FUGITIVE: Steven Craig Sumner

Before he ran, Steven Craig Sumner took great pride in his political and pastoral church platform in Madison County, Indiana. Sumner was exposed and caught in 2020 in a case so heinous that those associated with him did not believe his accuser (a child, his victim).

With AI’s help, the image below shows an altered appearance possibility for Steve Sumner if he grew facial hair and some length to his hair.

Sumner’s bail was $500. Because of his political ties, a special judge was assigned. That judge did not approve a request for an upgraded bond that considered the other twenty crimes added to Sumner’s criminal charges. Sumner disappeared before his trial and remains on the run.

Below is a list of habits, styles, and other identifying factors to consider while helping to look for Steve Sumner and Sharon Barker (Wood or Bailey; it is unclear what name she currently goes by or if she has assumed another name while on the run) since she is also facing criminal charges for assisting a fugitive, as defined by I.C. 35-44.1-2-5.

Sharon has grown kids and family, so I would like to appeal to them if they read this. Hiding a fugitive, lying to the police about the fugitive’s whereabouts, and providing the fugitive funds to skip town determine how the state will seek a conviction for assisting a criminal. Given the severity of Sumner’s crimes, the charges will elevate from a class A misdemeanor to a level 6 felony. The longer they run, the harsher the punishment.

Even if you question most charges, as no doubt Sumner denies those crimes, the FACT remains that the Police found 138 images of child pornography on his phone.

What we know about Sumner:

• His preferred style is a button-up shirt with a coordinating t-shirt under it.
• Sumner has NO tattoos or birthmarks.
• He drinks large amounts of coffee, especially Bailey’s Irish Cream and Coffee.
• Sumner will likely continue his religious charade to avoid suspicion. He likes to talk about the Bible, particularly the King James Bible.
• Sumner is known to hunt and fish.