Sprague said Public Safety has been working with the Adair County prosecuting attorney and has completed additional investigative work the prosecutor requested. The information has been referred back to the prosecutor attorney for further evaluation. The case is now under review by the prosecutor's office. Whether any charges will be filed will be up to Tom Hensley, Adair County prosecuting attorney, Sprague said. Sprague would not give details about the investigation, but she said Public Safety first makes sure the victim has medical attention and is in a safe place in a typical sexual assault investigation.
Hard evidence includes clothing, sheets or anything else that is considered physical evidence.
A rape kit, an examination of the victim, is performed at the hospital to retrieve more evidence. Sprague said it also is important to talk to any acquaintances or friends of the victim who may know or have heard something. Hensley was unavailable for comment.