Three weeks prior to her tragic disappearance, a fitness trainer from South Carolina, Elena Katherine Moore, left baffling comments on social media. Her mysterious online activity has since drawn attention following the discovery of her body.
A week after her disappearance on June 11, Moore was found dead. According to a statement from the Lexington County Coroner’s Office, a comprehensive forensic autopsy did not reveal any signs of external trauma, including bruising, lacerations, or injuries typically associated with foul play such as gunshot wounds or strangulation.
The exact cause of Moore’s death remains undetermined, pending further testing and a thorough examination of her medical history.
Moore, who was 39, vanished after being seen leaving a Planet Fitness gym in Lexington and heading into a nearby wooded area, as reported by local authorities. (Lexington Police Department)
In the weeks leading up to this tragedy, a closer look at one of her Instagram accounts shows that Moore had made several intriguing comments. The timing and content of these posts have left many speculating about their potential significance.
One of the comments was made under a post captioned “the war is over,” where a separate Instagram user reflected on reaching peace after a difficult relationship.
Elena Moore disappeared in Lexington, S.C., on June 11, 2026. (Lexington Police Department)
“i am finally free and safe!” Moore commented.
The fitness trainer also commented on a post that talked about the anger and resentment left behind after a painful relationship, with Moore commenting: “the memories are in the trash- and i stopped loving him a LONG time ago- i just was looking for a way out when i realized i was in a relationship with the devil.”
A spokeswoman for the Lexington Police Department confirmed to News Media that Moore was also reported missing on June 5, but no action was taken because she was located. Friends of Moore told News Media she checked herself into a psychiatric facility during that timeframe.
Moore was found dead near Old Cherokee Road and Northlake Drive in Lexington County on June 17. Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green said that her body was located after a tip led them to a new search area.
A general view of the area in Lexington, S.C., where the body of personal trainer Elena Katherine Moore was found on June 19, 2026. Moore was last seen alive on June 11. (Kat Ramirez for News Media)
Moore was last seen leaving a Planet Fitness gym in Lexington on June 11.
Sondra Campbell, who was close friends with Moore, told News Media that something felt “very different” the last time she saw her on May 31.
“She was scared for her life. She actually said those words to me,” Campbell said. “Elena is one of my best friends. I’ve known her over probably 10 years now. We’re really close like tell each other everything. She’s been that person for me for a long time.”
Authorities have not said whether they suspect foul play, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is handling the investigation into Moore’s death.