Carlee Russell Was ‘Unresponsive But Breathing’ Upon Safe Return Home, Police Reveal

Thomar Latrell Simmons, Carlee’s boyfriend, later shared a statement that said she was “fighting for her life for 48 hours” after vanishing without her purse, Apple watch, and wig.

Derzis said the police department handling her case is “very happy” she’s been reunited with her loved ones after an unsettling 48 hours of agony.

“We wanted her to come home safe and sound — and we’ll hope that’s what happened here,” he said. “The investigation portion… we’ll get to, but to me the main deal is making sure that she got home safe with her family. And I couldn’t be more excited, and I hope the community feels the same way.”