Mother Charged on Toddler's 3rd Birthday with Murdering Daughter

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

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Adrienne Reid, the mother of 2-year-old Genesis Reid, has been charged with capital murder and abuse of a corpse in connection with her daughter's disappearance. Police say evidence shows Reid killed Genesis on Christmas Day, placed her body in a dumpster, and then reported her missing over 50 days later on what would have been the toddler's 3rd birthday.

Why it matters

This case has shocked the community and raised concerns about the safety of young children. It highlights the need for stronger safeguards and support systems to protect vulnerable children from abuse and neglect, as well as the importance of thorough investigations when a child goes missing.

The details

According to authorities, Adrienne Reid initially reported Genesis missing on February 16, claiming the toddler's front door was open. However, police soon found inconsistencies in Reid's story. Investigators obtained surveillance footage allegedly showing Reid walking towards a dumpster with a rolling duffle bag on Christmas Day, and then returning two days later with toys believed to belong to Genesis. Police believe Reid killed Genesis and discarded her body in the dumpster, which was then taken to a landfill. A search of the landfill is expected to take up to 10 weeks.

  • On Christmas Day, Reid was allegedly seen on camera walking towards a dumpster with a rolling duffle bag.
  • Two days later, Reid was allegedly captured on camera returning to the dumpster area carrying toys believed to belong to Genesis.
  • Genesis was first reported missing by her mother around 3 a.m. on Monday, February 16.
  • On March 9, Reid was charged with capital murder and abuse of a corpse on what would have been Genesis' 3rd birthday.

The players

Adrienne Reid

The 33-year-old mother of Genesis Reid who has been charged with capital murder and abuse of a corpse in connection with her daughter's disappearance and death.

Genesis Reid

The 2-year-old daughter of Adrienne Reid who was reported missing and is believed to have been killed by her mother on Christmas Day.

Michael Moore

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

Scott Byrd

The Coffee County Sheriff who is overseeing the search efforts at the local landfill for Genesis Reid's body.

James Tarbox

The Coffee County District Attorney who said the evidence shows Adrienne Reid killed her daughter and then engaged in a 53-day campaign of deceit and destruction of evidence.

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What they’re saying

“Through the careful and methodical work of investigators, we have reached the heartbreaking and horrific conclusion that her mother, her caretaker, the one that should have been there to keep her safe, willfully murdered Genesis and placed her in a duffle bag and discarded her in a dumpster.”

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

“I need the public to understand that this will not be an easy or fast search.”

— Scott Byrd, Coffee County Sheriff (People.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 February 16.”

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

What’s next

Adrienne Reid will have an initial court appearance for the charges later this week. A specialized team from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is assisting in final search plans to locate Genesis Reid's body at the local landfill, which could take up to 10 weeks.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the critical need for stronger safeguards and support systems to protect vulnerable children from abuse and neglect. It also underscores the importance of thorough investigations when a child goes missing, as well as the devastating consequences when a parent betrays the trust placed in them to care for their child.