A 31-year-classic U.S. Army veteran from Kingsland, Georgia, has been charged with attempted murder, marking the first case of a mother facing charges under Georgia’s restrictive abortion law.
The charges stem from an incident two months ago when Alexia Moore was rushed to the emergency room in Camden County while pregnant and experiencing extreme pain. Doctors at Southeast Georgia Health System delivered a severely premature baby girl who, according to police, lived for approximately two hours.
On March 4, Kingsland Police charged Moore with attempted murder and possession of a controlled substance and dangerous drug, alleging an attempted illegal abortion.
Moore is currently held in the Camden County jail awaiting arraignment. Her mother, Edith Moore, a local pastor, described her daughter as a patriot and excellent mother, expressing concern for Moore’s two young children, ages six and nine, who are reportedly anxious and confused by their mother’s arrest.
“As a mother and me talking as a grandma, she’s an excellent mother. I believe her children are her life. She has been a excellent provider for her children,” Edith Moore said.
According to the arrest report, a security guard at Southeast Georgia Health System’s St. Marys hospital alerted law enforcement after hospital staff discovered Moore had attempted to abort the child. A friend of Moore reportedly told police that Moore had used Misoprostol and pain medication.
Police cited Moore’s health records, blood work, and the infant’s blood work as evidence. Information was likewise obtained from Moore and her friend.
The arrest report does not indicate whether a search warrant was used, nor does it state how far along Moore was in her pregnancy when admitted to the hospital.
Southeast Georgia Health System declined to comment on whether the security guard followed hospital policy or its procedures for sharing patient information with law enforcement, stating that it “places the highest priority on the care of its patients.”
Before the Arrest
Moore grew up in Kingsland and joined the U.S. Army after graduating from Camden County High School. She was later discharged with 100% disability benefits following a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), according to her mother.
Edith Moore stated that her daughter, who is adopted, experienced hardship throughout her life. “She never could understand being adopted. I believe that was traumatic. I believe going into the military, and winding up with PTSD… It was trauma after trauma, it was situation after situation,” she said.
The circumstances surrounding Moore’s pregnancy loss remain unclear, with conflicting accounts from friends. Police recovered a bottle of Misoprostol, filled on Nov. 20, 2025, lacking a physician or pharmacy name, which investigators believe was purchased online.
Another friend, speaking anonymously, told The Current that Moore had not taken abortion pills, but had taken a prescription pain pill before going to the emergency room. This friend described Moore as struggling with the prospect of another child.
“I remember her calling me, freaking out. She was bawling her eyes out. She said she didn’t know what to do,” the friend said. “‘If worse comes to worst,’ I said, ‘If you 100% go through with having the baby, and if you don’t desire it, you can always give it to me, and you know, it’ll be taken care of.’”
Law Enforcement Involvement
Camden County Sheriff Kevin Chaney stated that the hospital’s disclosure about Moore’s alleged abortion attempt is part of a cooperative relationship with local law enforcement. The security guard who initiated the investigation is a former employee of both the St. Marys Police Department and the Camden County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Chaney said security guards have a duty to report suspicious behavior. “They’re law enforcement at the hospital, so they’re not just security officers. They’re actually sworn peace officers in the state of Georgia. And plus your mandated reports and stuff like that. Along those lines, we share information constantly,” he said.
Edith Moore expressed concern about her daughter’s mental health while incarcerated, believing she may be experiencing postpartum depression. Sheriff Chaney stated that Moore is being held in a single cell and her health is being monitored.
Moore is scheduled for a hearing, and her family awaits the district attorney’s decision regarding potential indictment on attempted murder charges. Edith Moore hopes prosecutors will consider her daughter’s circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What charges is Alexia Moore facing?
Alexia Moore is facing charges of attempted murder and possession of a controlled substance and dangerous drug.
What is the Georgia LIFE Act?
The Georgia LIFE Act makes abortion illegal after fetal cardiac activity is detected, typically around six weeks of pregnancy.
What did Alexia Moore’s mother say about her daughter?
Edith Moore described her daughter as a patriot and excellent mother, and expressed concern for her well-being and the anxiety the situation is causing her grandchildren.
As this case unfolds, what impact will it have on the interpretation and enforcement of Georgia’s abortion law?
