The Shadow
COVINGTON, Va. (VR) – On July 15, 2025, in the Alleghany County Circuit Court, Eric Lee Kincaid, 27, of Covington, was sentenced to life plus 40 years in prison to be suspended after he serves an active sentence of 35 years for carjacking, rape and abduction with intent to defile.
Once released from prison, Kincaid will be a registered sex offender who will remain on probation indefinitely.
Kincaid pled no contest to the three felonies on March 12, 2025, in a joint hearing which included two charges in Alleghany County and three charges in Botetourt County stemming from one continuous event. Kincaid pled no contest to carjacking in Alleghany County along with one count of rape and one count of abduction with intent to defile in Botetourt County. One count of abduction with intent to defile and one count of rape arising out of the same incident were not prosecuted. Alleghany County/City of Covington Commonwealth’s Attorney, Ann Gardner and Botetourt County Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, Marshall Lukacs summarized the evidence against Kincaid.
During the late evening hours of September 22, 2024, Kincaid assaulted and physically restrained a 22-year-old woman at a remote location in Clifton Forge. After taking her keys and cell phone, Kincaid took control of the victim’s car while she was held captive in the passenger seat bound by zip ties. While abducting the victim, Kincaid drove from Clifton Forge traveling through multiple counties before navigating a remote forest road to an isolated spot in the Jennings Creek area of Botetourt County. There, Kincaid committed the rape while the victim was incapacitated by zip ties and duct tape.
After a nearly eight-hour ordeal, Kincaid drove the victim back to Clifton Forge where she was able to summon law enforcement. The Clifton Forge Police Department responded.
An extensive investigation was conducted by the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office, the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia State Police. Investigators were able to recover duct tape, zip ties, videos and other important evidence to build the case.
The Alleghany Highlands Victim/Witness Assistance Program assisted the victim who worked closely with both Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Offices throughout the court proceedings. “The victim’s strength and presence of mind helped her survive this ordeal,” Gardner said. “Her continued cooperation enabled the criminal cases to move forward.”
