Crime

Elderly Greenville couple accused of sexually abusing two young children, arrested and charged

Greenville, South Carolina – Elderly Greenville couple accused of sexually abusing two children were arrested and charged on Thursday, officials with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.

According to the available information, the suspects were identified as the 74-year-old Harry Reams O’Neal and his wife, 73-year-old Andrea Campbell O’Neal, both of Greenville, and they are accused for abusing the children between 2005 and 2012.

The several-month-long investigation resulted with enough evidence and the couple were arrested on Thursday.

The couple are facing several charges. Reportedly, they received alleging sexual abuse of two children who were between the ages of 11 and 19, the sheriff’s office said.

In addition to the initial claims, the authorities learned that O’Neal forced to children to perform sexual acts with other men and he even recorded them.

No more details were immediately available.

Cindy Carey

Publisher

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