SEATTLE — A 55-year-old Albany, Oregon, man already on state probation for a 2014 child sexual abuse conviction was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison and a life term of supervised release for possessing child sexual abuse material, Homeland Security Investigations announced.
Matthew Lynn Windom’s case originated from a lead generated by Australia’s New South Wales Police Force and the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs, making it a multinational investigation led by HSI Seattle. Investigators identified Windom as potentially possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material on a New Zealand-based platform called “Mega.”
“Children are among our most precious and vulnerable members of society,” said acting 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.”
Investigators first executed a search warrant on Windom’s home, where they found digital devices, stories about child sex abuse, and a duffel bag containing children’s underwear. The Albany Police Department supported HSI’s execution of the federal search warrant. No child sexual abuse material was found on the seized devices, but a subsequent search warrant on one of Windom’s email accounts revealed the material. Windom was arrested pursuant to a federal complaint on Jan. 8, 2025.
A federal grand jury in Eugene, Oregon, returned an indictment charging Windom with possession of child pornography on Feb. 20, 2025. He pleaded guilty March 10, 2026, and received the 10-year sentence.
“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.”
Anyone with information about the physical or online exploitation of children is encouraged to contact HSI at 866-347-2423 or submit a tip at report.cybertip.org.