Humphrey sentenced for sex crimes

Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Wallace Edward Humphrey was found guilty of sexual assault following a trial at the Suwannee County Courthouse on Monday, March 2. He was then sentenced to two consecutive life sentences on Monday, March 9, concluding a two-year wait for justice.  According to a Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) probable cause affidavit, the initial investigation began in March of 2024, when 73-year-old Humphrey was caught sexually abusing a minor at a residence in Suwannee County. The victim shared with the University of Florida Child Protection Team (CPT) that Humphrey had sexually abused her twice within a span of three days. During the investigation,