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.
Madison County Prosecutor's Office News
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 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.
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.
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.
On January 23, 2026, following a three-day trial, a Madison County Circuit IV jury found John Rady (63 of Elwood) 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 David Happe ordered Rady to be remanded into the custody of the Madison County Sheriff's Department and set his sentencing for February 24, 2026, where he faces a sentence of 20-54.5 years. 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.
