SC authorities find remains of Brittanee Drexel, who disappeared in 2009; arrest made in case

Authorities have confirmed the human remains that were found during a search through the woods near the South Carolina coast last week were the remains of Brittanee Drexel, 17, who went missing from Myrtle Beach in 2009, according to WCIV.

During a news conference Monday afternoon, the Georgetown County sheriff also confirmed an arrest has been made in the case.

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Investigators said Raymond Moody, who is in custody, is accused of burying Drexel. His charges include rape, murder and kidnapping, according to officials.

Last week, authorities said Drexel’s remains were found in Georgetown County during a search on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Days before the discovery, Moody, who was previously identified as a person of interest in Drexel’s disappearance, was arrested and charged with obstruction of justice in Georgetown County.