A Durham man accused of more than 20 years of sex crimes is behind bars.

On Tuesday, Durham police said 61-year-old Kenneth Nathaniel McNeil was indicted on Dec. 15, 2025, for multiple sex charges, including:

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  • nine counts of statutory rape/sex offense of a 13-, 14- and 15-year-old
    • three counts of indecent liberties with a child
      • one count of attempted rape
        • two counts of rape

          Officers said he is also charged with two counts of first-degree exploitation of a minor on Oct. 30.

          Officers said the alleged crimes happened over 26 years, between 1999 and 2025, and involved several teenage victims.

          Anyone who may have additional information about these crimes or who believes they may have been victimized by McNeil is asked to contact Investigator Armstrong at Richard.Armstrong@DurhamNC.gov or call 919-698-7122.

          People can also submit an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers online or by calling 919-683-1200.  Police said CrimeStoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information that leads to arrests in felony cases. Callers do not have to identify themselves.