In the late summer of 2018, the life of 32-year-old Robert Charles Heil was cut short in a violent encounter in the Conway area of Horry County, South Carolina. On Friday, August 31st, Horry County police were called to a residence on Silver Moon Court, where they discovered Heil's body in the yard. He had been fatally shot.
Investigators at the scene quickly determined that the shooting was not an accident and announced that they had identified the individuals involved in the incident.
However, in the immediate aftermath of the shooting, no arrests were made, and the circumstances surrounding what was described as a domestic situation remained unclear to the public. The coroner's office confirmed that Heil's death was the result of a shooting.
Robert, known to his loved ones as 'Robby,' had moved to the Conway area about a year prior to his death. He worked in his father's flooring business and was a talented, self-taught guitar player. In the days following his death, his family was left grappling with the sudden and tragic loss. While authorities had identified the parties involved, information regarding any subsequent arrests, charges, or the progression of a trial has not been made publicly available. The case, which began with a pronouncement of a 'not accidental' death, has since left a family searching for answers and a community with unresolved questions.
