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On Friday, July 28, a mugshot of Alabama woman Carlee Russell went viral online. Russell, a 26-year-old nursing student, turned herself in after admitting to authorities that she had orchestrated her own disappearance, falsely claiming that it was an abduction.
Several netizens could see that despite the controversial nature of her alleged actions, she appeared to be smiling in her mugshot.
In response to the fact that she seemed largely unbothered in her mugshot, Twitter user @HartofGold91 joked that the suspect is possibly looking forward to a book or movie deal related to the hoax.
However, Alabama authorities have claimed that the incident is no laughing matter, as police resources were wasted for no reason. Carlee Russell has been charged with falsely reporting an incident and falsely reporting to law enforcement officers. Both charges are misdemeanors.
The internet mocks as well as condemns the actions of Carlee Russell in wake of her confession
The alleged actions of Carlee Russell sparked outrage among several netizens, many of whom stated that this is detrimental for those who actually go missing, as law enforcement in the country already does not take cases of missing black women seriously.
Many are alleging that by fabricating a hoax that gained nationwide attention, Russell could have possibly undermined countless other cases of black women in the country going missing.
Netizens were even further outraged by how unremorseful Russell looked in her mugshot. One user, @loverachel, posted a video of Rihanna's skincare routine, comparing it to Russell.
User @RevereRomance speculated that Russell may be smiling because she knows that the mugshot will go viral.
User Christian Wise, speculated that she is happy because she may become a celebrity if she makes a deal with Netflix.
Under @DiaryofKeysus' post about the mugshot, user @Applesa56021865, commented that Russell's smile may be an indication of an even greater problem. The user speculated that the suspect may be so detached from reality that they cannot understand the implications of what they had done.
Several netizens also mocked Russell's smile in the mugshot:
Twitter user Thoughtful Ignorance wondered whether Carlee Russell's smile was a conscious decision on her part. The user claimed that Russell may be smiling in order to show the public that she isn't concerned. The user claimed that due to the national attention of the case, the Georgia Attorney General will take an interest, leading to the possibility that Russell may face more serious charges.
According to the New York Post, police officers are still probing the details of the alleged hoax. If convicted of the charges against her, Carlee Russell could face up to one year in prison.
