Thomas Latrell SimmonsCarlee’s friend, later shared a statement saying she was “fighting for her life for 48 hours” after she disappeared without her purse, Apple Watch and wig.
Derzis said the police handling her case are “very happy” that she has been reunited with her loved ones after a disturbing 48 hours of pain.
“We wanted her to come home safe and sound — and we hope that’s what happened here,” he said. “The research part…we’ll get to it, but for me the most important thing is to make sure she gets home to her family safely. And I couldn’t be more excited, and I hope the community feels the same way. “