DORCHESTER COUNTY, SC (WCSC) – A Dorchester County man has been sentenced to prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl.

Christian Vanderhoof, 26, of Summerville, was convicted of two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct.

This case was prosecuted by Chief Deputy District Attorney Kelly Amell LaPlante.

“We have to keep believing in our kids,” LaPlante said. “The only reason we were able to prosecute this case is because of a brave little girl and her parents who completely believed her when she told them what happened. We are so grateful for this family’s support of their child, each other, and our office’s efforts to bring Mr. Vanderhoof to justice.”

First Circuit Attorney David Pascoe says Vanderhoof avoided trial by pleading guilty and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

He is currently being held at the Dorchester County Detention Center.

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