Kenneth Hyatt, Child Pornography Receipt, Indiana 2022

A South Bend federal court handed down a harsh sentence to a Claypool man for his involvement in a disturbing child pornography case.

Kenneth Hyatt, age 53, of Claypool, Indiana was sentenced to 293 months in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $14,930.00 restitution for his guilty plea to receipt of child pornography, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Bell.

According to documents filed in this case, Hyatt uploaded 65 images of child pornography to his Dropbox account. These images, along with others, depicted children under the age of 12 participating in bondage or sadistic conduct. In addition, Hyatt possessed at least 143 total images of child pornography.

Hyat's involvement in the case is particularly disturbing given that he was released from prison six months prior to committing the instant offense for a state conviction of possession of child pornography.

The case was investigated by the Department of Homeland Security Investigations and the Indiana State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney John M. Maciejczyk prosecuted the case.

Hyatt's sentence is a significant blow to those who would exploit and harm children for their own twisted gratification. The lengthy prison term and restitution order serve as a reminder that those who engage in such heinous crimes will be held accountable for their actions.

The case serves as a reminder to law enforcement and the public alike that child exploitation is a serious issue that requires continued vigilance and cooperation to combat.

A previous re-sentencing hearing took place on August 30, 2022, resulting in a 234-month prison sentence for Hyatt.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndin/pr/claypool-man-sentenced-over-24-years-prison