Alabama woman may be ‘extreme danger’ after kidnapping by her son

Published 10:14 pm Thursday, November 9, 2023

An Alabama woman may be in “extreme danger” authorities said as they issued a public alert seeking help in locating her. They believe the woman may have been kidnapped by her adult son.

Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office investigators said they were seeking help in locating Mary Ann Moore, 78.

Her son Kristopher Moore, 47, had been living in a camper behind her residence and had become violent and mentally unstable.

Investigators said Kristopher Moore drive his mother to a back and had her withdraw a large amount of money from her account.

The next morning the pair were reported missing. Neither has been seen since.

It is unknown at this time what vehicle they may have used, deputies said.

Due to Kristopher Moore’s recent erratic behavior, it is believed that Ms. Moore is in extreme danger.

If you have any information as to the whereabouts of Mary Ann Moore or Kristopher Gene Moore, please contact the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office at (256) 760-5769 or call 911.