Three Marion County family members arrested for rape of underage girl

Steven Michael Manson, his step-daughter Dezarae Shae-Lynn Manson, and his father Steven Lawrence Manson face charges in the incident.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 2:40am

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Three members of a Marion County, Arkansas family have been arrested in connection with the rape of an underage girl. Steven Michael Manson, 35, his 19-year-old step-daughter Dezarae Shae-Lynn Manson, and his 56-year-old father Steven Lawrence Manson are all facing various felony charges related to the incident, including rape, sexual assault, incest, and terroristic threatening.

Why it matters

The case highlights the disturbing nature of alleged sexual crimes committed by multiple members of the same family against a minor, as well as the criminal history of one of the suspects, Steven Michael Manson, who has a prior rape charge and other arrests for threatening behavior and animal abuse.

The details

According to court documents, the victim was driven by her boyfriend to Steven Lawrence Manson's house, where she was allegedly raped by Steven Michael Manson and Dezarae Manson. The victim claims that after she was raped, Steven Michael Manson and Dezarae Manson then had intercourse. The victim also alleges that while the attack was happening, Steven Lawrence Manson was outside with her boyfriend, and she believes they were aware of what was occurring. After the assault, the victim says she heard Steven Lawrence Manson tell her boyfriend they could have sex with her if they stabbed her to keep her from telling anyone.

  • The alleged rape occurred on or about November 20, 2026.
  • Steven Michael Manson was previously arrested in December 2025 on a rape charge and for threatening the victim and an adult female with a shotgun.
  • Steven Michael Manson was also arrested in November 2025 for terroristic threatening after a neighbor reported he threatened to 'blow her head off' and kill her dogs.
  • Steven Michael Manson was arrested in October 2025 for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements.
  • In May 2026, Steven Michael Manson was arrested in Springfield, Missouri for animal abuse and neglect after police found him in possession of approximately 130 animals in deplorable conditions in his truck.

The players

Steven Michael Manson

A 35-year-old Marion County resident who is facing felony charges of rape, second degree sexual assault, and incest, as well as a penalty enhancement for being a habitual offender. He has a history of prior arrests for rape, threatening behavior, and animal abuse.

Dezarae Shae-Lynn Manson

The 19-year-old step-daughter of Steven Michael Manson, who is facing felony charges of rape, second degree sexual assault, and incest, as well as a misdemeanor charge of coercion.

Steven Lawrence Manson

The 56-year-old father of Steven Michael Manson, who is facing felony charges of conspiracy to commit rape and terroristic threatening, as well as a misdemeanor charge of coercion. He also faces a penalty enhancement for being a habitual offender.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.