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Carrie Russell

Case from Des Moines, IA dated Oct 11, 2010

Victim Details

Carrie Russell

Female

White / Caucasian

Des Moines

IA

2010-10-11

24

Carrie

Russell

06/23/2026

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In Des Moines, Iowa, on October 11, 2010, a promising life was tragically cut short. Carrie Lynn Russell, a 24-year-old Caucasian female, was killed in a violent act that stunned her community and left her family grappling with an immense loss. Born and raised in Des Moines, Carrie was remembered by loved ones for her warm-hearted and caring personality, a woman with a bubbly smile who had a knack for making everyone around her happy. She was a cherished daughter, a beloved sister, and a loyal f ...
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  • Radio Iowa: Des Moines woman who died in shooting had a restraining order - Radio Iowa
  • https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/media/cms/DV_Homicide_List_93018_014CDC2E8DA89.pdf
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    I’ve been following Carrie Russell's case closely, and one aspect that's been on my mind is how sh... ...Read More
    10/24/2024
    It's so deeply unsettling to see how protective orders sometimes fall short in situations like this ... ...Read More
    03/20/2023
    I can't stop thinking about how the system failed Carrie Russell. She did everything right by seekin... ...Read More
    02/06/2023
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