caralee russell alabama

Carlee Russell, a 25-year-old woman from Hoover, Alabama, made national headlines in July 2023 when she vanished from the side of an Alabama interstate after calling 911 to report seeing a toddler there. Russell was eventually found safe at home after a two-day search, but the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and return remain unclear.

According to reports, Russell called 911 on Thursday, July 13, and reported seeing a toddler in a diaper on the side of Interstate 459. She told the dispatcher that she was stopping to check on the child, but shortly after the call ended, Russell went missing. Her wig, cellphone, and purse with her Apple Watch inside were found on the road near her vehicle.

Police launched a large-scale search for Russell, and two days later, a 911 caller reported that she had returned home on foot. Russell was taken to a hospital to be evaluated, and she was treated and released. However, police did not release any details about where she had been during the two-day search.

Russell’s boyfriend, Thomar Simmons, initially defended her on social media after her disappearance, but later deleted his post. Police claimed they were unable to verify Russell’s abduction claims, and the investigation into her disappearance is ongoing.

The case has garnered widespread attention and speculation, with many questioning the circumstances of Russell’s disappearance and subsequent return. However, as of September 2021, no further updates have been released by authorities.