A Montgomery rape suspect who spent less than 5 years in prison for a 2018 manslaughter conviction now faces multiple new charges, including first-degree rape.
Corrace Calloway, 41, was arrested after DNA evidence linked him to a sexual assault that occurred on April 5, 2025, at Blount Cultural Park in Montgomery. The arrest has brought renewed attention to his violent criminal history, which includes the 2018 killing of his girlfriend, Selina Powell, in Wetumpka.
In the 2018 case, Calloway stabbed Powell and disposed of her body by throwing it from a window at her workplace. He received a 15-year sentence for manslaughter but was released early for good behavior, serving less than five years of his term. His early release sparked concerns among community members about the criminal justice system’s handling of violent offenders.
The latest charges against Calloway stem from the Blount Cultural Park incident, where investigators collected DNA evidence that authorities say conclusively connects him to the crime. During his arrest, Calloway briefly escaped custody, resulting in an additional charge of Third Degree Escape.
Law enforcement also uncovered he was in possession of a firearm, leading to a charge of Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess a Firearm due to his previous felony convictions.
Montgomery Police Department officials confirm that Calloway’s criminal record spans multiple jurisdictions and includes various violent offenses. The current first-degree rape charge carries potential life imprisonment if he’s convicted, given his prior felony convictions and the severity of the alleged crime.
Investigators are now reviewing unsolved cases in both Montgomery and Wetumpka to determine if there are any connections to Calloway during the period following his early release.
He remains in custody at the Montgomery County Detention Facility without bond, awaiting trial on the rape charge and additional counts related to his escape attempt and weapons possession.
