On July 13, Russell disappeared upcoming calling 911 to record a baby at the aspect of the street. Neither she nor a kid have been discovered when police confirmed on the scene and, following an in depth seek, Russell showed up at her home two days after. 

Even though she to begin with claimed that a man abducted her on the scene, government weren’t in a position to make sure her claims and located that she had Googled terms related to abduction earlier than she disappeared. 

At a press convention on July 24, then again, her legal professional equipped a commentary on Russell’s behalf to Hoover Police Leading Nick Derzis to elucidate her tale.

“There was no kidnapping on Thursday, July 13, 2023,” Anthony mentioned. “My client did not see a baby on the side of the road. My client did not leave the Hoover area when she was identified as a missing person.” 

“This was a single act done by herself,” the legal professional’s commentary endured. “My client was not with anyone or any hotel with anyone from the time she was missing. My client apologizes for her actions to this community, the volunteers who were searching for her, to the Hoover Police department and other agencies as well, [and] to her friends and family.”