The apartment door was open.

That was the detail that first triggered alarm — a door standing ajar, a quiet home, and a three-year-old child nowhere to be found.

In Enterprise, Alabama, the disappearance of Genises Nova Reid has quickly shifted from a missing child case to something far more troubling. The toddler was reported missing after a parent noticed she was gone and saw that a door to the apartment had been left open. At first glance, it sounded like a nightmare scenario every family fears — a small child wandering into the night.

But as investigators began to look closer, the story grew more complicated.

Authorities have not confirmed how long Genises may have been missing before the report was officially made. According to current information, her mother, Adrienne Reid, told the child’s father that Genises had been reported missing on February 4. However, records indicate the official report was not made until much later.

That gap in time has raised difficult questions.

Neighbors along Apache Drive say they have not seen the little girl in weeks. Several residents told reporters they do not recall seeing Genises since early January. In a neighborhood where children’s laughter typically carries across yards and sidewalks, her absence had gone quietly unnoticed — until it became impossible to ignore.

As law enforcement descended on the area, the scene outside the apartment quickly transformed into a center of activity. Patrol cars lined the street. Officers canvassed door to door. Concerned neighbors stood in small clusters, watching, whispering, hoping for answers that did not come.

Inside the apartment, investigators were seen entering with evidence bags and ultraviolet lights — tools often used to detect traces invisible to the naked eye. Portions of the carpet were torn up. Every inch of the residence appeared to be under scrutiny.

Perhaps most disturbing were details emerging about Genises’ bedroom.

Sources say the room was practically empty. There was not even a bed inside.

For a three-year-old child, a bedroom is usually filled with signs of life — toys scattered on the floor, stuffed animals tucked into corners, small shoes by the door. In this case, investigators reportedly found little to suggest the space had been recently occupied.

Meanwhile, in the wooded area behind the apartment complex, federal authorities made another troubling discovery.

The FBI located a burned mattress in the woods. Neighbors reported seeing Adrienne Reid in that same area in recent weeks, burning items behind the apartment.

Those observations, combined with the condition of the child’s room and the delay in reporting, have intensified scrutiny surrounding the case.

Law enforcement officials have not publicly accused anyone of wrongdoing, and they have not released specific details about what they believe happened. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Enterprise Police Department.

Still, the unanswered questions weigh heavily on the community.

Three-year-old Genises was reportedly last seen wearing pink Mickey Mouse pajamas. It is a detail that lingers — an image of a toddler dressed for bedtime, unaware of the storm that would follow.

Search efforts have been extensive. Officers combed through nearby properties and wooded areas. Evidence technicians worked carefully inside the apartment. Residents stood vigil nearby, some holding candles, others simply standing in silence.

In cases involving very young children, time is critical. The longer a child remains unaccounted for, the more urgent the search becomes. Yet here, the timeline itself has become part of the mystery.

If Genises had truly vanished overnight, neighbors wonder, why had they not seen her for weeks beforehand? If she had been reported missing earlier, why does the official timeline not reflect that?

Authorities have confirmed that they are carefully reviewing statements and evidence. Investigators often remain guarded in the early stages of a case, withholding details to protect the integrity of their work. What they have made clear is that they are approaching the situation with seriousness and urgency.

For neighbors on Apache Drive, the atmosphere has shifted from quiet suburban normalcy to uneasy tension.

Some residents describe looking back over the past month with a new lens, replaying moments they may have dismissed at the time. Others struggle with the possibility that something was wrong long before police lights illuminated the street.

The burned mattress discovered in the woods has become a focal point of concern. While authorities have not confirmed its connection to Genises, the location and timing have fueled speculation.

Speculation, however, is not proof.

Investigators must rely on forensic evidence, verified timelines, and factual statements — not assumptions. And yet, in the absence of clear answers, the human mind tries to fill in gaps.

At the heart of this case is a three-year-old child who cannot speak for herself.

Genises Nova Reid is more than a name in a police report. She is a toddler who should have been learning new words, insisting on favorite snacks, dragging blankets across living room floors. She should have been growing, laughing, and being seen.

Instead, her disappearance has become a puzzle of conflicting timelines and unsettling discoveries.

Authorities have not confirmed how long she may have been missing before the official report was filed. They have not detailed what evidence ultraviolet lights may have revealed. They have not disclosed whether the burned mattress is directly connected to the investigation.

They have only stated that the case remains active.

As days pass, the urgency does not fade — it intensifies.

For the community, there is a mixture of grief and frustration. Grief for a missing child. Frustration over the lack of clarity. Concern that key moments may have already slipped by unnoticed.

Law enforcement continues to process evidence and conduct interviews. The FBI’s involvement underscores the seriousness of the situation. Every piece of physical evidence, every timeline discrepancy, every witness statement is being examined.

Until authorities provide further updates, much remains unknown.

What is known is this: a three-year-old girl is missing. Her bedroom was found nearly empty. A burned mattress was discovered behind her home. Neighbors say they had not seen her in weeks. And the official timeline raises questions investigators are now working to answer.

Anyone with information about Genises Nova Reid’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Enterprise Police Department.

Some cases begin with mystery and resolve with relief.

Others begin with mystery and unravel into something far more painful.

For now, Enterprise waits — for answers, for truth, and for clarity about what happened to a little girl in pink pajamas who should have been safely asleep in her own bed.