"I don't think she imagined at the time it would be such a big thing. The 14-year-old also captured a grainy video on her phone of a man dressed in blue jeans, a jacket and a hoodie walking along the abandoned railroad bridge. The FBI got permission to search the entire property, including Logans home, garage, his pick-up truck, computers and cell phones. And fb, of course. But this week, a compelling development in the case might be at hand. A Murder at Penn State; The case of Dana Bailey. This is one clue that will solidify a link between killer and Victim. This is that warning. Police investigating the mysterious Delphi, Indiana, murders are looking for the person who, they said, created fake Snapchat and Instagram profiles, posed as a wealthy male model and contacted underage girls. I DO think that if there is evidence of staging that insinuates a methodology , therefore suggests it could be a serial killer. The documents, filed in 2020 and heavily redacted, do not mention the murders of Libby and Abby and he has not been accused of involvement in their deaths. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, This is a community where we can speak openly about the Murders of Libby and Abby in Delphi, IN, Press J to jump to the feed. As if her murder itself wasn't mysterious enough, the case would see twists, turns, and dead ends along with mysteries within the mystery. Libby then slipped the phone into her pocket and continued recording. Police officers announced about the Delphi massacre. Authorities also released an audio recording of a man believed to be the suspect saying 'down the hill.'. "Directly to the killer, who may be in this room: We believe youre hiding in plain sight," Carter said. If u could see one, u could see the other. Published: 14:15 ET, Nov 29 2022 Updated: 17:37 ET, Nov 29 2022 A BULLET found near the bodies of murdered teens Libby German and Abigail Williams tied suspect Richard Allen to the horrific killings, according to new court documents. Investigators also released additional audio of the suspected killer from German's phone. Investigators said the person behind the account posed as the model in order to groom underage girls and get them to send nude photos and their addresses and try to get them to meet. Why would the police lie about where they found them tho that doesnt make sense. Thank you! On Monday, February 13th, 2017, at around 1 pm, Abigail Williams and Liberty German were dropped off near the Delphi Historic Trails in Delphi, Indiana. Im sure the guy does look at posts and stuff which is creepy as all hell. Court documents released by the Murder Sheet podcast detail a search warrant request made March 17, 2017. The profile was used from 2016 to 2017 on platforms including Snapchat and Instagram and used photos of a known male model, portraying him as being extremely wealthy and owning numerous sports cars. The photos reveal that the killer was circumcised, and had hair on his legs. The FBI can also be used to determine whether there was a danger to the community and the impact of it on the community. Kelsitold The Sunthat the police's update reopened "old wounds" but filled her with hope that investigators were finally zeroing in on the man who murdered her sister. Ives said that in the early stages of the investigation,dozens of search warrants and subpoenas were issued, mostly seekingcell phone locations and the identities of cell phones. The request is to search the home of Ronald Logan, which is 1,400 feet from where the bodies of Williams and German were found. The chilling message scrawled on the barn read, I kill 8 year old April Marie Tisley I will kill again HaHa. Despite the DNA, and the eye witness report, there were no arrests, and the case cooled off. Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter, head of the lead agency in the investigation, has insisted repeatedly that slayings murders of both girls have not turned into a 'cold case.'. "Every time they release information, whether it's just to us or to the public, it always brings up old wounds," Kelsi said. Her roommate left to go visit Family. Article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15568704. "I could have met him, but we don't know and we don't know that it didn't happen either, which is terrifying. Liberty German, 14, and Abigail Williams, 13, vanished on February 13, 2017 while hiking the Monon High Bridge Trail. On the day the girls went missing, Libby had posted photos on Snapchat of her and Abby walking along the trail. However, one crucial item of evidence was released shortly after news of the two teens' murders made headlines across the nation: a short recording secretly captured by Libby on her phone. The Indiana State Police on Friday made progress in the 2017 cold case, commonly known as the Delphi murders. This is an article related to an original piece that I published about the Delphi, Indiana murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams. 12pm: The bodies of Liberty and Abigail are located half-a-mile from the bridge. Nations, a registered sex offender with a lengthy police record spanning across multiple states, was arrested in Colorado for allegedly threatening several Continue reading A Break in the Delphi Murders?. Although police believed the attack was sexual in nature, there was no evidence of rape, or robbery. The Indiana State Police continue to refuse to release any details about the crime scene, saying that it could compromise the investigation. One positive update is that there is finally a podcast about this case that has been put out by True Crime Garageand I encourage anybody reading this to give it a listen. It's crazy some of the stuff people will make up for attention. "I think that track is very hard to find if you don't know it's there already. Carter issued a direct appeal to the killer during press conference when the footage and audio was released, saying: 'We believe you are hiding in plain sight. Next, the Detectives took notice of the way her body was displayed and noticed that her body was in perfect view of a rooftop location across the alleyway. And if not, where were they were found? If you dont report this to police or I dont see this in the paper tomorrow or on the local news or I will blow up your house. Face is in quotes because it's likely my mind just making a rational picture out of sticks and tree trunks. He has reportedly filed a plea of not guilty and is being held without bond. Logan allegedly asked the relative to say they drove to a Lafayette aquarium store at a time that matched when Williams and German went missing around 2 p.m. A receipt found in Logan's home showed a checkout time of 5:21 p.m. and the FBI agent noted the store was approximately 30 minutes from Logan's home. The video shows a white male, dressed in jeans, a hoodie and a blue jacket, with his hands in his pockets, walking towards the eighth graders on a bridge. The teenage boy was not able to identify the man writing on the barn. Cookie Notice Not far from the body, police discovered a sex toy. On the night of her murder, she ran errands and returned to her apartment to wait for her husband to come home from work. . In a statement released on Monday, the department said such questions are "certainly relevant" but declined to comment further. You can listen to it here. December 7, 2021 4:59pm. Please print this Chief in the paper so I know you got it. Now Liberty's sister Kelsi, who is studyingforensic psychology to help find her sister's killer, has renewed her appeals for information in the case, tweeting on Monday: 'Someone out there knows something. A woman who had been in a relationship with Logan years earlier told law enforcement that Logan had been physically abusive, threatened that he could kill her and no one would find her body, and that Logan carried a gun with him everywhere he went in a fanny pack. Its a very rare occurrence, only 1.3% of the victims is left in an unusual, corrected position. When they entered the apartment, they discovered Lindys lifeless body on her kitchen floor. They are black and white and do mention some aspects of how they died. "I'm tremendously proud of her," Kelsi told The Sun. Police were quickly stumped. He died in 2020 and the case remains unsolved to this day. I'll just be scrolling through my social media and people will post it back to me and I'll watch it again every time," Kelsi said. The detectives turned their attention to the likely point of entry, the window. There was nothing that could have prepared Mrs. Bailey for the horrors awaiting her upon entering Danas apartment. She was blindfolded. "I could've walked past him on my college campus, or in the grocery store, or he could be sitting next to me in psych class. "The information we had, have, and continue to receive concerning Kline has ebbed and flowed over these last few years. Throughout their investigation, an important piece of evidence discovered on Germans phone has aided in their search. Investigators are looking for as much information as those who communicated with the profile can provide, including how they communicated and through which social media platform. I find it very hard to believe either of the girls were targeted by anyone-everything about this case screams random attack by a killer who knew the most likely location to find female victims he could easily overpower. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 13:10 EST 27 Aug 2020. "I've always thought that he has to know the area somehow," she said. Continue reading The Most Wanted Man in America the Delphi killer. A previous report noted, in stunning news, that the killer had known Libby for 3-4 months before the murders via social media. The method used was the same DNA/Genealogy used to solve other cold cases recently beginning with the Golden State Killer case. Ill leave it up to you to believe what you want to believe. The pre-trial hearing in this case is to be held in January. John D. Miller, 59, of Grabill, Indiana was arrested for the murder of April Marie Tinsley at his home Sunday morning by members of the Fort Wayne Police Department and the Indiana State Police, according to court documents. It would take fourteen more years for the writer to make contact again, but he was not nearly finished with his taunts. Danas engagement ring remained on her finger. On April 22, 2019, Indiana State Police released an updated sketch. Is there a break in the Delphi murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams? Rachaels young brothers watched helplessly. Please do not report this due to it discussing a rumor. Mostly weeknights. My hope is that this post will be shared on social media, and that the associated photos and clues contained here, may be enough to make somebody come forward with a tip that solves this case. It seemed possible that the killer displayed Danas body and then admired his handy-work from across the way. I am thinking of reasons why the FBI was immediately involved and now the focus is not on a possible interstate killer. Earlier in the Delphi murders investigation, an FBI agent believed a possible suspect in 13-year-old Abby William's and 14-year-old Libby German's deaths lived at a property near where their bodies were found. On Dec. 6, 2021, Indiana State Police investigating the Delphi murders asked for help from anyone who had contact with the anthony_shots account profile. These are the contents of a letter sent to police in the case of a young murder victim in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area back in 1976. Privacy Policy. He lives in New Jersey. Down The Hill: The Delphi Murders: Chapter 5: Signatures on Apple Podcasts. Kline posed as the model in order to groom underage girls and get them to send nude photos and their . Their bodies were found nearby a day later. This sub is for discussion of the case that's come to be known as the Delphi Murders. Mr Kline was charged with 30 felonies in 2020 over the case. Any saved images or conversations involving the "anthony_shots" account should be attached to an email, police said. Thats why I finished the letter. RTV6 - The Untold Story of Abby and Libby (20:10) YouTube link. Finding the right words for this post proved to be difficult. There are the eye witness descriptions of the killer when he abducted April, and when he was seen writing on the barn. The agent was specific that they believed Logan could be involved in the murders: I believe there is probable cause to believe that Ronald Logan has committed the crime of murder and evidence of that could be found on Ronald Logans property.. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Shocking new details have come to light about the murders of best friends Libby German, 14, and Abby Williams, 13, in a search warrant obtained by podcast The Murder Sheet and shared with The Independent, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile, This grainy image was taken on Libbys phone on the trail the day the girls went missing. There was no doubt now, the sadistic writer was also Aprils killer. On February 14, 2017, the bodies of Abigail "Abby" Williams and Liberty "Libby" German were discovered off a hiking trail in Delphi, Indiana, United States, after the young girls had disappeared from the same trail the previous day. Guest blogger Mike Morford operates the website zodiackillersite.com. However, they did say the culprit behind it used stolen images of a known male model and projected a contrived flashy lifestyle to groom underage girls and "solicit nude images, obtain their addresses, and attempt to meet them.". Few updates have also been issued by investigators over the last five years as the case remains unsolved. They wanted the crime scene to appear like something it wasn't, which could hypothetically include posing the bodies. First off, Polaroid cameras were not widely used in 2004, so he likely owned one or borrowed one. If it is not a serial killer, it can be too confrontational.Still, you never know and for sure a creepy idea. Police said they've identified the male model that was used in the photos on the account and say that man is not a person of interest in the Delphi case. She told the agent that when she first saw the image of the suspect, she thought it was Logan. Abby and Libby had been enjoying a day off school, hanging out at the Delphi Historic Trails when they disappeared on Feb. 13, 2017. RELATED: Disbelief, anger among Delphi residents. After the girls body was found, at the time of her murder, the local police chased other suspects in connection with the case, but nothing stuck. P.S. There's verbiage that suggests 1) Source has vendettas against specific individuals and groups; 2) Repeated disclaimers (thou doth protest too much). They seriously posted photos just so they could retain cool points. One of those accounts was anthony_shots, which he set up in 2016 around six months before his house was raided. They hiked on to the the abandoned and somewhat dangerous Monon High rail Bridge, over Deer Creek. Then that's no "grudge"., That's called pure evil. The bodies of 13-year-olds Liberty German and Abigail Williams were found near . I tend to agree. There were no visible signs of a struggle or fight. The agent also confirmed that video on German's phone was actually 43 seconds long. That leads me, and others more knowledgeable than me, that there was SOMETHING with the bodies (possibly posed)that local LE thought there could be a serial killer. She had been stabbed several times, and there was a knife still embedded in her neck. Top 3 legends of All Time in Hollywood in America, Top 4 Major Cities in America of All Time, Top 4 Face Powders of All Time in America, Top 3 Electrical Safety Tips of All Time in America. There were no strong persons of interest and the seeming lack of a motive set off a wave of fear around the Penn State grounds. Police went back to the day before her body was found, March 4th, to look for answers. Does he say where he thinks they were found, if not 50ft from the water? All I can tell you my friend frequents manor shopping center in the Evenings and the fields around it. Allen, who has entered . The Monon High Bridge trail attracts hunters, fishers, campers and kids hiking or just taking photos of the popular spot. Updated. The murders shook Delphi, a small town of 2,877 people set amid farm fields, about 60 miles northwest of Indianapolis. Continue reading A Murder at Penn State; The case of Dana Bailey, This article is a reprint of a Guest-Blog article that I wrote for the late true crime writer, Michelle McNamaras site TrueCrimeDiary.com, (If you have not explored Michelles wonderful true crime articles, be sure to check out her site TrueCrimeDiary.com while its still up), Over the years, I have corresponded quite a bit with Lindys family, so her case is one that is very important to me. During a press conference in 2019, Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter even went as far as to say the killer could be sat in the room with them. Continue reading Murder in Amish Country; the case of Lindy Sue Biechler, A Monster in Fort Wayne, The Murder of April Marie Tinsley. Those charges stem from a search of his home in Peru,Indianaon February 25th, 2017 - just 11 days after the bodies of Libby and Abby were found in Delphi. ', Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact investigators at this email address: abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com. Libby had gotten smitten with this young man and wanted to meet him. When the letter appears, then he will turn himself in, he described the relationship he and Lindy had before he killed her. When police arrived, they quickly started the search for little Rachael. The girls bodies were found near a hiking trail on February 14, 2017 a day after they went missing while on a walk during a day off from school. I find it notable that not much has been said about the danger to others, I think it has been said that it could not be excluded, but I have not seen any emphatic warnings. "He could be right there in front of us and we have no idea. Bob Matlock, owner of the now-closed Jessies Bar & Grill, said Richard Matthews Allen and his wife were regular customers, often talking about the murders of 14-year-old Liberty Libby German and 13-year-old in 2017. Your email address will not be published. Investigators didn't specify why they believe the account may be linked to the girls' deaths, nor disclosed whether either Libby or Abby had interacted with the account. She claimed to watch it almost every day in the hope of discovering a new detail or jogging a repressed memory. Finally, after five long years, the Indiana State Police has charged a 50-year-old local man with the Delphi murders of two teenage best friends, Libby German and Abby Williams. The agent noted that Logan had been physically able to get up and down the hill from his home to the crime scene when he met with officers on Feb. 17. Delphi police and the prosecutor's office said a public court hearing will be set to determine if the documents, including the affidavit in the case, will remain under seal. Ive avoided writing about any cases like this since then as its incredibly hard to do. Keith Griffith For Dailymail.com I read 1 of them is still in grief counseling for it- so im pretty sure she doesnt wanna talk about it. This man deserves to be caught and get death penalty. By In citing reasons for the search warrant, an FBI agent said pieces of one of the victim's clothes were missing and that it appeared the girls' bodies were staged. For Aprils sake, and for the sake of the Children in Fort Wayne, lets hope this case is one day solved, and that at least one Monster, can be taken off the streets. Or is this supposed to be the ravine alluded to during this episode of the podcast? 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