A Pennsylvania man who managed a seasonal haunted house and a retail store has been ordered held without bail after prosecutors identified him as a dangerous serial sexual predator accused of assaulting multiple victims, including a child. Edward Eisenhard, 38, faces a series of felony and misdemeanor charges following an expanding investigation led by the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office.
Authorities announced the additional charges during a Tuesday press conference, characterizing Eisenhard as a recidivistic offender who targeted women and children in both professional and domestic environments. Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan stated that the investigation revealed alleged offenses spanning multiple victims ranging in age from 12 to 38.
Eisenhard first came into police custody on October 1 following an incident at a Five Below retail location in Pennsylvania where he worked as a manager. According to prosecutors, Eisenhard made lewd comments and sexually assaulted a 19-year-old female employee on September 27 while she was cleaning the store.
Following that initial arrest, additional victims came forward, prompting prosecutors to file further charges on Tuesday. Among the new allegations is an incident from the opening night of the Valley of Fear Halloween attraction on September 25, where Eisenhard had worked as a supervisor for 10 seasons. While on a break, Eisenhard allegedly grabbed a female worker tightly by the throat until she experienced difficulty breathing, pinned her wrists above her head, made lewd remarks, and sexually assaulted her over her clothing. Prosecutors noted he was terminated from his position at the haunted house the following day.
Additional charges stem from accusations regarding the repeated abuse of a 12-year-old child. According to a criminal complaint, Eisenhard sexually assaulted the young girl while she was sleeping over at his home in Springfield Township during December of the previous year and again in October. Investigators stated that Eisenhard had access to the child through a pre-existing relationship with her family.
Eisenhard faces a slew of charges including strangulation, indecent assault, disorderly conduct, aggravated indecent assault, corruption of minors, and harassment. He has remained incarcerated since his initial October arrest after being unable to post bond. Following a Wednesday hearing, Magisterial District Judges Daniel Baranoski and Gary Gambardella formally denied bail, ruling that the safety of the community could not be protected otherwise.
Investigators stated they strongly believe additional victims may exist and urged anyone with information to come forward. Officials emphasized that support resources are available for anyone who may have been victimized by the accused.
