A Madison County, Illinois jury found Timothy J. Dubois, 42, of Shobonier, guilty on all four counts stemming from the November 11, 2022 abduction and sexual assault of a woman in the St. Louis metro area [1][2]. Prosecutors charged Dubois with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault, one count of aggravated kidnapping, and one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, with the lead sexual assault count carrying a Class X enhanced felony designation [1][2]. The case proceeded to trial in Edwardsville before a Madison County Circuit Court jury, with Assistant State's Attorneys Rebecca Buettner and Ali Foley trying the matter for the State [1].
Evidence at trial showed that Dubois approached the victim in the parking lot of a Collinsville Starbucks, forced her into her vehicle at knifepoint, and compelled her to drive to Troy, Illinois, where he sexually assaulted her [1][2]. The jury returned its verdict after deliberating just over one hour [1]. A significant investigative development in the case was the use of forensic genetic genealogy, which allowed investigators to identify Dubois after his DNA profile returned no match in conventional law enforcement databases [1].
Dubois faces a sentencing exposure of up to 80 years in prison [1][2]. No sentencing date has been publicly reported. Because the lead count carries a Class X enhanced felony designation, Illinois law requires a mandatory prison term without the possibility of probation, and the court will weigh sentencing ranges under the applicable statutory enhancement provisions at a future hearing [1].
No defense counsel of record was identified in available reporting. Post-trial motions and any notice of appeal had not been reported as of publication.