Mom Charged with Killing Toddler, Stuffing Body in Duffel Bag

Adrienne Reid accused of murdering her 2-year-old daughter Genesis and discarding her body in a dumpster

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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A 33-year-old Alabama mother, Adrienne Reid, has been charged with capital murder and abuse of a corpse after allegedly killing her 2-year-old daughter Genesis and disposing of her body in a dumpster. Police say Reid initially reported Genesis missing in February, but surveillance footage shows Reid carrying a duffel bag to the dumpster on Christmas Day, and later returning to discard the child's belongings. Authorities have not recovered Genesis' body but are searching the local landfill.

Why it matters

This tragic case has shocked the community and raised questions about the safety of young children and the responsibility of parents. The alleged actions of Adrienne Reid, if proven true, would represent an unthinkable betrayal of trust and a devastating loss of an innocent life.

The details

According to police, Adrienne Reid initially reported her 2-year-old daughter Genesis missing in the early morning hours of February 16th. However, investigators soon found inconsistencies in Reid's story and launched a more intensive investigation. Surveillance footage allegedly shows Reid walking towards the apartment complex dumpster with a rolling duffel bag on December 25th, and then returning two days later to dispose of Genesis' belongings. While Genesis' body has not been recovered, police believe she was killed and her remains were discarded in the dumpster.

  • On February 16, 2026, Adrienne Reid reported her 2-year-old daughter Genesis missing.
  • On December 25, 2025, surveillance footage allegedly shows Adrienne Reid walking towards the dumpster with a rolling duffel bag.
  • On December 27, 2025, surveillance footage allegedly shows Adrienne Reid returning to the dumpster and disposing of Genesis' belongings.

The players

Adrienne Reid

A 33-year-old Alabama mother who has been charged with capital murder and abuse of a corpse in the death of her 2-year-old daughter Genesis.

Genesis Reid

The 2-year-old daughter of Adrienne Reid who was allegedly killed by her mother.

Michael Moore

The Enterprise Police Chief who announced the charges against Adrienne Reid.

James Tarbox

The Coffee County District Attorney who is seeking the death penalty against Adrienne Reid.

Scott Byrd

The Coffee County Sheriff who is managing the search for Genesis' body at the local landfill.

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What they’re saying

“Today is an especially heartbreaking day for our community. The loss of a child, the most precious and innocent members of our society, is something that cannot be ignored and will never be forgotten.”

— Michael Moore, Enterprise Police Chief (lawandcrime.com)

“The evidence shows that Adrienne Reid killed her daughter, literally threw her in the trash, and then engaged in a 53-day campaign of deceit, lies, manipulation, and destruction of evidence, before she finally reported her missing on Feb. 16. Her conduct speaks for itself, and I believe this preliminary decision to seek the death penalty conforms to our community's beliefs about this case and our shared values about how we value and seek to protect the most innocent among us, our children.”

— James Tarbox, Coffee County District Attorney (lawandcrime.com)

What’s next

Adrienne Reid is scheduled to appear before a judge later this week on the new felony charges. The Coffee County District Attorney's office has announced they will seek the death penalty against Reid.

The takeaway

This heartbreaking case highlights the tragic reality that some children are not safe even in their own homes, and the critical importance of vigilance and support systems to protect the most vulnerable members of our society.