PHILADELPHIA—Two Philadelphia men and a woman have pleaded guilty to luring vulnerable victims into a scheme that left them working as virtual slaves, giving up pay and benefit checks under threat of violence.

Michael and Tamara Rhoades pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges including human trafficking for their role in attacks involving two young women the couple brought into their home.

A third defendant, Steven Mills, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, arson and other charges in connection with one of the Rhoades' victims.

Prosecutor Joe McGlynn tells KYW-AM ( http://cbsloc.al/QERG2e) the trio burned one 20-year-old victim, poured bleach on her face and set her on fire.

Sentencing is expected in November.

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Information from: KYW-AM, http://www.kyw1060.com