HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A Horry County man and alleged serial rapist is going to prison after pleading guilty to a sexual assault.

Randy Barnhill, 60, appeared in court on Tuesday and pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, and second-degree violent burglary.

Barnhill pleaded guilty under what’s called an Alford plea, where the defendant does not admit guilt, but acknowledges there’s enough evidence for a conviction.

A judge sentenced Barnhill to 18 years in prison with no possibility of parole.

Barnhill’s lawyer said that he has “redeeming qualities,” and asked the court to give him a sentence that punished Barnhill, but also gives him a chance to get out of prison at some point or to die with his family.

The lawyer also believes that the danger Barnhill

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