Enterprise, Ala. — A major landfill search connected to Genesis Reid is set to begin during the first week of May.
Genesis Reid was reported missing in mid February by her Mother, Adrienne Reid who is currently being held on charges of capital murder and abuse of corpse.
Enterprise Police Chief Michael Moore said the effort follows two months of planning alongside multiple agencies.
“For the past two months, the Enterprise Police Department, in partnership with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, ALEA, NCMEC Team Adam, the 12th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, and the Coffee County Sanitation Department, have been developing a comprehensive and structured plan to conduct a landfill search related to the disappearance of Genesis Reid,” Moore said.
Moore said investigators have continued working leads while preparing for what is expected to be a lengthy and demanding process.
“This will be a physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding operation that may extend for several weeks,” Moore said.
Investigators have identified a specific search area, but the process will involve moving large amounts of material.
“The process requires excavation and relocation of thousands of cubic yards of material to a designated search site that will be carefully and methodically examined before being transported to another location,” Moore said.
Officials said the search could take up to nine weeks, with a large team working daily.
“Approximately 60 search personnel and support staff will be working daily during this time,” Moore said.
Moore also thanked surrounding agencies and the community for their support.
“We have requested assistance from surrounding law enforcement agencies, and the response from our regional partners has been overwhelming. We are grateful for their continued support and commitment,” Moore said.
He added that community members have already stepped up to help.
“We also want to thank members of the community who have reached out offering assistance, including providing lunch meals, snacks, drinks, and other support for personnel,” Moore said.
Officials are asking the public to avoid the landfill area during the operation due to safety concerns and the ongoing investigation.
“It is critical that the integrity of this search area is preserved. Unauthorized access to the landfill will not be permitted under any circumstances,” Moore said.
Due to the sensitive nature of the case, Moore said updates will be limited.
“Because of the ongoing nature of this operation, there will be no further press conferences or public updates until the completion of the search,” Moore said.
