Jakarta Aktual – 20 June 2026 | The small town of Lexington, South Carolina, is reeling in shock and grief after a body was found near a wooded area off Old Cherokee Road, believed to be connected to the disappearance of 39-year-old fitness trainer Elena Moore. The community, which includes regular patrons of the local Planet Fitness gym where Moore worked, is struggling to come to terms with the tragic events unfolding in their midst.
Moore, a well-known and beloved figure in the community, was last seen at the Planet Fitness location along Whiteford Way in Lexington on the evening of last Thursday, around 7 p.m. Surveillance footage later revealed that she walked towards a nearby wooded area near a Lowe’s store, and then appeared at a Publix on Old Cherokee Road at 9:17 p.m. The body found on Wednesday is approximately half a mile from this location, with clothing matching Moore’s.
While the Lexington County Coroner’s Office has cautioned that no identification has been made and no cause of death has been determined, the investigation has been handed over to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, sparking concerns within the community.
Mendy Miller, a long-time friend of Moore’s, described Lexington as a ‘small town’ where such incidents are rare, making the tragedy all the more devastating. ‘Everybody knew her,’ Miller said, ‘and that’s what’s made it so grand and devastating and disbelief.’
As the community continues to grapple with the loss, Moore’s husband, who reported her missing, is not considered a person of interest in the investigation, according to the Lexington Police.
The search for answers in Moore’s disappearance and the subsequent discovery of a body has sent shockwaves through the Planet Fitness community, raising questions about safety and security measures in place at the gym.
The case has also highlighted the importance of community support and vigilance, as friends and family of Moore come together to offer their assistance and condolences.
As the investigation continues, the people of Lexington remain hopeful that justice will be served and that the truth behind Moore’s disappearance will be revealed.
