10/26/2025
Some of you may have seen the Hamilton County ICAC news release on this case already. You know I try to give you more details after I read the probable cause, but really all I want you to know is - we live in a sick and broken world. I am not saying this man is guilty. I am saying what detectives describe and say they found on his devices is pure evil!
24-year-old Jonathan Peternel of Pendleton faces child sex crimes including more than 200 files of horrific CSAM. Peternel is a mechanic with the Indiana National Guard.
The Hamilton County Metro Indiana Crimes Against Children Task Force says they received a CyberTip submitted by Snapchat.
Investigators say not only was Peternel collecting the CSAM he was also disseminating videos to other people. One of the group chats was titled, “Diddy Disciples.”
I will only describe the videos as sadomasochistic child abuse, children that appeared to be drugged or intoxicated while being abused, violent child molestation, and photorealistic AI-generated photos of nude pregnant toddlers.
We have no idea who made the videos or where this children are located.
Today I feel like I am living in times of Sodom and Gomorrah. Wickedness!
Peternel is currently being held at the Madison County Jail on the following charges:
Child Exploitation (Dissemination), a Level 4 Felony (1 count)
Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material, a Level 5 Felony (6 counts)
Dissemination of Child Sex Abuse Material, a Level 5 Felony (1 count)
Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material, a Level 6 Felony (1 count)
