Florence man accused of sexual exploitation of a minor
Florence County Detention Center
Barry Leonard Brown
Published: June 29, 2009
Updated: June 30, 2009
A Florence man initially arrested on a bench warrant is accused of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, according to a press release from the Florence County Sheriff’s Office.
Barry Leonard Brown, 34, of 3639 E. Palmetto St., Lot 14, was arrested Saturday and is in custody at the Florence County Detention Center in Effingham awaiting a bond hearing.
Investigators said the suspect had multiple files on his personal computer with video and still photographic images of children performing various sex acts.
Anyone with information about possible cases of criminal sexual assault is encouraged to contact the nearest law enforcement agency.
In addition, the Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault provides assistance and resources designed to help victims of these crimes and can be reached at (843) 669-4600 or (800) 273-1820.
For more information on reporting child abuse, call the Childhelp Pee Dee 24-hour hotline at (866) 867-9857.
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What went wrong?! Why damage the life of a child? Why hurt the heart of a mother? Even your mom. Please get help.
He will get plenty of what he deserves when the other inmates find out the reason he is there.
Hanging is kind compared to what I would like to do to him.
This man should not be allowed bail, because we STATS report that most people that have committed a crime will get out on bail and do it again. Please keep him locked up. He looks as if he had been crying. I bet he wasn’t crying when he was committing his crime against those innocent children.
He do deserve a harsh punishment. But Hanging is a bit to harsh. We know this is what would’ve happened way back in the day. But come on man. Grow up. He is sick and needs to spend plenty days behind bars.
Why, man, why? Why would you want to see kids when there are so many willing and experienced women? This guy deserves whatever punishment he gets.
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