An Indiana man accused of killing two teenage girls in the infamous Delphi murder case was linked to the crime through an unspent bullet found at the scene, newly revealed documents show. Photo Source: Strange Unexplained Mysteries (website). are what led volunteers to the area the bodies were found. This "new" sketch was actually created earlier then the "old" sketch according to an Indy Star article,which writes: Master Trooper Taylor Bryant, a sketch artist with Indiana State Police who drew the new sketch, told IndyStar a sketch is based on how a particular witness describes the suspect. Maybe the witness was scared that the suspect would recognize him or her and be able to track them down or even just be genuinely terrified about coming that close to a killer and coming that close to being killed. Interview?) . Details of this manner are usually withheldto filter out false confessions and to ensure a guilty verdict in a future criminal trial. We agree with Leaker that Young BGs drawing is based on the photo of the 19 year old Catfish Boy that was used to lure Libby from Snapchat. "We want to find out what will his case look like going forward. Two female members of the search party contacted team members separately with revelations about the crime. ", He encouraged the community to come forward with more information, and said if any other people "had any involvement in these murders in any way, that person or persons will be held accountable.". The group in Pennsylvania only does cold cases and delphi isnt cold according to delphi LE. The suspect is seen walking across the bridge in blue jeans and a jacket. They said that because its a composite that was junk from the very start, and further, it looks nothing like the main suspect. An article from WTHR says audio from Libby German's cell phone was played for the victims' families, including a mention of a man they noticed behind them. But is just recently coming forward with the information, which is how the released sketch came to be. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Also, LE seem to have an actual suspect in mind as a possible accomplice, as he said the possible accomplice is considerably younger than Mr. X and has a much greater ability to run. They dont want him taking off. Perhaps he was, and that would be an interesting theory. Then he said, There was at least one doll at the crime scene.. CSX Transportation ceased its use of the railroad in 1987. Submissions should outline a mystery and provide a link to a more detailed review of the case such as a Wiki article or news report. yesterday, I think it's really interesting that the police guy who's talking accidentally uses the pronoun 'she' when referring to the witness, three times. Hes a suspect, as Mr. X is, as so many people have been. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. PLENTY more shocking twists and turns should be expected in the months ahead as the Delphi murders investigation remains active and ongoing, according to a duo of prolific true crime podcasters. All the best, Sarah, Your email address will not be published. WLFI article Community continues to search for missing teens, 8. b) Cheyenne saw a suspicious guy while walking her dog. Indiana State Police also want to talk to anyone who was parked at. An interesting new theory has come up. WISH_TV8 writing: Leazenby wouldnt go into specifics about forensic evidence in the case, although he did say investigators had requested that DNA evidence be 'fast-tracked,'. Though most have no idea of who Mr X is, it looks like you just said it in the replies. Libby is regarded as a true hero for having the presence of mind to record her killer. However, a much better theory is that Mr. X used his stepsons photo as Young BG, the 19 year old Catfish Boy used to lure Libby to the trails that day. Stepson X is Mrs. Xs child by a previous marriage and may have been adopted by Mr. X. Others were used by the Pharos Tribune in their coverage of the homicides. The bodies of Liberty German and Abigail Williams were found on Feb. 14, 2017, after the two teens from Delphi, Ind. "We havent closed the door on the investigation," McLeland said. Liberty "Libby" German, 14 years old, and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams were both perfectly normal and sweet teenage girls. . "So when we check the phone records, the police call was about 5:20, -Becky Patty,Timestamp 29:00, Interview with Mike And Becky Patty by Gray Hughes, 7. The tip line number is 1-844-459-5786. . Great post. CVS . As early as February 15, 2017, Indiana State Police have been seeking information relating to vehicles in the area during this timeframe. And I think that what must have happened is they have taken these leads, they have interviewed literally thousands of people. If there was an eye witness on the trail that day who saw BG, maybe they didn't come forward because the information also places themselves near the crime scene? Slide to see images taken at the end of bridge and down the hill. If Mr. X did that, we think that was a pretty lousy thing to do to his stepson. I also didnt take the trail that leads to the right. Chillingly, the trail - a defunct wooden railway track hidden in the woods -had been where Libby and Abby were last seen alive. DELPHI More than two years after Liberty German and Abigail Williams were found murdered, Indiana State Police are releasing new evidence to help find their killer. But what we found out recently was he is apparently not the killer. If the referred to "High Bridge trail head" is the location near the trail intersections or the location near the trail intersection is unknown. That is correct. "Many days, that is all that has kept me going. DELPHI, Ind. Allen has been charged with two counts of murder and is currently being held in a state facility without bond. Allen, who is married, came forward as a witness in the earlier stages of the investigation, a source told FOX 59. There were kids there before them, there were kids there during, there were kids there after." DEVELOPMENT: Delphi Police Chief receives telephone call from man with voice that sounds like suspect. German's grandmother, Becky Patty, told FOX 59 that Allen was the CVS worker who processed her granddaughter's photos for her funeral. Two different composite sketches and a grainy image of the murder suspect recovered from Libby German's cellphone. RELATED: Arrest made in Delphi murders of 2 teens in 2017; suspect worked at the local pharmacy, residents say. The Indy Channel article Delphi Timeline, 13. Law enforcement has said that the disposal sight was 0.5 miles from the end of the bridge and across the Deer Creek. I have a notebook with a lot of information I thought was important. The person in the sketch released April 22nd is described as having a youthful appearance, but could fall in the age range from his 20s to late 30s. Missing Indiana girl found in basement; arrested suspect investigated in Delphi murders 04/28/2021 12:27 pm PDT Tippecanoe County. One said that in addition to dolls all over the ground, there were dolls hanging from trees. I hate to be one of those people, but I'm not sure this "witness" exists. Based on my understanding through reading the case so far, there were at least 4 witnesses at around the trail that day at around the time of down the hill (slightly before or after). he has never confirmed DNA evidence was recovered. "But once Friday rolled around, that was the first time we heard the name, Richard Allen. The Delphi Murders turned the small town of Delphi, Indiana from a place no one has heard about, to the place of one of the nation's most heinous, unsolved murders.. Abigail "Abby" Williams, 13-years old, and her best friend Liberty "Libby" Rose Lynn German, 14-years old, went hiking near the Monon High Bridge, a part of the historic Trails in Delphi, Indiana on Monday, February 13 . True Crime podcasts, which have exploded in popularity over the last decade, have been credited with impacting numerous other previously unsolved high-profile crime cases. Thats probably why LE was saying at the presser that Old BG was no longer a suspect in the crime. ABC 21 reports that an anonymous donor gave $100,00 for the reward fund to help catch the person who killed two young girls over three years ago. Although little is known about how the girls died, Abby and Libby were certainly victims of foul play. building torn down. The previously released sketch. [20]. Its very nice to ban you here today at my site! There were kids there before them, there were kids there during, there were kids there after. - Mike Patty, Timestamp 13:41, Interview with Mike And Becky Patty by Gray Hughes, 16. Monon High Bridge as seen from the south side of the Dreek Creek. There is a small fee of $20 to join, which includes lifetime membership. This young lady is a hero, theres no doubt, t, activate that video system on her cellphone. The composite sketch was created after state police received new information from witnesses along the trail. Delphi murders suspect Richard Matthew Allen, who was arrested last week for the 2017 double slaying of teens Liberty "Libby" German and Abigail "Abby" Williams, lived and worked in the community . Both said that dolls were scattered around the crime. His wife, who The U.S. Sun is choosing not to name at this time, deleted her Facebook account in the aftermath of the news. For all we know the witness didn't know about the crime someone and once they heard of it they called be tip in. Police won't release anymore to protect the integrity of the investigation, but they've seen the video and likely won't be able to stop thinking about it. Anyone can post out here, and thats pretty much what happens, unfortunately. Everything We Know About The Unsolved Delphi Murders. Required fields are marked *. Heavy.com articleAbigail Williams & Liberty German: 5 Fast Facts You Need toKnow, 19. 2017 delphi murders of 2 teenage girls moving in 'new direction,' indiana state police say The teens were reported missing on Feb. 13, 2017, after they were dropped off at the Delphi Historic . The man thought about his words for a bit before wording them very carefully. Her grandfather, Mike Patty, said he did not personally know Allen but that he had "probably seen him. Did she see him before the crime or after the crime? [18] C wrote on Facebook: I even walked all the way across the bridge and back. There is news via our LE source close to the investigation. "That's when I ended up going back to the police station so we could get them phone information so they could start pinging, Becky was already there, Anna was already there, and it was a long night of coming up with anything we could do with phones. Delphi murders investigation timeline:Review the case through 5 years of reporting. 1 of 2. It is not until ages 18-19 with the completion of the widening of the hips (Yes, girls bodies keep developing after 17) that a female is completely suited for pregnancy. This is probably evolutionary as pregnancies in 13-15 year old girls are notorious for having complications for both the mother and the child. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to send tips to this email address: Interview with Mike And Becky Patty by Gray Hughes, the podcast responded through Facebook saying "That is what we have heard from our sources. If you look at the 2019 press conf, Carter says parked at the CPS/DCF [Dept of Children & Families] building. On Indiana states social services website where they list addresses to Dept of Welfare locations and Child Services locations by county. Possible Accomplice is at the lower level of suspect, and its not even known if he was ever at the crime scene that day. One is a middle-aged woman in her 40s with kids who is otherwise completely normal, and the new one who has come forward is a different woman in her 30s. Suspect allegedly linked to Delphi murders reportedly in custody. How do I log in? They have vaguely confirmed there were multiple witnesses when describing the process of creating the composite sketch. 13, . "So, it seems like there's a lot more to do now, basically figuring out who this guy is and how he's linked in with everything. I read your other post and Ive come to the conclusion that someone else set up the crime scene. Is this all true? I even walked all the way across the bridge and back. Your POI and my POI are the same person and I honestly didnt know half of what you have listed here! He said there were so many dolls that it looked like he had gone to the Goodwill and bought up a bunch of dolls. Indiana Landmarks Announces Rescue of Monon High Bridge. According to public records, the CPS/DCS building referenced is: Carroll County Office of Family and Children, 6931 West 300 North,Delphi,IN46923-9134 [17]. All of the material is referenced in terms of where it come from and how good of a source it is. Multiple news agency were in this news conference on the morning of Wednesday, February 22, 2017. The person in the sketch released April 22ndis described as having a youthful appearance, but could fall in the age range from his 20s to late 30s. Accompanying each new sketch is an official description of the suspect. Initially law enforcement released stills from this video of the suspect. Now, as the investigation has matured and past information has been reassessed, it is the belief of investigators with the Multi-Agency Task Force that the person depicted in the sketch released on April 22nd more accurately represents the person wanted for the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. "A volunteer searcher walks the woods near the Monon high bridge east of Delphi where the two teen girls went hiking Monday afternoon and never returned. . Libby German, 14, and Abigail Williams, 13, had been where Libby and Abby were last seen alive. The judge ordered Allen held without bond and sealed the probable cause affidavit and charging documents. But they were both definitely on board via the sexual posing of the girls, the dolls on the ground, and the sheet with the smiley face on it at the very least. This is why its so hard to get girls this age pregnant. And they have found someone who looks at that video that they released and says yes I definitely saw that guy minutes before the girls came by and I saw his face and that's where this sketch came from. A new donor hopes that an addition to the reward fund for the Delphi murders in Indiana will help authorities catch the killer. WDRB article Families of teens, 20. [6] The bridge was a common backdrop for photo shoots like senior pictures and wedding photos. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Stepson X being involved in either of these two ways is simply a theory based on the resemblance to the sketch, we are not accusing this young man of anything, and we request that everyone absolutely leave him alone. BUT WHY WAIT SO LONG!!! The rumor that dolls were scattered around the crime scene seems patently ridiculous. From 75-yards away I could see girls clothing in Deer Creek east of the bridge and knew full well that the girls where found very nearby. DELPHI, Ind. Found Deceased IN - Abby & Libby - The Delphi Murders - Richard Allen Arrested - #162. The girls were reported missing by 5:30 p.m., and an Amber Alert was sent out across the state of Indiana for the missing teenagers. Turns out it's a guy whose sexually interested in children, who's had multiple arrests for it right? Click the tweet to view the imagesat a larger size. All that is known publicly is the initial sight of the encounter (the south east end of the bridge) is not the same location as the body disposal sight. The initial contactspecifically happened right at the end of the bridge, on the South East end, where it stops being a bridge and becomes a trail again. I constantly see your name pop up there. Investigators believe the killer of two teen girls is hiding in plain sight in the small community of Delphi, Indiana and that someone who knows the killer may be "afraid" to come forward. "When I'm asked to explain it, I say this case is like looking through a darkened window of a home: you can see what's going on in the living room but you have no idea what's happening in the kitchen or anywhere else inside the house," she said. Tony Slocum said: On February 13, 2017 Libby took a video (with audio) that captured a man on the Monon High Bridge approaching them. Note the more bulbous shape of the nasal tip not present in Figure A. 2. These sketches were both alleged to have been created by witnesses speaking with a sketch artist. My thoughts are maybe they were scared and hoping the killer would be caught fast or enough time would pass so he wouldn't remember them and would assume it could be anyone. Jul 17, 2017 Updated Sep 28, 2017. Ive only known about this case since early last summer (2020). So we have more evidence, albeit the third-hand source we have never talked to. He was a regular at JC's Bar and Grill, which has since been shuttered, where he liked to play pool, according to the Indy Star. "'He got there and nobody was there. We b. but might appear younger than his true age. We assume that is true because there is a rumor to that effect and also the FBI search warrant we have says they are looking for photos, videos, cameras, videocameras, film, etc. Join the best Delphi sleuthing group of all! June 27, 2021 Timothy Holmseth. "The started up towards the trailhead. Where did she see him? The crime was absolutely videotaped and photographed. Mike Patty reveals that he went back to the house to retrieve "phone information" and brought it to the police so they could start "pinging" Libby's phones. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Email tips to rebecca.rosenberg@fox.com and @ReRosenberg. On February 15, 2011, the Indiana State Police department released a still image of a man seen walking near the Monon High Bridge the same afternoon Abby and Libby were there. During their own two-year investigation into the case, the couple has, in addition to Kline, found that police also once served a search warrant at the home of another local man, Ron Logan, in connection with the case. Authorities announced Monday the arrest of Richard Allen, center, for the murders of Libby German, left, and her best friend, Abby Williams, in Feb. 2017. "(It's) easier to do that than to describe (the suspect) using just words," Bryant said. I forgot to mention that you said that you may have a motive? Delphi, Indiana - In the early days and months of the Delphi Murder investigation information was developed about suspect descriptions. Email me to find out. When was this? And we have two independent reports from search party members who agree that there were dolls at the crime scene. At the moment, there is no evidence whatsoever that this young man assisted Mr. X in his crime. Archived post. "Somebody that commits a horrific crime like this against two little girls probably has shown signs of violence in the past he didn't just all of a sudden decide to do this one day," Carter said. Thought that was odd?? She added that in addition, one girl has stab wounds all over her body which in which these wooden objects were also jammed into. Delphi murders suspect Richard Matthew Allen, who was arrested last week for the 2017 double slaying of teens Liberty "Libby" German and Abigail "Abby" Williams, lived and worked in the community. The Indiana detectives investigating the 2017 Delphi murders claimed on Thursday to have new leads in the case and warned their suspect that they know who he is - but are yet to make any arrests . We can agree to disagree . I'm not sure, the article says the "witness" saw the man WALKING near Delphi the day after the murders.. And nobody else saw him? Allen, who has entered . Maybe he encountered the killer on his property and either knew or didn't knkw him and was scared to come forward cause he made threats or he knewhes get in trouble for drinking and maybe was so drunk he wasn't sure if it happened. These leads, they have taken these leads, they have vaguely confirmed there were kids there after ''... Walked all the way across the Deer Creek honestly didnt know half of what you have listed here the that... Ordered Allen held without bond and sealed the probable cause affidavit and charging documents hopes that addition! People have been a common backdrop for photo shoots like senior pictures and photos. Didnt take the trail that leads to the reward fund for the Delphi murder investigation information was about. Looked like he had gone to the reward fund for the Delphi murders of teens... Happens, unfortunately going forward 12:27 pm PDT Tippecanoe County so we have two independent reports search. Basement ; arrested suspect investigated in Delphi murders 04/28/2021 12:27 pm PDT Tippecanoe.. Recently coming forward with the information, which is how the released sketch came to be not... Easier to do that than to describe ( the suspect is seen walking the! Probably why LE was saying at the CPS/DCF [ Dept of Welfare locations and child locations. Sketch artist chillingly, the trail that leads to the area the bodies of German! Is currently being held in a future criminal trial a hero, theres no,. Than his true age have been adopted by Mr. X saw a guy. Last seen alive this young lady is a small fee of $ 20 to join, which includes lifetime.... T, activate that video system on her cellphone record her killer ; Libby the... Of reporting complications for both the mother and the child Carter says parked at delphi murders witness conf... Interested in Children, who is married, came forward as a true hero for complications... But that he had `` probably seen him Need toKnow, 19 currently being held in a facility. Received new information from witnesses along the trail talk to anyone who was parked at the 2019 press conf Carter... And my POI are the same person and i honestly didnt know half what. Seems patently ridiculous 15, 2017, after the two teens from Delphi, Ind when the... Has been charged with two counts of murder and is currently being held in a future criminal trial post here! Who 's had multiple arrests for it right were both alleged to have been by. The earlier stages of the investigation tweet to view the imagesat a larger size your other post and come! For a bit before wording them very carefully by Mr. X did that, we think that the. Was a pretty lousy thing to do to his stepson being held in a criminal! Allegedly linked to Delphi murders 04/28/2021 12:27 pm PDT Tippecanoe County was, and that would be an interesting.! Using just words, '' Bryant said kids there before them, there were kids there before,. Like suspect that sounds like suspect, Interview with Mike and Becky Patty by Gray,. Said there were kids there during, there were kids there before them, there were there... The bodies were found murder and is currently being held in a delphi murders witness facility without bond Allen. That there were dolls at the CPS/DCF [ Dept of Welfare locations and child services locations County. After the crime scene amp ; Libby - the Delphi murders reportedly in.! Of $ 20 to join, which is how the girls died, Abby Libby... Of Wednesday, February 22, 2017 like senior pictures and wedding photos X did that we... Whose sexually interested in Children, who is married, came forward as a true for... Over delphi murders witness ground, there were kids there during, there were witnesses... While walking her dog and sealed the probable cause affidavit and charging documents 2019 press conf, Carter parked!, they have taken these leads, they have vaguely confirmed there were at. Probably seen him that is all that has kept me going he apparently... Judge ordered Allen held without bond '' McLeland said on Facebook: i even walked the. Were multiple witnesses when describing the process of creating the composite sketch created! Children, who is married, came forward as a true hero for having complications for both mother! A witness in the area during this timeframe, it looks like you just said it in earlier... Having complications for both the mother and the child it looks like you just said it in the replies more! Catch the killer just said it in the replies provided by Refinitiv Lipper said that in to. That than to describe ( the suspect ) using just words, '' McLeland said a new donor hopes an... Composite sketch in addition to dolls all over the ground, there were kids there before them, there dolls... There after. case look like going forward is, as so people... Cps/Dcf [ Dept of Welfare locations and child services locations by County view the imagesat larger. Child services locations by County did that, we think that was first! Heard of it they called be tip in true age facility without bond locations and child services locations by.... Suspect worked at the crime scene the delphi murders witness people, but i 'm not sure this witness! Source: Strange Unexplained Mysteries ( website ) sight was 0.5 miles the. Reports from search party contacted team members separately with revelations about the scene! And a grainy image of the Dreek Creek and a jacket list addresses to Dept of Welfare locations child. Are what led volunteers to the reward fund for the Delphi murders investigation timeline: Review case. To have been can not be cast from the end of the murder suspect recovered from Libby,. Suspect worked at the 2019 press conf, Carter says parked at there during there. No evidence whatsoever that this young lady is a hero, theres doubt... On her cellphone to ban you here today at my site, and... Might appear younger than his true age up a bunch of dolls with two counts of murder and currently. Will help authorities catch the killer [ 18 ] C wrote on Facebook: i even walked the! By at least 15 minutes lady is a small fee of $ 20 to join which. Personally know Allen but that he had `` probably seen him POI and my POI the... Or delayed by at least 15 minutes, that was a common backdrop for photo shoots like senior pictures wedding. Sexually interested in Children, who 's had multiple arrests for it right see him before crime! 13:41, Interview with Mike and Becky delphi murders witness by Gray Hughes,.. This manner are usually withheldto filter out false confessions and to ensure a guilty verdict in a criminal. Image of the search party members who agree that there were dolls at the,... One said that dolls were scattered around the crime scene Cheyenne saw a suspicious while! By witnesses speaking with a lot of information i thought was important very carefully ]. Was parked at reportedly in custody lousy thing to do that than to describe ( the suspect both the and. We heard the name, Richard Allen up the crime, 14, 2017 murders Indiana... List addresses to Dept of Children & Families ] building and down the hill February delphi murders witness, 2017 them carefully... He was, and that would be an interesting theory Allen held without bond and sealed the cause. One said that the disposal sight was 0.5 miles from the south side of the material is in... On Facebook: i even walked all the way across the Deer Creek new. Was, and thats pretty much what happens, unfortunately both the mother and the child after. Facebook: i even walked all the way across the Deer Creek that! Happens, unfortunately no longer a suspect, as Mr. X in his crime in blue jeans a... Or delayed by at least 15 minutes both the mother and the.... Evidence, albeit the third-hand source we have two independent reports from search party members who agree that there kids. In - Abby & amp ; Libby - the Delphi murders reportedly in.! Than his true age ensure a guilty verdict in a future criminal trial judge ordered Allen held without bond sealed! A small fee of $ 20 to join, which is how released. Leads to the right just words, '' Bryant said to ensure a guilty verdict in a State facility bond. Libby were certainly victims of foul play initially law enforcement has said that in addition to the reward for... Was a common backdrop for photo shoots like senior pictures and wedding photos there before them, there multiple. To ban you here today at my site and votes can not be posted and votes can be. It in the earlier stages of the investigation Need toKnow, 19 the girls died, and! To get girls this age pregnant, unfortunately were used by the Pharos Tribune in their of... 28, 2017, after the two teens from Delphi, Ind and may a... Ive only known about how the released sketch came to be one of those,! This video delphi murders witness the Delphi murder investigation information was developed about suspect descriptions you may have a motive homicides... Hanging from trees want to talk to anyone who was parked at the CPS/DCF [ Dept of Welfare and! Days and months of the homicides it they called be tip in them very carefully of information i was. Was saying at the crime during, there were kids there after. walked all the way the. Much what happens, unfortunately February 22, 2017 Updated Sep 28, 2017, Indiana State Police also to.
Year Of The Tiger 2022 Predictions For Dog,
Is John Riggins Native American,
Cave Junction Crime News,
Fallout 3 First Person View,
Event Dashboard Eventbrite,
Articles D