Judge denies Moorers bond on murder charges tied to disappearance of Heather Elvis
BY TONYA ROOT
troot@thesunnews.com
March 17, 2014 Updated 8 hours ago
Circuit Court Judge Steven John denied bond for Sidney Moorer, 38 and his wife, Tammy Moorer, 42, of Myrtle Beach during a nearly two-hour bond hearing in a packed Conway courtroom on Monday for a case that has played out on social media and national television.
Along with tips and support for Elviss family, theories, unfounded accusations and threats against both families have surfaced online. The case drew so many onlookers Monday that Horry Countys largest courtroom reached its 227-seat capacity and many would-be observers had to be turned away.
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This is about our daughter Heather. Im asking you to protect our youngest daughter. I cant have another child go missing. I cant fathom that thought, Terry Elvis said to John during the hearing. Its been threatened because of this situation and I believe it would get worse if bond was allowed.
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We put our life on hold. Theres a huge void in our life, Elvis said. The family has not been able to live without fear and threats to them.
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Heather Elviss family and supporters also filled the courtroom. Donna Vance, an Elvis supporter, put on her teal Heather Elvis T-shirt as she left the courtroom. The judge had barred such displays inside the hearing, and extra security measures were in force for those entering the court.
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Officials also held the groups and released them in a staggered timeframe to allow them to exit the building and not cross each others paths. John sternly warned attendees about any emotional outbursts at the start of the hearing and said that if someone had an outward display or had an electronic device that alerted during the hearing, they would be held in contempt of court.
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Police also have re-enacted what they think may have happened to Elvis at the boat landing on Feb. 28. Officers spent several hours at the location to determine tidal flows and how water circulates around the Peachtree Boat Landing to figure out how they might recover evidence in the case.
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