{"id":1982,"date":"2026-06-22T22:07:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T22:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=1982"},"modified":"2026-06-22T22:07:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T22:07:42","slug":"elena-moores-autopsy-results-have-been-released-heres-what-we-know-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=1982","title":{"rendered":"Elena Moore\u2019s autopsy results have been released. Here\u2019s what we know"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Preliminary autopsy findings of Elena Moore, the Lexington County woman who had been missing for a week before her body was founded, were released Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=1981\">Hatchet attack at mobile home park pit brother against brother, NC sheriff says<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>No cause of death was identified following an autopsy at the Medical University of South Carolina, according to a news release from the Lexington County Coroner\u2019s Office. An official cause remains pending until further testing.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>An examination of Moore\u2019s body did not reveal evidence of traumatic injuries, officials said. No bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries were found.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>According to the coroner\u2019s office, additional evaluation is required, including an examination of tissue samples, looking at medical records and toxicology testing.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The Lexington County Coroner\u2019s Office will not release any additional information until all pending studies have been completed and a pathologist has determined the cause and manner of death, the coroner\u2019s office said in Monday\u2019s release.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The body of a white female was discovered June 17 near Old Cherokee Road and North Lake Drive in Lexington County. On the evening of June 19, the Lexington County Coroner\u2019s Office publicly identified Moore as the woman whose body was discovered.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Moore was first reported missing by police on June 12.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Initial reports said that Moore was last seen June 11 at 5609 Sunset Boulevard. That\u2019s near the intersection with North Lake Drive in a part of Lexington densely packed with retail businesses and restaurants in strip malls.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=1979\">Traffic stop for faulty turn signal leads to stockpile of moonshine, NC police say<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>That was updated to show that at 6:40 p.m. June 11, Moore signed in to the Planet Fitness, which she frequently visited, at 560 Whiteford Way.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Moore was seen walking away from Planet Fitness toward the wooded area behind Lowe\u2019s home improvement store, according to police.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Since then, police said they obtained surveillance footage that shows Moore walking through the Publix parking lot, at 100 Old Cherokee Road, at 9:17 p.m. on June 11.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>In that footage, Moore was wearing the olive-green zip-up hoodie with black athletic pants that she was seen in at Planet Fitness, according to police. That description matched the clothing on the body found June 17.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>         BEHIND THE STORY     <\/h3>\n<p>             MORE          <\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>This is a breaking news story<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>In a breaking news situation, facts can be unclear and the situation may still be developing. The State is trying to get important information to the public as quickly and accurately as possible. This story will be updated as more information becomes available, and some information in this story may change as the facts become clearer. Refresh this page later for more updated information.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=1977\">Elena Moore\u2019s autopsy results have been released. 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