Heather disappeared 12 years ago. Her parents? They’re still looking and alive.
Still searching for answers
Debbie and Terry Elvis have never stopped searching for Heather. In March 2025, kidnapper Sydney Moorer filed for a retrial.
Debbie isn’t shocked: “We knew it was coming” . She wants to *beg Sydney face to face: “Let Heather go. He took her and wouldn’t let her go” . Terry? He’s ready for another court battle. The murder charges could come back at some point.
Vigil, Tears and Stones
Every year on December 18, they hold a candlelight vigil at Peachtree Landing—where Heather’s car was found. In 2023, Debbie called it her “Help Night” for all missing people.
For Heather’s birthday in 2024, they painted rocks (her favorite art) and raised money for search dogs. Debbie says missing people are a “silent epidemic”.
👨👩👧 Family Vijay and Bourbon
They live in Myrtle Beach with their children and grandchildren. Their daughter Morgan crushed it:
- 👑 Miss Myrtle Beach 2023
- 🎓 College graduate in 2024 (Terry posted a tribute to her very proud father)
- 💼 Victims’ advocate helping others
Debbie runs “Debbie: Change and Repair”. Terry? He’s a Certified Bourbon Steward with 21.5k Instagram followers. His feed? Whiskey reviews and family photos.
⚖️ Courtroom explosions
Terry’s anger flared in 2018. He yelled at Tammy Moorer’s lawyer in the bathroom during the trial. He was charged with contempt. He paid a $400 fine to avoid jail time.
✨ New life, old sorrow
In March 2025, he and Morgan took a trip to Los Angeles. But the sorrow is behind them. Debbie admitted to ruining her vacation. Morgan urges people: “Remember Heather was a person – not just a poster.”
The Takeaway
Debbie and Terry? They are warriors. They run businesses, raise awareness, and hug grandchildren. But their goal? Find Heather. Get justice. While Debbie screams: “I want to find my daughter”.
