SC - Man kept 4 vulnerable adults captive in his basement for 10 years while he spent their money - Lancaster, 2015

[Clearsky]

Man, 35, Allegedly Kept 4 'Vulnerable Adults' Locked in His S.C. Basement for 10 Years While Spending Their Money

A 35-year-old man has been accused of keeping at least four vulnerable adults trapped in the basement of his South Carolina home for over 10 years. According to local news outlets, Donnie Ray Birchfield Jr. was allegedly taking his victims’ money for his own gain while controlling their eating...

people.com

On Aug. 1, Donnie Ray Birchfield Jr. was arrested and charged with a lengthy list of crimes, including four counts of exploitation of a vulnerable adult, financial fraud, false imprisonment, and domestic violence, per the Lancaster County Detention Center.

 

[Wilma_W]

This case already looks horrific and we don't even know most of the details yet. Thank you Clearsky for starting this thread!

I just found out about this from a Youtube video from Law & Crime:

 

[Melsworld]

This is from my hometown and is really creeping me out. I am friends from high school with his stepmom so for years I've seen the family pictures. I know things but not sure what I'm allowed to say.