On 5/21/2014,
Detectives at the Bates County Sheriff’s Office received a report of sexual
abuse involving a juvenile. During the
investigation, the suspect was identified as Richard D. Purkey (DOB 10/21/47).
On 5/22/2014, Richard
D. Purkey was taken into custody at his home in rural Archie. He was transported to Bates County Sheriff’s
Office where he was charged with 3 counts of felony statutory sodomy. His bond was set at $100,000.00 cash or
surety. Further charges are being
reviewed by the Bates County Prosecuting Attorney.
Richard Purkey is
currently a registered sex offender in Bates County. On 7/27/1999 Purkey was convicted of rape and
sodomy of a juvenile in Cass County, MO.
Purkey is
currently being held in the Bates County Jail.
