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Case journal · Chapter 1 · December 2013–December 2014

The disappearance, the first searches, arrests, and vigils

Follow the public record from Heather’s last known night through the missing-person response, CUE searches, prayer vigils, arrests, charging decisions, and the first year without recovery.

51compact journal entries in this chapter

Chronological case journal

Date. Important names. Short summary. Original link.

Entries are intentionally compact. They help you remember why a source matters without replacing the publisher’s article, transcript, audio, video, or post.

Journal entry 1WMBF NewsOfficial record

Horry County Police investigate a missing woman

Important names: Heather Elvis, Horry County Police Department

Summary: Official record or agency reference documenting “Horry County Police investigate a missing woman.”

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 2WCBD News 2Local reporting

Detectives search for missing Myrtle Beach woman

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Detectives search for missing Myrtle Beach woman.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source counton2.com
Journal entry 3WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Skeletal remains found during the search are examined

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Skeletal remains found during the search are examined.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 4WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Heather’s father posts a public appeal

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Heather’s father posts a public appeal.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 5CBS NewsNational reporting

Human remains are found during the early search

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: National report or documentary treatment summarizing “Human remains are found during the early search.”

Open original source cbsnews.com
Journal entry 6WMBF News archiveLocal reporting

HCPD news release: murder charges filed

Important names: Heather Elvis, Horry County Police Department

Summary: Local report documenting “HCPD news release: murder charges filed.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 7WMBF NewsLocal reporting

What’s happening in the Heather Elvis case?

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “What’s happening in the Heather Elvis case?.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 8Myrtle Beach Sun NewsLocal reporting

Heather Elvis: The Community’s Daughter

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Heather Elvis: The Community’s Daughter.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source myrtlebeachonline.com
Journal entry 9WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Petition is created to keep Heather’s case visible

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Petition is created to keep Heather’s case visible.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 10WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Two men are arrested for obstructing the case

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Two men are arrested for obstructing the case.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 11HLN / CNN transcriptNational reporting

Where is Heather Elvis?

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: National report or documentary treatment summarizing “Where is Heather Elvis?.”

Open original source transcripts.cnn.com
Journal entry 12WPDE ABC15Video

Charges released after two are taken into custody

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Video record of “Charges released after two are taken into custody.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

Open original source youtube.com
Journal entry 13WPDE ABC15Video

Police announce murder charges

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Video record of “Police announce murder charges.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 14WPDE ABC15Video

Terry Elvis reacts to murder charges

Important names: Heather Elvis, Terry Elvis

Summary: Video record of “Terry Elvis reacts to murder charges.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 15WPDE ABC15Video

One year later: family and friends remember Heather

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Video record of “One year later: family and friends remember Heather.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

Open original source youtube.com
Journal entry 16WECT NewsLocal reporting

CUE Center aids the search for Heather

Important names: Heather Elvis, CUE Center for Missing Persons

Summary: Local report documenting “CUE Center aids the search for Heather.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wect.com
Journal entry 17WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Investigators and people close to the case discuss social media’s early impact

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Investigators and people close to the case discuss social media’s early impact.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 18Island Packet / Sun News reportingLocal reporting

Community supports the Elvis family with a vigil

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Community supports the Elvis family with a vigil.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source islandpacket.com
Journal entry 19WECT NewsLocal reporting

CUE Center says it will continue searching for Heather

Important names: Heather Elvis, CUE Center for Missing Persons

Summary: Local report documenting “CUE Center says it will continue searching for Heather.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wect.com
Journal entry 20WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Family fundraiser supports the search

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Family fundraiser supports the search.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 21WMBF NewsOfficial record

Police investigate alleged threats against Heather’s father

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Official record or agency reference documenting “Police investigate alleged threats against Heather’s father.”

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 22WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Report details an alleged gun threat tied to the investigation

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Report details an alleged gun threat tied to the investigation.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 23WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Arrest warrants detail the initial charges

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Arrest warrants detail the initial charges.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 24HLN / CNN transcriptNational reporting

Nancy Grace coverage after the arrests

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: National report or documentary treatment summarizing “Nancy Grace coverage after the arrests.”

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Journal entry 25ABC NewsNational reporting

Two people charged in Heather Elvis’s disappearance

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: National report or documentary treatment summarizing “Two people charged in Heather Elvis’s disappearance.”

Open original source abcnews.com
Journal entry 26ABC NewsNational reporting

South Carolina couple charged with murder in the missing-person case

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: National report or documentary treatment summarizing “South Carolina couple charged with murder in the missing-person case.”

Open original source abcnews.com
Journal entry 27The Context of ThingsBlog or analysis

An early independent look at the public case narrative

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Independent writeup or analysis of “An early independent look at the public case narrative.” Use it for questions and leads, then verify factual claims elsewhere.

Open original source thecontextofthings.com
Journal entry 28WPDE ABC15Video

Heather’s coworker remembers her

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Video record of “Heather’s coworker remembers her.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 29ABC NewsVideo

Two arrested in Heather Elvis case

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Video record of “Two arrested in Heather Elvis case.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 30WMBF NewsOfficial record

Police confirm two people are in custody

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Official record or agency reference documenting “Police confirm two people are in custody.”

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 31WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Horry County Police announce murder charges

Important names: Heather Elvis, Horry County Police Department

Summary: Local report documenting “Horry County Police announce murder charges.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 32WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Tammy Moorer is moved to Georgetown County detention

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Tammy Moorer is moved to Georgetown County detention.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 33WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Classmates and relatives discuss Tammy and Sidney Moorer

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Classmates and relatives discuss Tammy and Sidney Moorer.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 34WMBF NewsLocal reporting

A gag order is entered in the case

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “A gag order is entered in the case.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 35CBS NewsNational reporting

Report: missing South Carolina woman had relationship with suspect

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: National report or documentary treatment summarizing “Report: missing South Carolina woman had relationship with suspect.”

Open original source cbsnews.com
Journal entry 36WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Attorneys speak before the first bond hearing

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Attorneys speak before the first bond hearing.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 37WMBF NewsLocal reporting

The Moorers are denied bond

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “The Moorers are denied bond.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 38WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Search continues six months later

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Search continues six months later.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 39WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Family honors Heather on her 21st birthday

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Family honors Heather on her 21st birthday.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 40WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Supporters call the six-month vigil a milestone

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Supporters call the six-month vigil a milestone.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 41WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Defense attorney requests evidence from the state

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Defense attorney requests evidence from the state.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 42WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Tammy Moorer requests a speedy trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Tammy Moorer requests a speedy trial.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 43WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Defense files a second motion seeking evidence

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Defense files a second motion seeking evidence.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 44WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Dozens attend the eleven-month vigil

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Dozens attend the eleven-month vigil.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 45The StateLocal reporting

Family and residents mark one year

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Family and residents mark one year.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source thestate.com
Journal entry 46MyHorryNewsLocal reporting

Search warrants itemize findings from Moorer and Caison homes

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Search warrants itemize findings from Moorer and Caison homes.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source myhorrynews.com
Journal entry 47WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Defense files a third evidence motion

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Defense files a third evidence motion.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 48WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Friends and family prepare to mark one year

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Friends and family prepare to mark one year.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 49WMBF NewsLocal reporting

A trial date is set

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “A trial date is set.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 50WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Defense seeks reduced bond

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Defense seeks reduced bond.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 51WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Trial date is announced for Sidney and Tammy Moorer

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Trial date is announced for Sidney and Tammy Moorer.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com

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