Crime

Suspected human remains found in North Myrtle Beach area, Horry County police say

Possible human remains were found off Robert Edge Parkway on Friday morning, according to Horry County police spokeswoman Kelly Moore.

The scene is near Old Sanders Drive, according to Horry County Coroner Robert Edge. It’s suspected the remains are human, but the Horry County Coroner’s Office will make that determination, Moore said.

There has been no further information released about the remains or the person’s identity.

Ashley Scott said she saw the scene on her way to drop off her daughter at a nearby preschool this morning. Twenty minutes after she dropped off her daughter, the school called to pick her up.

“I was shocked and scared,” Scott said.

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This story was originally published August 30, 2019 at 11:43 AM.

Alex Lang
The Sun News
Alex Lang is the True Crime reporter for The Sun News covering the legal system and how crime impacts local residents. He says letting residents know if they are safe is a vital role of a newspaper. Alex has covered crime in Detroit, Iowa, New York City, West Virginia and now Horry County.
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