A Pennsylvania man who spent years working at a popular Halloween attraction is now at the center of an expanding criminal investigation after authorities accused him of sexually assaulting female employees at two workplaces and abusing a 12-year-old girl.
Edward A. Eisenhard, 37, of Springfield Township, was ordered held without bail Wednesday, October 28, as prosecutors revealed disturbing allegations involving three victims and warned that more women and children may have been targeted.
The accusations have raised serious concerns about how Eisenhard allegedly used positions of authority and trusted relationships to gain access to victims, including a female employee at a haunted attraction, a teenage retail worker and a child whose family knew him.
Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan described Eisenhard as a suspected serial sexual predator and urged anyone who may have encountered similar behavior to contact investigators.
The case began unraveling after a 19-year-old employee at a Five Below store in Hilltown Township reported that Eisenhard, who worked as her manager, had sexually assaulted her during a shift on September 27.
According to prosecutors, Eisenhard instructed the young woman to clean the store’s stockroom before making inappropriate comments, physically restraining her and assaulting her.
He was arrested October 1 on charges including aggravated indecent assault and indecent assault. But investigators say that arrest exposed allegations involving two additional victims, leading authorities to expand their investigation.
One of those women worked at Valley of Fear, a popular Halloween attraction in Lower Southampton Township where Eisenhard had been employed for approximately 10 seasons.
According to a criminal complaint, the woman was working alone in a pirate costume during the attraction’s opening night on September 25 when Eisenhard approached her while she was taking a break.
The employee told police that Eisenhard grabbed her by the throat, restrained her against a wall and sexually assaulted her while making inappropriate comments.
The woman described being stunned by the encounter, particularly because Eisenhard was her supervisor and someone she had worked with.
Valley of Fear fired Eisenhard the following day after receiving a misconduct allegation, according to prosecutors. Just one day later, he allegedly assaulted the 19-year-old Five Below employee.
The close timing of the two alleged incidents has become a significant part of the investigation, with authorities examining whether Eisenhard may have targeted other workers during his years in supervisory positions.
But the case took an even more troubling turn when investigators learned of allegations involving a 12-year-old girl.
According to prosecutors, Eisenhard had access to the child through his relationship with her family and allegedly assaulted her on at least two occasions, including in December 2025 and October 2026.
The girl reportedly told investigators that the incidents occurred while she was sleeping at Eisenhard’s residence. A Springfield Township police detective interviewed her October 16 as authorities worked to establish what happened.
Eisenhard now faces multiple charges connected to the allegations involving the child, including aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault and corruption of minors.
In the Valley of Fear case, he has also been charged with strangulation, indecent assault, simple assault and other offenses.
Investigators reportedly obtained a recorded telephone conversation containing statements they believe support the allegations involving the Five Below employee, although the full contents have not been publicly disclosed.
With the number of alleged victims growing, prosecutors argued that Eisenhard presented a continuing danger to the community and should not be permitted to post bail.
On October 28, Magisterial District Judges Daniel Baranoski and Gary Gambardella agreed, ordering him detained without bail in the two newly filed cases.
The judges determined that ordinary bail conditions would not adequately protect the public given the multiple pending cases.
Khan praised the decision, arguing that defendants accused of repeated sexual violence should not automatically be able to secure their release simply because they can afford bail.
The district attorney also delivered a pointed warning as Halloween approached, noting that while families traditionally celebrate the holiday by dressing up as frightening characters, real dangers can sometimes come from people in familiar surroundings.
Authorities say Eisenhard’s employment history is now a major focus of their investigation. In addition to his years at Valley of Fear and his managerial position at Five Below, prosecutors said he previously served as a volunteer firefighter.
Detectives are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who may have worked alongside Eisenhard or had contact with him through those roles.
Officials believe there could be additional victims who have not yet come forward, especially given the allegations that he exploited workplace authority and personal relationships.
The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office emphasized that the investigation remains active and that anyone with relevant information will be taken seriously.
Anyone who believes they may have been victimized by Eisenhard is encouraged to contact Bucks County Detectives at 215-348-6354.
