Carlee Russell, who faked kidnapping, pleads guilty to false reporting
Carlee Russell pleaded guilty to charges of giving false information to law enforcement. Russell falsely claimed she was abducted. More
March 21, 2024
Carlee Russell
Carlee Russell has appealed her conviction of false reporting to law enforcement after she claimed she was abducted after stopping to check on a child on the side of the road.
Alabama woman who faked her own kidnapping set for plea hearing
Carlee Russell’s two-day disappearance, and her story of being abducted, captivated the nation before police called her story a hoax. More
March 11, 2024
Carlee Russell appeals judge’s conviction for lying about abduction
Carlee Russell has appealed the judge's decision in an effort to avoid a year-long jail sentence requested by prosecutors. More
October 11, 2023
Carlee Russell charged after fabricating story about kidnapping, toddler
Carlee Russell was charged with misdemeanor false reporting and falsely reporting an incident after admitting to lying about being abducted. More
July 28, 2023
Carlee Russell confesses to fabricating kidnapping
Authorities in Alabama said that Carlee Russell admitted there was no kidnapping and are working to determine whether she will face charges. More
July 24, 2023
Police cast doubt on Carlee Russell’s kidnapping claim
At a news conference, police said they are continuing to investigate but could not verify most of Carlee Russell's initial statement. More
July 19, 2023
Police investigate disappearance, return of Carlee Russell
Carlee Russell, 25, disappeared after she reported seeing a toddler on the side of an interstate and then reappeared 2 days later. More
July 18, 2023