Kentucky Man Sentenced for Faking Death to Avoid Child Support

Jesse Kipf hacked state databases to falsely register his death, evading $116,000 in obligations and causing nearly $200,000 in damages.

Jesse Kipf accessed Hawaii's Death Registry System using stolen credentials to create a fake death certificate.
He was sentenced to 81 months in prison for computer fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Kipf sold access to compromised networks and personal data on the dark web, targeting governmental and corporate systems.
The scheme caused significant financial and operational damage, totaling $195,758.65.
Kipf must serve at least 85% of his sentence and will be under supervision for three years post-release.