“Georgetown County Coroner Identifies Deceased as Harry Woodruff III After Year-Long Search”

Accident – death – Obituary News : GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – The Georgetown County coroner has finally announced the identification of the human remains discovered in a wooded area late last year, putting an end to over a year of testing and searching for answers.

Coroner Chase Ridgeway confirmed that the remains belong to Harry Woodruff III. Woodruff’s mother reported him missing in early 2020 when he failed to return to their home near 6 Mile Crossing. His remains were found not far from his residence, specifically in a wooded area off Kent Road.

In previous coverage, it was revealed that the coroner’s office collaborated with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to conduct tests on the remains. However, two attempts to identify the remains failed. Consequently, the coroner’s office sought the assistance of a private laboratory, which successfully provided a positive identification.

Despite the identification, the cause of Harry Woodruff III’s death remains undetermined at this time. Further investigation and analysis will be necessary to shed light on the circumstances surrounding his tragic demise.

As new developments emerge, WMBF News will continue to provide updates on this case. Stay tuned for the latest information on this ongoing investigation.

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