SC - Heather Elvis, 20, Myrtle Beach, 18 Dec 2013 - #8

[cluciano63]

I do wish a reason would be given for no searching this weekend...maybe they never intended to, but again, why not? I hope it is not because they do not have any designated search areas left, as far as using pings,etc...

Also, I wonder if Heather's family only saw the un-redacted report on wednesday, when most of us did. He did say on NG that much of the report was blacked out.

 

[nosysw]

I do wish a reason would be given for no searching this weekend...maybe they never intended to, but again, why not? I hope it is not because they do not have any designated search areas left, as far as using pings,etc...

I posted earlier, I'm hoping it's because they are close to the end, and have to proceed slowly, and cautiously, to get whatever else they need...

 

[cluciano63]

I posted earlier, I'm hoping it's because they are close to the end, and have to proceed slowly, and cautiously, to get whatever else they need...

I really can't see LE delaying an entire week, if they had an idea where she might be. Evidence is lost daily.

 

[zelmajane]

I still can't believe the strength of the Elvis family. I admire it. [modsnip]

 

[nosysw]

I really can't see LE delaying an entire week, if they had an idea where she might be. Evidence is lost daily.

You're probably right...but if the pressure is on someone, maybe they feel they can get (or already have) some clearer information and not need a large group of volunteers, kwim?

 

[Salem]

I wish they would give us a presser and bring us up to date. It would be so nice after all the chaos that has been created

Salem

 

[Ski1987]

What if we consider that Heather didn't leave the condo until morning time, say around 8:00 AM. [modsnip]

 

[Topcat]

I do wish a reason would be given for no searching this weekend...maybe they never intended to, but again, why not? I hope it is not because they do not have any designated search areas left, as far as using pings,etc...

Also, I wonder if Heather's family only saw the un-redacted report on wednesday, when most of us did. He did say on NG that much of the report was blacked out.

It might be "cancelled" because it was never officially "on"

 

[cluciano63]

I might be "cancelled" because it was never officially "on"

Maybe so. But I hate to think no search was planned, I guess.
When searches drop off, we often begin to hear that searching will be based on new tips only.
Often, that happens at about a month. Hoping not the case here.

 

[Topcat]

Maybe so. But I hate to think no search was planned, I guess.

I thought CUE worked with LE.. if LE says wait ,they wait..maybe LE is conducting a search using special equipment or dogs,,and they don't want the area contaminated..

 

[Beba]

What if we consider that Heather didn't leave the condo until morning time, say around 8:00 AM. [modsnip].

But around that time of morning there is a good bit of traffic on Hwy 544, I think the schools weren't out for the holidays so there is a greater risk of being seen or getting into traffic since it's very close to Soccastee a High School. Maybe someone dropped the car off before the sun rose that morning, maybe around 6 am. It's usually still dark at that time of the morning.

 

[Money Girl]

After reading everything, I see no reason for anyone who knows HE to harm her. To me, that leaves a random kidnapper/murderer. Perhaps the same one who abducted BD, but maybe another one entirely.

 

[Topcat]

But around that time of morning there is a good bit of traffic on Hwy 544, I think the schools weren't out for the holidays so there is a greater risk of being seen or getting into traffic since it's very close to Soccastee a High School. Maybe someone dropped the car off before the sun rose that morning, maybe around 6 am. It's usually still dark at that time of the morning.

any reason why Hwy 544? is that the main road to PTL?:seeya:

 

[Cgs]

any reason why Hwy 544? is that the main road to PTL?:seeya:

Only if you were coming from Conway or Surfside...

 

[Salem]

For all our Newbies! When you post a link and it comes up with ****, that means the link is not allowed here. There are not very many sites like that, but every once in a while you will stumble across one.

Salem

 

[Beba]

any reason why Hwy 544? is that the main road to PTL?:seeya:

Yes, it is.

 

[Salem]

Okay - where is our timeline? Let me find it and bump it up and based on that info, lets see what kind of scenarios we can come up with for the morning of the 18th?

Okay?

Salem

 

[Ski1987]

But around that time of morning there is a good bit of traffic on Hwy 544, I think the schools weren't out for the holidays so there is a greater risk of being seen or getting into traffic since it's very close to Soccastee a High School. Maybe someone dropped the car off before the sun rose that morning, maybe around 6 am. It's usually still dark at that time of the morning.

Good point. I guess I'm just starting to think about where the crime scene would be. If there is no need for the perp to worry about "getting caught" by a second person due to them already knowing as wll as being in in the meeting, the perp's home now comes into play as a potential crime location. Heather wouldn't go there, however, unless she felt the coast was clear.

 

[cluciano63]

If her phone usage really ended before 4am, I find it odd she would not use it again to text, call or post when she awoke, if she was still at home in the morning.

 

[Salem]

Okay - here's the timeline again. Let me find Ghostwheel's map too and maybe we can work between the 2.

Salem

Heather Elvis Timeline:

**Unless otherwise noted all info is from the police report.**

Wednesday December 4th or Thursday December 5, 2013 -

UNKNOWN TIME: HEATHER ELVIS (H.E.) moves in with friend. (Link: http://crimefeed.com/2014/01/heather-elvis-missing-pt-2-crime-feeds-interview-father-terry-elvis/)

Monday December 16, 2013 -

UNKNOWN TIME: Last time TERRY ELVIS (T.E.) (Heather's Father) physically saw his daughter H.E. in person. (Link: http://www.wbtw.com/story/24315165/...ses-reward-to-20000-after-daughter-disappears)

Tuesday December 17, 2013 -

UNKNOWN TIME: H.E. picks up mail at her parents house, unknown if she sees anyone there. (Link: http://www.foxcarolina.com/story/24273295/horry-county-police-investigating-missing-woman)

7:00pm: H.E. is picked up by her DATE. They go to dinner, drive around looking at holiday lights, and then to Inlet Square Mall so H.E. can learn to drive stick shift.

10:43pm: T.E. receives a text with a photo showing H.E. learning to drive stick shift. (Link: http://www.xojane.com/it-happened-to-me/heather-elvis-disappearance-terry-elvis)

Wednesday December 18, 2013 -

2:00 - 2:30am: DATE drops H.E. off at home. Sees her go inside, and her car in the driveway.

2:00 - 3:00am: H.E. calls roommate at some point after date and talks to her. (Link: http://www.hlntv.com/slideshow/2014/01/07/elvis-heather-missing-after-date-myrtle-beach-car-found)

3:00am: Reported last phone activity. (Link: http://www.wbtw.com/story/24315165/...ses-reward-to-20000-after-daughter-disappears)

Thursday December 19, 2013 -

11:10pm: LAW ENFORCEMENT (L.E.) responds to a suspicious vehicle call at 6699 Peachtree Rd. (Peach Tree Landing - PTL) Discovers vehicle which turns out to be H.E.'s. After receiving information on registration officer visits T.E. and learns H.E. is primary driver of the vehicle. T.E. calls H.E.'s DATE to find out more information for the officer. H.E. officially reported missing.

Friday December 20, 2013 -

ALL DAY: The case first hits MSM.

7:00am: L.E. supposed to pick up surveillance video from unknown business as indicated by receipt found in H.E. car (this is per. public Police Report.)

4:00pm: H.E. fails to show up for scheduled work shift at Tilted Kilt. (Link: http://www.wnct.com/story/24292418/11000-reward-offered-for-missing-myrtle-beach-woman)

UNKNOWN TIME: Searches begin surrounding PTL, particularly focusing on the water. Searches are organized by CUE. (Link: http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2013/12/27/3926051/reward-increases-more-billboards.html)

Friday December 27, 2013 -

ALL DAY: Search shifts from water to land at PTL. (Link: http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2013/12/27/3926051/reward-increases-more-billboards.html)

Saturday December 28, 2013 -

UNKNOWN TIME: An independent search party locates remains near Tidewater Rd. (not far from H.E. apartment.) They are determined to be from a roughly 20 year old man. (Link: http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/24322587/skeletal)

Wednesday January 1, 2014 -

UNKNOWN TIME: Another independent search party locates remains near Ronald McNair Blvd. (a short distance from Tidewater Rd.) (Link: http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/24322587/skeletal)

Friday January 3, 2014 -

9:00am: Searches for the weekend begin in the area of Tidewater Rd. (Link: http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/24345097/volunteer-opportunity-to-search-for-missing-girls)

5:00pm: A tip tent is set up at River City Cafe in Socastee until 11:00pm by family friend BILL BARRETT (B.B.). (Link: http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=990261#.UtnRMRAo7re)

Monday January 6, 2014 -

8:00pm: H.E.'s case debuts on Nancy Grace. (Link: http://www.myhorrynews.com/news/loc...cle_0a1ed3f0-76fd-11e3-b867-001a4bcf6878.html)

Wednesday January 8, 2014 -

UNKNOWN TIME: A local musician uploads a song, "Finding Heather" to Soundcloud. (Link: https://soundcloud.com/yungvital)

UNKNOWN TIME: A video using aforementioned song is uploaded to YouTube dedicated to H.E. (Link: Find Heather Elvis! - YouTube)

Friday January 10, 2014 -

5:00pm: A tip tent is set up at Bob Evans off of 501 near H.E.'s apartment until Sunday the 12th at 11:00pm again by B.B. (Link: http://www.wbtw.com/story/24421527/...up-in-myrtle-beach-to-help-find-heather-elvis)

Saturday January 11, 2014 -

UNKNOWN TIME: H.E.'s case makes it's Good Morning America debut. (Link: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/woman-returns-home-date-vanishes-trace-21498394)

9:00am: Search continues off Tidewater Rd. (Link: http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2014/01/09/3949098/police-say-tips-about-missing.html)

12:00 - 5:00pm: A fundraiser is held at H.E.'s church with Olive Garden hosting. (Link: http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/24345097/volunteer-opportunity-to-search-for-missing-girls)

Friday January 17, 2014 -

UNKNOWN TIME: S.C. GOV. NIKKI HALEY confirms she has been in contact with the family and with SLED. (Link: http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2014/01/17/3965351/gov-haley-confirms-she-has-helped.html)

12:00pm: T.E. authors his own story published online. (Link: http://www.xojane.com/it-happened-to-me/heather-elvis-disappearance-terry-elvis)