Chatham woman charged with human trafficking, abuse created child porn

A Chatham County woman accused of child abuse faces multiple human trafficking and sex exploitation charges.

Amanda Marie Pyles, 35, of Goldston, was charged with human trafficking, sexual servitude, first-degree sex exploitation of a minor, second-degree sex exploitation of a minor, dissemination of obscenity and child abuse after the Chatham County Sheriff's Office identified two child victims.

According to the sheriff's office, Pyles created child pornography and sold images and videos of her victims.

In connection with the case, Rusty Lane Elkins, 61, of Goldston, was charged with three counts of first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, three counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, three counts of first-degree statutory sex offense, three counts of indecent liberties with a child, two counts of crimes against nature and three counts of employing or permitting minor to assist in offense.

Pyles was issued a $500,000 secured bond and is scheduled to appear in court on April 24.