Photo: Lancaster County Sheriff's Office
A South Carolina man, Donnie Ray Birchfield Jr. has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including false imprisonment, after allegedly holding four "vulnerable adults" captive in his basement for 10 years. Birchfield was taken into custody on August 1 after Lancaster police responded to a report of an unattended death at his home.
The police incident report revealed that Birchfield allegedly confined the adults, exploiting them financially by stealing their money. The details surrounding the conditions of their captivity and how Birchfield managed to keep them hidden for a decade are still under investigation.
Authorities are working to piece together the full extent of the alleged crimes and are urging anyone with information to come forward. Birchfield faces a slew of charges, and the case has sparked outrage in the community, highlighting concerns about the safety and protection of vulnerable individuals.
As the investigation continues, the Lancaster police are committed to ensuring justice for the victims and preventing similar incidents in the future.