AL - Carlethia “Carlee” Russell, 25, faked own abduction, Birmingham, 13 Jul ‘23 #5

[Luna20]

What reason is she giving for withholding her hideaway location? I wonder if someone she knows is paying her to be quiet about it.

 

[Herat]

What reason is she giving for withholding her hideaway location? I wonder if someone she knows is paying her to be quiet about it.

She has not released any information other than she was not abducted

 

[al66pine]

CR's Actions During Disappearance. Does It Matter, as to Crim Chgs?

Seems there is an expectation that CR will publicly disclose what she did during her 49 hour disappearance, perhaps thru her soc media, or her atty at a presser, or perhaps an MSM interview or a podcast. Possibly at trial (altho trial seems unlikely imo).

Also seems some ppl expect to learn "reasons" for her actions during that time.
Several ideas have been run up the "Why" flagpole: get BF back, scare parents, annoy brother, baffle someone (her soc. med followers?), have a medical procedure, just chillax, what-ev.

I'm a bit curious myself but don't see how any explanation she might give re her actions & "reasons" would matter in resolving the crim charges.
(Not unless she was to try an insanity or diminished capacity defense, but I don't care to get into discussion about that possibility or AL law).

AFAICT, likely CR did it because she just felt like doing it. Likely for a rather trivial or insignificant reason.

And when facing 2 crim charges about lying to authorities, she's likely, imo
to LIE AGAIN.

imo

 

[Cindizzi]

An Alabama lawmaker plans to introduce legislation that would make faking an abduction a felony, after Carlee Russell, the Alabama womanwho went missing in July after she reported seeing a toddler walking along the interstate, was charged with two misdemeanors for lying about her own kidnapping.

“This fictitious kidnapping caused fear and shock not only throughout the legislative district I represent but also throughout our state and nation,” Alabama state Sen. April Weaver, a Republican, said in a statement Monday, calling Russell’s actions a “hoax.”

“Individuals who concoct and carry out sham kidnappings and lead our law enforcement officers on wild goose chases must be given severe penalties for their deceptive actions,” she said.

Weaver said she plans to prefile the bill ahead of the 2024 regular session, which is scheduled to reconvene in February of next year. The bill, she says, will include substantial prison sentences and mandatory restitution requirements for the full cost of resources expended by law enforcement agencies during a hoax abduction.

Weaver did not respond to Yahoo News’ request for comment.

[…]

Two other lawmakers, state Reps. Juandalynn Givan, a Democrat, and Republican Leigh Hulsey, have also said they are working on legislation to enhance penalties for lying about an abduction, according to a WBRC report. They also plan to prefile the legislation this month, however the duo stopped short of saying what the proposed legislation would entail.

[…]

Carlee Russell 'hoax' fallout: Ala. lawmaker wants to make faking an abduction a felony

An Alabama lawmaker plans to introduce legislation that would make faking an abduction a felony, after Carlee Russell was charged with two misdemeanors after lying about being kidnapped.

news.yahoo.com

 

[SMK777]

An Alabama lawmaker plans to introduce legislation that would make faking an abduction a felony, after Carlee Russell, the Alabama womanwho went missing in July after she reported seeing a toddler walking along the interstate, was charged with two misdemeanors for lying about her own kidnapping.

“This fictitious kidnapping caused fear and shock not only throughout the legislative district I represent but also throughout our state and nation,” Alabama state Sen. April Weaver, a Republican, said in a statement Monday, calling Russell’s actions a “hoax.”

“Individuals who concoct and carry out sham kidnappings and lead our law enforcement officers on wild goose chases must be given severe penalties for their deceptive actions,” she said.

Weaver said she plans to prefile the bill ahead of the 2024 regular session, which is scheduled to reconvene in February of next year. The bill, she says, will include substantial prison sentences and mandatory restitution requirements for the full cost of resources expended by law enforcement agencies during a hoax abduction.

Weaver did not respond to Yahoo News’ request for comment.

[…]

Two other lawmakers, state Reps. Juandalynn Givan, a Democrat, and Republican Leigh Hulsey, have also said they are working on legislation to enhance penalties for lying about an abduction, according to a WBRC report. They also plan to prefile the legislation this month, however the duo stopped short of saying what the proposed legislation would entail.

[…]

Carlee Russell 'hoax' fallout: Ala. lawmaker wants to make faking an abduction a felony

An Alabama lawmaker plans to introduce legislation that would make faking an abduction a felony, after Carlee Russell was charged with two misdemeanors after lying about being kidnapped.

news.yahoo.com

At least she now knows that what she did may at least in retrospect litigation be considered an actual felony.

 

[Cubby]

I don't care why she did it. I do care if other criminal acts occured during those 49 hours.

 

[SMK777]

I don't care why she did it. I do care if other criminal acts occured during those 49 hours.

And I think law enforcement does as well.

 

[Ontario Mom]

I don't care why she did it. I do care if other criminal acts occured during those 49 hours.

Which may be her reason for not disclosing where she was or who she was with.

jmo

 

[neesaki]

Which may be her reason for not disclosing where she was or who she was with.

jmo

Seems highly possible to me, as she seems to be protective of her location and activities during that time. Jmo

 

[SMK777]

Seems highly possible to me, as she seems to be protective of her location and activities during that time. Jmo

Yes, her silence is revealing something wrong there, and law enforcement will definitely get to the bottom of it.

 

[Cubby]

She's still not coming clean.

But he (Derzis) says they still have questions that Russell could answer if she would agree to speak to investigators. They only spoke to her briefly at the hospital on the night she returned home

The Carlee Russell case: Hoover police Chief Nick Derzis on getting answers

In a sit-down interview, Hoover police Chief Nick Derzis said Carlee Russell's story didn't sound right from the beginning, but they pulled out all the stops to investigate it.

www.wvtm13.com

 

[Cubby]

I hope they checked vacant listings for cheez-it crumbs.

And, the water meter for unusual spikes in usage during the 49 hours she was hiding out.

 

[shotgun09]

I wonder ( now) if Carlee Russell may have used a bank card of some sorts for a 'Grub Hub' type delivery ( somewhere ) during her 49 hr absence. A box of Cheese-itz is just not enough. Perhaps a Starbucks?
I recall vaguely that LE was asked about that during one of the pressers, and was told..."we are looking into that". I also can see much red tape and hoops to jump through to get that information. Wondering if she banks where her father works? Hmm

 

[shotgun09]

I also wonder if there were any photos taken of CR, while she was at the hospital after her miraculous return home. She was considered a victim at that time, and reported to LE that she had been kidnapped. Did they take any pictures of her then? Is there proof of her 'cut lip'? Did she have any bug bites or scratches on her extremities, relevant to her story of escaping through the woods at that time?

 

[SMK777]

I also wonder if there were any photos taken of CR, while she was at the hospital after her miraculous return home. She was considered a victim at that time, and reported to LE that she had been kidnapped. Did they take any pictures of her then? Is there proof of her 'cut lip'? Did she have any bug bites or scratches on her extremities, relevant to her story of escaping through the woods at that time?

Right, as she was claiming to be a victim of a serious crime, they would have had to document her condition thoroughly.

 

[mickey2942]

I am guessing that she had a burner phone with her, maybe a pre-paid Visa card. If she ordered food using the app, they can probably identify it at some point. Even if she used cash to pay for both. Probably checking out Ring cameras in the area where she left the car.

 

[Cubby]

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How far back does Supra hold access records?

Is it possible CR downloaded the app and stole her mother's secure pin? I realize she left her personal phone with her car, but we can't rule out her use of a burner phone.

 

[Teche]

I imagine that the ex-boyfriend is being hounded for interviews.

 

[Luna20]

I imagine that the ex-boyfriend is being hounded for interviews.

It must be really strange for someone that age to feel like the relationship they really believed in now looks different.

 

[megs1477]

I’m a little behind… is there any evidence she stayed at a vacant house or is it speculated based on her mothers occupation?

Also, didn’t she post something to social media about meeting up with hot guys right before disappearing?