A mummified child’s body was found in a Memphis hotel room, prompting authorities to arrest her mother. Kimberly Moore, 46, now faces charges of abuse of a corpse and failure to report a death. Deputies arrested her after discovering her daughter’s body in the hotel.
Police responded to the Home Inn Suites in Memphis after the hotel manager reported suspicious behavior. The manager said Kimberly Moore made strange comments, claiming her husband owned the hotel. When deputies arrived, Moore repeated this claim. She insisted she was there to supervise hotel staff.
During the conversation, deputies noticed a strong, unpleasant odor coming from Moore’s room. However, she denied smelling anything unusual. When officers entered the room, they found Moore’s daughter, Chloe, lying in the bed. Chloe was unresponsive, cold, malnourished, and appeared mummified.
The medical examiner later examined Chloe’s body. They concluded she had been deceased for quite some time. Her body had lost water, causing her skin to darken and shrink. Flies surrounded the corpse, further indicating the length of time she had been there.
After the discovery, deputies arrested Moore and took her in for questioning. She refused to provide any statement. During a psychological evaluation, Moore said her daughter was “still here with her” and that “God is with her and her daughter.”
Moore’s responses suggested she was in crisis. She claimed to have hallucinations of Chloe still being alive. She repeatedly said, “God is with her and daughter” and emphasized that she reads her Bible regularly. Investigators believe Moore’s mental state affected her understanding of the situation.
This case highlights serious concerns about neglect and mental health. The mummified child’s body found in the hotel room shocked both authorities and the community. Kimberly Moore now faces legal consequences as the investigation continues.
Authorities urge anyone aware of similar situations to report them immediately. The tragic discovery of a mummified child’s body found in a Memphis hotel has raised alarms about child welfare and mental health support.
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