Joel Meyer Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison

November 26, 2024

Joel Meyer received an aggregate sentence of fifty (50) years to be served at the Indiana Department of Correction.  Meyer was convicted last month following a five (5) day bench trial in front of Judge Angela Warner Sims.  Meyer received a forty (40) year sentence for Attempted Murder, a Level 1 felony, and ten (10) years for Criminal Confinement, a Level 3 felony, to be served consecutively for an aggregate executed sentence of fifty (50) years.  Meyer's conviction for Aggravated Battery, a Level 3 felony, merged with his conviction for Attempted Murder for the purposes of sentencing.  The State's case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Jennifer Haley and Jesse Miller. The case was investigated by Officer Scott Bertram of the Pendleton Police Department.

 

On September 17 , 2022, officers of the Pendleton Police Department responded to an address on Carrick Glen Blvd., due to a report of a man lying in the driveway with a significant injury. By the time officers arrived, the man was gone, and officers eventually made contact with Joel Meyer at the back door. Meyer refused to allow officers entry to the residence and also refused to allow officers to check on Meyer's then girlfriend who officers suspected was inside the residence. Officers made entry to conduct a welfare check and located Meyer laying on the floor with significant cuts to both arms and located his girlfriend laying in a bed with extensive injuries to her face, neck, arms, shoulder, and wrists. While providing medical care, officers noticed the smell of natural gas and found that the gas stovetop was left running without being ignited. 

 

Meyer’s girlfriend had a pacemaker, and she sustained significant injuries near the pacemaker leads, losing her medical alert bracelet in the struggle. Meyer threatened suicide on several prior occasions if she were ever to leave him, and there was evidence of a significant altercation and battery after Meyer’s self-inflicted wounds. At trial Meyer claimed his girlfriend’s wounds were the result of a fall or falls. A search warrant of Meyer's phone located several videos of Meyer battering his girlfriend, pushing her down, telling her he is a god, and making her crawl on her knees to apologize.


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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

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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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