HORRY COUNTY, SC — An active investigation is underway after a bone discovered in a local dirt storage pile was confirmed to be human.
On Friday, June 5, 2026, the Horry County Police Department (HCPD) received a report regarding a bone found within a substantial dirt pile located near the intersection of US Highway 501 and Highway 22. Authorities noted that the specific dirt mound is part of a stockpile maintained for regional hurricane and emergency weather mitigation needs.
According to investigators, the dirt pile where the skeletal remain was discovered was originally deposited at the location sometime last year.
Following an initial assessment by the Horry County Coroner’s Office, forensic officials confirmed that the bone is human. HCPD Detectives quickly responded to the scene to secure the area and initiate a thorough investigation.
The coroner’s office has announced plans to submit the bone for advanced DNA testing to determine its origin and verify if it matches any existing profiles in missing persons databases.
Officials emphasize that this is a fluid and ongoing investigation. No further details regarding the age, gender, or potential identity associated with the remain have been released.
Anyone with relevant information regarding the incident or unusual activity near the storage site over the past year is encouraged to contact the Horry County Police Department non-emergency dispatch at 843.248.1520 or the HCPD Crime Tips Line at 843.915.8477
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