A South Carolina pastor, Myron Chorbajian (74), and his wife, Kathleen Chorbajian (71), face dozens of serious charges in Pickens County related to alleged long-term child abuse, sexual misconduct, assault, and animal cruelty involving their adopted children.
Key Allegations
Arrest warrants claim Myron sexually abused adopted daughters and violently assaulted sons over years, including beatings with belts, forcing children to eat dumpster food or rotten items, making one sleep in a trash can for days, and killing animals like running over/shooting a kitten in front of kids. Kathleen is accused of knowing about the abuse but failing to stop or report it. These stem from survivor reports uncovered in recent investigations.​
Charges and Status
Myron faces over two dozen counts like criminal sexual conduct with minors (3 counts, up to life each), incest (3), assault, and unlawful conduct toward a child (14); he remains in custody. Kathleen has 14 child conduct charges plus accessory after the fact (2); a judge recently granted her bond. Note: Earlier reports placed this in Greenville County (May 2025), but Pickens County filings indicate the case progressed there.​
Court Progress
Prosecutors are preparing for hearings to advance through South Carolina courts; no convictions yet, and allegations are unproven. The couple adopted multiple children over decades, drawing local attention in Pickens County.​
