On the day the girls went missing, Libby had posted photos on Snapchat of her and Abby walking along the trail. But many questions still remain around the murders of Abby Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14. Alan, a 50-year-old married father of two children and a CVS technician, was taken into custody Friday and charged with two counts of manslaughter for the mysterious murders in Delphi. The release of the search warrant comes several months after Indiana State Police announced that they were investigating a fake online profile called anthony_shots in connection to the case. A previous report noted, in stunning news, that the killer had known Libby for 3-4 months before the murders via social media. 'Initially I thought, and I still think, it was somebody local,' Ives said of the killer, noting of the hiking trail that 'it's not a tourist spot' and that an outsider would be unlikely to visit. I do not believe the girls were reported missing and the FBI was immediately called in. I have been researching and writing about True Crime cases for over a decade. Their bodies were discovered the following day. I have seen very poor crime scene photos. Delphi Murders if bodies were staged or posed what does that say about the killer Found an interesting article regarding the act of stating and posing bodies. Kelsi estimated that she has watched and listened to the clip "thousands of times." 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. He will contact you very soon and oh when he Does please bring a Catholic priest to the police station. Police investigating the mysterious 2017 murders of two teenage girls in Indiana are looking for a person who created fake social media accounts and posed as a . On March 5 th ,1987 Shirley Bailey went to visit her . By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. They are black and white and do mention some aspects of how they died. You see the world owes me a living, maybe I give you a few hints who I am. The FBI agent said the relative believed the original image of the suspect looked like Logan. But as each one was followed up on and every rabbit hole explored, it seems as if every promising tip led nowhere. Police investigators arrived at the scene and immediately found clues. 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. Search teams scour the area for hours but are forced to stop due to limited light. They seriously posted photos just so they could retain cool points. 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. (The person from the FB post that is) their bodies were quite close to water. 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. their bodies were discovered near the scenic Monon High Bridge, an abandoned railroad bridge over Deer Creek in . A week later, police released audio from German's phone, in which you hear a man say, "Down the hill.". Germans sister Kelsey tweeted early Friday: Just know how grateful I am to all of you. No comments for now, any questions please refer to the Carroll County Prosecutors Office. My fear is that 5 years or 10 years from now, they decide to release something that they have kept close to the vest but by then the case is forgotten, and potential witnesses and suspects move away,die, etc. In the search warrant application parts of which are redacted the agent reveals that the murderer would have been covered in the victims blood due to the large amount of blood was lost by the victims at the crime scene. Thank you! A 50-year-old suspect, identified as Richard Allen, has been arrested at the Carroll County Jail in connection with the murders of Abigail Williams and Libby German, whose bodies were found near the Delphi Historic Trail shortly after being reported missing in February . Where all opportunists go to insert themselves into the case. The quick-thinking teens were able to capture video and audio of the killer, portions of which have been released by police, but so far investigators have been unable to zero in on a suspect. 10:57 EST 27 Aug 2020 "It just amazes me that she was able to think of that at that moment. you wondered if the guy at the gas station in Mountville were related to Biechlers murder. Required fields are marked *. Allen, who has entered . In at least one photo, there is clearly a distinct blue-green paisley-patterned bedspread. Authorities also released an audio recording of a man believed to be the suspect saying 'down the hill.'. Police have never formally named a suspect in themurders of Libby and Abby, though several people have been questioned in regards to the killing. Thank you! The shocking new details about the murders that have rocked the community of Delphi, Indiana, for more than five years came to light in a search warrant obtained by podcast The Murder Sheet and shared with The Independent. Classy. Precisely how they were killed has never been revealed by police. 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. 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 affidavit states that Indiana State Police and the FBI carried out a search warrant on 25 February 2017 - less than two weeks after Abby and Libby were murdered at Mr Klines home in Peru after tracking down the user of the anthony_shots profile to the property. One of those accounts was anthony_shots, which he set up in 2016 around six months before his house was raided. The pre-trial hearing in this case is to be held in January. This sub is for discussion of the case that's come to be known as the Delphi Murders. 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. This grainy image was taken on Libbys phone on the trail the day the girls went missing. 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. 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. As I researched the case from the angle of determining if it might be a Zodiac murder, I soon realized that such a task might not be possible to complete; however, I quickly realized how fascinating the case was no matter whom the killer might turn out to be. The boys immediately ran in and told their mother what happened, and horrified, she called police. Today is the day.. I read 1 of them is still in grief counseling for it- so im pretty sure she doesnt wanna talk about it. My original articleTwisted Tracks; The Murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williamsand the follow up article,The Most Wanted Man in Americahave generated lots of comments and theories and I hope that will continue. Its a very rare occurrence, only 1.3% of the victims is left in an unusual, corrected position. The murders shook Delphi, a small town of 2,877 people set amid farm fields, about 60 miles northwest of Indianapolis. The agent said Logan's statements about his whereabouts were found to be factually false and intentionally designed to deceive [law enforcement officers].. At the same time, these cases need to be solved and a spotlight shined on the monsters responsible for these horrifying crimes. In the weeks leading up to her death, she reported to her family that she felt she was being stalked, and said that she had seen somebody peeking through the sliding glass doors of her apartment. Also stated that Abby survived the initial attack and she crawled towards Libby. Some relatives decided to go over and sit with her until her husband came home from work, and arrived at her apartment at about 8:40 pm. The Indiana State Superintendent of Police is proud of the arrest of an accused in the Delphi massacre. RELATED: Disbelief, anger among Delphi residents. He lives in New Jersey. 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. This is one clue that will solidify a link between killer and Victim. The true crime podcast, Crime Junkie just released a detailed episode about Aprils case, and I encourage everyone to listen to their coverage of this case. Article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15568704. The FBI agent noted that a search of a tip database about a month after the murders had 15 tips connecting Logan to the murders. Liberty had posted photos of herself on Snapchat walking on the bridge on the day she and Abigail vanished. Instead of telling me to "look up" this or that, and hinting , somewhat, at theories,why not just state the theory . This person was going to share the pictures regardless, they just wanted to be asked first to make themselves feel better is my guess. MORE | Police search home on property where Delphi teens were found dead | . Libbys and Abbys murders have been by far the most popular articles on my blog, and I intend to keep updating their case. It is now learned that he was arrested on two counts of murder, however, officials said the case is far from complete.. Despite on ongoing investigation by countless amateur sleuths on the internet and in several Facebook groups, the coverage of the case has quieted amid fears that the killer might slip away and the case might go cold. The Indiana State Police continue to refuse to release any details about the crime scene, saying that it could compromise the investigation. 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. They have an excellent podcast and I am sure that they will give this case the attention it deserves, I am listening to it today. Very hard to really tell anything a lot of shadows from trees and debris on ground. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Three days later, on April 4th, Aprils body was found by a jogger in a ditch about twenty miles from where she was abducted. Because no debt or grudge or anything can ever justify 2 little girls being murdered. Detectives ask anyone who communicated with the "anthony_shots" account or met, or attempted to meet, with the person behind the profile, reach out to police through the tip line set up for the investigation. I showed a few friends who knew nothing of the case and they didnt see anything either. I was pretty excited that there was such an all out public effort nationwide to catch this killer and with audio & video evidence of who killed them, I thought Abbys and Libbys murders may have been solved by now but that has not happened. Retired FBI profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole, who has worked on cases such as the Green River Killer, explained on the podcast that a 'signature' at a crime is 'behavior that is over and beyond what it necessary to complete the crime, and it generally is behavior that is satisfying to the offender, whether it is sexually satisfying or psychologically satisfying'. 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. Since Libby and Abby were young, and the perpetrator is between 18 and 40, according to the statistics would that indicate a possible attempt to thwart the investigation? At about 8:30pm, Dana spoke with her fianc by phone for about 30 minutes and then presumably went to bed. . On February 14, 2017, two teenage females, Abigail, 'Abby,' Williams and Liberty 'Libby,' German, from the town Delphi, Indiana were pronounced dead. , updated 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. She said she's terrified by the idea that she may have encountered the culprit on the street or served him as a customer at her work. Police believe that in 1988, the killer either owned or borrowed a light blue truck, and in 2004, owned or borrowed a green pickup truck with a matching camper shell that had dark tinted windows. Investigators also released additional audio of the suspected killer from German's phone. On March 5th,1987 Shirley Bailey went to visit her daughter Dana at the apartment she lived in off campus at Penn State University. There was a helicopter/drone photoset going around in a FB group in the last few days (don't remember which group). Dana had been repeatedly stabbed and rope bindings remained on her. On August 26th, 1982 three-year-old Rachael Runyan played outside of her house only about 15 feet away while Rachaels mother Elaine prepared lunch. What followed the abduction was heartache for her family, evidence of a sick and twisted monster responsible for her abduction, and a trail of taunting clues that would frustrate Investigators for years, and leave Fort Wayne in fear. That makes no sense anyways, kill 2 little girls because of a "grudge",theoretically speaking. I love true crime and listen to a bunch of podcasts and books. Danas engagement ring remained on her finger. In a press conference on Monday, the state police took the first step towards providing justice to the brutally killed juveniles. The most important clue left behind by the killer was his DNA. Specific reason for the tip; Why could they be the suspect. They had no real strong suspects at the time, and the case would quickly go cold. There was a helicopter/drone photoset going around in a FB group in the last few days (dont remember which group). Delphi murders: Killer staged bodies and may have taken souvenir, new documents reveal Shocking new details have come to light about the murders of best friends Libby German, 14, and Abby. 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 wonder how they made sure everyone on that team stayed tight lipped, especially after all of this time. The girls bodies were discovered on his . This was the first story I wrote when I launched this blog in early 2017, and Aprils case was one that has haunted me for years since I first heard about it and researched it. But not far. If you have any tips or information about this case, please contact the Fort Wayne Police Department. Liberty German, 14, and Abigail Williams, 13, vanished on February 13, 2017 while hiking the Monon High Bridge Trail. When the letter appears, then he will turn himself in, he described the relationship he and Lindy had before he killed her. IMO I believe "keep them away" was re: bystanders, but for what it's worth, it's debated. Speaking directly to the culprit, she said: "I hope that you're squirming right now, knowing we are one step closer to finding you.". 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. Well have a conversation about it, hell say, you know, Its such a tragedy, and well say were sorry for the families and all of them. This monster still may be walking among the residents of Fort Wayne but its not too late to catch him, and bring closure to this case, and to Aprils Family. Privacy Policy. I have the images but Im not sure they are accurate. Listen to the extended audio clip of the suspect here: On Dec. 6, 2021, police asked for anyone who communicated with an anthony_shots account to contact them. Allen was taken into custody and booked into the Carroll County Jail in connection with the horrific crime. The agent also confirmed that video on German's phone was actually 43 seconds long. Five years later, Abigail Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14, were taken into custody Friday five years after Allen, 50, was found dead on a hiking trail in Delphi, Indiana, in February 2017. The FBI agent said investigators did recover fibers and unidentified hairs at the crime scene. Rachaels young brothers watched helplessly. Kelsi German, Libby's older sister, tweeted Friday morning, "Just know how grateful I am for all of 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. Libby had gotten smitten with this young man and wanted to meet him. What I noticed in the article is that in cases of stating and posing bodies, the perpetrator and the victims are, compared to other murders, on average, older. Until about a year later. so whether they were killed there or not, he put them there to buy himself some time, to enact his escape plan.". The weapon used to kill Dana was a butcher knife that belonged to her. Libby then slipped the phone into her pocket and continued recording. Most interesting of all was that the writer wanted his letter published in the Friday paper, just as Zodiac had requested when he first wrote to police in 1969. DNA collected from this new evidence, proved to be a match with the DNA of Aprils Murderer. The teenage boy was not able to identify the man writing on the barn. Rachael, along with her two older brothers were lucky enough to live right next to a school and playground in the town of Sunset, Utah. Here's what we've learned and what remains unclear: I saw the picture and while I could see the "face", I didn't see the rest of what people were claiming to see. On July 17, 2017, police released a first sketch of a suspect. I ask that you keep this case in the spotlight by sharing via social media and if you have any tips or information, please contact the Indiana State Police. But this week, a compelling development in the case might be at hand. forget it man, no way. A Murder at Penn State; The case of Dana Bailey. got busted once for Drugs a few years back, I am 510 tall 205 LBS fat and Beautiful, and capable of killing again without knowing it. "I could have met him, but we don't know and we don't know that it didn't happen either, which is terrifying. If this did happen, then they wouldn't have been able to tell if Abby was posed. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 'I tend to think it's a local,' Ives said, but adding, 'maybe it was a random murder, maybe it was a serial killer.'. Kline posed as the model in order to groom underage girls and get them to send nude photos and their . Libby and Abby went missing on 13 February 2017 after they set off on a hike along the Monon High Bridge Trail in Delphi, Indiana. Im sure the guy does look at posts and stuff which is creepy as all hell. Of course we don't know how the bodies were found and if they were posed or staged, we only know that the crime scene was unbelievable disturbing and horrible. 'It was just not your normal "a person was killed here" crime scene, that's probably all I can say about it,' Ives said. I DO think that if there is evidence of staging that insinuates a methodology , therefore suggests it could be a serial killer. Dec. 5, 1975 was under the stupor of amfetamines Like right know. A few people were claiming it was Abby leaned against a tree with her face covered in blood, claw marks on the ground, and a pool of blood a few feet away. The Murder of Kirsten Krasovec; a Cautionary tale about Domestic Violence, The Murder In My Family podcast covering the Delphi Murders of Liberty German & Abigail Williams, Vulnerable in Ventura; The Case Of Cindy Lee Mellin, My Guest appearances on True Crime Podcasts. Chillingly, she captured her killer gruffly saying, "Hey guys, down the hill.". 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. As if her murder itself wasn't mysterious enough, the case would see twists, turns, and dead ends along with mysteries within the mystery. 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