Archive · 23 Sep 2025
South Carolina Man Arrested for Holding Adults Captive
A man in South Carolina, Donnie Ray Birchfield Jr., has been arrested.
He's accused of keeping four adults locked up in his basement for as long as a decade.
Sadly, one of the people died while in his care.
Police found the others when they responded to a report.
Birchfield Jr. is accused of taking their money too.
The police are still investigating what happened and why.
Donnie Ray Birchfield Jr. was arrested in South Carolina.
He is accused of holding four adults captive.
The captivity is alleged to have lasted up to 10 years.
One victim died while in Birchfield Jr.'s custody.
Police are investigating the incident and charges.
- Who
- Donnie Ray Birchfield Jr.
- What
- Accused of holding four adults captive and misappropriating funds.
- When
- Arrested August 1; captivity potentially for up to 10 years.
- Where
- Lancaster, South Carolina.
- Why
- Unknown; investigation ongoing.
Allegations
Legal Proceedings
Birchfield Jr.'s Actions
Allegations
Birchfield Jr. is accused of severe abuse.
Legal Proceedings
Birchfield Jr. is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
- Accused
- Donnie Ray Birchfield Jr.
- Location
- Lancaster, South Carolina
- Charges
- Unspecified; investigation ongoing
- Victims
- Four adults
- Detention Period
- Up to 10 years
- Deceased Victim
- Vulnerable adult
- Arrest Date
- August 1
