Chicago Resident Extradited to North Carolina to Face Multiple Child Exploitation Charges

33-year-old Daniel Demulder was extradited from Michigan to North Carolina to face six counts of sexual exploitation of a minor in Martin County.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 18, 2026, 5:23 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from WITN.

Extradition and Arrest in Martin County

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of Daniel Demulder, a resident of Chicago, Illinois, following an extensive multi-state coordination effort. Demulder was extradited from Michigan to North Carolina yesterday to answer for several counts of sexual exploitation. According to court release orders, the 33 year old suspect has no established ties to Martin County, which contributed to the high bond set during his initial processing.

Details of the Allegations

Legal warrants filed in the case state that Demulder is accused of possessing multiple videos depicting a 10 year old girl engaging in sexual activity. The investigation into the digital media led to six counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. While the location where the media was originally produced or obtained has not been publicly specified, the charges were filed in Martin County following a digital forensics probe.

Judicial Status and Bond

Demulder was booked into the Bertie-Martin Regional Jail, where he remains as of Wednesday morning. A judge has set his bond at $750,000, reflecting both the severity of the charges and his status as a non-resident with limited local connections. Court records indicate that Demulder is scheduled to make his first appearance before a judge today, March 18, to have his legal representation finalized and to hear the formal reading of the charges against him.