Jeramie Murdock Setenced to 33 Years for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon and other Offenses

On March 18, 2026, the Indiana Court of Appeals handed down two decisions affirming the convictions and sentences of Demarcus Davis and Roger Rodriguez for the 2023 Murder of Timothy Kates. Davis and Rodriguez were both convicted of Murder, a felony, Felony Murder, a felony, and Armed Robbery, a Level 3 felony, following a joint trial in Madison County Circuit Court 1 which concluded on January 10, 2025. Following the trial, 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. On appeal, Davis and Rodriguez advanced several different arguments why their convictions should be reversed or their sentences reduced. In all instances, the Indiana Court of Appeals rejected their arguments and affirmed their convictions and their sentences.

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.

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.

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.