The suspect arrested in connection with an attempted rape in Forest Park will not be tried — at least for now — according to the district attorney.
Richard Kassebaum of Lindenwood was arrested on Tuesday, April 2 after it was reported he matched the description of a suspect who tasered a jogger four days earlier.
“We’ve deferred prosecution pending further investigation,” said a DA spokesperson.
But this could still leave the possibility that Kassebaum, who reportedly is charged with sexual assault from a separate incident, can be recharged in the Forest Park attack.
On Friday, March 29 the victim was running along the park’s horse trail around 7:30 p.m. when a suspect tasered her, police said. She was then pulled into the woods where the suspect attempted to rape her, but the victim was able to break free.
The 23-year-old was taken to the hospital and treated for head and neck injuries.
Park security was increased following the incident and police presence was felt in the days after the attack.
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