Alabama nursing student Carlethia “Carlee” Nichole Russell, who went missing after calling 911 to report a toddler walking along an Alabama highway, has returned home, according to police. Russell, 25, came back home on Saturday night, and officers and medics responded to her return. She was taken to a hospital for evaluation, and police obtained a statement from her. The details of her statement are part of an ongoing investigation. Officials have not yet revealed where Russell was during the search, which began on Thursday night. Russell’s car, wig, and cellphone were found abandoned at the scene, but there were no signs of Russell or a child. Police are still analyzing traffic camera footage and working with state and federal agencies in the investigation. Russell’s mother, Talitha Russell, described her daughter as helpful and with a big heart, and said she believes Carlee let her guard down when she saw the child on the side of the road. The investigation is expected to continue over the next few days.
Where was Carlethia Russell during the search for her, and why did she abandon her car, wig, and cellphone at the scene
Alabama nursing student Carlethia ”Carlee” Nichole Russell, who went missing after calling 911 to report a toddler walking along an Alabama highway, has returned home, according to police. Russell, 25, came back home on Saturday night, and officers and medics responded to her return. She was taken to a hospital for evaluation, and police obtained a statement from her. The details of her statement are part of an ongoing investigation. Officials have not yet revealed where Russell was during the search, which began on Thursday night.
Russell’s car, wig, and cellphone were found abandoned at the scene, but there were no signs of Russell or a child. Police are still analyzing traffic camera footage and working with state and federal agencies in the investigation.
Russell’s mother, Talitha Russell, described her daughter as helpful and with a big heart, and said she believes Carlee let her guard down when she saw the child on the side of the road. The investigation is expected to continue over the next few days.
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This is incredibly heartwarming news! So glad to hear that the missing nursing student has been found alive and returned home safely. Wishing her strength and support as she recovers from this traumatic experience.