Alabama Police Discredit Carlee Russell's Kidnapping Story
TL;DR
Alabama police cast doubt on Carlee Russell's claims of being kidnapped, stating that they were unable to verify most of her statements. The police chief pointed to discrepancies in her story, including her internet search history about amber alerts, the movie Taken, and bus tickets. Investigators found no evidence of a toddler walking along the interstate or the alleged kidnapping. The investigation is ongoing to determine what actually happened to Carlee Russell during the 49 hours she was missing.
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- Carlee Russell update: Alabama police throw cold water on dramatic kidnapping tale during press conference The Independent
- Police share new details about the disappearance of Carlee Russell, the woman who went missing in Alabama after calling 911 about a child on an interstate CNN
- Watch: Carlee Russell disappearance update USA TODAY
- Angela Harris thanks friends, family for support following Carlee Russell investigation update WBRC
- Carlee Russell case: Alabama woman told 911 dispatcher she saw 3- to 4-year-old in 'white T-shirt and diaper' Fox News
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