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Body found in South Carolina is that of missing woman, authorities say
By Tim Stelloh | NBC News and Christiana Corporon | NBC News at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
Authorities in South Carolina confirmed Friday that a body found earlier this week is that of Elena Moore, who vanished June 11.
The cause and manner of death for Moore, 39, were not immediately available. The Lexington County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy was planned for Saturday and addit...
Key takeaway Lexington Police Department Moore’s body was found Wednesday afternoon near a gym that she was seen leaving on June 11 in Lexington, a city of roughly 23,000 west of Columbia, authorities said.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The discovery of Elena Moore's body in South Carolina may seem like a distant event to Trophy Club residents, but it serves as a stark reminder that even in a close-knit community like ours, the safety of our citizens can be impacted by events far beyond our city limits. As the investigation into Moore's death continues, Trophy Club residents may be wondering how this case could potentially inform our own local approaches to missing persons cases. The fact that a tip prompted by news coverage led to the discovery of Moore's body highlights the importance of community engagement and awareness in solving such cases. As the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division leads the investigation, Trophy Club's own law enforcement agencies may be taking note of the strategies and protocols employed in this case, potentially applying those lessons to improve our own response to missing persons situations in the future.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Authorities in South Carolina confirmed Friday that a body found earlier this week is that of Elena Moore, who vanished June 11.
The cause and manner of death for Moore, 39, were not immediately available. The Lexington County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy was planned for Saturday and addit...
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