July 16th 2023.
After a vast search, Carlethia "Carlee" Russell was found alive and safe on Saturday night. The 25 year-old Black woman had gone missing two days prior after stopping her car to check on a child walking along the Alabama interstate.
The potential ruse of using a child as bait to an unsuspecting good samaritan had made headlines and sparked a missing persons case shortly after a family member on the phone with Russell heard her scream. In response to the case, a private donor offered a reward of $25,000 for her return, which eventually rose to over double the original amount at $55,000.
When Russell reappeared at her parents home, Hoover Police Chief Derzis told a local news outlet, "She walked up, banged on the door, and that was her." Chief Derzis went on to express his relief that Russell had been brought back to her family safely and hoped that the community shared the same sentiment.
In order to ensure her well-being, Russell was admitted to the University of Alabama Birmingham hospital for a medical evaluation. After she recovers from the ordeal, Chief Derzis emphasized the importance of hearing Russell's account of what happened, stating, "I know it's been a tough experience for them. When we think it's time to sit down and have a conversation with Carlee and try to get some facts, we'll do that."
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