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1 suspect pleads guilty in Bibb County child sex trafficking case
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1 suspect pleads guilty in Bibb County child sex trafficking case.Bibb County child sex trafficking case sees guilty plea in court Eight suspects in the Bibb County child sex trafficking case appeared in court Thursday morning, where one of them pleaded guilty to kidnapping and an amended charge of sexual torture.Oliva Elam, Andres Trejo, William Chase McElroy, Dalton Terrell, Ricky Terrell, Sara Terrell and Timothy St.John were among those present.Rebecca Brewer, the eighth suspect, entered the guilty plea.Her case is under a gag order.Authorities said the gruesome details of the case are centered around an underground bunker in Bibb County.Officials said the case involves at least 10 victims who were sexually abused for at least two years.>>VIDEO BELOW: Everything we know about the Bibb County child sex trafficking ring investigation The details of the case were first made public in July of last year, though the investigation began in February 2025.The Department of Homeland Security is assisting in the investigation, including looking into possible gang ties and the immigration status of the suspects.Officials said the children were drugged and bound throughout the time of assault, and people would pay to have sex with them.The case has deeply impacted the small Bibb County community, where prayer vigils have been held in honor of the children directly affected.The case is ongoing, with a trial date yet to be set for the remaining seven suspects.>> FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Facebook | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram If you or someone you know needs help, you can reach the National Sexual Assault Hotline by calling 800-656-4673, texting "HOPE" to 64673 or chatting online.