The Lead Off
- A Marshall County man convicted of child molestation has been sentenced to serve nearly 40 years in prison.
- Daniel Kneifel will serve 38 years in the Indiana Department of Correction, with two years suspended.
- The sentencing follows a jury conviction after a two-day trial in Marshall County.
MARSHALL CO. IND. (WOWO) A Marshall County man convicted of child molestation has been ordered to serve nearly four decades in prison following a court sentencing, according to officials.
A judge sentenced Daniel Kneifel to 40 years, with 38 years to be served in the Indiana Department of Correction and two years suspended according to Fox-59.
Sentencing includes supervision requirements
In addition to the prison term, the court ordered Kneifel to participate in sex-offender management and monitoring programs as part of his sentence.
Court records show the case followed a jury trial in which Kneifel was found guilty on multiple felony counts, including a Level 1 felony and a Level 4 felony.
Arrest followed earlier investigation
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department arrested Kneifel in 2023 after receiving multiple reports alleging sexual contact with a minor…