Chief Terrence Green updated the Town of Lexington community on new developments related to the case of a missing woman during a press conference Wednesday afternoon.

The Lexington Police Department received a tip from the community that Elena Katherine Moore had been seen in the area of North Lake Drive and Old Cherokee Road on June 11^th, 2026. Officers and fire personnel began an extensive search of the wooded areas on Old Cherokee Road at 1:30 p.m. today, on June 17^th. At approximately 2:48 p.m. an unidentified body was found within the area. The clothing description matched that of Ms. Moore. The Lexington Police Department has requested the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division to proceed with this death investigation.

LPD would like to thank the following agencies: Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, Lexington County Fire Services, Lexington County Emergency Medical Services, Lexington County Communications, SC Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services, SC Department of Natural Resources, SC Highway Patrol, SC Law Enforcement Division, and the Lexington County Coroner’s Office for their resources and assistance.

Chief Green would also like to thank our numerous media partners for consistently and aggressively pushing out any information given to them. Due to their commitment to public information, LPD received hundreds of tips and leads that has assisted with every step of this investigation.