Debbi and Terry Elvis, parents of missing woman Heather Elvis, discuss the search for their daughter, including her abandoned car, suspicious phone call, and theories surrounding her disappearance. Tammy Moore's trial and guilty verdict for kidnapping and conspiracy to kidnap are also mentioned.
Heather Elvis went missing after being involved with an older married man named Sydney, who was present on the night she disappeared.
Sydney and his wife Tammy were found guilty of kidnapping Heather, with Tammy being the mastermind behind the crime.
Deep dives
Background of Heather Elvis
Heather Elvis, a 20-year-old woman from Myrtle Beach, went missing on a December night in 2013. She had recently started a new job as a makeup artist and had a promising date. Heather had a vibrant personality and was known for her creativity, passion for cosmetology, and her love for her family.
Suspicion on Heather's New Guy and Ex-Boyfriend
Investigation revealed that Heather had a new romantic interest, who was present with her on the night she disappeared. However, it was discovered that she had also been involved with an older man named Sydney, who was married. Sydney initially denied knowing Heather, but phone records indicated they had contact on the night of her disappearance.
Key Evidence: Phone Calls and Security Footage
Phone records showed that Heather made multiple calls to an unknown number, which was later traced to a payphone. Surveillance footage also captured a dark pickup truck, believed to be Sydney's, near the location where Heather's car was abandoned. These pieces of evidence suggested that both Heather and Sydney were present at the Peachtree landing that night.
Guilty Verdicts and Sentencing
Following separate trials, both Sydney and his wife Tammy were found guilty of kidnapping. Tammy was seen as the mastermind behind the crime, motivated by jealousy and anger towards Heather. Both received significant prison sentences for their involvement in Heather's disappearance. To this day, Heather's family continues their search for answers and remains hopeful for her safe return.
The parents of missing South Carolina woman Heather Elvis, Debbi and Terry Elvis, open up to NBC News’ Andrea Canning about the search for their daughter. Originally aired on NBC on September 28, 2019.
Andrea Canning catches up with Heather’s sister, Morgan, and her parents, Debbi and Terry. Morgan tells Andrea how her studies have launched her on a mission to help others dealing with grief. Debbi describes her ongoing work to advocate for other missing people.
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