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Case journal · Chapter 3 · January 2017–December 2018

The obstruction conviction and Tammy Moorer’s trial

Read the record in order as Sidney Moorer is tried for obstruction, Tammy Moorer’s kidnapping case reaches a jury, and community vigils continue beside the courtroom story.

66compact 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

Timeline of events in the Heather Elvis case

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Timeline of events in the Heather Elvis case.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 2Crime Watch Daily / True Crime NewsVideo

Video evidence and Sidney Moorer’s obstruction sentence

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Video evidence and Sidney Moorer’s obstruction sentence.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

Open original source truecrimenews.com
Journal entry 3Kaitlin StansellVideo

Obstruction trial — Day 1 live reports

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Video record of “Obstruction trial — Day 1 live reports.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 4Kaitlin StansellVideo

Obstruction trial — Day 2 live reports

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Video record of “Obstruction trial — Day 2 live reports.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 5Kaitlin StansellVideo

Obstruction trial — Day 3 live reports

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Video record of “Obstruction trial — Day 3 live reports.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 6WMBF NewsLocal reporting

One year after the hung jury, both sides await a retrial date

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “One year after the hung jury, both sides await a retrial date.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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

Sidney Moorer to face obstruction trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Sidney Moorer to face obstruction trial.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 8WMBF NewsOfficial record

Police interview played during court hearing

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Official record or agency reference documenting “Police interview played during court hearing.”

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

Family reacts to obstruction conviction

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Family reacts to obstruction conviction.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 10WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Pretrial hearing addresses an alleged gag-order violation

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Pretrial hearing addresses an alleged gag-order violation.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 11WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Lead investigator testifies during the obstruction trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Lead investigator testifies during the obstruction trial.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 12WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Closing arguments conclude in the obstruction trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Closing arguments conclude in the obstruction trial.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 13WMBF NewsVideo

Video evidence is examined after the obstruction trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Video evidence is examined after the obstruction trial.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 14WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Records show a possible future parole date

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Records show a possible future parole date.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 15Crime Watch Daily / True Crime NewsVideo

Video evidence leads to obstruction verdict; Heather remains missing

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Video evidence leads to obstruction verdict; Heather remains missing.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

Open original source truecrimenews.com
Journal entry 16WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Defense lawyer asks to be relieved as counsel

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Defense lawyer asks to be relieved as counsel.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 17Roberta Glass True Crime ReportPodcast episode

Heather Elvis: This Will Be Our Year for Truth

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Long-form episode examining “Heather Elvis: This Will Be Our Year for Truth.” Treat its interpretation as commentary and verify disputed claims against primary sources.

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Journal entry 18Court JunkiePodcast episode

Episode 45: What Happened to Heather Elvis?

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Long-form episode examining “Episode 45: What Happened to Heather Elvis?.” Treat its interpretation as commentary and verify disputed claims against primary sources.

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Journal entry 19Law&Crime NetworkVideo

Law&Crime analysis of Tammy Moorer trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Law&Crime analysis of Tammy Moorer trial.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 20Trace EvidencePodcast episode

033: The Disappearance of Heather Elvis

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Long-form episode examining “033: The Disappearance of Heather Elvis.” Treat its interpretation as commentary and verify disputed claims against primary sources.

Open in Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com
Journal entry 21WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Tammy Moorer trial is set for October; joint trial is considered

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Tammy Moorer trial is set for October; joint trial is considered.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 22JäljilläPodcast episode

Heather Elvis

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Long-form episode examining “Heather Elvis.” Treat its interpretation as commentary and verify disputed claims against primary sources.

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Journal entry 23WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Solicitor asks the state’s highest court to allow a joint trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Solicitor asks the state’s highest court to allow a joint trial.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 24Myrtle Beach Sun NewsLocal reporting

Heather’s sister speaks during Tammy Moorer trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Heather’s sister speaks during Tammy Moorer trial.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source myrtlebeachonline.com
Journal entry 25WBTW News13Local reporting

Day 2 of testimony in Tammy Moorer’s kidnapping trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Day 2 of testimony in Tammy Moorer’s kidnapping trial.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wbtw.com
Journal entry 26WPDE ABC15Local reporting

Heather Elvis’s family opens up about being back in court

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Heather Elvis’s family opens up about being back in court.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 27Myrtle Beach Sun NewsLocal reporting

Tammy Moorer takes the stand

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Tammy Moorer takes the stand.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source myrtlebeachonline.com
Journal entry 28Myrtle Beach Sun NewsLocal reporting

Closing arguments in the Tammy Moorer trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Closing arguments in the Tammy Moorer trial.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source myrtlebeachonline.com
Journal entry 29WMBF NewsLocal reporting

State Supreme Court rejects a joint trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer, Tammy Moorer, South Carolina Supreme Court

Summary: Local report documenting “State Supreme Court rejects a joint trial.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 30PeopleNational reporting

Heather Elvis’s father speaks about the missing-person case

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: National report or documentary treatment summarizing “Heather Elvis’s father speaks about the missing-person case.”

Open original source people.com
Journal entry 31Fox NewsNational reporting

National report on Tammy Moorer conviction

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: National report or documentary treatment summarizing “National report on Tammy Moorer conviction.”

Open original source foxnews.com
Journal entry 32Inside EditionNational reporting

Heather’s mother pleads for information after the conviction

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: National report or documentary treatment summarizing “Heather’s mother pleads for information after the conviction.”

Open original source insideedition.com
Journal entry 33Trace EvidencePodcast episode

Update 033: The Disappearance of Heather Elvis

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Long-form episode examining “Update 033: The Disappearance of Heather Elvis.” Treat its interpretation as commentary and verify disputed claims against primary sources.

Open in Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com
Journal entry 34Marissa Tansino / WMBF field reportVideo

Tammy Moorer is found guilty of kidnapping Heather Elvis

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Tammy Moorer is found guilty of kidnapping Heather Elvis.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 35WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Tammy Moorer’s trial is set to begin

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Tammy Moorer’s trial is set to begin.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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

Opening statements begin in Tammy Moorer’s trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Opening statements begin in Tammy Moorer’s trial.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 37New York PostNational reporting

The disappearance of Heather Elvis and the kidnapping trial

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: National report or documentary treatment summarizing “The disappearance of Heather Elvis and the kidnapping trial.”

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

Testimony resumes in Tammy Moorer’s trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Testimony resumes in Tammy Moorer’s trial.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 39New York PostNational reporting

Tammy Moorer trial coverage: open-marriage claim

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: National report or documentary treatment summarizing “Tammy Moorer trial coverage: open-marriage claim.”

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Journal entry 40WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Week two of testimony begins

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Week two of testimony begins.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 41New York PostNational reporting

Tammy Moorer trial coverage: tattoo testimony

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: National report or documentary treatment summarizing “Tammy Moorer trial coverage: tattoo testimony.”

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

Day seven of Tammy Moorer’s trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Day seven of Tammy Moorer’s trial.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 43New York PostNational reporting

Tammy Moorer trial coverage: disputed text evidence

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: National report or documentary treatment summarizing “Tammy Moorer trial coverage: disputed text evidence.”

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

Testimony continues on October 17

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Testimony continues on October 17.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 45WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Tammy Moorer is expected to testify

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Tammy Moorer is expected to testify.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 46WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Defense continues its case

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Defense continues its case.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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Journal entry 47New York PostNational reporting

Tammy Moorer trial coverage: testimony and denial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: National report or documentary treatment summarizing “Tammy Moorer trial coverage: testimony and denial.”

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

Tammy Moorer’s trial enters a third week

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Tammy Moorer’s trial enters a third week.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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

Tammy Moorer convicted and sentenced

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Tammy Moorer convicted and sentenced.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 50Myrtle Beach Sun NewsLocal reporting

Jury hands down Tammy Moorer verdict

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Jury hands down Tammy Moorer verdict.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source myrtlebeachonline.com
Journal entry 51The Post and CourierLocal reporting

South Carolina woman gets 30 years for kidnapping Heather Elvis

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “South Carolina woman gets 30 years for kidnapping Heather Elvis.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source postandcourier.com
Journal entry 52WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Tammy Moorer’s case goes to the jury

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Tammy Moorer’s case goes to the jury.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 53WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Judge finds Terry Elvis in contempt one day after the verdict

Important names: Heather Elvis, Terry Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Judge finds Terry Elvis in contempt one day after the verdict.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 54OxygenNational reporting

Oxygen report on the Tammy Moorer conviction

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer, Tammy Moorer

Summary: National report or documentary treatment summarizing “Oxygen report on the Tammy Moorer conviction.”

Open original source oxygen.com
Journal entry 55WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Defense attorney speaks after the gag order is lifted

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Defense attorney speaks after the gag order is lifted.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 56Law&CrimeNational reporting

Tammy Moorer’s attorney announces an appeal

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: National report or documentary treatment summarizing “Tammy Moorer’s attorney announces an appeal.”

Open original source lawandcrime.com
Journal entry 57Myrtle Beach Sun NewsLocal reporting

Parole board denies Sidney Moorer release

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Parole board denies Sidney Moorer release.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source myrtlebeachonline.com
Journal entry 58Court JunkiePodcast episode

Episode 62: Tammy Moorer Trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Long-form episode examining “Episode 62: Tammy Moorer Trial.” Treat its interpretation as commentary and verify disputed claims against primary sources.

Open in Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com
Journal entry 59WCBD News 2Video

Parole hearing expected for Sidney Moorer

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Parole hearing expected for Sidney Moorer.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 60WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Sidney Moorer parole hearing is scheduled

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Sidney Moorer parole hearing is scheduled.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 61WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Parole board denies Sidney Moorer’s early-release request

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Parole board denies Sidney Moorer’s early-release request.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 62WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Year in Review: Tammy Moorer trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Year in Review: Tammy Moorer trial.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 63Live 5 NewsLocal reporting

Annual event marks five years since Heather’s disappearance

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Annual event marks five years since Heather’s disappearance.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source live5news.com
Journal entry 64WMBF NewsLocal reporting

The Moorers are set to appear on a handwriting-sample motion

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “The Moorers are set to appear on a handwriting-sample motion.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 65WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Court appearance falls near the five-year anniversary

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Court appearance falls near the five-year anniversary.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 66WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Annual event marks five years since Heather disappeared

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Annual event marks five years since Heather disappeared.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com

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