Online Predator Sentenced in Indiana | Columbus News

An Indiana man, Bradford Deem, faces 11 years in prison for kidnapping an 11-year-old autistic boy he’d befriended online for over a year via a video game console. The boy was safely recovered the same day he vanished in July 2025. The child’s mother, struggling with unanswered questions and ongoing trauma, now vigilantly monitors his digital interactions to protect him. Deem, appearing confused at sentencing, was advised by his attorney not to speak — as his team plans to appeal the conviction. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fe93c6138e8521e8