Registered sex offender from Springfield convicted in attempted bike path rape

A man rides his bike under the Simon Kenton Trail bridge as he travels along the Buck Creek Trail Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The bridge was built in 1915. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

Credit: Bill Lackey

Credit: Bill Lackey

A man rides his bike under the Simon Kenton Trail bridge as he travels along the Buck Creek Trail Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The bridge was built in 1915. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

A Springfield man was convicted of attempted rape, strangulation and kidnapping for attacking a woman on the Simon Kenton bike trail in May.

A jury this week found Adam Humphreys, 19, guilty of the first-, second- and third-degree felony charges, according to a Thursday court filing. He is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 13, and will be held without bond until then.

According to court records, police responded to a report of an assault at Simon Kenton bike trail and Mitchell Boulevard. The female, whose identity and age are not listed in the report, showed the officers bruises, scrapes and marks she suffered from the attack.

She said the man chased her, knocking her to the ground, according to the report. The attacker punched, scratched and strangled her and the victim fought back, freeing herself and calling 911.

According to the report, the attacker fled and evidence collected led to Humphreys, who is a registered sex offender. The victim also identified Humphreys in a lineup, the report said.

According to court records, Humphreys was convicted of rape in 2021 in Shelby County Juvenile Court when he was 15.

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