Augusta Press · Aug 5, 2026 · Staff Report

Hephzibah man indicted in trafficking of missing 16-year-old

A Hephzibah man was indicted on eight counts in the trafficking and sexual exploitation of a missing 16-year-old girl.

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Hephzibah man indicted in Richmond County trafficking case involving missing teen

William Wyche, 34, was indicted after authorities said a missing 16-year-old girl was recovered in a multi-agency trafficking investigation.

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William Wyche

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Richmond County, GA· Jul 23, 2026

Sexual Exploitation Of Children

William Wyche

Columbia County, GA· Jul 22, 2026

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