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Man Sentenced To 35 Years In Marion County For Child Sexual Abuse - 06/09/26

State of Oregon v. Daniel S. Bowdoin

Marion County Circuit Court Case 24CR62772

 

Salem, OR – June 9, 2026 – Yesterday, Marion County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Hart sentenced Daniel Bowdoin, age 38, to 35 years in the Department of Corrections. Bowdoin pled guilty to two counts of Sodomy in the First Degree and one count of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree.

 

The case involved repeated sexual abuse of a child under 12 years old over a two-year period. The child was known and close with Bowdoin. Eventually, Bowdoin’s manipulation was no longer effective, and the child disclosed the abuse. 

 

After the disclosure, Bowdoin admitted to some of what he had done by sending a confession letter to family and friends. However, he subsequently twice attempted to contact the victim.

 

Bowdoin was involved in the track and field community. Despite the serious nature of the charges, he was allowed to remain out of custody and was on release during the pendency of the case with orders to have no contact with minors nor to go to places where minors congregate.  The court denied Bowdoin's follow up request to have contact with middle school children and attend track and field events.

 

Nevertheless, during that time and while awaiting further court proceedings, the defendant had repeated contact with a four-year-old child and went to a company picnic where minors were present. When that was discovered and presented to the court, the defendant’s release was revoked.

 

“This type of conduct is among the most severe that our office handles,” said District Attorney-elect Brendan Murphy. “Our hearts go out to his victim, as no child should suffer this way. We hope for healing and recovery.”

 

Under Ballot Measure 11, which imposes mandatory sentences, the required minimum sentence for Sodomy in the First Degree is 300 months, and for Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, the mandatory sentence is 75 months.  The court ran the two counts of Sodomy in the First Degree partially consecutive to achieve a total sentence of 420 months (35 years).

 

This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Katharine Semple. DA Semple has been a prosecutor for over 10 years and prosecutes some of the most serious criminal cases in Marion County.

 

The Marion County DA’s Office wishes to acknowledge the critical and delicate work of the Liberty House and the thorough investigation by the Salem Police Department.

 

Due to the involvement of a child victim and the nature of criminal behavior, no additional details will be released at this time.

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Man Sentenced To 35 Years In Marion County For Child Sexual Abuse - 06/09/26

State of Oregon v. Daniel S. Bowdoin

Marion County Circuit Court Case 24CR62772

 

Salem, OR – June 9, 2026 – Yesterday, Marion County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Hart sentenced Daniel Bowdoin, age 38, to 35 years in the Department of Corrections. Bowdoin pled guilty to two counts of Sodomy in the First Degree and one count of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree.

 

The case involved repeated sexual abuse of a child under 12 years old over a two-year period. The child was known and close with Bowdoin. Eventually, Bowdoin’s manipulation was no longer effective, and the child disclosed the abuse. 

 

After the disclosure, Bowdoin admitted to some of what he had done by sending a confession letter to family and friends. However, he subsequently twice attempted to contact the victim.

 

Bowdoin was involved in the track and field community. Despite the serious nature of the charges, he was allowed to remain out of custody and was on release during the pendency of the case with orders to have no contact with minors nor to go to places where minors congregate.  The court denied Bowdoin's follow up request to have contact with middle school children and attend track and field events.

 

Nevertheless, during that time and while awaiting further court proceedings, the defendant had repeated contact with a four-year-old child and went to a company picnic where minors were present. When that was discovered and presented to the court, the defendant’s release was revoked.

 

“This type of conduct is among the most severe that our office handles,” said District Attorney-elect Brendan Murphy. “Our hearts go out to his victim, as no child should suffer this way. We hope for healing and recovery.”

 

Under Ballot Measure 11, which imposes mandatory sentences, the required minimum sentence for Sodomy in the First Degree is 300 months, and for Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, the mandatory sentence is 75 months.  The court ran the two counts of Sodomy in the First Degree partially consecutive to achieve a total sentence of 420 months (35 years).

 

This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Katharine Semple. DA Semple has been a prosecutor for over 10 years and prosecutes some of the most serious criminal cases in Marion County.

 

The Marion County DA’s Office wishes to acknowledge the critical and delicate work of the Liberty House and the thorough investigation by the Salem Police Department.

 

Due to the involvement of a child victim and the nature of criminal behavior, no additional details will be released at this time.

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