South Carolina Pastor's Son Accused of Decade-Long Captivity Crimes

In the latest episode, Impacty dives into the chilling tale of Donnie Ray Birchfield Jr., whose alleged decade-long captivity of four individuals in Lancaster, South Carolina, has left the community reeling. What’s even more disturbing? The connections to his family and their church, raising questions about complicity and awareness. This is more than just a true crime story; it’s a deep dive into human vulnerability, exploitation, and the shocking realities many face. Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime past and present from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors. Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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South Carolina Pastor's Son Accused of Decade-Long Captivity Crimes is an episode from The Murdaugh Family Murders: Impact of Influence by Matt Harris and Seton Tucker.

This episode is 23:54 long.

This episode was published on Apr 16, 2026.

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