Coroner rules South Carolina fitness trainer’s death natural, citing heart condition

Key points

• Fisher stated Moore died from complications of cardiac dysrhythmia with premature ventricular contractions.
• Autopsy found no evidence of trauma, strangulation, or sexual assault.
• Toxicology tests detected alcohol but no other substances.
• Fisher confirmed Moore’s husband, Brannon Slice, was never a suspect.
• Fisher criticized the mental health facility for releasing Moore despite a documented crisis.

Background

Moore was reported missing in June 2026 after leaving a Planet Fitness in Lexington, South Carolina. Her body was found six days later near Old Cherokee Road. Prior to her disappearance, she had been involuntarily committed to a mental health facility. This case follows a series of high-profile coroner rulings in 2026, including the accidental deaths of Hayden Panettiere and a Nobu Malibu chef, highlighting ongoing public interest in cause-of-death determinations.

How outlets are covering it

Fox News and WIS News 10 both reported the coroner’s findings, emphasizing the natural cause of death and the lack of criminal involvement by Moore’s husband. WIS News 10 provided additional details, noting that Moore’s prescribed heart medication was not found in her toxicology report despite claims by the facility that it had been administered. WACH.com initially reported the upcoming press conference but did not provide the final findings in the same detail. All sources agree that the death was ruled natural, but WIS News 10 highlighted the potential impact of the facility’s failure to provide medication, while Fox News focused more on the coroner’s defense of the husband.

Why it matters

The ruling resolves a high-profile missing persons case and raises questions about the handling of mental health crises and medication management in inpatient facilities. It also underscores the importance of thorough autopsies in determining cause of death, especially in cases involving complex medical histories.

What to watch

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has closed its missing persons case, but it is unclear if the investigation into Moore’s death has been fully closed. WIS News 10 has reached out to SLED for further information. The case may also prompt reviews of mental health facility protocols regarding medication administration and discharge decisions.