Investigators: Greenville Co. man arrested for sex crimes with children, animals

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Lewis Sterling Eskew Sr.,...
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Lewis Sterling Eskew Sr., (age 42) of Pelzer, S.C., on 10 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.(Greenville Co. Detention Center)
Published: Jun. 6, 2023 at 5:21 PM EDT
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PELZER, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office said a Greenville County man was arrested after investigators uncovered disturbing crimes involving children and animals.

The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested 42-year-old Lewis Sterling Eskew Sr. on May 19.

Investigators said Eskew recorded minors without their consent, solicited a minor for sex, produced and possessed child pornography and engaged in sexual activity with animals.

He is charged with the following:

  • Criminal solicitation of a minor
  • 3 counts of first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor
  • third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor
  • 3 counts of voyeurism
  • 2 counts of buggery

Eskew is being held at the Greenville County Detention Center.