ALBANY MAN SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR POSSESSING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL FOLLOWING A MULTINATIONAL INVESTIGATION

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon

EUGENE, Ore.—An Albany, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison today for possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) while still on probation for a 2014 state conviction for child sexual abuse.

 

Matthew Lynn Windom, 55, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison and a life term of supervised release.

 

“The successful identification of this repeat offender demonstrates the power of international partnerships in combatting crimes against children,” said U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford. “My office will continue to work tirelessly with our local, state, federal, and international partners to identify, locate, and prosecute those who exploit our most vulnerable population and ensure justice for every child.”

 

“Children are among our most precious and vulnerable members of society,” said Acting Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Seattle Special Agent in Charge April Miller. “We hope this sentence makes clear that the possession of child sexual abuse material—or any form of child exploitation—will be met with serious consequences. HSI remains committed to relentlessly investigating and pursuing those who commit these crimes.”

According to court documents, a multinational investigation revealed Windom potentially possessed and shared CSAM on the New Zealand-based platform “Mega.” Investigators first obtained and executed a search warrant on Windom’s home, where they found digital devices and stories about child sex abuse and a duffel bag with children’s underwear.  No CSAM was found on the seized devices, but investigators later executed a search warrant on one of Windom’s email accounts.  He was found to be in possession of CSAM and was arrested pursuant to a federal complaint on Jan. 8, 2025. 

 

On Feb. 20, 2025, a federal grand jury in Eugene returned an indictment charging Windom with possession of child pornography. Windom pleaded guilty on March 10, 2026.

 

U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford for the District of Oregon made the announcement.

 

HSI investigated the case, which originated from a lead generated by Australia’s New South Wales Police Force and the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs. The Albany Police Department supported HSI’s execution of the federal search warrant. Assistant United States Attorney William M. McLaren prosecuted the case.

 

Anyone who has information about the physical or online exploitation of children is encouraged to contact HSI at (866) 347-2423 or submit a tip online at report.cybertip.org.