Leo Lopshire (1945 – ) was a Mormon church member in Utah, Iowa and South Carolina; arrested June 30, 2026 and charged with multiple felonies related to child sexual abuse; a source told FLOODLIT that the church excommunicated Lopshire in the 2010s.

Leo Lyston Lopshire was a Mormon in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

On June 30, 2026, Lopshire was arrested and charged with four counts of sex / Lewd Act, commit or attempt lewd act upon child under 14.

According to someone familiar with Lopshire, he was employed by the LDS church when he lived around the Salt Lake City, UT area.  They stated:  “He was eventually excommunicated in the 2010s but this was after decades of abuse inside the church. He is still allowed to attend his ward and while the local leaders are aware of his crimes, they have not warned or told adults with young children in his ward about him.”

In addition, the source said “He was a young mens/Boy Scout leader in Salt Lake City in the 70s and almost certainly abused young men then. He would tell stories about how he would get the boys to go skinny dipping with him on camp outs.”

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Sources

  1. The State of South Carolina VS Leo Lyston Lopshire Case Number: 2026A4210100950 , South Carolina Judicail Branch / Spartanburg County, June 30, 2026.
  2. The State of South Carolina VS Leo Lyston Lopshire Case Number: 2026A4210100951 , South Carolina Judicail Branch / Spartanburg County, June 30, 2026.
  3. The State of South Carolina VS Leo Lyston Lopshire Case Number: 2026A4210100952 , South Carolina Judicail Branch / Spartanburg County, June 30, 2026.
  4. The State of South Carolina VS Leo Lyston Lopshire Case Number: 2026A4210100954 , South Carolina Judicail Branch / Spartanburg County, June 30, 2026.

  • 1. The State of South Carolina VS Leo Lyston Lopshire Case Number: 2026A4210100950

    • 20260630
    • News article
    • South Carolina Judicail Branch / Spartanburg County

    The State of South Carolina VS Leo Lyston Lopshire
    Case Number: 2026A4210100950 Court Agency: Bond Court Filed Date: 06/30/2026
    Case Type: Criminal-Clerk Case Sub Type:
    Status: Pending/Initial Appearance Assigned Judge: Clerk Of Court C P, G S, And Family Court Disposition Judge:
    Disposition:
    Disposition Date: Date Received: Arrest Date: 06/30/2026
    Law Enf. Case: 26010992 True Bill Date: No Bill Date:
    Prosecutor Case: Indictment Number: Waiver Date:
    Probation Case:

    Case PartiesChargesSentencingAssociated CasesActionsFinancialsBonds
    Click the [Show Associated Parties] icon to show associated parties.
    Name Address Race Sex Year Of Birth Party Type Party Status Last Updated
    Hill, Tiffany R Officer 06/30/2026
    Lopshire, Leo Lyston White M 1945 Defendant 06/30/2026
    CMSWeb 7.2 © 2026 South Carolina Judicial Branch • All rights reserved

    The State of South Carolina VS Leo Lyston Lopshire
    Case Number: 2026A4210100950 Court Agency: Bond Court Filed Date: 06/30/2026
    Case Type: Criminal-Clerk Case Sub Type:
    Status: Pending/Initial Appearance Assigned Judge: Clerk Of Court C P, G S, And Family Court Disposition Judge:
    Disposition:
    Disposition Date: Date Received: Arrest Date: 06/30/2026
    Law Enf. Case: 26010992 True Bill Date: No Bill Date:
    Prosecutor Case: Indictment Number: Waiver Date:
    Probation Case:

    Case PartiesChargesSentencingAssociated CasesActionsFinancialsBonds
    Name Charge Code - Charge Description Original Charge Code - Original Charge Disposition Date
    Lopshire, Leo Lyston 0103-Retired / Use 2468 / Sex / Lewd Act, commit or attempt lewd act upon child under 14 (no longer used after 6/4/96) (see 2468) 0103-Retired / Use 2468 / Sex / Lewd Act, commit or attempt lewd act upon child under 14 (no longer used after 6/4/96) (see 2468)
    CMSWeb 7.2 © 2026 South Carolina Judicial Branch • All rights reserved

    The State of South Carolina VS Leo Lyston Lopshire
    Case Number: 2026A4210100950 Court Agency: Bond Court Filed Date: 06/30/2026
    Case Type: Criminal-Clerk Case Sub Type:
    Status: Pending/Initial Appearance Assigned Judge: Clerk Of Court C P, G S, And Family Court Disposition Judge:
    Disposition:
    Disposition Date: Date Received: Arrest Date: 06/30/2026
    Law Enf. Case: 26010992 True Bill Date: No Bill Date:
    Prosecutor Case: Indictment Number: Waiver Date:
    Probation Case:

    Case PartiesChargesSentencingAssociated CasesActionsFinancialsBonds
    Name Description Type Motion Roster Begin Date Completion Date Documents
    Lopshire, Leo Lyston First Appearance Date Event 08/27/2026-09:00
    Lopshire, Leo Lyston Bond Hearing Event 06/30/2026-20:00
    Lopshire, Leo Lyston Defendant Information Regarding Rights Filing 06/30/2026-00:00

    The State of South Carolina VS Leo Lyston Lopshire
    Case Number: 2026A4210100950 Court Agency: Bond Court Filed Date: 06/30/2026
    Case Type: Criminal-Clerk Case Sub Type:
    Status: Pending/Initial Appearance Assigned Judge: Clerk Of Court C P, G S, And Family Court Disposition Judge:
    Disposition:
    Disposition Date: Date Received: Arrest Date: 06/30/2026
    Law Enf. Case: 26010992 True Bill Date: No Bill Date:
    Prosecutor Case: Indictment Number: Waiver Date:
    Probation Case:

    Case PartiesChargesSentencingAssociated CasesActionsFinancialsBonds
    Bond Information
    Bond Id Set Date Amend Date Set By Type Amount Type Amount Condition
    2026BD4210205958 06/30/2026 06/30/2026 Bagwell Cash Bond $20,000.00 Surety Bond $20,000.00 NO CONTACT WITH VICTIM OR FAMILY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY.
    Post Information
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    CMSWeb 7.2 © 2026 South Carolina Judicial Branch • All rights reserved

  • 2. The State of South Carolina VS Leo Lyston Lopshire Case Number: 2026A4210100951

    • 20260630
    • News article
    • South Carolina Judicail Branch / Spartanburg County

    The State of South Carolina VS Leo Lyston Lopshire
    Case Number: 2026A4210100951 Court Agency: Bond Court Filed Date: 06/30/2026
    Case Type: Criminal-Clerk Case Sub Type:
    Status: Pending/Initial Appearance Assigned Judge: Clerk Of Court C P, G S, And Family Court Disposition Judge:
    Disposition:
    Disposition Date: Date Received: Arrest Date: 06/30/2026
    Law Enf. Case: 26010992 True Bill Date: No Bill Date:
    Prosecutor Case: Indictment Number: Waiver Date:
    Probation Case:

    Case Parties
    Click the [Show Associated Parties] icon to show associated parties.
    Name Address Race Sex Year Of Birth Party Type Party Status Last Updated
    Hill, Tiffany R Officer 06/30/2026
    Lopshire, Leo Lyston White M 1945 Defendant 06/30/2026

    Charges
    Name Charge Code - Charge Description Original Charge Code - Original Charge Disposition Date
    Lopshire, Leo Lyston 0103-Retired / Use 2468 / Sex / Lewd Act, commit or attempt lewd act upon child under 14 (no longer used after 6/4/96) (see 2468) 0103-Retired / Use 2468 / Sex / Lewd Act, commit or attempt lewd act upon child under 14 (no longer used after 6/4/96) (see 2468)

    Actions
    Name Description Type Motion Roster Begin Date Completion Date Documents
    Lopshire, Leo Lyston First Appearance Date Event 08/27/2026-09:00
    Lopshire, Leo Lyston Bond Hearing Event 06/30/2026-20:00

    Bonds
    Bond Information
    Bond Id Set Date Amend Date Set By Type Amount Type Amount Condition
    2026BD4210205958 06/30/2026 06/30/2026 Bagwell Cash Bond $20,000.00 Surety Bond $20,000.00 NO CONTACT WITH VICTIM OR FAMILY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY.

  • 3. The State of South Carolina VS Leo Lyston Lopshire Case Number: 2026A4210100952

    • 20260630
    • News article
    • South Carolina Judicail Branch / Spartanburg County

    The State of South Carolina VS Leo Lyston Lopshire
    Case Number: 2026A4210100952 Court Agency: Bond Court Filed Date: 06/30/2026
    Case Type: Criminal-Clerk Case Sub Type:
    Status: Pending/Initial Appearance Assigned Judge: Clerk Of Court C P, G S, And Family Court Disposition Judge:
    Disposition:
    Disposition Date: Date Received: Arrest Date: 06/30/2026
    Law Enf. Case: 26010992 True Bill Date: No Bill Date:
    Prosecutor Case: Indictment Number: Waiver Date:
    Probation Case:

    Case Parties
    Click the [Show Associated Parties] icon to show associated parties.
    Name Address Race Sex Year Of Birth Party Type Party Status Last Updated
    Hill, Tiffany R Officer 06/30/2026
    Lopshire, Leo Lyston White M 1945 Defendant 06/30/2026

    Charges
    Name Charge Code - Charge Description Original Charge Code - Original Charge Disposition Date
    Lopshire, Leo Lyston 0103-Retired / Use 2468 / Sex / Lewd Act, commit or attempt lewd act upon child under 14 (no longer used after 6/4/96) (see 2468) 0103-Retired / Use 2468 / Sex / Lewd Act, commit or attempt lewd act upon child under 14 (no longer used after 6/4/96) (see 2468)

    Actions
    Name Description Type Motion Roster Begin Date Completion Date Documents
    Lopshire, Leo Lyston First Appearance Date Event 08/27/2026-09:00
    Lopshire, Leo Lyston Bond Hearing Event 06/30/2026-20:00

    Bonds
    Bond Information
    Bond Id Set Date Amend Date Set By Type Amount Type Amount Condition
    2026BD4210205958 06/30/2026 06/30/2026 Bagwell Cash Bond $20,000.00 Surety Bond $20,000.00 NO CONTACT WITH VICTIM OR FAMILY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY.

  • 4. The State of South Carolina VS Leo Lyston Lopshire Case Number: 2026A4210100954

    • 20260630
    • News article
    • South Carolina Judicail Branch / Spartanburg County

    The State of South Carolina VS Leo Lyston Lopshire
    Case Number: 2026A4210100954 Court Agency: Bond Court Filed Date: 06/30/2026
    Case Type: Criminal-Clerk Case Sub Type:
    Status: Pending/Initial Appearance Assigned Judge: Clerk Of Court C P, G S, And Family Court Disposition Judge:
    Disposition:
    Disposition Date: Date Received: Arrest Date: 06/30/2026
    Law Enf. Case: 26010992 True Bill Date: No Bill Date:
    Prosecutor Case: Indictment Number: Waiver Date:
    Probation Case:

    Case Parties
    Click the [Show Associated Parties] icon to show associated parties.
    Name Address Race Sex Year Of Birth Party Type Party Status Last Updated
    Hill, Tiffany R Officer 06/30/2026
    Lopshire, Leo Lyston White M 1945 Defendant 06/30/2026

    Charges
    Name Charge Code - Charge Description Original Charge Code - Original Charge Disposition Date
    Lopshire, Leo Lyston 0103-Retired / Use 2468 / Sex / Lewd Act, commit or attempt lewd act upon child under 14 (no longer used after 6/4/96) (see 2468) 0103-Retired / Use 2468 / Sex / Lewd Act, commit or attempt lewd act upon child under 14 (no longer used after 6/4/96) (see 2468)

    Actions
    Name Description Type Motion Roster Begin Date Completion Date Documents
    Lopshire, Leo Lyston First Appearance Date Event 08/27/2026-09:00
    Lopshire, Leo Lyston Bond Hearing Event 06/30/2026-20:00

    Bonds
    Bond Information
    Bond Id Set Date Amend Date Set By Type Amount Type Amount Condition
    2026BD4210205958 06/30/2026 06/30/2026 Bagwell Cash Bond $20,000.00 Surety Bond $20,000.00 NO CONTACT WITH VICTIM OR FAMILY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY.

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