New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Photo: Indiana State Police. To have enough presence of mind to active the video system on her cell phone to record what we belief is criminal behavior about to occur, there is no doubt in our mind that she is a hero.". On January 8th, 2019, a 46-year old named Charles Eldridge was arrested in Union City, Indiana - about two hours southeast of Delphi. The podcast reported that it is the investigator's belief that photos or videos were likely shot of the staged bodies to "memorialize" the crime scene. He described it as a heavily-wooded area often full of hunters and fishermen, who often had difficulty walking anywhere of great distance with equipment, due to the inclines and jagged drop-offs. Police have released a video clip from Libertys phone, which they say was recorded at some point during the ill-fated hike.. We can all put this behind us and Im very happy for the family, she said. This is quite the vague window, but investigators believe that the killer might look much younger than he actually is. Police also publicized the suspect's voice -- a recording of him saying "down the hill" -- which was recovered from Libby's phone. She's also an advocate for her sister, doing everything she can to keep the case in the national spotlight. The arrest of Mr Allen marks the very first time his name has been publicly tied to the unsolved murders. Investigators released a grainy image from the video and a chilling audio of the man telling the two girls: Go down the hill.. The creator of the fictitious profile used this information while communicating with juvenile females to solicit nude images, obtain their addresses, and attempt to meet them.. Contact Drusilla Moorhouse at dru.moorhouse@buzzfeed.com. Flowers sit by a bridge near Delphi, Ind. I'll let you be the judge on that. A MAN was reportedly arrested in connection to the murders of 14-year-old Liberty German and 13-year-old Abigail Williams who were killed in 2017. The two girls had spent the night together prior to this day off, and - earlier in the day - made the impromptu decision to go hiking in an area that Libby was familiar with. This Feb. 13, 2017, file photo released by the Indiana State Police shows a man walking along the trail system in Delphi, Ind., authorities say is the suspect in the killings of two teenage girls. An undated handout photo shows Libby German of Delphi, Ind., who was murdered in Feb. 2017. Theres no doubt in our minds that that young lady is a hero.. We're trying to think of ways that we can keep advocating for Libby.". In a Dec. 1 statement to Fox 59, the FBI disputed reports that the years delay was the result of a clerical error by an FBI civilian employee. ALL PUBLIC SERVANTS administering this action do not feel safe and are not protected.). The next day, their bodies were found about half a mile from the trail. According to WDRB, ISP began searching the Wabash River after The Murder Sheet podcasters connected the area with the deaths of Libby German, 14, and Abby Williams, 13. All Rights Reserved. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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.. WebAs CrimeOnline previously reported, 13-year-old Abby and 14-year-old Libby were murdered in 2017, but the killer remains elusive. He had arranged to pick up the girls, and - a few minutes before arriving - tried calling Libby's cell phone to let her know he was almost there. There was a a type that finds sexual gratification in the murder, not in actual sexual contact. Instead, cellphone location data placed Mr Logan in the area around the trail at the time Abby and Libby disappeared. But just days later, police would amend that, and label him a suspect in the murder - as well as the most likely culprit. On Monday, Indiana State Police announced Mr Allen is charged with two counts of murder and has pleaded not guilty. Listen below to the episode of our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day for more details on the Delphi Murders. But no arrests were made, no suspects formally named and one promising lead after the next went cold. It is believed that Libby had recorded a much longer video segment, which the audio and image came from, and many think that the audio was recorded with the phone concealed (perhaps in Libby's pocket or something like that). An award-winning journalist who has worked forRolling Stone and MTV News, Chris enjoys prog rock, cycling, Marvel movies, IPAs, and roller coasters. feel i need to declare my position on that. They had to walk.". Heres what we know so far, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile, Liberty German and Abigail Williams were murdered in 2017. James Chadwell III faces charges including attempted murder, child molestation, kidnapping and strangulation, according to records. The murderer would have been covered in the victims blood in the aftermath of the slayings due to the large amount of blood was lost by the victims at the crime scene, it reads. The word for the weapon was redacted in the document. The biggest threat, he considered, was the elements. Investigators believe the clip was recorded as criminal behavior was about to occur. The car had apparently been parked on County Road 300 North, near the entrance to the bridge trail, close to the Hoosier Heartland Highway. A few weeks later - in February of 2018 - investigators handling the Delphi investigation would state that Daniel Nations was no longer considered an active person-of-interest in their ongoing investigation. Police would spend roughly two hours inside the home, collecting evidence and taking photos, but ultimately no arrests would be made. However, the Carroll County Jail record lists Mr Allen as also going by the alias of Craigh Ross Rentfrow. There is tentatively a press conference Monday at 10 am. He is still awaiting trial for his child molestation charges, and there has been no further information released about him in a couple of months. However, shocking new details about the murders came to light in a search warrant application obtained by podcast The Murder Sheet and shared with The Independent back in May. He has entered a plea of not guilty for the charges leveled against him, and I want you all to keep that in-mind: as of this episode's recording, Bruce is still innocent of all of these crimes. Justice has eluded best friends Libby German and Abby Williams for more than four years now, as the person who abducted and murdered the Delphi, Ind., teens has never been caught. 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. "Someone looks like somebody, that obviously does not mean that is the person," he said. DELPHI, Indiana Investigators think the bodies of slain Delphi girls, Abby Williams and Libby German, were staged and moved at the crime scene, court documents obtained by The Murder Sheet Podcast indicate. "We will be here until this case is solved, and I am confident this case will be solved.". Their bodies were discovered the next day in a wooded area around half a mile off the trail. He told investigators that he was picked up by a friend around 2pm on 13 February and driven to an aquarium store, returning hours later at around 5pm, the document states. Many of these tips were then forwarded to FBI call centers, who helped handle the overflow of information. But the encroaching darkness was making the terrain nearly impossible to traverse, and with the temperature dropping below freezing, the search was called off shortly before midnight. Police located their bodies at 12pm the following day near Deer Creek, about a half mile from Monon High Bridge. Exactly right. If you're unfamiliar, a planned snow day is just a day set aside at the beginning of the school year to help keep the schedule from overflowing into the summer. Someone's going to think, 'Maybe this one thing I saw might mean something.' Abby was known as a person that was hard to crack at least, at first. Meanwhile, in Delphi, there are still no answers. He might have wanted to get them to another location but couldn't get them under control. There is tentatively a press conference Monday at 10am. She also loved other activities that engaged her creatively; in addition to reading, she loved photography, art, and drawing. No arrests have been made, and no suspect has been identified. The crimes, which became known as the Houston Mass Murders, came to light after Henley fatally shot Corll. A few hours later, Libertys father arrived at the trailhead to pick them up. Detectives are seeking information about the person who created the anthony_shots profile.. The victims bodies were found on Feb. 14, 2017, less than a quarter mile from the Monon High Bridge, the railway bridge where the girls captured their alleged murderer on video. Was Allen identified as a suspect because of one or both of the sketches? For years, police have refused to say how the girls died and have revealed few details about the crime scene. When she approached, offering help, the young man told her that he was waiting for his dad to pick him up. Human Interest Offbeat Inspirational Delphi Murders Investigators have long suspected that this man is the girls killer and have praised the girls for documenting the video as evidence. To many, this lead about the vehicle hearkened back to the local rumors about a woman encountering a young man in a truck near the crime scene. Police uncovered additional information from German's phone revealing Kline had been in contact with her through his Instagram account under the name Anthony Shots. A photograph provided by the Indiana State Police of a subject who was on the Delphi Historic Trails, Feb. 13, 2017 around the time Abigail Williams and Liberty German were walking. It doesnt heal the hurt or, you know, change anything for the families, but maybe this will bring some sort of ease to them., a man has been arrested in connection to the 2017 murders of the teenagers, Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. The Indiana State Police had completely overhauled their suspect information, starting with an updated composite sketch - which is remarkably different from the original composite released in June of 2017. This year an anonymous donor added $100,000 to the reward fund in Abby and Libby's case, Leazenby said. That investigators found their clothes in the creek also raises questions that are not addressed in the affidavit. 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Soon after the murders, authorities released a grainy image of the suspect, who they say was on the trail the day the girls went missing. If so, the clock is ticking on this individual's freedom. A woman driving on a street that parallels the Monon High Bridge trail said she saw a man who was muddy and bloody, wearing a blue jacket and blue jeans, walking toward her on the road, according to the affidavit. On April 22nd, 2019 - potentially just days ago, depending on when you listen to this episode - the investigators handling the Delphi double-murder announced that they were changing course. The individual in this sketch is also noticeably younger than the original. Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal Whelan, Producers: Ben Krokum, Evan White, Maggyjames, Matthew Brock, Lauren Harris, Quil Carter, Roberta Janson, Damion Moore, Amy Hampton Miller, Astrid Kneier, Timothy Stratton, Peggy Belarde, Laura Hannan, Scott Meesey, Steven Wilson, Sara Willemsen, and Katherine Vatalaro, how the night came - "III: H3PO4"Graham Bole - "Theme For Rosa"ROZKOL - "So sorry little girl"Rest You Sleeping Giant - "Untitled"Vitus Von Degen - "The Diesel People"Sergey Cheremisinov - "Sleepwalker III"Rest You Sleeping Giant - "Disconnect"ROZKOL - "Spider's Web"Forlon - "Roembden Crater"Other music created and composed by Ailsa Traves, Wikipedia - Murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German, Legacy (Obituary) - Liberty Libby German, Legacy (Obituary) - Abigail J. Prior to this, Mr Logan had previously been on police radar, according to the 2017 search warrant application. He is married and works as a pharmacy technician, receiving his most recent pharmaceutical licence in February 2018 one year on from the murders. The warrant application cites multiple complaints that he was violent towards women and that he owned multiple weapons, including handguns and knives. The video - which has not been released to the public - shows this strange man walking towards the two girls, who were actively filming him. However, later in 2017, several family members would appear on an episode of Dr. Phil, where they tried to rekindle some public interest in the investigation. WebPaul Etter, 55, was a sexual assault suspect who committed suicide on June 7 following a five-hour standoff with police in central Indiana. Investigators say the man in the video is the main suspect in the homicide investigation, but have not yet managed to identify him. It was there at some point between 12:00 and 5:00 PM on Monday, February 13th, 2017, and had been parked outside the old CPS/DCS/Welfare building, which - at the time - was abandoned. Specifically, he said he walked on the Monon High Bridge, the abandoned railroad trestle where Libby German filmed a man telling the girls, Guys, down the hill, at 2:13 p.m. She said it looked like the man had been in a fight. Aerial view of the Monon High Bridge Trail in Delphi, Indiana, where Abby Williams and Libby German were last seen on Feb. 13, 2017, and near where their bodies were found the next day, November 1, 2022 (Nexstar WXIN, Indianapolis). This included family members and friends: those that are typically looked into at the onset of any investigation. ISP says, yes, Fox 59 - Indiana State Police clarify why they released new sketch in Delphi investigation, WTHR - Old Delphi suspect sketch is no longer person of interest, Fox 59 - Prosecutor says cops likely have met Delphi killer or received crucial tip due to scope of probe, Kimberly Riley & Jeremy Britt-Bayinthavong, Paul Skiba, Sarah Skiba, and Lorenzo Chivers, June & Jennifer Gibbons (The Silent Twins). The rest of the video will not be released at this time because of the ongoing investigation. Abby and Libby are believed to have been killed in another location, before their murderer then moved their bodies to where they were found, the surfaced documents show. The following day - after she learned about the two murdered girls not too far away from where she had been - she reported the incident to police. Indiana State Police on Monday said a man in a photograph is the primary suspect in the double homicide investigation, but nothing is known about him at this time outside of a single image. I explored this story on this podcast just a few weeks ago, and went into detail about the various suspects that were investigated by police and theorized about in the media; none of whom seem to remain suspects or person-of-interest. The video. Speaking to reporters from the Gazette, she stated: "I can't tell if that is him or not. In a written statement directed at this unknown killer, which was released later in the day, ISP Superintendent Doug Carter wrote: "We have a witness. It is estimated that, by June of 2017 - roughly four months later - they had received roughly 18,000 tips from the public. - as well as the reward fund. I personally think he heard the girls' families yelling for them and fled the scene. i am still not totally convinced about this guy. 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