VA VA - Elsie Wiggington, adult, from Amherst County, 2023

[PommyMommy]

JUL 10, 2024

Officials collected new evidence after searching missing Elsie Wiggington's home

The Amherst County Sheriff's Office saidduring the search they collected new evidence that they believe will be helpful in solving the case of Elsie Wiggington.

wset.com

The Amherst County Sheriff's Office said during the search they collected new evidence that they believe will help solve the case of Elsie Wiggington, who has been missing since June 2023.

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Elsie’s husband's ex-wife, Patricia Wiggington, is currently living in Elsie’s home. We spoke with her today.

She said she is willing to work with the police on whatever is needed.

We also asked her about her ex-husband, Fred Wiggington. She said he was never abusive to her and she does not believe he would have hurt Elsie.

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Extensive search continued for missing Amherst County woman

Tuesday, a large-scale search was conducted at the property where she used to live with her husband.

www.wdbj7.com

Although details remain scarce, the sheriff’s office received a tip that crucial evidence may be on the property.

 

[Darling136]

I think i have not seen a real date of the last sighting? Meanwhile there must be more info where or who saw her last?

 

[PommyMommy]

JUL 11, 2024

Family of missing Amherst County woman asks for justice

"That is what we are here for—we are here for justice for Elsie."

www.wdbj7.com

As more information is uncovered, Elsie’s family says their fears are growing that domestic violence led to her disappearance.

Coleman said the last time she spoke to Elsie, she expressed she was scared for her life.

“The last conversation we had with her she, of course, told us she was in fear for her life, you could hear the desperation so much so in her voice, that my husband said do you need me to come now I will come now,” said Coleman.

Family’s unwavering love fuels search for Amherst missing woman

Elsie Wiggington's family remains steadfast in their search for answers and justice over a year after her disappearance, with recent investigative progress renewing their hope.

www.wsls.com

“This isn’t like a TV show. It takes time for them to get results back from any evidence they may have gathered,” Coleman said.

Her family has stood firm in their belief that Elsie was in an abusive relationship before her disappearance. And now, her sister Victoria Seal says they’ve made it a mission to advocate for victims.

“On that day, Elsie stood up for herself. And we all know here in domestic violence cases, normally the end is when you try to leave, that’s when something bad happens. There were signs leading up to what happened to her from April of 2023 to June of 2023, I was informed that her life was pure hell,” Seal said.

'We will be your voice:' Amherst Co. missing woman's family believe someone murdered her

The family of the missing Amherst County woman believes someone murdered her.

wset.com

A year has passed, which makes investigating much more difficult.

"They are battling the deprivation of any evidence that was there because you know it’s been over a year," Tracey Coleman, Elsie’s foster sister, said.

This week the Amherst County Sheriff’s office has held multiple searches. They said they collected evidence that they believed could help.

 

[sallye818]

Confused as to why the husband's EX-WIFE is now living in Elsie's home???

 

[Caring1]

Police currently at the Wiggington home. No word as to why yet. Just now breaking news.

August 13, 2024

Law enforcement responding to Elsie Wiggington's house in Amherst County

Law enforcement are responding to Elsie Wiggington's home in Amherst County

wset.com

 

[ChuckMaureen]

Interesting that the previous sheriff did not follow up with the case, if there ever was one.

 

[Simply Southern]

News conference 4pm WSET will cover on fb

 

[Simply Southern]

Moved to 4:30. FB ABC13 - WSET sorry can't link
Live now

 

[Caring1]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=871814158158105

 

[Simply Southern]

Remains found this am. Moo

 

[Simply Southern]

Husband, Frederick Wiggington arrested in Rockbridge County. More charges to come.

Found on the property in Amherst County. Remains send to Medical Examiner.

Will post MSM shortly..

Remains believed to be those of missing Amherst County woman; ex-husband arrested

Elsie Wiggington was reported missing in June 2023.

www.wdbj7.com

 

[GraceG]

Husband, Frederick Wiggington arrested in Rockbridge County. More charges to come.

Found on the property in Amherst County. Remains send to Medical Examiner.

Will post MSM shortly..

Remains believed to be those of missing Amherst County woman; ex-husband arrested

Elsie Wiggington was reported missing in June 2023.

www.wdbj7.com

He was arrested for concealment of a dead body.
Not murder or manslaughter.
Not accessory to murder (i.e. hiding the body to help another conceal the crime).

Remains believed to be those of missing Amherst County woman; ex-husband arrested

Elsie Wiggington was reported missing in June 2023.

www.wdbj7.com

I'm glad she was found and the family will have closure, but this just raises more questions.

 

[Simply Southern]

He was arrested for concealment of a dead body.
Not murder or manslaughter.
Not accessory to murder (i.e. hiding the body to help another conceal the crime).

Remains believed to be those of missing Amherst County woman; ex-husband arrested

Elsie Wiggington was reported missing in June 2023.

www.wdbj7.com

I'm glad she was found and the family will have closure, but this just raises more questions.

Yes I should have stated. I was watching and trying to post.
Thanks

 

[PommyMommy]

Yes I should have stated. I was watching and trying to post.
Thanks

Thank you for the updates. I wish they would have found her sooner instead of leaving her family in anguish for the past year. So, so awful. I fully expect to see a murder charge in this one. MOO

Here is the press release from Amherst County Sheriff's Office:

https://www.facebook.com/AmherstSheriffVA/posts/897490512403194

 

[PommyMommy]

AUG 15, 2024

Family sheds light on relationship between Elsie Wiggington and her husband

The family of Elsie Wiggington, whose body was found on August 14, is speaking out about Elsie's relationship with her husband, Fred Wiggington.

wset.com

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Elsie married Frederick in 2019. By 2020 she filed for divorce.

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"There was violence, there was verbal abuse, there was mental abuse, there financial abuse where Fred was basically draining Elsie's money," Seal said.

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Victoria said neighbors reported Elsie stood up for herself just before she went missing last year.

"The fight took place outside and Fred followed in beside her into the house and she was never seen again," Seal said.

She said just a couple of days later Frederick’s ex-wife moved into Elsie’s home.

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[truthfinder2019]

Divorce filing outlines serious accusations against Elsie Wiggington's husband

New court filings obtained by ABC13 on Thursday shed light into the relationship troubles of Elsie Wiggington and her former husband.

wset.com

“…According to documents found in Amherst County Circuit Court, Elise Wiggington filed for divorce against Frederick Wiggington in June of 2020.The filings claim that during their marriage, Fred was allegedly still seeing his ex-wife, Patricia Wiggington.…”
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The documents state that: "the Defendant [Fred] had engaged in s**** intercourse with Patricia Wiggington without the connivance, conspiracy, or condonation of the Plaintiff [Elsie] within the past five years, the same constituting adultery..."

The divorce filing also shed light on other issues between Elsie and Frederick. For example, he allegedly committed forgery and fraudulent conveyances as well.

The document said: "Husband further took the title of the Wife's mobile home, which was solely in her name and re-titled the mobile home into his name, forging Wife's signature, to which he later admitted having done."

Additionally, he allegedly "staged a robbery of the home in September of 2019, taking all of Husband's guns. Wife's jewelry, home decor and other property. Husband later admitted taking the property to his former wife's home..."

RIP Elsie :-(