EFTV - 194 - Vanished: The Heather Elvis Case (Documentary series)
Well, who'd have figured that 'Echoes From The Void!' #EFTV would be looking at true crime!!!
It's all down to Kelli McNeil-Yellen who came with an offer I couldn't refuse (she sent an e-mail an asked lol)! BUT, really glad she did, cause this new documentary is legit! THEN, we get to break bread with one of the directors and architects of the project, and find out what is the draw of the genre, why this case, and why structure things in this way! Extremely insightful and interesting, so you won't want to miss it!!!
'Vanished: The Heather Elvis Case' is directed by Michael Bayer, Jeff Dean. Heather Elvis, a 20-year-old from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, goes missing in 2013. Her disappearance becomes the center of an investigation involving a love triangle that draws national attention. Despite relentless online harassment fueled by Internet trolls, the family and investigators persist in their efforts to solve the case.
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Vanished: The Heather Elvis Case - Poster
Vanished: The Heather Elvis Case
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US Digital Release Date: 10th March 2025
UK Digital Release Date: 10th March 2025
Directed by: Michael Bayer, Jeff Dean
Cast: Morgan Elvis, Debbi Elvis, Terry Elvis, William Barrett, Brianna Kulzer, Summer Dashe, John Lordan, Nancy Livesay, Jimmy Richardson, Chris Helms, Peter Cestare, Avery Joy Davis, Sarah Queralt, Joshua Loren, Tessa Danielle, Abigail Brosh, Jenny Puranen, Andrew Pettke, Angela Barber, Gabe Vachon, Cory Aycock, Bryan E. Horton, Jimmy Bacon,
Credit: True Case Films
Genre: Crime, Documentary
Running Time: 65:34 - 40:54 - 57:00 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Digital Platforms: Apple TV, Prime Video, YouTube, Google, Vudu, Vubiquity, Cox, and Comcast
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Website: Here.
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Michael Bayer
Michael Bayer
Director, Writer, Producer
We created "Vanished: The Heather Elvis Case" to maintain visibility and relevance surrounding Heather Elvis’s disappearance. Heather remains missing, and her family and concerned community members continue to seek closure. What distinguishes this case and drew us to it is the significant role played by social media. Heather vanished in late 2013, a time when social media and smartphones were becoming ubiquitous.
The accused utilized social media to manipulate public opinion in their favor, orchestrating an online harassment campaign against Heather's family. They propagated conspiracy theories and mobilized online trolls to disseminate misinformation. The Heather Elvis Case has garnered attention from prominent media outlets like Dateline, ID, and 20/20.
Our project takes a novel approach by focusing on the abuse and harassment endured by the Elvis family during their search for answers and justice for Heather. Additionally, we delve deeper into the narrative, highlighting key moments from the trial that led to the conviction of Tammy and Sidney Moorer for kidnapping. We explored various theories about what might have happened to Heather. At one point, the District Attorney even suggests that he would consider reducing the sentence of Tammy and Sidney Moorer if they were to disclose to the Elvis family what happened to Heather and her whereabouts.
Ultimately, our goal is to both educate and raise awareness about online harassment and safety. In today's world where large amounts of communication happen online, it's crucial that stories like what happened to the Elvis family are shared and understood.
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