Pfeiffer sentenced to 32-64 years for sexual abuse in lancaster county

LANCASTER, Pa. — George Pfeiffer, 64, of New Providence, was sentenced today to 32-64 years in a State Correctional Institution following his conviction on numerous sexual abuse charges. The sentencing concludes a decades-long saga of abuse that affected multiple victims over several years.

Case Background

Pfeiffer was found guilty in April after a three-day trial before Lancaster County Judge Thomas Sponaugle. The jury, after deliberating for approximately one and a half hours, convicted Pfeiffer on 30 charges, including 15 first-degree felonies. This case marks one of the oldest sex offense cases prosecuted in Lancaster County, with initial misconduct dating back to 1995.

Charges and Convictions

Pfeiffer’s convictions include:

Seven counts of rape
Four counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse
Three counts of unlawful contact with a minor
Six counts of aggravated indecent assault
Four counts of sexual assault
Three counts of corruption of minors
Three counts of indecent assault

Victims and Abuse Timeline

The court heard harrowing details of Pfeiffer’s abuse, which spanned nearly three decades. The first two victims, who remained silent for almost 30 years, were subjected to ongoing abuse from 1995 to 2002. The first victim was approximately 15 years old when the abuse began and it continued until they were 21. The second victim, abused from around age 11 to 17, suffered similarly.

The third victim’s abuse started in 2014 when they were just 7 years old and continued until 2021. The third victim eventually disclosed the abuse to the first victim at the age of 14, prompting the first two victims to come forward.

Investigation and Prosecution

The case was meticulously investigated by Manor Township Police Detective Colleen Tatara and Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Brian McNally, both of whom testified during the trial. Assistant District Attorney Fritz Haverstick, who prosecuted the case, acknowledged the significant delay in justice but emphasized the importance of the eventual verdict.

“The first two victims waited nearly 30 years for this day, but they never really thought it would happen,” Haverstick stated. “They would have taken Pfeiffer’s sick secret to their graves, but he could not stop sexually abusing children.”

Sentencing and Future Implications

In addition to his lengthy prison sentence, Pfeiffer was determined to be a sexually violent predator, a designation that underscores the severity of his actions and the ongoing threat he poses. He was remanded to Lancaster County Prison pending his transfer to a state correctional facility.

The resolution of this case brings some measure of closure to the victims, who endured years of trauma and suffering. It also serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of vigilance and persistence in prosecuting long-term abuse cases.

Phil Stilton Latest posts

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital newsroom providing original reporting on New Jersey, national news, government, public policy, public safety, courts, and community affairs.

As founder of the publication, Stilton leads editorial strategy, investigative reporting, and daily newsroom operations while overseeing coverage that reaches millions of readers annually.

With extensive experience covering municipal government, county government, state legislatures, elections, law enforcement, emergency management, and public records, Stilton specializes in translating complex government actions into clear, factual reporting. His work frequently relies on primary source documents, including court filings, legislation, public meeting records, election finance disclosures, government databases, police reports, and Freedom of Information and Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests. He has reported extensively on local government accountability, taxpayer spending, campaign finance, public corruption investigations, infrastructure, public safety, and the policies affecting New Jersey residents.

Under Stilton's editorial leadership, Shore News Network has grown into one of New Jersey's largest independent digital news organizations, publishing thousands of original news articles each year while providing breaking news coverage, investigative reporting, and analysis across state and local government. The publication's reporting is routinely sourced from official government agencies, public officials, court records, and firsthand documentation, with a commitment to transparency, attribution, corrections when warranted, and clearly distinguishing factual reporting from opinion.

Stilton's journalism follows established newsroom standards emphasizing accuracy, verification, fairness, and accountability. Every effort is made to verify information through official records and multiple reliable sources before publication. His reporting is intended to provide readers with timely, well-documented information that helps them understand the issues affecting their communities, while maintaining editorial independence from political parties, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and commercial interests.

Readers can submit story tips, corrections, public records, or media inquiries through the official Shore News Network website or its verified social media channels. Shore News Network welcomes corrections and updates when new information becomes available as part of its ongoing commitment to accurate and transparent journalism.