Christopher Dontell sentenced for mistress’s husband’s murder
UPDATE: Christopher Dontell offered a tearful apology at his sentencing offering his regret for having any involvement with Meagan Jackson. More
July 14, 2025
Christopher Dontell
Chris Dontell, formerly a Horry County, SC, coroner, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and accessory after the fact in the Oct. 2020 death of Gregory Rice. Dontell was sentenced to the maximum of 20 years for both charges.
SC v. Christopher Dontell: Coroner Affair Murder Trial
Moments before his trial was scheduled to begin, Christopher Dontell pleaded guilty to two charges related to Gregory Rice's death. More
December 4, 2024