A biological father and daughter in Indiana are facing criminal charges for getting married in July.
Bradley McCollum, 59, and Kimberly Tempel, 44, are accused of tying the knot while Tempel was still in the process of getting a divorce. The Evansville police revealed that McCollum falsely stated on their marriage license that he was not a convicted lifetime sex or violent offender, despite having a federal conviction for child pornography.
According to WPTA, McCollum’s sister informed authorities that he and Tempel were not in contact while he was serving time in federal prison. Nevertheless, they exchanged letters and emails during this period. McCollum’s sister also indicated that she suspected her brother and niece got married so she could claim his $350 monthly V.A. benefits while he was incarcerated.
Furthermore, it was reported by the news outlet that McCollum’s sister submitted paperwork from a DNA service that demonstrated the likelihood of McCollum being Tempel’s biological father as more than 99.999999%.
McCollum and Tempel are charged with providing false information on a marriage license application. Tempel is also charged with bigamy.
McCollum is still in federal prison. His release is scheduled for July 29.
[Feature Photo: Evansville police]
