Sex Crimes — Williamston, SC — reported 2026-07-01

SUMMARY

Leo Lopez III was convicted of second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and five counts of unlawful conduct towards a child.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Sex Crimes
  • Location: Williamston, SC
  • Date reported: 2026-07-01
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Victim(s): 2 (children aged 12-14)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Evidence at the trial revealed Lopez committed sexual acts with a child from the ages of 12 to 14 from May 2020 to July 2022.
  • Lopez was also found guilty of punching two children in the face and stomach, leaving visible injuries that had to be hidden by makeup.
  • The victims were treated by doctors and it was revealed they suffered from severe trauma from years of sexual and physical abuse.
  • Leo Lopez III was sentenced to 15 years in prison suspended to eight years in the Department of Corrections followed by five years probation.
  • He will also be required to register as a sex offender upon release.