Horry County coroner names person found dead behind Carolina Forest shopping center
The Horry County Coroner’s Office has released the name of a person found dead in Carolina Forest on Monday.
Scott Woodridge, 55, was found in a “riser room” behind the Kroger shopping center off Renee Drive, said Horry County Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard. Woodridge was homeless and was given permission to stay in the room, she said.
He died “several days ago” but there was no foul play suspected, Willard said.
Horry County police responded to the scene in the parking area near the store. Several police vehicles were on scene as detectives investigated the incident.
An employee at a nearby store, who declined to give their name, said the victim was homeless and known to frequent the area.
This story was originally published November 19, 2019 at 7:17 AM.
