A North Carolina gay couple was arrested after police received tips about possible child sex abuse material possession, according to the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said numerous tips from the Internet Crimes Against Children database in March led them to believe the two men were in possession of child sexual abuse material.
Police performed a search warrant at the home of 39-year-old Joshua Lee Gilliam and 39-year-old Ronald Wayne Lynch Jr. and seized numerous digital devices. Both were charged with first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Lynch faces an additional charge of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, while Gilliam faces additional charges of first-degree statutory sexual offense and indecent liberties with a minor. The arrest warrants indicate at least two victims from September.
Gilliam was given no bond. Lynch was given a $360,000 secured bond. The sheriff’s office said the investigation is ongoing and additional charges are possible.
Online sleuths found social media accounts appearing to belong to Gilliam showing the couple had custody of five young boys. One post from March 7, 2021 reads: “Anyone wanna trade pictures with us message us.” It is not known whether their boys are also victims.
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