Libby German (left) and Abby Williams (right) pictured together. The release of the audio triggered more than a thousand tips. But Etter followed her and when she pulled into a friends driveway, he pulled in as well and attacked her. "The documents said pretty clearly that due to the nature of the injuries the girls suffered there would have had to have been blood on the killer. Here's the Update in His Case. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. German addressed more specific rumors as well. A timeline below shows how the case has unfolded so far. Offers may be subject to change without notice. She also managed to take a photo and record a small clip of the suspect. WebDELPHI, Ind. Nobody lives in total isolation in todays world, and Im asking that person, please help us out.". Because of the nature of the victims wounds, it is nearly certain the perpetrator of the crime would have gotten blood on his person/clothing.. In August, Indiana State Police were spotted searching the Wabash River in Peru around 40 minutes east of Delphi in connection to the case. The recording, which is released to the pubic, appears to capture a man's voice saying, "Down the hill. There are no square dance competitions or exams. Ms Patty had also sought to have sensitive information relating to the case kept out of the public eye, prosecutors said. He then let her go and evaded capture as police launched a massive search in the area. "This horrible crime has torn a hole in our families that will never heal," he says. On February 19, they named him as a suspect in the girls' murders. What do you all think?" This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. According to the redacted document, video footage recovered from German's phone showed one of the victims mentioning "gun" as a man wearing a dark jacket and jeans approached them and ordered them to go "down the hill". [20] In a 2020 interview with police, the man had said he spoke to German the night before she went missing,[21] and planned to meet her on the date of her disappearance. In the letter, obtained byThe Independent, Mr Allen revealed that his wife Kathy has been forced to leave both her job and the couples home in Delphi for her own safety. However, this changed when the bodies of the girls were found around noon the next day, about 0.5 miles (0.80km) east of the abandoned Monon High Bridge. In September of 2020, messages began circulating online that were allegedly between the man who found the girls' bodies and his friend. Although his face isnt clear in the picture, it was enough to give authorities a general description. Its been more than five years since best friends Libby German, 14, and Abby Williams, 13, set off on a walk in their hometown of Delphi, Indiana never to be seen alive again. Local store owner Laura Greene said that the community has never been the same after the murders. Authorities revealthe reward has jumped to $224,000 and police have received more than 11,000 tips, Fox 59 reported. Kline was charged with 30 felonies in 2020 over the case. The authorities have been purposeful in not disclosing much information about the Delphi Murders. Here is a previous episode on the case. For those of us who came in contact with this suspect its kind of eerie.. In it, the agent revealed that the girls had lost a lot of blood during their deaths and that their killer is believed to have moved and staged their bodies, before taking some sort of souvenir from the scene. The new sketch April 2019. Investigators believe the suspect is the man seen in the video. We need to find out who has done this to our girls.". "That is a very big misconception Weve been very open and gave the police everything that we know.. Never-before-released video taken from Libby's cellphone shows a man walking towardthe two girls. Logan also allegedly lied about where he was at the time that the teenagers disappeared. [36] In 2020, the L & A Park Foundation was named a recipient of the NBA All-Star 2021 Legacy Grant.[37]. The Swinging Swallows gather on Thursday evenings to start dancing at 7:00 pm. I mean they have built softball fields to bring awareness to their children and its just a beautiful thing that they are just so strong, she said. I would talk; he wouldnt say much. [29] Investigators also found a ".40-caliber unspent round" less than two feet away from one of the victim's body and between two victims; they later determined that the round came from a gun owned by the suspect. [12][13][14] But no arrests were made, no suspects formally named and one promising lead after the next went cold. Kegan Anthony Kline fell under the spotlight last year when the online account he used to groom underage girls online was tied to the teenage victims. We also try to do a couple of demonstrations each year to help raise awareness, interest, and participation in the activity we all enjoy. We can all put this behind us and Im very happy for the family, she said. Richard Allen, a 50-year-old married Delphi man, was taken into custody on Wednesday (26 October) and booked into Carroll County Jail. He is accused of luring a 9-year-old into his Lafayette house on April 19, according to the Journal Courier, WTHR and Fox59. The suspect's defense attorneys argued in a motion to move the trial out of Carroll County, based on concerns about juror bias due to what the attorneys described as the "extensive media attention" and the "highly publicized nature of the case" in the local area. It is not clear what information has led to Mr Allens arrest now, more than five years on from the 2017 murders. On the afternoon of Feb. 13, 2017, a family member drops off Abby and Libby at a trail near the scenic Monon High Bridge, an abandoned railroad bridge over Deer Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. She and her husband, Kevin Greenlee, are the hosts of the Murder Sheet podcast and have been following and analyzing developments in the case. Authorities who quickly searched the area did not initially suspect foul play in the disappearance. In a news release, Carroll County Sheriff Tobe Leazenby say there is no reason to suspect foul play or to believe the girls are in immediate danger. We dance for fun not for perfection! email us atinfo@getupanddance.caor give us a call with questions about modern square dancing, our Club and joining our group, Facebook: Dave Bursten of the Indiana State Police assuresthe public the task force dedicated to finding the teens' case investigates every tip. Miller, who was arrested after DNA found on April was sent for testing, lived just two hours from Delphi. The incident was nicknamed the Snapchat Murders after Abby took a photo of Libby at around 2:17 p.m. and put it on social media. He is connected to a social media account that police believe he used to communicate with one of the girls. The friend texted a man named David, who claims to have found the bodies, because there were alleged crime scene photos leaked online. State police continue to stress the importance of reporting tips to authorities and not over social media to avoid speculation and confusion. The river is near the area where Kegan Kline lived. Police say he could be linked to the murders and call him a person of interest. The accused killer brazenly posed for a smiling selfie in front of one of the police sketches of the murder suspect, We are shocked and saddened to learn that one of our store employees was arrested as a suspect in these crimes. Theyre very honest and forthcoming and, contrary to what most people seem to think, we really like our law enforcement, German said. He also begged the court to appoint a public defender, after previously informing the court he intended to hire private counsel. The warrant also indicates that investigators want a warrant to search the property of Ronald Logan. At the time of the murders, he would have been 44 years old. As members of the Carroll County community, we remain devastated by these murders and our hearts go out to the German and Williams families, the company said in a statement to local outlet WRTV. WebSpeculation swirls that a man arrested in connection with a 30-year cold case could also be linked to the Delphi murders. Charles Andrew Eldridge, 46, is taken into custody after allegedly arranging a meeting for sex with a policeofficer posing as a teen girl. More than five years on from the murders, news of an arrest has finally been made has raised hopes among the Delphi community that there can finally be closure in the case. In the years since Libby German and Abby Williams were murdered, there have been no arrests. [33], In August 2017, the families announced their plans to build a sports complex for Delphi in memory of the girls. The girls were found murdered on Valentines Day 2017 in Delphi, after they took a hiking trip at an abandoned bridge. While Mr Allens name has never cropped up in connection to the murders before now, over the years, authorities have honed in on several other men. The suspect in a still from the video taken on Libby German's phone. Investigators have asked for any evidence they get to be fast-tracked, however they will not comment on what evidence they may have found. EmailAbbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com or call the tip line at 844-459-5786. "Until somebody is arrested, were interested in almost everybody.". [9] The bodies were found on the north bank of Deer Creek. READ MORE|ISP: Man in photo considered suspect in Delphi teen murder case, Audio clip down the hill released by police, To generate more tips, Indiana State Police released more clues found on Libbys phone. Mr Allen bears some likeness to the drawing. Local residents also reacted with shock when news broke on Friday of his arrest, saying that he seemed like a normal guy. I dont think anybody can remember something [specific] after something tragic like that happens.". Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? You just can't put words to it, he said. I believe there is probable cause to believe that RONALD LOGAN has committed the crime of murder and evidence of that can be found on RONALD LOGANS property.. Phil Show to tell their story. The warrant application cites multiple complaints that he was violent towards women and that he owned multiple weapons, including handguns and knives. He has since been moved to a state facility for his own safety. I always use the adage of, If you see something, say something. Nothing is going to be considered a dumb tip or a tip that we dont want. Police say they are searching for the man seen in the photo and encourage members of the public to call in with tips. Got a tip? Phil Show to tell their story. Mike Patty, Libby's grandfather, speaks out for the first time at a news conference at the Carroll County Courthouse. It is not clear what information has led to Mr Allens arrest and charges now, more than five years on from the 2017 slayings. [15] It provides lots of information, including news from other clubs in the Eastern Ontario Square Dance area, and details about conventions, jamborees, and dances. King World Productions Inc. 2023 Inside Edition Inc. and CBS interactive Inc., Paramount companies. World; North America; Delphi murder suspect sat by wanted poster, spoke about case. [16], On July 23, 2019 a suspect who had been wanted for the kidnapping and rape in Tippecanoe County was named as one of multiple suspects being investigated for the Williams and German murders, according to Carroll County Sheriff Tobe Leazenby. He also noted that it appeared to him as if Libby German may have been personally attacked based on the extent of her injuries. More than 16,000 tips have been reported to the Delphi tip line and email address since the investigation began. Little is known about how the girls died. "We've been down this path a few times on a few other tips similar to this," Libby's grandfather, Mike Patty, said. There is ample parking in the rear of the Church. Abigail "Abby" Williams, 13, and Liberty "Libby" German, 14, werefound dead off a rural hiking trail near Delphi, Indiana, on Feb.14, 2017. release new audio, new video and a new sketch. Our Club Caller is Ron Gardner, our President is Andre Blais and the Past President is Bill Shields. We are very happy. "We're really going to wait until we get something from law enforcement. Instead, cellphone location data placed Mr Logan in the area around the trail at the time Abby and Libby disappeared. [29], On December 2, Judge Gull issued a gag order until January 2023. That afternoon,Indiana State Police and the Carroll County Sheriffs Department hold a news conference and confirm the bodies do belong to Liberty and Abigail. Indiana State Police say they are still actively investigating more than 500 people from those tips. While walking on the trail, Libby posts a photo to Snapchat showing Abby crossing the bridge. During a bail hearing on 22 November, prosecutors asked a judge to keep affidavits in the case sealed as they believed Mr Allen may not have acted alone. Carter added the probable In 2015 we began a new annual tradition by hosting the Boys and Girls Club for a dinner and some dancing after. WebIndiana investigators are working to determine if a sexual assault suspect is connected to the murders of Libby German and Abby Williams. Capt. Libbys phone did ping on two towers, but that was because the town is so small, if you move to one side of the house, your phone will switch towers sometimes, German explained. He appears to have no prior criminal record though jail records list him as also going by the alias of Craigh Ross Rentfrow. "Somebody has to know who this guy is. One of the girls, likely sensing danger, recorded the mans voice on her cellphone. At Christmas and the end of the dance year we have a pot-luck dinner prior to dancing. Up until last night we were all under the impression that there was no indication and even now, as far as Im aware, there is no indication that the girls had any plans to meet anyone out there [on the trail], she said. The YouTube channel Zav Girl broke down the text messages in a video entitled "Text Messages from the Guy that found Abby and Libby? Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Indianapolis, IN Interactive Weather Radar, ISP: Man in photo considered suspect in Delphi teen murder case, "Down the hill" New audio could help solve Delphi killings, ISP call Liberty German a hero' for capturing audio, photos of suspect, FBI seeks tips on behavioral changes to help catch Delphi killer, Report Delphi tips to police, not social media, State Police: 'Please don't spread rumors' in Delphi investigation, Changed their appearance; cut their hair, shaved when they haven't in a while or drastically changed the way they dress, Started abusing drugs or alcohol when they wouldn't have beforehand, Took an unexpected trip after February 13, Canceled an appointment or social engagement on February 13 for an unexplained reason, Has obsessed over the Delphi murders and constantly talks about what they were doing on February 13. Police indicated that additional evidence from the phone had been secured but would not release further details so as not to "compromise any future trial." As CrimeOnline previously reported, 13-year-old Abby and 14-year-old Libby were murdered in 2017, but the killer remains elusive. Investigators stated they had reason to believe that the suspect might well be hiding in plain sight and the person was almost certainly familiar with the area of Delphi, whether it be from living or working there or for another reason. WebSeveral female bodybuilders are coming forward saying they were sexually exploited in order to advance their careers. 8 Weirdly Specific True Crime Shows That Actually Exist, Chris Watts Bombed His Polygraph Test, and It Led to His Confession, Where Is Convicted Murderer Jeffrey MacDonald Now? Nations' wife says he resembles the police sketch of the suspectbut did not own the clothing seen in the photo. The Club has an annual membership drive every September (usually the second and third Thursdays after Labour Day). He passed away in 2020. Libbys phone turned out to be a valuable resource for clues on the teens deaths. Authorities also releasemore phone audio in which a man apparently orders them "down the hill.". Web The murder of two teen girls rocked the small town of Delphi. The image shows a white male with his hands in his pockets while walking. READ MORE |Report Delphi tips to police, not social media|State Police: 'Please don't spread rumors' in Delphi investigation, Investigation scope widened and reward offered. Police gave the description of the man as a white male aged between 16 and 40 years old, between 5 6 and 5 10 in height and weighing between 180 and 200 pounds. [30] The document also said that in a subsequent interview in October 2022, the suspect told authorities he had worn "jeans and a black or blue jacket" that day and had gone to the bridge to "watch fish". "We hear that muffled: 'down the hill, down the hill' Why was it muffled?" After their bodies were found,Inside Edition speaksto him about the discovery on his property. John Miller, 59, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was arrested in the After receiving multiple calls,Capt. We now know who the FBI was looking into at first as a potential suspect in the 2017 murders of 14-year-old Liberty German and 13-year-old Abigail Williams. David shot that down, and he then explained how what he saw differed from these images. "The FBI agent that wrote it speculated that could have become some sort of trophy for the killer," said Cain. Someones going to talk. CVS offered its condolences to the victims families and said it would cooperate with the investigation in any way it can. A 27-year-old Indiana man fell under the spotlight last year when the online account he used to groom underage girls online was tied to the teenage victims. He seems like a normal guy, he said. 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