Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Episode: Violent Mom Held on $1M Bond, Search for Alabama Tot Continues | Crime Alert 02.20.26
Date: February 20, 2026
Host: Sydney Sumner (on air for Nancy Grace)

Episode Overview

This episode focuses on two deeply troubling and ongoing cases. The first is the disappearance of toddler Genesis Reed in Enterprise, Alabama, and the arrest of her mother, Adrienne Reed, on charges of providing false information to law enforcement. The second story details a confession in the cold case murder of a pregnant 13-year-old girl, Naziah Harris, in Michigan. Both segments delve into chilling details, community responses, and law enforcement efforts, highlighting the unresolved grief and continued search for justice.

1. The Disappearance of Genesis Reed (00:02–02:36)

Key Details

• Adrienne Reed, mother of Genesis Reed, is jailed on a $1 million bond as the search for her toddler daughter continues ([00:05]).
• Genesis has not been seen by neighbors since January, though Adrienne claimed she last saw her early Monday morning (February 16th) ([00:13]).
• Reed reported the child missing at 3:10am on February 16, stating she discovered Genesis was gone and their front door was open ([00:18]).
• Law enforcement arrested Reed for providing false statements, believing her account about Genesis’s disappearance to be fabricated ([01:12]).

Community & Neighbor Testimony

• Neighbors recall seeing Genesis with her mother prior to January, but none have seen her in weeks ([00:45]).
  • Quote, Neighbor:

    "The last time we have seen her about a month ago, she used to walk up and down the road with this child… and now all of a sudden, now…" ([00:45])

• Friend at Meadowbrook Apartments notes she hasn’t seen Genesis since before Christmas ([01:01]):
  • Quote, Friend:

    "I ain't seen the baby since Christmas, but that's my friend, so I would never, you know, go against what she say. My biggest concern is getting the baby home." ([01:01])

• A neighbor recounts seeing Reed shopping alone on Valentine's Day. When questioned, Reed said, "I don't know," regarding her daughter's whereabouts and abruptly left ([01:10]).

Police Investigation

• Reed was arrested on felony charges of providing false information and is now under GPS monitoring with requirements for daily police check-ins and drug screening ([01:28],[02:32]).
• Searches involved cadaver dogs, with assistance from the East Alabama Canine Search and Recovery, scanning the area near Reed’s apartment and nearby woods ([01:43]).
  • Quote, Enterprise Police Chief Michael Moore:

    "We're trying to get a timeline and would appreciate that information. We haven't necessarily stated that Genesis has been missing for 30 days, but that's what we're asking everybody is to provide that information." ([02:00])

• Police seek sightings: Any contacts with Genesis from December 24 to February 16 are requested ([02:18]).
• Law enforcement seek to identify a woman named Mariah, thought to have a connection to the case. She is a person of interest but not a suspect ([02:13]).
• Reed's criminal history includes a prior stabbing attack on her own mother ([02:30]).

Genesis Reed’s Description & Appeal for Tips

• Genesis: Light-skinned Black female, 2ft 5in, 25 lbs, black hair, brown eyes; last seen in pink Minnie Mouse pajamas ([02:38]).
• Anyone with information should contact Enterprise Police at 334-347-2222 ([02:45]).

2. Michigan Case: Murder of Pregnant 13-Year-Old Naziah Harris (02:47–04:43)

Case Summary

• Jarvis Butts has pled guilty to the second-degree murder of Naziah Harris, who vanished in 2024 and whose body has never been found ([02:47]).
• Butts also pled guilty to five separate sexual assault charges; additional misconduct charges dropped in a plea deal ([02:56]).
• Harris, last seen at a Detroit bus stop in January 2024, was groomed by Butts for over a year; he murdered her after learning she was pregnant with his child ([03:03]).

Investigative Findings

• Police allege Butts murdered Harris to prevent her pregnancy from being discovered while he was jailed ([03:14]).
• Texts show Harris feared her pregnancy being exposed:
  • Quote, Text Message from Harris:

    "I don't know what your problem is but I need you to bring me what I need tonight. It's hard doing all of this gym s with this baby and if I don't do em I'm gonna get an F." ([03:20])

• Evidence gathered:
  • Butts searched online for abortions, abortion pills, and drinking antifreeze.
  • Harris’ belongings, including a single shoe and school ID, found near the Rogue River in Detroit ([03:34]).
  • A black hoodie with both their blood discovered ([03:51]).

Prior Complaints and Systemic Failures

• Butts, a registered sex offender, was linked to at least five CPS reports since 2015, including molestation allegations against Harris, but none substantiated ([04:00]).
• Additional allegations include assault of an 8-year-old and transmission of chlamydia to a 4-year-old ([04:12]).

Legal Proceedings and Appeals for Help

• Butts admitted to dumping Harris’ body in the Rogue River; the body remains unrecovered ([04:22]).
• Sentencing is scheduled for March 12 ([04:26]).
• Anyone with information on Harris’ whereabouts should contact Detroit Police at 313-596-1800 ([04:29]).

Memorable Quotes

• Neighbor (on Genesis Reed’s disappearance):

  "The last time we have seen her about a month ago, she used to walk up and down the road with this child and now all of a sudden, now…" ([00:45])

• Friend at Meadowbrook Apartments:

  "I ain't seen the baby since Christmas, but that's my friend, so I would never, you know, go against what she say. My biggest concern is getting the baby home." ([01:01])

• Police Chief Michael Moore:

  "We're trying to get a timeline and would appreciate that information. We haven't necessarily stated that Genesis has been missing for 30 days, but that's what we're asking everybody is to provide that information." ([02:00])

• Text message from Naziah Harris (to Butts):

  "I don't know what your problem is but I need you to bring me what I need tonight. It's hard doing all of this gym s with this baby and if I don't do em I'm gonna get an F." ([03:20])

Important Timestamps

• 00:02: Introduction of main case – Genesis Reed disappearance
• 00:45: Neighbor accounts timeline; concern rising
• 01:12–01:28: Arrest of Adrienne Reed & initial police action
• 01:43–02:13: Police search and description of law enforcement efforts
• 02:32: Bond conditions for Adrienne Reed
• 02:38: Genesis Reed’s physical description, public appeal
• 02:47: Transition to Michigan murder case (Naziah Harris)
• 03:14–03:20: Text messages and online search history exposed
• 03:34–03:51: Discovery of evidence near Rogue River
• 04:00–04:12: Overview of Butts’s prior offenses and child protection failures
• 04:26: Sentencing date for Butts

Call to Action

• Genesis Reed: If anyone has information on her disappearance, call Enterprise Police at 334-347-2222.
• Naziah Harris: To assist with information about her case, contact Detroit Police at 313-596-1800.

This episode powerfully highlights the urgent need for public assistance and vigilance regarding missing children and the importance of persistent investigative efforts as law enforcement seeks justice in both tragic cases.