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Case journal · Chapter 2 · January 2015–December 2016

Searches, pretrial disputes, and Sidney Moorer’s first trial

Track investigative searches, bond and evidence litigation, continued family events, dropped murder charges, the 2016 kidnapping trial, the hung jury, and the decision to try Sidney Moorer again.

65compact 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 NewsLocal reporting

Highway 814 reopens after an investigative search

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Highway 814 reopens after an investigative search.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 2WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Local commentary examines the Highway 814 search

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Local commentary examines the Highway 814 search.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 3WMBF NewsLocal reporting

A new bond hearing is scheduled

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “A new bond hearing is scheduled.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 4WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Friday bond hearing is confirmed

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Friday bond hearing is confirmed.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 5WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Heather’s parents prepare for the bond hearing

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Heather’s parents prepare for the bond hearing.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 6WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Bond is granted under restrictions

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Bond is granted under restrictions.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 7WMBF NewsLocal reporting

State alleges a gag-order violation

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “State alleges a gag-order violation.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 8WMBF NewsLocal reporting

The scheduled trial is delayed

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “The scheduled trial is delayed.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 9MyHorryNewsLocal reporting

Newspaper excluded from family press conference

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Newspaper excluded from family press conference.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 10WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Heather Elvis’s family addresses cyber harassment

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Heather Elvis’s family addresses cyber harassment.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 11WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Defense seeks the return of seized items

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Defense seeks the return of seized items.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 12WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Birthday vigil is planned for Heather

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Birthday vigil is planned for Heather.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 13WMBF NewsLocal reporting

The Moorers ask for bond restrictions to be reduced

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “The Moorers ask for bond restrictions to be reduced.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 14WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Judge modifies bond for travel to Florida

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Judge modifies bond for travel to Florida.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 15WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Sidney Moorer is allowed to live and work in Florida

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Sidney Moorer is allowed to live and work in Florida.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 16WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Tammy Moorer is allowed to live and work in Florida

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Tammy Moorer is allowed to live and work in Florida.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 17WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Elvis family petitions to remove the judge

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Elvis family petitions to remove the judge.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 18Crime Watch Daily / True Crime NewsNational reporting

Myrtle Beach missing: suspects allowed to move pending trial

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: National report or documentary treatment summarizing “Myrtle Beach missing: suspects allowed to move pending trial.”

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Journal entry 19WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Family hosts the first reported H.E.L.P.P. event

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Family hosts the first reported H.E.L.P.P. event.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 20WCBD News 2Video

Murder charges against Sidney and Tammy Moorer dropped

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Murder charges against Sidney and Tammy Moorer dropped.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 21WCBD News 2Video

Family responds after murder charges are dropped

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Video record of “Family responds after murder charges are dropped.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 22True Crime News / Crime Watch DailyVideo

Murder charges dropped against the couple

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Video record of “Murder charges dropped against the couple.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 23True Crime News archive of WMBF reportingLocal reporting

Murder charges against Sidney and Tammy Moorer dropped

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Murder charges against Sidney and Tammy Moorer dropped.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 24WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Elvis family responds after murder charges are dropped

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Elvis family responds after murder charges are dropped.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 25WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Murder charges against Sidney and Tammy Moorer are dropped

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Murder charges against Sidney and Tammy Moorer are dropped.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 26WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Sidney Moorer trial date is set on remaining charges

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Sidney Moorer trial date is set on remaining charges.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 27NBC NewsNational reporting

Murder charges dropped against Sidney and Tammy Moorer

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer, Tammy Moorer

Summary: National report or documentary treatment summarizing “Murder charges dropped against Sidney and Tammy Moorer.”

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Journal entry 28WCBD News 2Video

Murder charges are dropped

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Video record of “Murder charges are dropped.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 29WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Families on both sides react to the dropped charges

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Families on both sides react to the dropped charges.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 30WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Expert witness is allowed to testify

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Expert witness is allowed to testify.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 31WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Hung jury; mistrial declared in Sidney Moorer trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Hung jury; mistrial declared in Sidney Moorer trial.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 32Myrtle Beach Sun NewsLocal reporting

Heather Elvis kidnapping trial: Day 2

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Heather Elvis kidnapping trial: Day 2.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 33HLN / CNN transcriptNational reporting

Dr. Drew coverage during Sidney Moorer’s first trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: National report or documentary treatment summarizing “Dr. Drew coverage during Sidney Moorer’s first trial.”

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Journal entry 34CourtChatterVideo

Day 1 — prosecution opening statement

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Day 1 — prosecution opening statement.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 35CourtChatterVideo

Day 1 — testimony, Part 1

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Day 1 — testimony, Part 1.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 36CourtChatterVideo

Day 1 — testimony, Part 2

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Day 1 — testimony, Part 2.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 37CourtChatterVideo

Day 2 — testimony, Part 1

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Day 2 — testimony, Part 1.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 38CourtChatterVideo

Day 2 — testimony, Part 2

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Day 2 — testimony, Part 2.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 39CourtChatterVideo

Day 2 — testimony, Part 3

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Day 2 — testimony, Part 3.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 40CourtChatterVideo

Day 2 — testimony, Part 4

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Day 2 — testimony, Part 4.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 41CourtChatterVideo

Day 2 — testimony, Part 5

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Day 2 — testimony, Part 5.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 42CourtChatterVideo

Day 3 — testimony, Part 1

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Day 3 — testimony, Part 1.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 43CourtChatterVideo

Day 3 — testimony, Part 2

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Day 3 — testimony, Part 2.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 44CourtChatterVideo

Day 3 — testimony, Part 3

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Day 3 — testimony, Part 3.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 45CourtChatterVideo

Day 3 — testimony, Part 4

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Day 3 — testimony, Part 4.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 46CourtChatterVideo

Day 3 — testimony, Part 5

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Day 3 — testimony, Part 5.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 47CourtChatterVideo

Day 4 — testimony, Part 1

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Day 4 — testimony, Part 1.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 48CourtChatterVideo

Day 4 — testimony, Part 2

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Day 4 — testimony, Part 2.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 49CourtChatterVideo

Day 4 — testimony, Part 3

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Day 4 — testimony, Part 3.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 50CourtChatterVideo

Day 4 — testimony, Part 4

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Day 4 — testimony, Part 4.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 51CourtChatterVideo

Prosecution closing argument

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Prosecution closing argument.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 52CourtChatterVideo

Defense closing argument

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Defense closing argument.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 53CourtChatterVideo

Jury instructions

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Jury instructions.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 54CourtChatterVideo

Jury deliberations and court updates

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Jury deliberations and court updates.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 55CourtChatterVideo

Jury views the recorded police interview

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Jury views the recorded police interview.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 56WCBD News 2Video

Mistrial declared in Sidney Moorer’s first trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Mistrial declared in Sidney Moorer’s first trial.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 57WMBF NewsLocal reporting

First witnesses testify in Sidney Moorer’s trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “First witnesses testify in Sidney Moorer’s trial.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 58WMBF NewsVideo

SLED witness discusses surveillance and a receipt

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer, SLED

Summary: Video record of “SLED witness discusses surveillance and a receipt.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 59WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Day three ends with testimony about texts and phones

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Day three ends with testimony about texts and phones.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 60WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Solicitor says Sidney Moorer will be tried again

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Solicitor says Sidney Moorer will be tried again.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 61CourtChatterVideo

Judge declares a mistrial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Judge declares a mistrial.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 62WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Sidney Moorer’s retrial is scheduled for August 29

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Sidney Moorer’s retrial is scheduled for August 29.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 63WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Sidney Moorer is released from jail pending further proceedings

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Sidney Moorer is released from jail pending further proceedings.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 64WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Retrial is moved to Georgetown County

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

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

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Journal entry 65WMBF NewsLocal reporting

A look back at Sidney Moorer’s first kidnapping trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “A look back at Sidney Moorer’s first kidnapping trial.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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