Lexington County

Alex Murdaugh returned to court for a pretrial hearing on his retrial for allegedly murdering his wife and son. The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned his previous murder convictions, and the retrial is set for April 5. The hearing addressed evidence exchange deadlines and his prison attire during proceedings.

Elena Katherine Moore, a 39-year-old personal trainer, was found dead near Old Cherokee Road in Lexington, South Carolina, after she was last seen leaving a Planet Fitness. The coroner reported no traumatic injuries and stated the cause of death remains under investigation, requiring further toxicology and medical record reviews. Authorities confirmed her identity and noted no foul play was initially suspected.

The body of Elena Katherine Moore, a missing trainer, was found near Old Cherokee Road and Northlake Drive in Lexington County, S.C., days after she was last seen leaving Planet Fitness. Police confirmed her identity through the coroner and noted she was wearing an olive green zip-up hoodie and black athletic pants when last seen. Authorities initially did not suspect foul play but scheduled an autopsy after the body was discovered.

The body of Elena Katherine Moore, a missing trainer, was found near Old Cherokee Road and Northlake Drive in Lexington County, S.C. She was last seen leaving a Planet Fitness gym, and police initially did not suspect foul play but later scheduled an autopsy after her body was discovered.

Elena Katherine Moore, a 39-year-old trainer, was found deceased near Old Cherokee Road and Northlake Drive in Lexington County, S.C., days after she was last seen leaving Planet Fitness. Police confirmed her identity through a coroner's match and stated she was reported missing by her husband. Authorities initially did not suspect foul play but scheduled an autopsy after her body was discovered.

Timothy Jones Sr. feared his son Timothy Jones Jr. murdered his five grandchildren, ages 1 to 8, in 2014. Jones Jr. later admitted to killing them, transporting their bodies in his SUV before dumping them in Alabama. He was arrested in Mississippi after police detected a decomposition odor.