ANGEL COOPER VAUSE | GF Watched as ‘Monster’ Raped and Murdered Brittanee Drexel Inside Tent After Spring Break Kidnapping | Sentenced to 18 Years for Lying to FBI During Investigation | ALS

Angel Vause. Autographed Letter, Signed. Handwritten, Commercial #10 (4.125 × 9.5 envelope). Charleston, SC. March 4, 2025. Content unknown. SEALED.

The Silent Accomplice: The Untold Story of Angel Cooper Vause

Angel Cooper Vause was born in Georgetown, South Carolina, a town where the Waccamaw River winds its way to the sea. Details of her early life remain largely obscured, but it is known that she resided in Georgetown for much of her life. Her path crossed with Raymond Moody, a man with a dark past, and the two became long-term partners.​

In April 2009, 17-year-old Brittanee Drexel vanished from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, during a spring break trip. The disappearance baffled authorities and haunted her family for years. Unbeknownst to them, Vause played a pivotal role in this tragedy. On the night of April 25, 2009, Vause and Moody encountered Drexel on the Myrtle Beach strip. Offering her a ride, they lured her into their vehicle under the pretense of taking her back to her hotel. Instead, they transported her to a remote area near Georgetown. There, Moody assaulted and murdered Drexel while Vause took her cellphone, effectively severing her only lifeline.

For over a decade, Vause concealed her involvement. She initially denied any knowledge of the crime but later fabricated a story claiming Drexel had willingly accompanied them and that she had left before any harm occurred. These lies impeded the investigation and prolonged the suffering of Drexel's family.

The truth began to surface in May 2022 when Moody confessed to the crime, leading authorities to Drexel's remains in a wooded area near Georgetown. Subsequently, Vause was arrested and charged with making false statements to federal investigators. In September 2024, she pleaded guilty to these charges. During sentencing in February 2025, U.S. District Judge Richard M. Gergel emphasized Vause's significant role in the crime, stating she was "a key participant in this tragedy, facilitating the kidnapping of a child." She was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release.

The impact of Vause's actions on Drexel's family and the community was profound. For years, her family endured uncertainty and grief, compounded by the misinformation Vause provided. The case drew extensive media attention, highlighting the challenges in missing person investigations and the devastating effects of deceit.​

Currently incarcerated, Vause's actions serve as a grim reminder of the consequences of dishonesty and complicity in criminal acts. The case underscores the importance of truthfulness in investigations and the need for timely cooperation to prevent prolonged suffering for victims' families.​

Given the notoriety of the case, items associated with Vause, such as autographs, could be considered rare and hold value for collectors of true crime memorabilia. However, ethical considerations regarding the commodification of such items should be taken into account.​

• VIDEO: The Disturbing Brittanee Drexel Affair | https://youtu.be/eEssFtdfb5Y

• VIDEO: Angel Realizes She Is Actually The Murder Suspect | https://youtu.be/HpquxoCJYeI

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