Mark Spicer, Interstate Transportation of an Individual Under 18 for Prostitution, South Carolina 2018
Columbia, South Carolina - In a shocking case of human trafficking, Mark Spicer, a/k/a Chief, a 24-year-old man from Iowa, has pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of interstate transportation of an individual under the age of eighteen for purposes of prostitution.
The crime, which took place in August 2018, saw Spicer and a co-defendant transport a minor victim to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with the intention of engaging the minor in prostitution after traveling through multiple states, including Illinois, Tennessee, and Georgia.
Spicer and the co-defendant placed advertisements for commercial sex featuring the minor victim on websites during this time period, further highlighting the severity of the crime.
The case was investigated by agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Myrtle Beach Police Department. Assistant United States Attorneys Carrie Fisher Sherard and Lauren Hummel, along with Special Assistant United States Attorney Scott Hixson, prosecuted the case.
Spicer faces a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years imprisonment up to life, with no parole in the federal system. A sentencing hearing will be held at a later date.
The harsh sentence reflects the gravity of the crime, which not only involves the exploitation of a minor but also the interstate transportation of a victim for the purpose of prostitution.
Mark Spicer, a/k/a Chief, was charged with one count of interstate transportation of an individual under the age of eighteen for purposes of prostitution. He is currently facing a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years imprisonment up to life.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing issue of human trafficking and the need for continued vigilance in combating these crimes.
Defendant: Mark Spicer, a/k/a Chief
Criminal Charges: Interstate transportation of an individual under the age of eighteen for purposes of prostitution
City and State: Columbia, South Carolina
Exact Date: August 2018
Sentence or Outcome: Ten years imprisonment up to life
Case Type: Sex Crimes
Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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