Lighthouse For Life

Lighthouse For Life Lighthouse For Life is a 501c3 non-profit organization serving survivors of sex trafficking in SC.

08/29/2026

South Carolina Attorney General announced the arrest of a Lexington man on child s*xual abuse material charges.

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Lexington Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charge

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Hunter Scott Duncan, (age 31) of Lexington, S.C., on one charge connected to the s*xual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office, also a member of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with the investigation.

Investigators received a CyberTipline report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) which led them to Duncan. Investigators state Duncan possessed files of child s*xual abuse material.

Duncan was arrested on August 20, 2026. He is charged with one count of s*xual exploitation of a minor, third degree (§16-15-410), a felony offense punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment.

This case will be prosecuted by the Attorney General's Office.

Attorney General Wilson stressed all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until they are proven guilty in a court of law.

* Child s*xual abuse material, or CSAM, is a more accurate reflection of the material involved in these heinous and abusive crimes. "Po*******hy" can imply the child was a consenting participant. Globally, the term child po*******hy is being replaced by CSAM for this reason.

08/26/2026

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of a Lexington man on criminal solicitation of a minor charge.

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Lexington Man Arrested on Criminal Solicitation of a Minor Charge

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Joshua Rene Massalou (age 31) of Lexington, S.C., on one charge connected to the s*xual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department made the arrest.

Investigators state Massalou solicited a minor for s*x.

Massalou was arrested on August 14, 2026. He is charged with one count of criminal solicitation of a minor (§16-15-342), a felony offense punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment.

This case will be prosecuted by the Attorney General's Office.

Attorney General Wilson stressed all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until they are proven guilty in a court of law.

* Child s*xual abuse material, or CSAM, is a more accurate reflection of the material involved in these heinous and abusive crimes. "Po*******hy" can imply the child was a consenting participant. Globally, the term child po*******hy is being replaced by CSAM for this reason.

08/25/2026

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of a Columbia man on child s*xual abuse material and related charges.

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Columbia Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* and Related Charges

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Timothy Lewis Anderson (age 66) of Columbia, S.C., on three charges connected to the s*xual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office and Richland County Sheriff's Office, both also members of the state's ICAC Task Force, also assisted with the investigation.

Investigators state Anderson encouraged a person he believed to be a minor to produce child s*xual abuse material, distributed child s*xual abuse material, and sent s*xually explicit images to a person he believed to be a minor.

Anderson was arrested on August 21, 2026. He is charged with one count of attempted s*xual exploitation of a minor, first degree (§16-15-395), a felony offense punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment; one count of s*xual exploitation of a minor, second degree (§16-15-405), a felony offense punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment; and one count of attempted dissemination of obscene material to a person under age eighteen (§16-15-345), a felony offense punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment.

This case will be prosecuted by the Attorney General's Office.

Attorney General Wilson stressed all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until they are proven guilty in a court of law.

* Child s*xual abuse material, or CSAM, is a more accurate reflection of the material involved in these heinous and abusive crimes. "Po*******hy" can imply the child was a consenting participant. Globally, the term child po*******hy is being replaced by CSAM for this reason.

Every door to healing begins with hope.At Lighthouse for Life, survivors find more than safety—they find a place to rebu...
08/25/2026

Every door to healing begins with hope.

At Lighthouse for Life, survivors find more than safety—they find a place to rebuild, recover, and rediscover their future.

This September, you're invited to be part of that story.

Join us for Fund the Fight, an evening filled with meaningful stories, incredible food, local artisan auction items, and opportunities to make a lasting impact.

📅 September 17, 2026
🎟️ Free to attend

Because every survivor deserves a place where hope has an address.

REGSITER HERE: lighthouseforlife.org/events

🎤💙 Education is a powerful tool in the fight against human trafficking!This month, our speaker, Tricia Kling, had the op...
08/21/2026

🎤💙 Education is a powerful tool in the fight against human trafficking!

This month, our speaker, Tricia Kling, had the opportunity to lead three trainings for Lex/Rich District 5’s Professional Development Day for support staff! 📚✨

Through these trainings, Tricia helped equip staff with a greater understanding of human trafficking—including how to recognize potential signs and red flags 🚩, how to respond appropriately, and what each of us can do to help protect and support those who may be vulnerable. 🤝💛

We’re so grateful for opportunities like these to bring awareness and practical education into our communities. The more people who know what to look for and how to respond, the stronger our community becomes in the fight against human trafficking. 🕯️💪

A huge thank you to Lex/Rich District 5 for making this important conversation part of your professional development—and to Tricia for continuing to share the mission of Lighthouse for Life and equip others to make a difference! 👏💙

Awareness leads to action, and action can change lives. ✨

District 5 of Lexington and Richland Counties

✨ Last week, we were honored and excited to spend time with the First Pres Women’s Circle at the SC State Fairgrounds, s...
08/21/2026

✨ Last week, we were honored and excited to spend time with the First Pres Women’s Circle at the SC State Fairgrounds, sharing about the ministry and mission of Lighthouse for Life! 💙🏠

It’s always such a gift to have opportunities to share our heart for survivors, raise awareness, and connect with others who care deeply about bringing hope and freedom to our community. 💛🙏

A special shoutout to Nancy Smith, General Manager of the SC State Fair, who did an incredible job hosting us! 🎡👏 Nancy is also part of this wonderful Women’s Circle, and we’re so grateful for her warm hospitality and heart for bringing people together. 💕

And what a fun setting to gather as the SC State Fair prepares for this year’s theme—“250”—celebrating America! 🇺🇸🎆🎡

Thank you, First Pres Women’s Circle, for welcoming Lighthouse for Life and giving us the opportunity to share about the work God is doing through this ministry. We are grateful for every chance to spread awareness, build relationships, and invite others to be part of bringing light into dark places. 🕯️💙✨

First Presbyterian Church Columbia SC

🎉💛 Last week, we had the beautiful opportunity to celebrate another one of our survivors with a birthday party! 🎂🎈What m...
08/19/2026

🎉💛 Last week, we had the beautiful opportunity to celebrate another one of our survivors with a birthday party! 🎂🎈

What may seem like a simple celebration meant so much more. She was overcome with gratitude as she experienced the love, care, and joy poured out over her. 🥹💕 It was a powerful reminder of how meaningful it is to be seen, valued, and celebrated.

Every survivor deserves moments like these—moments filled with laughter, belonging, hope, and the reminder that their life is worth celebrating. ✨🌷

We are so grateful to everyone who helps make these special moments possible. Together, we get to create new memories filled with love and joy. 💕🎁🎉

Happy birthday to one very special survivor! 🥳🎂 May this next year be filled with hope, healing, and many more reasons to celebrate! 💛

🚨 Sponsor Spotlight 🚨A heartfelt THANK YOU to Color-Addix Inc, our 💎Exclusive Diamond Sponsor 💎 for this year's Fund the...
08/14/2026

🚨 Sponsor Spotlight 🚨

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Color-Addix Inc, our 💎Exclusive Diamond Sponsor 💎 for this year's Fund the Fight gala!

As a woman-owned business specializing in fleet collision repair, Color-Addix is committed to helping businesses stay moving with exceptional service, streamlined communication, and a dedication to quality. Their investment in our community extends beyond the work they do every day—they've chosen to invest in hope for survivors of human trafficking.

Because of generous partners like Color-Addix, Lighthouse for Life can continue opening doors to healing, restoration, and new beginnings.

Thank you, Color-Addix, for standing with us and helping ensure that hope has an address. 💙

Be sure to show them some love in the comments and visit their website to learn more about their incredible work!

🚗 https://coloraddix.com/

🎶 What a special night for Lighthouse for Life! 💙Jeff and Hope Reece had a wonderful time representing Lighthouse for Li...
08/11/2026

🎶 What a special night for Lighthouse for Life! 💙

Jeff and Hope Reece had a wonderful time representing Lighthouse for Life at local country singer Elliot Poston’s album release concert! We are so grateful that Elliot chose to use this exciting milestone in his music career to benefit Lighthouse for Life and the work we do.

It means so much to see members of our community use their talents and platforms to make a difference. Thank you, Elliot, for your generosity and support—and congratulations on the album release! 🎤🎸

Jeff and Hope were honored to be there to celebrate with you and share in such a meaningful evening.

Elliot Poston

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