75-Year-Old Idaho Man Sentenced for Possessing Child Pornography

The man confessed to viewing 'thousands of images of child pornography' when police executed a search warrant at his home.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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William Don Lindburg, a 75-year-old man from Mackay, Idaho, was sentenced to 4 to 20 years in prison for possessing child pornography. Police executed a search warrant at Lindburg's home after receiving a cybertip, and he confessed to viewing 'thousands of images of child pornography' on his computer and a flash drive labeled 'CP'.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of child exploitation and the need for vigilance in identifying and prosecuting those who engage in the possession and distribution of child pornography. It also raises concerns about the accessibility of such content online and the vulnerability of young children.

The details

According to court documents, on March 27, a detective with the Idaho State Police was assigned to a cybertip regarding child pornography from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which led them to Lindburg's IP address. On May 29, a search warrant was executed at Lindburg's home, where he allegedly confessed to 'looking at child pornography' when police arrived. Detectives found thousands of images and videos of children between the ages of 2 and 8 being sexually abused on Lindburg's computer and a flash drive.

  • On March 27, a cybertip regarding child pornography was received.
  • On May 29, a search warrant was executed at Lindburg's home.
  • On February 10, Lindburg was sentenced to 4 to 20 years in prison.

The players

William Don Lindburg

A 75-year-old man from Mackay, Idaho, who was sentenced to 4 to 20 years in prison for possessing child pornography.

Idaho State Police

The law enforcement agency that executed the search warrant at Lindburg's home and investigated the case.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

The organization that provided the cybertip that led to the investigation of Lindburg.

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What they’re saying

“he was looking at child pornography when (law enforcement) knocked on the door to serve the warrant.”

— William Don Lindburg (EastIdahoNews.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Lindburg to be released on parole.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing efforts to identify and prosecute those who engage in the possession and distribution of child pornography, which remains a significant problem that requires continued vigilance and action to protect vulnerable children.