There's been a new development in the case of a missing Midlands woman. In a story we brought you earlier this week, Elena Katherine Moore of Lexington, South Carolina, was officially reported missing on June 12th.
She was last seen leaving a Planet Fitness the night before and was later captured on surveillance video walking through a Publix parking lot while still wearing her gym attire.
Elena Katherine Moore captured on surveillance video walking through a Publix parking lot. Lexington Police Department FB page
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green held a news conference and said that at approximately 2:45 PM Wednesday authorities located the body of an unidentified woman after receiving a tip from the public.
Chief Green said the clothing description matched that of Ms. Moore. The Lexington County Coroner's Office is actively working to legally confirm the identity of the woman.
SLED has taken over the death investigation.
Elena Katherine MooreLexington Police Department FB page
Authorities have not said whether foul play is suspected.
