MISSING CHILD: CODI BIGSBY

Photo Credit Wavy News Hampton, VirginiaMissing since: January 31, 2022Age: 4Weight: 60lbsHeight: 3’0”Race: BlackEye Color: BrownSex: MaleLast Seen Wearing: black pants, black shirt, may be wearing Spiderman flip-flops.DOB: Jan. 12, 2018 This afternoon, Chief of Police in Hampton, Virginia, Mark Talbot, held a press conference, along with Sgt. Reggie Williams, to share the details they …

Problem #1: Comic Strip Version of Events

**Active AMBER Alert since June 16, 2021** By Kelli Gunn Summer Wells went missing from her home on Ben Hill Road in the Beech Creek area, close to Rogersville, TN on June 15, 2021. Her parents, Don Wells and Candus Bly, gave their first interview to New Channel 11 on June 29, 2021 in an …

Speaking with Tim Mullen: Reflections on the Exchange

When I reached out to Tim Mullen several weeks ago, I was hoping to understand a little more about the man who volunteered to help random strangers who lost their little girl. The details we hear in the news are enough to stimulate interest in a story, but stories typically lack the dimension that matters …

Summer Wells is Still Missing

Last week, WJHL’s Anslee Daniel spoke with Detective John Pruitt, the lead investigator on Summer’s case, out of the Hawkin’s County Sheriff’s Department. Detective Pruitt shares that the first portion of his work day is dedicated to the search for Summer. Thousands of tips have been followed and many extensive ground and air searches have …

Talking with Tim Mullen

I recently reached out to Tim Mullen with a few questions about his experience as Media Manager for Don and Candus Wells. He graciously accommodated my intrusion and gave his permission for me to publish his written responses on The Gunn Journal. Photo credit Media Manager Wells Facebook The first question is in reference to …

COMING SOON…

Watch for a new post on Tim Mullen, the Wells' Media Manager, on Wednesday evening. I reached out Mr. Mullen and he graciously agreed to answer a few questions. I will be sharing his responses and a few of my own thoughts. Cheers to the coming week! Kelli

Why is Jose so Creepy?

Jose talks a lot. And much of what he says sets off alarm bells. Photo Credit Justice 4 All YouTube I narrowed the list of alarming statements down to twelve, but this list is not comprehensive. Jose inflicted himself on Don and Candus’ children while in an admitted state of mental decline.Jose claims that he …

Ally Speaks

Ally’s voice was heard this week for the first time in a long while. Allyson Harris, Hunter's mom, photo credit Jonathan Lee Riches YouTube In the wake of Jose’s recent unveiling, YouTuber creator, Jonathan Lee Riches, released a video he filmed back in December 2021, when he was in Kingsport, TN with the “Heels on …

The Resurfacing of Jose Roman

This week, the efforts of one YouTuber, Justice 4 All, were rewarded and he succeeded in landing what is, perhaps, the most poignant interview in Summer Wells’ case with the elusive, Jose Roman. Photo credit Evil Exists YouTube Jose has become a daily name for those following Summer’s case because of his involvement in ending …

9 Months Without Summer 💔

Photo Credit Candus Bly Facebook Anyone with information on Summer Wells is asked to contact the Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office at 423-272-7121 or the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND. Photo Credit TBI

Don is a Caged Lion

by Kelli Gunn Chris McDonough uploaded a video yesterday where he analyzes a recorded phone call between Don Wells and his step-sister, Mary, who Chris calls the "real hero of this situation." (If you don't know what I'm talking about, Don's sisters, along with five other women, have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse …

Friday, March 11

I won't have a post on Summer today. Don't worry, I'm not slowing down, I just need a breather to sink into research again. I'm disgusted by Candus, frankly. I'm confused by Sheriff Lawson's statements last week. I don't understand what is happening to this case. I wish I had all day to dive in …