Georgia Mother Sentenced to Life for Leaving Daughter to Die in Closet

DECATUR, GA — In a harrowing case that has shaken the community, 29-year-old Alondra Hobbs has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to the murder of her 7-year-old daughter, Alivia Jordan. The child’s mummified remains were discovered in a closet of a Decatur apartment months after her death.

On June 25, 2023, police responded to a call at the Hidden Valley Apartments on Misty Waters Drive, where they found Alivia’s body strapped in a stroller inside a bedroom closet. Investigators determined that Hobbs had abandoned her special needs daughter, leading to a slow and painful death.

Hobbs entered a non-negotiated guilty plea to charges including malice murder, felony murder, and first-degree cruelty to children. DeKalb County Superior Court Judge LaTisha Dear Jackson handed down the life sentence, emphasising the severity of the crime. ​

District Attorney Sherry Boston condemned the act as a “slow, painful, and lonely death,” urging parents facing challenges to seek help through resources like FindHelpGA.org. ​

This tragic case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of community support and vigilance in protecting vulnerable children.