Elena Moore’s cause of death revealed? Missing South Carolina woman found dead in Lexington County
A body found in Lexington County, South Carolina has been identified as Elena MooreWoman who disappeared in South Carolina a week ago. An autopsy is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at MUSC in Charleston, according to the Lexington County Coroner’s Office.
Authorities have not released an official cause of death as the investigation continues.
More details about the manner and cause of death are expected to be released on Monday.
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What do authorities know so far?
Moore was last seen Thursday at a Planet Fitness in Lexington, South Carolina, before disappearing last week. The night Moore disappeared, video showed her in a Publix grocery store parking lot around 9:17 p.m.
The video was the last recorded sighting of Moore until Wednesday afternoon, when Lexington police said a body matching her description was found in the woods in the 400 block of Old Cherokee Road following a tip.
Moore’s body had been tentatively identified at the time, but the Lexington County Coroner’s Office confirmed the identity Friday.
Officials have released limited details about the circumstances of Moore’s death.
A final cause of death could take days or weeks to determine, according to Coroner Margaret Fisher’s office. Officials said “no further information regarding this investigation will be released until then.”
What do we know so far about Elena Moore’s disappearance?
Moore was identified as having brown eyes and hair, weighing 120 pounds and standing 5 feet 7 inches tall.
According to police investigations, Moore checked in at Planet Fitness at 560 Whiteford Way on June 11 at 6:40 p.m.
She was allegedly seen heading from Planet Fitness to the woods behind Lowe’s Home Improvement. She wore black sweatpants and an olive green zip-up sweatshirt.
LPD Investigator Missy Silcox told WIS that Moore was reported missing by her husband. She said Monday night that authorities do not yet suspect foul play and do not believe Moore is in immediate danger.
Additionally, Silcox said that although police believed Moore had a cellphone on him, the phone was not emitting a signal.
