 raven714 says: Russell clutched a rosary and stammered often as he addressed his surviving victims and the relatives of those killed, telling them that during the years he spent on the run, he often attended a church where he lit candles for the victims. "There aren't enough words that could define who your children were, that could define what you've gone through," he said. "I'm sorry; you've been waiting too long to hear that." Survivors and family members of the victims told the court of the grief Russell put them through. "Just say you're sorry," said John Wagner, who was seriously injured. "Accept responsibility and let us go on with our lives." Karen Overacker, whose 22-year-old son, Brandon Clements, was killed, described seeing his body at the morgue, with his legs broken and his face reconstructed with wax and glue. Russell suffered only minor injuries. He was charged with vehicular homicide and assault but was released on a relatively low bond of $5,000, outraging victims and families. He failed to show up for a hearing Oct. 26, 2001. According to police, he had sold some baseball cards, gathered other assets and fled to Ireland. Shortly after he jumped bail, several newspapers received a letter allegedly signed by the fugitive. It said he feared for his life and did not think he would receive a fair trial. Fought extradition In 2005, the U.S. Marshals Service placed Russell on its most wanted list, the only drunken-driving suspect to make it. A man in Ireland saw the picture and called authorities. Russell fought extradition but was re... |
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