we all have at some point.
Posted by: someone on May 3, 2008 at 02:27 AM
I was told today that Mark and Nicole have been seen together on numerous occasions during the last few months (before she went missing). They were said to act very happy together. If he was such a "BAD" person all those years why would she want anything to do with him and why would her Mother let her be anywhere around him? If someone had been that mean to one of my kids i would NEVER let them even see them let alone stay for days with them! I was told that she spent just about evey weekend with him. After all the arguing that i have seen just in these comments i can understand why she might want to run away! I do pray the she is safe! Maybe she wants to live with Mark and be happy instead of living in hell at home! Hope you are safe and happy Nicole!
Posted by: MICHELLE on May 3, 2008 at 12:47 AM
MARK-IF YOU HAVE HER,TAKE HER HOME.THIS ISNT RIGHT EVEN IF YOUR HEART IS IN THE RIGHT PLACE AND YOU THINK YOUR DOING THE RIGHT THING-SHE NEEDS TO BE HOME GOING TO SCHOOL AND BEING A TEENAGER.BEING ON THE RUN IS NOT GOOD FOR YOU OR HER.WE ARE YOUR FAMILY AND ALL OF US LOVE YOU AND NICOLE-SHE HAS BEEN IN OUR FAMILY SINCE SHE WAS 4 SO TO HER MOTHER/FAMILY WE CARE WHAT HAPPENS TO HER AS WELL.I CAN SEE BOTH SIDES OF THIS.I TRY TO STAY OUT OF THE FRAY-BUT I AM GROWING MORE AND MORE CONCERNED WITH EACH PASSING DAY.I LOVE YOU MARK-DONT DO ANYTHING STUPID-COME HOME AND LET THIS WORK ITSELF OUT
Posted by: Aunt Cheri on May 2, 2008 at 09:43 PM
Message for Mark. Those of you who are aiding his criminal activity please pass this along to him: Bring Nicole safely to a Fire Department or a hospital. We are her BLOOD family - and you have no right to keep her away from us. Bring her back - then run away and go live your life - she is too young for you take her away from us and she is too old for you to think she needs you as a father.....my brother is her father and you absolutely know how much he loves her. In fact; I suggest that when you run away that you go to the other side of the earth...so he won't find you.
Posted by: kim M on May 2, 2008 at 09:39 PM
I think that this comment room is a joke because ppl are saying think about this when they really don't know the truth... I understand that her family miss her but everyone just assume with out knowing anything, instead being out there looking for everyone is chatting about it and that is stupid. I feel for her family and hope for a safe return but if mark does have her she is in safe hands because she is his daughter maybe not by blood but by the love he has for her, so ppl need to know more facts before talking about something they don't know about. GOD BLESS YOU NICOLE AND MARK..... and GOD BLESS BOTH FAMILY INVOLVED IN THIS MESS. To all ppl on here spend more time look for ways to find her instead finding ways to blame other mark..... HOPE YOU COMKE HOME SAFE NICOLE....
Posted by: ARLENE on May 2, 2008 at 01:00 PM
I.M NICOLE GRANDMOTHER I'M ASKING FOR HER SAFE REURNE PEASE SEND HER HOME TO US SHE IS MY HEART PLEASE JUST LET HER GO
Posted by: FREDA on May 2, 2008 at 12:54 PM
I NO THE MOTHER OF THIS CHID HER AND NICOLE BROTHER AND FAMILY ARE HEART BROKEN WE ARE PRAY FOR HER SAFE RETURNE
Posted by: Janie on May 2, 2008 at 01:55 AM
Good grief.
Posted by: Keith on May 1, 2008 at 12:21 AM
I think the important question is why was she so willing to walk away from her mother, and doesn't want to come "home". Nicolle is fine whever she is. I think it's funny sometimes all a kid wants is a parent.
Posted by: Teresa on Apr 30, 2008 at 07:17 PM
NEWS FLASH MELINDA***True ppl can leave what they want, and I can turn off my modem. So why don't you put that to use! instead of gettin on here taking up space just to put your two cents in. I don't care if you like what I say no one said you had to read it. it wasn't addressed to you.I never said he was great noone is perfect. whoever has her should turn there self in. All I said was ppl should find something better to do with their time than sit on here downing ppl they don't know. it is childish and the most important thing here is finding the Nicole and getting her home safely. Really this is not helping anything, it's not helping find her. I so agree with "a Friend" Melinda you must not know the family and if you do you don't know half of what you think. So really you should keep your trap closed until you have all the facts. Grow Up:)I can just imagine what her family is going throught but there is no need in pointing fingers till u really know the truth. My prayer r with uNicole
Posted by: Nicole's mother on Apr 30, 2008 at 06:19 PM
No noe one has heard anything from them but the I do thank everyone for their kind thoughts this is only my third or fourth comment that I have left. I mean know ill will to anyone all I want is my daughter back and yes there is too sides to every story an know one but Mark, My self and my children know the truth. I'm sorry but I don't have to explain myself to anyone. All I want is for my daughter to come home safe and seccure. I could care less what happens after that I just want her home where she is loved and belongs. Nicole I LOVE YOU VERY VERY MUCH..........mom
Posted by: Just stopping by on Apr 30, 2008 at 01:55 PM
this is sad. i'm praying for your family Rhonda & your daughter's safe return.
Posted by: Posted by Anonymous on Apr 30, 2008 at 12:39 PM
To Beth Ann Im so glad you told the truth as to why you read the comment's.As for who i am the truth is when i was born my mother did not know who my father was so she name me Anonymous ok,Now anyone can be Beth Ann.My question to you is Beth ANN who? chatt later.
Posted by: melinda on Apr 30, 2008 at 12:16 PM
NEWS FLASH TERESA**** Anyone can leave any comment they want if you don't the response of it, their is this button on your modem called ON/OFF. Put it to use. You cannot stop anyone from saying what they want and if he is so great why isn't he anywhere to be found? Why doesn't he be honest to the police instead of hiding and making it worse for him? We have a family grieving over their daughter missing, imagine being in their shoes before you open your trap. Maybe you need to listen to the story and comprehend it before you put your two cents in.....
Posted by: whatever on Apr 30, 2008 at 03:24 AM
EVERYONE NEEDS TO JUST STOP!!!!! THIS IS GETTING WAY OUT OF HAND ..NICOLE AND MARK DONT NEED TO BE READIND ALL THIS {BS}ON HERE ..THEY NEED TO JUST STOP ANYONE FROM MAKING COMMENTS AND TAKE ALL THE COMMENTS OFF .PPL ARE TALKING THING THEY KNOW NOTHING ABOUT.I HOPE THEY COME HOME SAFE.IF THERE READING THIS JUNK THEY WONT WANT TO COME HOME. { WOULD YOU } ? I KNOW I WOULDNT .AND IF YOUR GOING TO COMMENT .WHY NOT JUST SAY WE LOVE YOU COME HOME PLEASE!!
Posted by: A friend on Apr 30, 2008 at 12:26 AM
Well to all of you I know that you all are missing the ones that you love....But that girl and that guy both are needing support from their families....I would say if HE DOES HAVE HER...they are both scared to come home cause of all the comments...I know if it was me...I would be scared..If SHE DID GO WITH HIM WILLING I say now that she is scared to death to come home after reading all those comments that suppose his family and her family has posted...I mean you all should be ashamed of yourself...You guys are fighting and they dont need to be reading all that...I mean she is just 16 and that guy raised her then she is looking at him as a father...and I would say that she loves him a lot...But there is no need for anyone to be accusing anyone of anything cause kids will do things...You should no you where a kid at one time in your life....and for the mother I pray that your baby does come home...but she is scared right now after is all dies down they both well be home....
Posted by: Morgan Peaige on Apr 29, 2008 at 10:37 PM
actually she didnt make it to school. We thought she did but some people on her bus said she didnt get on. It is easy to leave Midland but Tackett did check the cameras and no she wasnt on any of them. I was waiting for her in the doors and I didnt see her get off.
Posted by: Teresa on Apr 29, 2008 at 08:16 PM
After all you hear on the news about myspace there are still parents out their who let their kids get it when they are only 16. Parents need to be more concerned and keep better check on there kids. You see it on the news and think that will never happen to me. Well it can. Parent shouldn't let their kids on that stuff if they are under 18. This site is not used for downing anyone so I wish that EVERYONE would stop. The only thing that should be left on here should be about nicole.Parents please pay more attention to what your kids do and consider the thing that could happen.
Posted by: Teresa on Apr 29, 2008 at 07:54 PM
I hope that nicole is found and ok where ever she is.I don't understand how a mother can set &say a man is dangerous when she lets her kids visit him.I mean really if he's that dangerous y let your kids see him. u refer to them as your and davids kids which they maybe, but they also see mark as there father 2. He did do a major part in raising them. I pray that nicole is alright and WHOEVER has her brings her back home. and everyone who reads this there is 2 sides to everyone story so don't believe everything you hear. rhonda u said his family didn't have to live the way you and ur kids did. He was good to YOU and YOUR KIDS. I understand that you miss your daughter but please don't act like you lived a hard life with him because you didn't. So really u are the mother and if it were me I wouldn't be on here everyday posting comment downing the life u lived, you choose that, no1 else if it was so bad y did u put ur kids through it for 12 years???? don't make since. May god be with uNICOLE
Posted by: maddi on Apr 29, 2008 at 07:09 PM
To ME: If he doesn't have her then why not turn himself in so what if he goes to jail atleast he won't go to prison if something happens too her. If he's not guilty of anything then he should turn himself in. Simple as that!!
Posted by: A Friend on Apr 29, 2008 at 04:56 PM
I was just wondering if anyone had heard anything new from Mark or Nicole? Noone is posting much about it anymore! I hope and pray that they are both ok and hope he brings her home soon!
Posted by: Beth Ann on Apr 29, 2008 at 02:03 PM
This is for Anonymous that posted at 12:06 PM. Yeah I been following the news when I can, but at times I am to busy to watch it, so I come on here to see if there is any news. I like reading the comments to, but dont like to read what has been posted on here, but wondering if there has been anything else to where she might be. Atleast I am concerned for her and praying for her safe return and praying for the ones who are involved. I also dont hide who I am.
Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 29, 2008 at 11:32 AM
To the family members of Mark that are defending him. I don't care if he raised her or not that doesn't give him the right to run off with her. You can keep making excuses and act like he didn't do anything wrong, but in reality he has broken a law that carries a harsh sentence regardless of if she went willingly or not. I don't know the parties involved, but know what it is like to have a child briefly stolen from you by a parent. I can't imagine my child being taken for days on end.
Posted by: friend on Apr 29, 2008 at 10:35 AM
To marie mark is ur mothers 1st cousin and ur 2nd cousin! His mother did not leave him or just drop him! His real mother Maxine aloud Edna to keep him so that she wouldn't loose her kids! Mark if ur readin this just know that your real brothers and sister and the rest of ur family are worried about you! Please bring that girl home and yourself! And marie ur mother did not raise mark! Edna raised him awhile when she was alive then Regina did and neither of them are ur mother! He would have been raised by his mother maxine if ppl wouldn't have hide him from her and his real family! To Rhonda I understand ur scared but really think about it! If mark was gonna hurt ur children he would have done it along time ago! I mean for gods sake he was a father figure to them! If nicole is with him im sure shes fine hes not gonna hurt what he loves which is his family and she is part of his family! To be completely honest i think she went willingly! i will be prayin for u mark!
Posted by: mom of 4 on Apr 29, 2008 at 09:35 AM
ok ..i dint read ALL the comments but i did read a few..and i thought i heard early on she DID make it to school...if i heard right..aren't there cameras there?..i went to Midland and it is very easy to leave school grounds.
Posted by: ME on Apr 29, 2008 at 07:26 AM
HOW DID YOU GET MARK TO BRING HER HOME 2 WEEKS AGO, A FEW WEEKS AGO HE WAS SELLING HIS STUFF SO HE COULD LEAVE AND NOT GO TO JAIL, HE IS PROBABLY HURT HE RAISED HER 12 YEARS THEN ALL CONTACT TAKEN AWAY HOW WOULD YOU FEEL, GIVE HIM A BREAK I DONT THINK HE HAS HER HE IS JUST SCARED AND DOESNT WANT TO GO TO JAIL
Posted by: jodi on Apr 28, 2008 at 09:32 PM
any news?
Posted by: trudi on Apr 28, 2008 at 09:08 PM
i am absolutly mortified that family n friends of these young girl n this man r using this precious time and space to play the blame game!!as the aunt of a missing girl trust me when i say that this is the most vital time for finding this young lady!u should put ur opinions and differences aside and direct ur time and energy on helping to bring her home safely. god bless the family and friends of nicole, i'll b prayin for her safe return!!!
Posted by: Nicole's mom on Apr 28, 2008 at 07:53 PM
For everyone that is supporting Nicole's return I thank you, for those who are writing hurtful things you are missing the of what is important here, my daughter has been kidnapped. I know my daughter she did not go willingly. I lived with the man that we believe that took her for ten years and have been away from him for 2 years. He is very dangerous, thats why I left him. For Mark's family I'm sorry but you don't Mark the way I do, you didn't live through what myself and my children had to live through. I understand that you will support him because he's your family but I can not anymore. I gave him trust and he abused it I helped him even after I split up with him, I did all I could to help him move on with his life and even let him visit Mine and Davids kids when I didn't have to and now he has went way over the line. He needs help. Mark if you are reading this please bring Nicole home and please check your hotmail. Rhonda
Posted by: Nicole's mom on Apr 28, 2008 at 07:43 PM
Nicole if you are redaing thing please know that I love you and miss you. I know that you have the strength in you to not be scared hold tough, I am ther with you in heart and soul. Please take every effort that you can to get away from him. Use my love and the rest of the fammilies love to help you gain enough strenght not to be scared. I'm ther with you. I love you, love mom.
Posted by: Posted by Anonymous on Apr 28, 2008 at 12:06 PM
To Beth Ann If you just want to find out when this young lady has come home safe,then stay off this post an watch the news.Or maybe you just want to read what everyone else had to say about this story.Am i right?
Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 28, 2008 at 09:46 AM
does the girl havea cell phone? have the police run the tracking number?
Posted by: Nymph >to Cindy on Apr 28, 2008 at 06:50 AM
CINDY I do not have issues a nymph is a type of fairy. The deffintion of this word is NYMPH- are like fairies in that they were unpredictable, a little scary, and often showed up in folktales. It seems to me like your the one who needs help by thinking that it was something else. If you do not believe me about this then google the word with the saftey search OFF and you will see. And there are many people that believe that CMHS is cursed. Every year since I have been there 3 kids die. So before you start talking bad about the state and saying people need psychological help talk to some CMHS students and you will see.
Posted by: Beth Ann on Apr 27, 2008 at 11:02 PM
I didnt see this on the front page tonight, surely WSAZ wouldnt take it off the front page. I hope you will keep it on there until she is found. I think most of you all should be quiet and quit blaming each other and band together to get her home. If what everyone is saying in these comments are true and this went on in her life, no wonder she left. I dont know any of you all and what goes on with you all are none of our business and frankly I dont want to hear it. My main and only concern is seeing this young lady come home safe. Thats the only reason I come back on here to see if there are any updates.
Posted by: Cindy on Apr 27, 2008 at 07:11 PM
People please get your children who are writing into this column some psychological help, these children have emotional problems. Nymph is a code name for one of them, read your child's myspace information, the sad child that says CMHS is cursed come all this is a sad state for these children to live in, I know a great number of teenagers who are not psychological disrupted like these children writing into this story.. If your child has issues get them help as well as yourself.
Posted by: Layla on Apr 27, 2008 at 05:07 PM
All that should be on your minds is GETTING HER BACK. This fighting and sniping at each other is prolly why she left. I know both of these people are loved by the comments I'm reading. So you need to band together to find them, not keep gouging the wound. The past is just that, the past. Her Mom and Dad love her and are scared to death about her. God be with all those involved because you certainly need Him.
Posted by: Mom on Apr 27, 2008 at 03:10 AM
Lying, cheating, stealing...are you people crazy. All of the people on this site that are doing the bickering are the very family members of these two people. It's not the public this time. You have got to stop now and find her. What if he gets scared and really does do something to her to try to hide. It's easier to hide one person than two. Think about it guys. If you love her get out there and find her. Call the Governors office, national news,Oprah...something. I Pray for her safe return.
Posted by: marie on Apr 27, 2008 at 01:49 AM
you know it is pretty bad mark needs his family the most in his life right now to help him but it seems like all we can do is have nothing but bad things to say & yes i am guilty myself & i am sorry but it just hurts to see what ppl are saying about him...& for the comment about him not being my brother if you would have read all of my comments you would have seen i said he is not my brother by blood but his mother left him & my mom raised him...mark if you read this just know YOUR FAMILY loves you & we want to help you...if you have nicole with you please just bring her home safe to rhonda i know i have argued with her dad & mom but i don't want anything to happen to nicole i have known her almost all of her life & care deeply about her...i am sorry rhonda & david but i don't think mark made her go if he even has her..i responded to the comments before thinking...mark if you are reading this come home we love you...i hope & pray the both of you are safe...
Posted by: Janie on Apr 27, 2008 at 12:59 AM
I hope she comes home safe. You guys need to stop with the bickering. This is not the place to air dirty laundry.
Posted by: to amanda on Apr 26, 2008 at 11:40 PM
the myspace thign has been on there for abotu a 2 or 3 weeks she wrote it her self. i swear. and the one who checks her myspace is her mom read the comments and u will know that
Posted by: ME on Apr 26, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Ive heard alot of people say that Mark had raised both Nicole and her brother. Where was her real Dad all those years? He seems to be worried about her now but why was another man raising his children? I hope and pray that Mark does the right thing and brings Nicole home. May God be with you all!
Posted by: Bobby on Apr 26, 2008 at 09:30 PM
I worked with Mark for about 3 years, He just didnt seem the type that would do this! Some good people make mistakes that they wish they hadnt made. Mark, if you read this, bring her home. Your friends are here for you. Do whats right!!!! Show everyone that you are the good person that i know you are! Please dont do anything stupid!!!!
Posted by: Landon's Mom on Apr 26, 2008 at 08:51 PM
You all are in our prayers. I hope that she comes home safe.
Posted by: Been there on Apr 26, 2008 at 07:06 PM
Would everyone stop the bickering? This is very serious!!! Rather than posting mean spirited and otherwise useless comments join in the search, pass out flyers, demand that an Amber Alert be posted and if you can't do any of the above then pray for her safe return. My daughter was kidnapped from a slumber party several years ago. She was drugged and abused by someone who had been stalking her. This man had been a trusted member of our church who acted inappropriately with her and was banned from her life. She survived the abduction and subsequent abuse but the mental and emotional scars are still there. No child should have to endure this and no parent should have to go a moment wondering where their child is. My daughter is a friend of Nicole's and this has brought back frightening memories and nightmares. To Nicole's parents ... I am