Dad hacks database to fake death and avoid child support pay

A Kentucky man, Jesse Kipf, has been sentenced to 81 months in prison for hacking into a state database to fake his own death in an attempt to evade over $100,000 in child support payments. In January of the previous year, Kipf accessed the Hawaii Death Registry System, created a false case for his death, and certified it using a doctor's digital signature. This fraudulent act allowed him to be registered as deceased in various government databases. Additionally, Kipf was involved in other cybercrimes, including accessing different death registry systems and selling stolen data, such as Social Security Numbers, on the darknet to international buyers. The total damage caused by his actions, including the impact on governmental and corporate systems, was estimated at nearly $196,000. Under federal law, Kipf is required to serve 85% of his sentence and will be supervised by the U.S. Probation Office for three years following his release. U.S. Attorney Carlton S. Shier, IV, condemned Kipf's actions as a "cynical and destructive effort" to avoid his financial responsibilities.

- Jesse Kipf was sentenced to 81 months for hacking to fake his death.

- He aimed to avoid over $100,000 in child support obligations.

- Kipf accessed the Hawaii Death Registry and certified his own death fraudulently.

- He sold stolen data on the darknet to international buyers.

- The total damage from his actions was nearly $196,000.