Craig Killmeyer Sentenced to 5 Years for Distributing Child Pornography

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania – In a shocking turn of events, Craig Killmeyer, a 56-year-old resident of Greencastle, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to five years in prison for receiving and distributing child pornography.

According to Acting United States Attorney Bruce D. Brandler, Killmeyer admitted to receiving and distributing images of child pornography between December 2017 and December 2018 using Kik Messenger. The heinous crimes were uncovered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Assistant U.S. Attorney Carlo D. Marchioli and former Assistant U.S. Attorney James T. Clancy prosecuted the case, ensuring that Killmeyer faces justice for his reprehensible actions.

As part of the sentence, Killmeyer will also serve ten years of supervised release after his prison term is completed. This severe sentence is a testament to the seriousness of the crimes committed and the dedication of law enforcement agencies to protecting the most vulnerable members of society.

The case against Killmeyer is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. This comprehensive effort brings together federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, as well as to identify and rescue victims.

For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.usdoj.gov/psc. To learn about internet safety education, click on the tab “resources” at the same website.

Killmeyer’s crimes are a stark reminder of the importance of online safety and the need for vigilance in protecting children from exploitation.

The sentence was handed down by Chief U.S District Court Judge John E. Jones III on February 1, 2023. Craig Killmeyer is now a convicted felon, and his future will be forever impacted by the serious mistakes he made.

This case is a significant victory for the victims of child pornography and a testament to the commitment of law enforcement agencies to ensuring justice is served.

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