Alondra Hobbs, a 29-year-old woman from Georgia, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the brutal murder of her disabled daughter, Alivia Jordan.
Hobbs was convicted of two counts of malice murder, two counts of felony murder, and two counts of first-degree cruelty to children after pleading guilty to the charges.
Discovery of Alivia’s Body
The tragic discovery of 7-year-old Alivia Jordan’s body took place on June 25, 2023. Police responded to a call from a man who reported a foul odor coming from an apartment in unincorporated Decatur.
Upon entering the apartment, officers discovered Alivia’s lifeless body strapped into a stroller inside a closet. The apartment appeared abandoned, and there were signs that Hobbs had moved out months earlier.
The man who found Alivia’s body described her as appearing “like a real mummy,” but he was able to identify her as a young girl by her clothing and hair.
The apartment was still filled with furniture and personal items, giving the impression that someone had left in haste. The man noticed a human arm hanging out of the closet, which led him to realize he had found a dead child.
Hobbs’ Admission and Background
After being apprehended by police five days later, Hobbs admitted to abandoning her daughter in the apartment months earlier. She claimed her life was “too much” and that she left Alivia behind because of it.
Hobbs told police that Alivia, who had autism and cerebral palsy, had been strapped into the stroller and left in the closet, where she ultimately died.
Hobbs allegedly told authorities that she left her daughter in the closet with no intention of returning. She admitted that Alivia was still alive when she was placed there but claimed that she left her there because she felt that either she would kill herself or leave her daughter behind.
The Aftermath and Hobbs’ Behavior
Prosecutors presented evidence showing Hobbs’ lack of remorse for her actions. Despite abandoning her daughter, Hobbs continued to cash Alivia’s $900 monthly disability checks.
She also resumed dating soon after leaving her daughter behind, and when she was cheated on in her new relationship, Hobbs reportedly told investigators that it was the “worst day of her life.”
Neighbors and relatives were shocked to learn of Alivia’s death, as Hobbs had told them that her daughter was staying with her father and his family in Albany. Hobbs also told relatives that Alivia was living with her father’s mother, but in reality, the child had been left in the closet to die.
Legal Proceedings and Sentencing
During the court proceedings, Hobbs expressed her willingness to take responsibility for her actions, stating that she did not want excuses made for what she had done.
However, prosecutors painted a grim picture of her callousness, noting her behavior after the murder, including her continued access to her daughter’s disability benefits and her lack of concern for the child’s death.
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston condemned Hobbs’ actions, saying, “Alivia Jordan did not deserve the slow, painful and lonely death she suffered at the hands of her mother.”
Hobbs was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, ensuring she will be held accountable for the horrific abandonment and murder of her daughter.