(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) A woman named Carlee Russell from Alabama has captured national attention after allegedly going missing while assisting a so-called toddler in the highway.
However, as details of the case emerge, many are beginning to question the authenticity of the incident, and conservative podcast host Candace Owens is not holding back her skepticism.
Owens, known for her fiery commentary against identity politics related to black Americans, took to her podcast, the Candance Owens Podcast, to express her doubts about the legitimacy of Russell’s disappearance, going as far as calling her the new Jussie Smollett.
“This story has seized me from the very beginning, first and foremost because it started so ludicrously,” Owens stated during her podcast. “Then, something very weird happened—you normally don’t see this in an abduction story. Carlee appeared on foot at her parents’ house.”
Owens said she waited for more information upon Russell’s sudden return. “As soon as she arrived home, we said, ‘Wait a second, where is the toddler? Is there a person snatching people up outside of the roads?’ Like, what’s the follow-up to the story?” asked Owens.
As the story unfolded, Russell’s parents gave a peculiar interview with NBC, which further fueled Owens’ skepticism. The parents appeared evasive and reluctant to provide any substantial information about the case, focusing solely on their daughter’s mental health and citing an ongoing investigation.
Drawing parallels to the infamous Jussie Smollett case, Owens labeled this incident “Jussie Smollett 2.0,” referring to the actor who falsely claimed to be a victim of a hate crime in 2019. “Anytime there’s a scam running in black America, I’m usually taking all the bullets for being the voice of common sense,” she remarked. “Obvious scam. Carlee Russell, obvious scam. I called it, Jussie Smollett since day one.”
Law enforcement officials have said there is no risk facing Alabamians and stated that they have not corroborated any of the claims issued by Russell shortly after she suddenly returned back home.
According to Newsweek, local law enforcement said that Russell had made numerous searches on the internet related to “Amber Alerts,” as well as the movie Taken.
As the case continues to unfold, many are now echoing Owens’ sentiments, questioning the authenticity of Russell’s disappearance. While the search for the woman remains ongoing, the public’s focus has shifted to unraveling the true nature of the incident.
