The sentencing of a former University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics administrator, who had been living under a stolen identity for over 35 years, has been rescheduled for January 31, 2025 in Iowa.
Matthew Keirans, who is 58 years old, could potentially face a prison sentence ranging from a mandatory minimum of two years to a maximum of 32 years.
In addition, he may be subject to a hefty fine of $1.25 million and five years of supervised release. Initially, his sentencing was scheduled for this Friday.
The Gazette reports that Keirans’ attorney asked for more time to prepare, citing the case’s complexity, 12 disputed sentencing issues, and the extensive evidence, which consists of over 10,000 pages of documents and audiovisual materials. As a result, the delay was granted.
In the 1980s, Keirans committed a theft of a coworker’s identity while working at a hot dog cart. The victim, William Woods, suffered severe consequences as a result. This included being falsely imprisoned for identity theft and being forcibly admitted to a mental hospital under Keirans’ name.
In 2019, Woods reached out to Iowa authorities after being released. Eventually, DNA evidence was able to confirm the truth, which ultimately led to Keirans’ arrest and conviction on charges of aggravated identity theft and making false statements.