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Case journal · Chapter 4 · January–December 2019

Sidney Moorer’s retrial and kidnapping conviction

Move day by day from retrial scheduling and jury selection through testimony, courtroom video, the verdict, sentencing context, juror interviews, and renewed questions about recovering Heather.

46compact 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 1WCBD News 2Video

Sidney Moorer found guilty

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

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

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Journal entry 2WCBD News 2Video

Sidney Moorer trial continues

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

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

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Journal entry 3WCBD News 2Video

Sidney Moorer retrial report

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

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

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Journal entry 4WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Tammy Moorer jury foreman discusses the trial’s emotional toll

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Tammy Moorer jury foreman discusses the trial’s emotional toll.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 5WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Attorneys discuss dates for Sidney Moorer’s retrial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Attorneys discuss dates for Sidney Moorer’s retrial.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 6WMBF NewsLocal reporting

SCDC records show Sidney Moorer’s projected release date

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer, South Carolina Department of Corrections

Summary: Local report documenting “SCDC records show Sidney Moorer’s projected release date.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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

Defense motions before Sidney Moorer retrial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Defense motions before Sidney Moorer retrial.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 8WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Family plans birthday fundraiser to rebuild the Peachtree Landing garden

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Family plans birthday fundraiser to rebuild the Peachtree Landing garden.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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

Sidney Moorer retrial is set for September

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Sidney Moorer retrial is set for September.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 10WMBF News video archiveVideo

Sidney Moorer first-trial capsule, Part 3

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Sidney Moorer first-trial capsule, Part 3.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 11WMBF News video archiveVideo

Sidney Moorer first-trial capsule, Part 4

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Sidney Moorer first-trial capsule, Part 4.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 12Myrtle Beach Sun NewsLocal reporting

Family reacts to Sidney Moorer guilty verdict

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Family reacts to Sidney Moorer guilty verdict.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source myrtlebeachonline.com
Journal entry 13WMBF NewsVideo

Video released of truck cleaning and burning rags

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Video record of “Video released of truck cleaning and burning rags.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 14Law&Crime NetworkVideo

Sidney Moorer retrial: prosecution opening statement

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Sidney Moorer retrial: prosecution opening statement.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 15Law&Crime NetworkVideo

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 16WCBD News 2Video

Opening statements in Sidney Moorer’s retrial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Opening statements in Sidney Moorer’s retrial.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 17WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Jury is seated for Sidney Moorer’s retrial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

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

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 18WMBF News videoVideo

Jury seated for Sidney Moorer’s retrial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Jury seated for Sidney Moorer’s retrial.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 19WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Day one of testimony in the retrial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Day one of testimony in the retrial.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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

Testimony continues in Sidney Moorer’s second trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

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

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 21WMBF News videoVideo

Tammy Moorer returns to Horry County as the retrial continues

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Tammy Moorer returns to Horry County as the retrial continues.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 22WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Question remains whether Tammy Moorer will testify

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Question remains whether Tammy Moorer will testify.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

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

Day four testimony in Sidney Moorer’s retrial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Day four testimony in Sidney Moorer’s retrial.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 24WMBF News videoVideo

Day four testimony in Sidney Moorer’s trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

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

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Journal entry 25WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Week two of Sidney Moorer’s retrial begins

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Week two of Sidney Moorer’s retrial begins.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 26WMBF News videoVideo

Week two of retrial testimony begins

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Week two of retrial testimony begins.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 27WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Sidney Moorer convicted and sentenced

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

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

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 28WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Defense continues its case before the verdict

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

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

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 29WMBF News videoVideo

Raw verdict reading in Sidney Moorer’s trial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

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

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Journal entry 30WMBF News videoVideo

Sidney Moorer’s trial resumes before the verdict

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Sidney Moorer’s trial resumes before the verdict.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 31WMBF News videoVideo

Sidney Moorer verdict is read

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Sidney Moorer verdict is read.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 32Law&Crime NetworkVideo

Verdict

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

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

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Journal entry 33Law&Crime NetworkVideo

Sentencing

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

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

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Journal entry 34WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Lead juror discusses the Sidney Moorer verdict

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Lead juror discusses the Sidney Moorer verdict.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 35WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Deadline is discussed for Tammy Moorer to provide information

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Local report documenting “Deadline is discussed for Tammy Moorer to provide information.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 36WMBF News videoVideo

Deadline discussed for Tammy Moorer to provide information

Important names: Heather Elvis, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Deadline discussed for Tammy Moorer to provide information.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 37WMBF News raw videoVideo

Solicitor discusses downward-departure guidelines

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Video record of “Solicitor discusses downward-departure guidelines.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 38WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Despite convictions, Heather is still not found

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Local report documenting “Despite convictions, Heather is still not found.” as the investigation, searches, vigils, hearings, or trials unfolded.

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 39Caledonian KittyBlog or analysis

Sidney Moorer retrial verdict update

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Independent writeup or analysis of “Sidney Moorer retrial verdict update.” Use it for questions and leads, then verify factual claims elsewhere.

Open original source caledoniankitty.co.uk
Journal entry 40Carolina True CrimePodcast episode

CTC 16: Despite Convictions, Heather Elvis Still Not Found

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Long-form episode examining “CTC 16: Despite Convictions, Heather Elvis Still Not Found.” Treat its interpretation as commentary and verify disputed claims against primary sources.

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Journal entry 41WMBF NewsVideo

Files and videos released after the trials

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Video record of “Files and videos released after the trials.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 42WMBF News videoVideo

Evidence is released from the Tammy and Sidney Moorer trials

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer, Tammy Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Evidence is released from the Tammy and Sidney Moorer trials.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 43WMBF News videoVideo

Files and videos released after the kidnapping trials

Important names: Heather Elvis

Summary: Video record of “Files and videos released after the kidnapping trials.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

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Journal entry 44WMBF NewsLocal reporting

Year in Review: Sidney Moorer retrial

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

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

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

Six years since Heather’s disappearance

Important names: Heather Elvis

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

Open original source wmbfnews.com
Journal entry 46WMBF News videoVideo

Year in review: second trial ends in a conviction

Important names: Heather Elvis, Sidney Moorer

Summary: Video record of “Year in review: second trial ends in a conviction.” Open the original for the full visual sequence and publication context.

Open original source wmbfnews.com

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