THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE RELEASE
On August 22, 2024, Nathan Hendriex (DOB10/5/1976), formerly of Danville, Illinois, pleaded guilty at a contested sentencing hearing to two counts of Criminal Sexual Assault, both of which are class 1 felonies, carrying a sentencing range of 4-15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Argument was presented by the State seeking a total of 20 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Judge Robert McIntire ultimately sentenced the defendant to a total of 14 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, to be served at 85%. Following imprisonment, Hendriex will serve a term of mandatory supervised release from 3 years to natural life.
At the sentencing hearing, the State presented evidence that in September of 2022, Danville Police received a report of sexual assault. A detective with the Danville Police Department Criminal Investigations conducted interviews with the assistance of the Vermilion County Child Advocacy Center, and discovered that the defendant, Nathan Hendriex, was dating the minor victim’s mother and had been living in the family home for a period of time. On the day of the assault, Hendriex lured the victim into a room, forced the victim to undress and forcibly engaged in sexual intercourse with the victim.
The victim disclosed that Hendriex told them not to tell anyone about the assault. Hendriex was subsequently interviewed and confessed to the assault in detail.
State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy said, “I would like to acknowledge the bravery of the victim in coming forward about the sexual assault at the hands of a trusted adult. The cruel manipulation of trust displayed by sexual predators is horrendous. It is my hope that the sentence handed down in this case will allow the victim time to begin their road to healing.”
State’s Attorney Lacy extends her appreciation for the Danville Police Department Criminal Investigations, as well as the Vermilion County Child Advocacy Center, for their diligence investigating crimes against youth.
