The death of ElenaKatherineMoore-- a personal trainer in South Carolina who was confirmed dead last Friday -- remains a mystery for now ... her autopsy found no obvious cause of death and no signs she suffered any traumatic injuries.
Authorities say the examination revealed no bruising, cuts, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt-force trauma, strangulation, or other external injuries ... leaving investigators waiting until they can determine exactly what happened.
The preliminary autopsy was conducted Saturday, according to Lexington County Coroner MargaretFisher, who says additional tests -- including histological studies and toxicology screening -- are still underway. Until those results come back, the cause and manner of Moore's death remain pending.
The Nancy Guthrie ransom note TMZ received was the real deal, according to the FBI, but contrary to new reports, it did not contain an apology or a revelation she was dead.
There is something else ... TMZ received close to a dozen emails from a man claiming he knew both the identity of the kidnappers and the location of Nancy. The initial email he sent -- just days after the kidnapping -- said he would provide information in return for a single bitcoin, but "time is of the essence." He made it clear -- he was not a kidnapper.
The next day, he sent another email saying "time is no longer of the essence." Translation -- Nancy was no longer alive. The man continued to send emails, saying the kidnappers took Nancy to Mexico. He said he needed the money because he would have to go underground for fear of retribution. He was also concerned authorities might try to implicate him in the kidnapping.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is literally under the microscope ... and TMZ DCspotted signs it's passing one scientific test ... at least as it relates to algae.
Check out the video ... workers spent time Monday roaming the perimeter of the landmark with glass jars attached to long poles ... scooping up water samples and bringing them back to shore for analysis. After each test, one of the workers recorded results on a data sheet.
We zoomed in on the paperwork and snapped photos of the results ... and, it seems the algae readings are mostly low.
It looks like algae levels were graded on a scale from 0-5, with zero meaning little algae. Most readings are 0s and 1s, but one result appears to be higher ... check the photos and judge for yourself.
3:00 PM PT --Mystikal is still being sued by the woman he pled guilty to raping ... which led to his recent 20-year prison sentence ... and she says he spit on her and forced her to pray before forcing himself on her.
Mystikal's rape conviction has rocked his relationship with his son ... and it doesn't seem like they'll be able to work things out anytime soon.
Mystikal's attorney Roy Maughan tells TMZ ... Million Tyler's relationship with his dad has become strained since his father was sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping a woman.
Maughan tells us ... "Mystikal has reached out to Million to patch things up, but I don't think that's happening yet."
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is quickly turning into the Lincoln Memorial Arresting Pool ... TMZ DC witnessed the latest bust firsthand, and the guy who got led off in cuffs gave us a piece of his mind.
Check out the video ... Jacob hustled over to ask the detainee why he was in handcuffs ... and he told us why an out-of-state law enforcement agency's presence set him off.
The Reflecting Pool is the center of a growing controversy in D.C. and we've already seen law enforcement take action against a couple people today ... including this man, who was led away by US Park Police.
3:00 PM PT --Mystikal is still being sued by the woman he pled guilty to raping ... which led to his recent 20-year prison sentence ... and she says he spit on her and forced her to pray before forcing himself on her.
Mystikal's son says he's hoping for the best for his father ... even if he's not quite ready to visit him in prison.
Million says he obviously feels for the unnamed victim in this case ... as well as his father -- adding he feels there are no winners when things like this happen.
According to her obituary, visitation services will be held Friday, June 26, from 3 PM to 7 PM at Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. A memorial service celebrating her life is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, at 2 PM at the same location.
The family is asking that memorial donations be made to causes and organizations that were especially meaningful to Makenzi.
12:01 PM PT -- Ben Askren is (seemingly) providing some context around the arrest of Poirier, writing on X ... "He was having a good time at the airport. Wrestled some of my friends"
11:42 AM PT --Dustin seemingly just went to Instagram to address the arrest, keeping it short and sweet, saying ... "Love you all Im working on my self"
It wasn't exactly the Father's Day Dustin Poirier had in mind ... the retired UFC legend was arrested early Sunday evening in Georgia, TMZ Sports has learned.
Poirier, 37, was booked for "Public Drunk" -- a misdemeanor -- at 6:38 PM ... before being released several hours later, a quarter after 10 PM.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is getting treated like the Mona Lisa these days ... and one woman got a ticket to prove it.
Check out the footage Charliecaptured Monday ... a woman is seen dipping her hand into the newly renovated Pool before drawing the attention of cops, National Guard troops, and U.S. Marshals, who surround her and begin questioning her near the water's edge.
The woman is eventually escorted away from the Pool ... she was issued a citation, but was then free to walk away.
Tay Keith's girlfriend was panicking about the music producer's health before learning he was dead ... so much so, she dialed 911 to get a wellness check.
In the dispatch audio we obtained, she expresses concern for Tay -- whose real name is Brytavious Lakeith Chambers -- after he had asked her to come visit him, but then went radio silent on her.
After a full 24 hours of "crickets" from Tay, she was worried enough to call 911 ... and the audio reveals the dispatcher asking if Tay had any known health issues.
Officials are looking into assault allegations made against New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith over the weekend ... with police telling TMZ Sports the case is currently under review.
A woman named Kristen went to social media on Sunday to drop the shocking claims ... saying, "Today is the DAY! GENO SMITH beat my ass cause he HATES taking care of his special needs kid and can't be left alone with him because he'd rather watch s*x online and play Call of Duty."
"The Real Housewives of Miami" star Lisa Hochstein is no longer being criminally prosecuted for allegedly spying on her ex-husband Dr. Lenny Hochsteinduring their nasty divorce.
According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, a counselor for Miami-Dade County's Advocate Program -- a pretrial diversion program -- informed prosecutors Lisa completed all requirements of the program she entered in connection with her felony communications interception charge.
The filing states Lisa was referred to the program on May 15 and has now satisfied all program requirements. The counselor specifically requested the case be dismissed following her successful completion of the program.
The state announced in open court Monday the charges are dropped as a result of them completing the program.
Travis Kelce gave off more bachelor party vibes in San Diego on Sunday night ... the soon-to-be Mr. Swift and his posse went to see Dave Chappelle perform -- and TMZ captured them leaving on their very own party bus!
TMZ obtained exclusive video of Travis and his brother, Jason Kelce, along with about 8 other athletic-looking dudes exiting Viejas Arena on the campus of San Diego State University after Chappelle put on his hour-and-a-half show before a packed crowd.
Check out the footage ... Jason leads the way as he walks to the party bus in the parking lot, followed by Travis and his close buds, all of whom start milling about for a while. Suddenly, a woman's voice can be heard screaming, "Love you, Travis!"
Too young, lacks experience, not enough power ... are all criticisms Xander Zayas has heard leading up to his huge fight with Jaron "Boots" Ennis, but the boxing star says he's unfazed, promising a big performance next weekend in Brooklyn!
The 23-year-old unified super welterweight champ chopped it up with TMZ Sports ahead of the June 27th scrap at Barclays, pitting the two undefeated fighters against each other ... and Zayas admits the high stakes make this one more special.
"I feel like every fight is important and I've always given that importance to every fight. Obviously, this one is a bit different because you have undefeated fighters that are well known in the boxing world and in the athletic world so I feel like it's exciting," Xander told us.
Marilyn Monroe's death may not have been suicide at all ... it may have been a far more sinister murder plot that revolves around the Kennedys.
TMZ has produced a new show airing Sunday at 8 PM ET on FOX -- "Celebrity Crime Scene: Marilyn Monroe" -- and it leaves no doubt the crime scene was staged, and people went to great lengths to cover up what really happened to the biggest movie star in the world.
There are massive holes in the official cause of death -- probable suicide -- and we use never-before-seen A.I. to recreate Marilyn's house. Our 3 crime scene investigators blow holes in the official account, but that raises the question ... if not suicide, then what?
Taylor Swift's Rhode Island estate became the center of fresh fan speculation this weekend after fireworks were seen lighting up the sky near the superstar's coastal property as her wedding to Travis Kelce quickly approaches.
Witnesses in the area tell TMZ a display of fireworks near Taylor's well-known Watch Hill mansion were spotted firing off from Ocean House late Saturday night ... sparking speculation about what might be happening behind the gates of one of her favorite properties.
The sighting comes as speculation grows that Taylor could be hosting a private celebration with close friends, after we obtained several photos and video of lots of action at her east coast estate starting Thursday.
