Augusta Press · Aug 20, 2026 · Staff Report

Two new suspects added to sprawling Georgia trafficking case

Two more suspects were indicted in a human trafficking investigation involving a 17-year-old girl who was reported missing and later recovered by law enforcement.

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Robert Vantassell

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McDuffie County, GA· Aug 14, 2026

Unlawful For Person To Cause/Encourage Another To Become Criminal Street Gang Member Or Participate (Superior Court)

John Peyton Norman

In custody

McDuffie County, GA· Aug 14, 2026

Unlawful For Person To Commit Offense With Intent To Obtain/Gain Criminal Street Gang Status/Positio (Superior Court)

Christopher Jerome Carter

In custody

McDuffie County, GA· Aug 14, 2026

Trafficking Of Persons For Sexual Servitude - Felony (Superior Court)

Shawanna Mance

In custody

Richmond County, GA· Aug 14, 2026

Trafficking Of Persons For Sexual Servitude

Larry Mance

In custody

Richmond County, GA· Aug 14, 2026

Sexual Exploitation Of Children

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