Police Cast Doubt on Carlee Russell's Kidnapping Account, No Evidence of Crime Found

Summary:

• The Hoover Police Department casts doubt on Carlee Russell's kidnapping account and finds no evidence of a small child walking down the interstate as reported.
• Data from Carly's cell phone reveals several concerning internet searches made before her disappearance, including queries about Amber Alerts and abductions.
• The police have requested a second interview with Carly, but it has not been granted.
• The department states that there is no apparent threat to public safety related to this case.

The Hoover Police Department has raised doubts about Carlee Russell's kidnapping account, stating that they have not found any evidence of a crime. Carly's call reporting a child on the interstate remains the only one, despite multiple vehicles passing through the area at the time. Detectives are currently analyzing data from Carly's abandoned cell phone, which includes internet searches leading up to her disappearance.

The United States Secret Service has been enlisted to aid in the analysis of Carly's cell phone data, which reveals concerning searches made prior to her disappearance. On July 11th, at 7:30 a.m., the search for information about paying for an Amber Alert was conducted. On the day of her disappearance, July 13th, at 1:03 a.m., a search for 'how to take money from a register without being caught' was made. Shortly after, at 2:13 a.m., a search for the 'Birmingham bus station' was performed. At 2:35 a.m., a search for a one-way bus ticket from Birmingham to Nashville, with a departure date of July 13th, was also conducted. Later, at 12:10 p.m. on the same day, a search for the movie 'Taken,' a film about an abduction, was made. Furthermore, there were two additional searches related to Amber Alerts on a computer at Carly's place of employment, including one regarding the maximum age of an Amber Alert. The police have chosen not to release the content of other searches found on Carly's phone, citing respect for her privacy.

The Hoover Police Department has expressed a desire to interview Carly again, but their request has not been granted. While there are many unanswered questions in this case, they assert that they have no reason to believe there is a threat to public safety related to this incident. The police have not determined if a crime has been committed.