Demarcus Davis and Roger Rodriguez Sentenced to a Combined 196 Years for the June 27, 2023, Shooting Death of Timothy Kates

February 12, 2025

On February 12, 2025, Judge Angela Warner Sims sentenced Demarcus Davis and Roger Rodriguez to a combined 196 years to be executed at the Indiana Department of Correction for the June 27, 2023, shooting death of Timothy Kates. A Madison County Circuit Court 1 jury found Demarcus Davis and Roger Rodriguez guilty of Murder, a felony, Felony Murder, a felony, and Armed Robbery, a Level 3 felony, in a joint trial concluding on January 10, 2025. Following the jury's verdict, both Davis and Rodriguez admitted to being Habitual Offenders. 

 

At sentencing, the State presented evidence from Facebook messages which were inadmissible at trial that in the months prior to the murder, Davis and Rodriguez were engaged in purchasing and selling various kinds of narcotics and several firearms. Timiah Kates, the daughter of Timothy Kates, delivered a statement regarding her father, his positive impact on his family and the people around him, as well what the loss has meant for her and her younger siblings.

 

Judge Sims imposed a maximum sentence for Murder of 65 years and a maximum sentence of 16 years for Armed Robbery to be served consecutively for both Davis and Rodriguez. Each Murder conviction was enhanced by an additional 15 years due to their criminal history as Habitual Offenders for a total of 96 years each for both Davis and Rodriguez, all to be executed at the Indiana Department of Correction. Demarcus Davis received an additional sanction for a violation on an existing case of an additional 4 years to be executed at the Indiana Department of Correction for a total sentence of 100 years. 

 

At trial, the State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutor Jennifer Haley and Chief Deputy Prosecutor Andrew Hanna. The case was investigated by Detective Travis Thompson of the Anderson Police Department. Demarcus Davis was represented by Neal Zilliak and Roger Rodriguez was represented by Bryan Williams.

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Mario Campos-Ordonez Sentenced to 90 Years for Child Molesting

February 24, 2026
On February 24, 2026, Judge David Happe sentenced Mario Campos-Ordonez (34 of Anderson) to ninety (90) years executed at the Indiana Department of Correction. Judge Happe also found that Campos-Ordonez is a sexually violent predator and a credit-restricted felon so he will be required to serve at least 85% of his sentence in prison. On January 15, 2026, following a three-day trial, a Madison County Circuit Court IV jury found Campos-Ordonez guilty of the following offenses: Count I: Child Molesting, a Level 1 felony; Count II: Child Molesting, a Level 1 felony; Count III: Child Molesting, a Level 4 felony; Count IV: Child Molesting a Level 4 felony; Count V: Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, a Level 4 felony; and Count VI: Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, a Level 5 felony. The State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Dan Kopp and Tyler Piraino. The case was investigated by Detective Courtney Ginder of the Anderson Police Department.

John Rady Sentenced to 60 Years for Child Molesting

February 24, 2026
On February 24, 2026, Judge David Happe sentenced John Rady (63 of Elwood) to 60 years to be executed at the Indiana Department of Correction. Judge Happe also found that Rady is a sexually violent predator and will be required to register as a sex offender for life. On January 23, 2026, following a three-day trial, a Madison County Circuit Court 4 jury found Rady guilty of Count I: Child Molesting, a Level 1 felony; Count II: Child Molesting, a Level 4 felony, and Count III: Intimidation, a Level 6 felony. Judge Happe sentenced Rady to serve 48 years on Count I: Child Molesting, a Level 1 felony; 10 years on Count II: Child Molesting, a Level 4 felony; and 2 years on Count III: Intimidation, a Level 6 felony, for an aggregate sentence of 60 years to be executed at the Indiana Department of Correction. The State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Tyler Piraino and Matt Savage. The case was investigated by Detective Ben Gosnell of the Elwood Police Department.

Jeramie Murdock Convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon and Habitual Offender

February 12, 2026
On February 12, 2026, following a two-day trial, a Madison County Circuit I jury found Jeramie Murdock (53 of Anderson) guilty of the following: Count I: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon, a Level 4 felony; Count II: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon, a Level 4 felony; Count III: Possession of Methamphetamine, a Level 5 felony; and Count IV: Possession of Paraphernalia, a Class C Misdemeanor. Murdock admitted to being a Habitual Offender (a sentencing enhancement that adds an additional 6-20 years to any sentence). Murdock was remanded into the custody of the Madison County Sheriff's Department and Judge Angela Warner Sims set sentencing for March 23, 2026, at 8:30 am where Murdock faces a maximum sentence of 44 years. At trial, the State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Jack Slay and Gina Koorsen. The case was investigated by Sgt. Gordon Corner of the Anderson Police Department. 

Anthony Hoffa Sentenced to 40 Years for Child Molesting

January 29, 2026
On January 29, 2026, Judge David Happe sentenced Anthony Hoffa (40 of Lapel) to forty (40) years to be executed at the Indiana Department of Correction. Judge Happe found Hoffa to be a sexually violent predator and a credit-restricted felon, so Hoffa will have to serve at least 85% of his sentence in prison. Judge Happe also ordered Hoffa to register as a sex offender for life. On December 16, 2025, Anthony Hoffa pleaded guilty as charged to four counts: Count I, Child Molesting, a Level 1 felony; Count II, Child Molesting, a Level 1 felony; Count III, Child Molesting, a Level 4 felony; and Count IV, Child Molesting, a Level 4 felony. The State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutor Dan Kopp. The case was investigated by Chief Kelly Naselroad of the Lapel Police Department. 

Kevin Germain, Jr., Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Molesting

January 29, 2026
On January 29, 2026, Judge Mark Dudley sentenced Kevin Germain, Jr. (43 of Anderson) to fifty (50) years to be executed the Indiana Department of Correction. Judge Dudley also found that Germain is a sexually violent predator and a credit-restricted felon, so Germain will be required to serve at least 85% of his sentence in prison, and he was ordered to register as a sex offender for life. On November 19, 2025, Germain pleaded guilty as charged to the following offenses: Count I, Child Molesting, a Level 1 felony; Count II, Child Molesting a Level 1 felony; Count III, Child Molesting, a Level 4 felony; Count IV, Child Molesting, a Level 1 felony; Count V, Child Molesting, a Level 1 felony; Count VI, Child Molesting, a Level 4 felony; Count VII, Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, a Level 4 felony; Count VIII, Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, a Level 4 felony; and Count IX, Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, a Level 5 felony. The State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutor Dan Kopp. The case was investigated by Det. Courtney Skinner of the Anderson Police Department.
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