BY Benjamin ClarkNovember 1, 2024
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Ex-Youth Pastor Faces Rising Voyeurism Charges, Held On $1M Bond

In South Carolina, Daniel Kellan Mayfield, a former youth pastor, has been hit with additional voyeurism charges, escalating his legal predicament significantly.Daniel Mayfield now confronts 144 charges of voyeurism after 38 more were added, linked to crimes dating back to 2014 involving women and underage girls, The Christian Post reported.

Start of Investigation and Initial Arrest

Mayfield was first arrested in June 2023, following an incident where he was caught filming a woman through the bathroom window of her mother’s house on May 27, 2023. Shortly after being discovered, Mayfield not only confessed to the act but also surrendered his phone to the woman, which led to further investigation.

The ongoing inquiry revealed Mayfield's pattern of voyeuristic behavior that began as early as 2014. He was still serving as a youth pastor at First Baptist Gowensville, Landrum, during this time, thereby betraying the trust placed in him by the community.

Once charges were laid, the case quickly intensified, unearthing more instances of Mayfield's misconduct across several counties.

Scope of the Charges and Legal Proceedings

The additional charges leveled against Mayfield encompass numerous incidents across Greenville, Greenwood County, Beaufort County, and Mt. Pleasant.

A judge, aware of the severity and scope of these accusations, set Mayfield’s bond at $1 million this past Tuesday. If he manages to post bond, Mayfield is required to wear a GPS monitoring device and is forbidden from contacting his victims.

Among these charges are particularly disturbing accusations concerning six instances of sexual exploitation of minors in the first degree. The victims included underage girls and women attending bridal parties.

These charges detail Mayfield's exploitation where he misused his role, providing videography services at three weddings in 2019 and 2021 to secretly film women.

Community and Church Reaction

The revelations have shocked the community, particularly at First Baptist Gowensville. The Senior Pastor, Josh Phillips, expressed profound disbelief at the news, reflecting the sentiments of all who knew Mayfield.

"This was a complete and total shock to everyone who knew him, from parents to volunteers to students to family and close friends. Unfortunately, these things usually are surprises," Phillips commented.

An unnamed woman at the court hearing voiced the betrayal felt by the community, saying, “It takes a special kind of monster to lead worship and preach a sermon whilst having a camera simultaneously running in the restroom to victimize those who trusted him most along with their parents.”

The legal process is now in motion, with a community and its victims waiting for justice after having their trust shattered by a figure they once respected and revered.

Written by: Benjamin Clark

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