Former Youth Pastor Sentenced 20 Years Federal Child Sex Crime Charges South Carolina

Daniel Kellan Mayfield, a former youth pastor and wedding videographer in Greenville County, South Carolina, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for possessing thousands of child sexual abuse images, many involving children under 12. He used hidden cameras and cell phones to film victims in private settings like bathrooms and showers, with over 5,000 abusive images found on his phone. Mayfield faces additional state charges, including over 150 counts related to filming girls and women secretly, which remain pending in several counties. Victims and family members have expressed the deep emotional impact of his crimes, emphasizing the violation of trust and innocence. In a related case, Bishop Sam Onyeagoziri Ndubueze in Nigeria was remanded over allegations of sexual misconduct and sharing explicit materials online, with his case transferred to higher legal authorities. Additionally, Jon Paul Sheptock, a former worship pastor and Christian music singer in Texas, was arrested on charges of distributing child pornography, with investigations revealing past abuse and exploitation of minors.