After she was found in the back seat of this car in dayton her mother, Brittany Russell, was found in the front seat slumped over the Steering Wheel dead of a gunshot wound Chris Edwards havens father we basically went to dayton look for her until about four in the morning then i came back down her finished up the reports then they told me to go home and try to rest i couldnt sleep i got the phone call about 9 30 this morning saying they found my kid. Middletown police say that russell who was a non custodial parent went to Edwards House yesterday and convinced a babysitter to allow her to take haven for awhileedwards reached russell last night who said that she would bring haven home soonbut that never happened sot now i have her back and am happy that shes home but im still tore up about the situation thats about as much as i have to say. Today in an exclusive interview with Brittany Russells father he admitted that his daughter struggled with a heroin addiction and said that russell
Up to 1 of snow possible by later this afternoon, mainly on elevated surfaces. Were dealing with some light snow here in the tristate. But the same storm is pounding the midwest further north. Indiana. Where dozens of drivers got stuck on frozen highways. The ohio turnpike is closed right now to big trucks and trailers between toledo and the indiana state line. Because of snow and high winds. There are also long flight delays out of several midwest airports. Including ohare in chicago. Well continue to follow this developing story and bring you updates throughout good morning tristate. Were getting our first look at the man. Accused of gunning down a middletown mother with her child in the back seat. This is video of brandon carr. Following his arrest yesterday in dayton. Hes charged with killing brittany russell. Nine on your sides Evan Millward has reaction from russells family. Evan 0244 wow. So you actually have talked to him. Chris edwards oh yeah. Evan no indication it was him .
Warning chief meteorologist steve raleigh. Steve. Get ready for a very cold morning. The lows will be in the single digits. But sunshine returns later in the day. However, temperatures will remain well below freezing. Highs are forecast new at 11. One of the last people to see a middletown mom who was murdered with her baby in the back seat. Tonight. Police are looking for brittany russells killer. Killer. Nine on your sides evan millard joins us with what hes learned tonight from middletown. Evan. Brittany russell was so excited to spend time with her little girl. Now we know she took little haven from her home here in middletown up to northwest dayton. And tonight the woman who has been babysitting the girl for years says she was kept alive only by the warmth of a running car. Tracy shortpence family friend 020843 i cant wrap my mind around this, what kind of person does that . A grisly discovery miles from home. 911 call thats dayton ohio. Brittany russell and her daughter haven had
School officials and police say they dont expect any problems. Today. Former univeristy of Cincinnati Police officer ray tensing could finally learn when hell stand trial for the murder of sam dubose. Tensing is accused of shooting and killing dubose during a traffic stop last summer. A judge had given both sides in the case until january 29th to gather their evidence. A middletown mom. Murdered with her baby in the back seat. This morning. Police continue their manhunt for brittany russells killer. Nine on your sides evan millard spoke with the woman. Whos been babysitting the little girl for years. Tracy shortpence family friend 020843 i cant wrap my mind around this, what kind of person does that . A grisly discovery miles from home. 911 call thats dayton ohio. Brittany russell and her daughter haven had been missing from middletown for hours at that point. Russell found shot in the head attacked. Pence 020743 to be honest, i know its sad, but yesterday was one of my fondest memorie
New at 11. One of the last people to see a middletown mom who was murdered with her baby in the back seat. Tonight. Police are looking for brittany russells killer. Killer. Nine on your sides evan millard joins us with what hes learned tonight from middletown. Evan. Brittany russell was so excited to spend time with her little girl. Now we know she took little haven from her home here in middletown up to northwest dayton. And tonight the woman who has been says she was kept alive only by the warmth of a running car. Tracy shortpence family friend 020843 i cant wrap my mind around this, what kind of person does that . A grisly discovery miles from home. 911 call thats dayton ohio. Brittany russell and her daughter haven had been missing from middletown for hours at that point. Russell found shot in the head attacked. Pence 020743 to be honest, i know its sad, but yesterday was one of my fondest memories. When she come to get he baby, she was just, she was in a good place. Tracy short pe