SC parents accused of sex trafficking their 14-year-old daughter with a 67-year-old man

ANDERSON COUNTY, SC (TCD) — Two parents are accused of sex trafficking their minor daughter for money.

In a press release and video released by the Anderson County Sheriff's Office, Detective Will Freestate said April Lawrence and James Wilson allegedly made a “concerted effort” to “find people who would give them money.” 'money' and that their 'children were the currency'.

The investigation into Lawrence and Wilson began in April. The couple allegedly took their 14-year-old daughter to a 67-year-old Greenville County man's house every time he asked.

Further investigation revealed the man allegedly sent the parents a text message and $20 via Cash App each time. In total, the parents allegedly made more than $1,000 from trafficking their daughter.

The 14-year-old girl allegedly told detectives she no longer wanted to go to the man's home, but her father forced her to.

According to the sheriff's office, another man, Willem Barendsen, took advantage of the parents' offer. He was wanted and then accused of criminal sexual conduct with a minor.

Lawrence and Wilson were booked into the Anderson County Jail on human trafficking charges, and they were both denied bond.

MORE:

• Parents accused of trafficking their own daughter – Anderson County Sheriff's Office
• Anderson County Jail

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