SC man held 4 captive in Lancaster basement, raped and murdered one: Prosecutors

The lawyer for Donnie Ray Birchfield Jr. says the people were free to leave, but prosecutors said he killed and raped one of ...
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Man, 35, Allegedly Kept 4 'Vulnerable Adults' Locked in His S.C. Basement for 10 Years While Spending Their Money

Donnie Ray Birchfield Jr. is being detained without bail at the Lancaster County Detention Center following his arrest on Aug. 1 Latoya Gayle joined PEOPLE as an Associate Editor in 2024. Her work has ...
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Man Who Allegedly Kept 4 Vulnerable Adults Locked in His Basement for Years Is Accused of Murdering 1 Victim

Donnie Ray Birchfield Jr. is being held without bond at the Lancaster County Detention Center Lancaster County Detention Center In August 2025, Donnie Ray Birchfield Jr., 35, of Lancaster, S.C., was ...
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Donnie Ray Prevatte

Donnie Ray Prevatte, 74 of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born on November ...
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Donnie Ray Quick

Ray Quick, 79, passed away on September 8, 2024, in Bradenton, FL. He fought a valiant fight with cancer and died peacefully around 10 a.m. at his home. Ray loved to sing karaoke and had many fans and ...