[ifinnegan]

This prosecution makes no sense.

How can she be charged with kidnapping, but not murder?

[Robert DeLong]

Both the Moorers were charged in connection with Elvis’ disappearance. The couple initially was charged with murder and kidnapping in 2014, but the murder charges were dropped two years later.

Couldn't prove murder, just like they couldn't prove the kidnapping charge. However, if they lose the case of kidnapping then they could still go after her for murder if the body was ever located. If the body was never found then they could arrest her for murder and let the roll of the dice hope for a positive verdict.

Interestingly they have only gotten the husband on a charge of obstruction of justice. His case for the kidnapping charge resulted in a hung jury.