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An Indiana Army Reserve officer who publicly identified himself as a First Lieutenant has been sentenced to 91 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony child sex crimes, according to court records.
Alec Hegge, 31, of Pendleton, pleaded guilty without a plea agreement to five felony charges: two counts of child molesting, one count of child exploitation, and two counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. Madison County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Hopper sentenced Hegge to 91 years in prison on Jan. 13 and designated him a sexually violent predator. Court records show Hegge will be required to serve at least 85 percent of his sentence.
The investigation began in March 2025 after Snapchat flagged several videos suspected to contain illegal content involving minors. Investigators traced the material to Molly Elisabeth Duncan, 25, of Beachwood, Ohio, who later admitted to producing the content involving young children.
According to court documents, Duncan told investigators she created the videos at Hegge’s direction and claimed she feared being blackmailed if she refused. Investigators determined that Hegge paid Duncan and provided direction related to the production of the material.
During questioning, investigators said Hegge admitted his criminal conduct extended beyond the exchanged videos. Court documents state that the offenses involved an infant victim over an extended period. The child was taken to a hospital as part of the investigation, where medical personnel documented injuries consistent with abuse.
A forensic review of Hegge’s digital devices uncovered more than 140 images and videos of child sexual abuse material. Investigators said Hegge used multiple online platforms to solicit, receive, and distribute the material.
Hegge was arrested on July 24, 2025, by a detective with the Hamilton County Metro Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. At the time of his arrest, Hegge was employed as a registered behavior therapist working with children with autism at Changing Lives Behavior Analysis, Inc. in Anderson, Indiana. The company later confirmed Hegge was no longer employed and was cooperating with investigators.
Court documents do not indicate that Hegge admitted to abusing patients in his professional capacity. However, investigators stated they believed additional victims were possible, citing the nature of the offenses and Hegge’s access to vulnerable populations.
Hegge’s background includes publicly available records indicating service in the U.S. Army Reserve. Online professional profiles reviewed by The Salty Soldier identify Hegge as a First Lieutenant in the Army Reserve and list his commissioning through Army ROTC at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis in May 2018. Photographs reviewed by The Salty Soldier show Hegge participating in a commissioning ceremony at IUPUI during that period.
There is no indication in court records that Hegge’s crimes were connected to his military duties. The U.S. Army has not publicly commented on his service status following his arrest and conviction.
Duncan also faces federal charges. Court records show charges were filed against her in May 2025, including sexual exploitation of children and offenses related to the possession and distribution of illegal material.
Investigators continue to encourage anyone who believes they or their child may have been a victim of Hegge to contact law enforcement.
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