APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – The 30-year-old Appleton man who was arrested after being identified as a suspect in an investigation into an online tip regarding child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or child porn faces 14 charges and a $15,000 cash bond.
Killoren is scheduled to be back in court on May 30 for a preliminary hearing and arraignment.
In a criminal complaint acquired by Local 5, Collin Killoren was arrested on April 23 by the Appleton Police Department following a search warrant at St. Ignatius Catholic School in Kaukauna.
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The complaint states that Killoren faces the following charges, with possible punishments if he is convicted.
- Seven Counts: Sexual Exploitation of a Child – Class C Felony
- Up to 40 years in prison and/or $100,000 in fines per charge
- $500 for each image associated with the crime
- Seven Counts: Possession of Child Pornography – Class D Felony
- Up to 25 years in prison and/or $100,000 in fines per charge
- $500 for each image associated with the crime
The complaint states that the alleged sexual exploitation crimes happened between October 28 and October 31, 2024, and that Killoren distributed recordings of children engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
The child pornography possession charges allegedly happened between October 28, 2024, and April 23, 2025. The complaint accuses Killoren of possessing images or recordings of children engaging in sexually explicit activity.
According to the complaint, the Appleton Police Department investigated several online tips submitted to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children over the last 10 months.
When investigators interviewed Killoren, he reportedly admitted to viewing child sexual abuse material.
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Killoren was placed on administrative leave by the school. Local 5 will provide updates as needed.
