Jonathan Curtis Richardson | Vanderburgh County
Probation violation. Previous charges/convictions include murder (Of his young child)
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RECENT RELEASE OF JONATHAN RICHARDSON A/K/A “AUTUMN CORDELLIONE,” SENTENCED IN 2002 TO 55 YEARS FOR KILLING AN 11-MONTH-OLD BABY, UNDERSCORES IMPORTANCE OF HB 1250
VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. — Prosecutor Diana Moers alerts the community that a Defendant convicted of murdering an 11-month-old baby in Vanderburgh County has been released from prison and back into the community early, highlighting the need for House Bill 1250, which requires the Department of Correction to notify local officials of the release of a serious violent felon.
In 2002, Jonathan Richardson was sentenced to 55 years in the Indiana Department of Correction for murdering his 11-month-old stepdaughter in Evansville.
Richardson, who now goes by the name Autumn Cordellionè, is now out of custody on parole after serving just over 20 years of that sentence.
The Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office was not notified that this Defendant was back in the community- they were spotted by a citizen who recognized them from the original court case, which caused public outrage from the killing of an innocent baby.
HB 1250 will require the Department of Correction to notify the prosecuting attorney, the county sheriff, and the chief of police of the county or municipality into which it would release a serious violent felon at least seven days in advance.
Prosecutor Diana Moers traveled to Indianapolis to testify in support of HB 1250 before it was signed into law by Gov. Mike Braun. The legislation was authored by Rep. Tim O’Brien and came in the wake of the August 2025 murder of 74-year-old Susan Haynie, a longtime realtor and familiar face to many as a lifetime resident of Evansville.
"When a violent offender is released from prison, the safety of victims and the community must be the top priority. House Enrolled Act 1250 requires the Indiana Department of Correction to provide timely advanced electronic notice to local law enforcement and victims before a serious violent felon is released. This law is a major boost for victims' rights and public safety, providing a critical safeguard to prevent future tragedies across the state," Rep. O’Brien stated.
The bill was recently signed into law by the Governor and will go into full effect on July 1, 2026.