Madison Man Receives 45-Year Sentence for Calculated Child Sexual Exploitation Scheme

Sentence reflects the seriousness of Perry’s actions

Jefferson County, Indiana — Tyler Perry, 36, of Madison, Indiana was sentenced on February 2, 2026, in the Jefferson County Circuit Court before the Honorable Judge DJ Mote following his conviction of multiple felony offenses involving child sexual exploitation and the promotion of sex trafficking of a minor. Perry was sentenced to a total of 45 years, with 35 of those years executed at the Indiana Department of Correction.

Perry was convicted on December 29th 2025, of two (2) counts of Promotion of Child Sexual Trafficking, Level 3 Felonies, one (1) count of Child Exploitation, a Level 5 felony, one (1) count of Child Solicitation, a Level 5 felony, one (1) count Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Bodily Injury, a Level 5 Felony, and one (1) count Identity Deception, a Level 6 Felony.

“This sentence reflects the seriousness of Perry’s actions, which were calculated, deliberately disguised to evade detection, and involved deception to abuse a child’s trust for his own reprehensible benefit,” said Prosecutor David Sutter.

The investigation, led by the City of Madison Police Department, established that Perry used electronic communication platforms under a false identity to coerce the minor victim into producing sexually explicit images and videos for payment. The victim initially approached Perry regarding the concerning communications they had received from the accounts. Perry manipulated and forced the victim to continuously engage in the explicit requests. It was later discovered that the online accounts engaging with the victim had actually belonged to Perry, who had been posing as other factitious individuals.

Perry’s criminal activity was uncovered after a disclosure was made to the City of Madison Police Department, prompting an immediate response by MPD Detective Majors Ricky Harris and Kyle Cutshaw. Law enforcement, the Jefferson County Prosecutor’ Office, and the Indiana Department of Child Services worked closely with the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) to ensure a trauma-informed, child-centered approach throughout the investigation. This collaboration allowed investigators to gather critical evidence while minimizing further harm to the victim.

Numerous electronic devices were seized belonging to Perry, including cellular phones, computers, and digital storage devices. Forensic examinations of those devices revealed extensive evidence corroborating the victim’s disclosure, including sexually explicit images of the minor, communications directing the production of those images, and digital efforts to preserve and conceal the material. Investigators additionally, positively identified the

online accounts designed to facilitate and disguise the exploitation to have belonged to Perry.

“We teach children to be cautious online and to report any concerns to trusted adults. That is exactly what this child did. Tragically, the person they trusted turned out to be the predator” said Prosecutor David Sutter.

“This was an egregious betrayal of trust, but thanks to the victim’s persistence and courage to seek help, the diligence of the trusted adult who reported the abuse, and the dedicated efforts of law enforcement, we are grateful that Perry has been held accountable.”

Sincere gratitude is extended to the City of Madison Police Department, Detective Major Ricky Harris, Detective Major Kyle Cutshaw, the Jefferson County Sherrif’s Office, the Indiana Department of Child Services, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southeastern Indiana (CAC), Chief Deputy Prosecutor Mark Wynn, and the Dearborn County High Tech Crimes Unit for their coordinated efforts and tireless work throughout this investigation.