The body found earlier this week in Lexington County, South Carolina, has been identified as Elena Katherine Moore, a missing fitness trainer. The Lexington County Coroner’s Office confirmed the identity on Friday. Moore, 39, disappeared on June 11 after leaving a Planet Fitness gym in Lexington.
The discovery of Moore’s body occurred near Old Cherokee Road and Northlake Drive on June 17. Her autopsy will be performed at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. This is set for Saturday. Findings on the cause and manner of her death will be shared on Monday, June 22.
Authorities note that concluding the cause of death could take weeks. Until then, no further investigation details will be released. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) leads the investigation, and any questions regarding the case should be directed to them.
Elena Katherine Moore vanished after she left a Planet Fitness gym in Lexington, South Carolina, on June 11, 2026, according to the Lexington Police Department.
The identification followed a tip that led authorities to a wooded area where Moore’s body was found. The Lexington Police Department confirmed the clothing description of the deceased matched with the outfit Moore was last seen wearing.
Moore’s disappearance attracted significant attention after friends noted odd behavior in the period before she went missing. Sondra Campbell, a close friend, revealed that Moore expressed fear for her life during a May 31 encounter.
The Lexington County Coroner’s Office has expressed condolences to Moore’s family. They urge anyone with information about the case to reach out to SLED.
Stepheny Price, a writer for Fox News, focuses on news including missing persons and crime stories.