MORGAN COUNTY, Ind. — A Morgan County pair was charged after allegedly committing 'heinous' acts against children including molestation, neglect, and human trafficking for approximately 13 years. Brian Stafford, 60, is charged with 59 counts including child molesting, promotion of human trafficking, and neglect of a dependent. Sonja Stafford faces 62 counts of criminal misconduct including neglect of a dependent, human labor trafficking, strangulation and more. Denver human trafficker sentenced to 448 years in prison (Credit: Getty Images) According to court documents, beginning around May 2011, the pair reportedly forced children to work. They would allegedly strangle, punch, slap, and deprive them of basic human needs like food and clothing to get them to work. The duo reportedly forced the children to lie to the Department of Child Services (DCS) about the molestation and violence in the home under threat of violence and separation. Indiana coalition to end human trafficking-related initiatives Brian's bond is set at $200,000 property/ surety plus $80,000 cash. He faces more than 300 years in prison for his crimes. Sonja's bond is requested at $300,000 property/surety and $100,000 cash. Many of the details surrounding their cases remain under seal. Information will be updated as it becomes available.