's disappearance revealed that she made several searches related to Amber Alerts in the days and hours leading up to her disappearance on July 13.
Police provided an update to the case in which they described Russell's actions leading up to her disappearance.On July 11, Russell searched the term"Do you have to pay for an Amber Alert?" on her cell phone. Police also revealed that Russell"concealed" a dark-colored bathrobe and a roll of toilet paper upon leaving work on July 13. During the press conference, police described the actions leading up to Russell's disappearance, including playing the 911 call in its entirety.
Police arrived on scene five minutes later to find Russell's wig, cellphone and purse near her vehicle, which was unlocked and running. Russell and the toddler were nowhere to be found. A search was launched, and donations poured into the Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama to help.While on the phone with 911, Russell said she was following a toddler walking along the side of the road. Russell described the toddler as being around 3 years old with no shoes.