MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Murfreesboro man accused of raping three women while they were unconscious will spend more than a dozen years behind bars, officials said.
A Rutherford County Grand Jury indicted Immanuel Webb, 39, on two counts of rape and one count of aggravated burglary in July 2022. Just a year later, Webb was indicted again on seven counts rape and two counts of sexually battery after another victim came forward and reported she had been sexually assaulted by the 39-year-old.
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During an investigation into the allegations, detectives reportedly found numerous videos on Webb’s cellphone, which involved unidentified women being sexually assaulted while they were unconscious.
In July 2023, the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) sent out a release in an attempt to identify additional victims who may have been assaulted by Webb based on the material that was found on his phone.
Following the release, police said a third victim came forward and reported she had also been sexually assaulted by Webb while she was unconscious. Detectives added video found on Webb’s phone supported the victim’s claims. This led to Webb being indicted for a third time in October 2023 on three counts of rape and two counts of sexual battery.
On Feb. 14, Webb reportedly pled guilty to two counts of rape and one count of attempted rape during a hearing in Rutherford County Circuit Court.
“The three women were courageous in coming forward and reporting the heinous crimes committed against them,” said Crime Investigations Division Detective Emily Speed. “We hope this brings peace of mind to the victims that this man will no longer be able to continue to hurt and prey on any more women.”
Webb was sentenced to serve 16 years in the Tennessee Department of Correction. Officials added as part of a plea agreement, 10 counts of rape, four counts of sexual battery and one count of aggravated burglary were dismissed.
According to police, Webb will be required to pay all court costs and fees and will have to register as a sex offender for life after his release from prison.
If you are a victim of rape or sexual assault in Rutherford County, you can report it to police or call the Sexual Assault Hotline at 615-494-9262.
