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Coroner rules out homicide in Elena Moore's death
- Elena Moore died from complications of cardiac dysrhythmias with premature ventricular contractions, as announced by Coroner Margaret Fisher on Friday.
- Fisher stated, "We never saw anything that would indicate homicide. Nothing," emphasizing the lack of evidence for foul play.
- Brannon Slice, Moore's husband, was never considered a suspect, with Fisher crediting him for trying to help his wife during her mental health crisis.
Background on Elena Moore's health and disappearance
- Elena Moore had a history of irregular heartbeat since her teenage years, with more recent records indicating cardiac arrhythmia and hypertension.
- Moore was involuntarily committed to a mental health facility on June 5 and was discharged on June 11, after which she was seen at various locations before her disappearance.
- Moore was reported missing on June 12, and her body was discovered six days later, leading to an investigation into her death.
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“Toxicology testing detected a 0.089 blood alcohol content but no other substances, and the autopsy found no traumatic injuries. Coroner Margaret Fisher criticized the mental health facility for releasing Moore prematurely, saying "would that have saved Elena's life had they kept her? Nobody knows the answer to that."”
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Fox News
Fox News“Nearly four months after the body of a missing fitness enthusiast was found, authorities have determined that 39-year-old Elena Katherine Moore died of natural causes stemming from a heart condition, ending months of speculation surrounding her disappearance.”
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The State
“Elena K. Moore, 39, whose near Old Cherokee Road and North Lake Drive in Lexington County, died of complications from an existing heart problem, Coroner Margaret Fisher said.”
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