News13 Investigates: Deputy coroner questioned as mysteries swirl around high-profile Horry County deaths

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A family member connected with one of two high-profile cases that have moved through the Horry County Coroner’s office is calling for the removal of one its top-ranking employees, accusing her of mishandling both.

Those claims against Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard are backed by a recently launched online petition that’s garnered more than 1,100 signatures as of Monday. The coroner’s office is denying any wrongdoing.

While relatives of both families mentioned in the petition — Chris Skinner and Scott Spivey — say they had nothing to do with its creation, Skinner’s sister told News13 she supports getting what she believes is justice…

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