wishtv.com your home page, Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast with Scott Sander, Myles Colvin captivates Heritage Christian crowds, preps for Purdue, Indiana wildlife expert on bald eagle killing: Its sad, IMPD policy on seized guns called into question, Indiana governor grants clemency to prisoner with inoperable brain tumor, 2 tornadoes confirmed in northern Hancock County. We definitely need to look into this a lot further, thats for sure. Gray makes over $100,000/year from his podcasts, which is fine by me. To this day they haven't been found. Moments after multiple law enforcement agencies announced the arrest of Richard Allen, 50, in the 2017 killings of Delphi teenagers Libby German and Abby Williams, the. Legal documents released earlier this month also seem to support the assertion. Both of the Pattys are quite insistent that theres no way he did it after all, he was a friend of theirs. Authorities said that Richard M. Allen, 50, of Delphi, Ind., was taken into custody last week and charged with two counts of murder Friday in the killings of Liberty German, 14, and Abigail Williams, 13, whose bodies were found in 2017. According to court papers, Kline was temporarily moved from the custody of his local authorities and into the hands of ISP, the lead investigators in the Delphi murders, at around the same time the river search began. Most compelling is the tattoo of what is clearly Libbys face with two bones and a skull framing it. Just a thought. Precisely how they were killed has never been revealed by police. Cookie Notice I myself have short lower legs and a long thigh area, so I noticed this right away. Thats one theory we are looking at. 'Today is the day': Update to Delphi murders of Libby and Abby announced by ISP, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "I dont feel like I thought I would. Compared to most single men his age, I dont think he has much animus towards young women at all. There were no stuffed animals in trees. Abby Williams and Libby German, both 13, were murdered. Also Thursday, the Indiana Department of Correction said Richard Allen, who has been charged with murder in the deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German, has been moved to one of their facilities. The suspect was not someone the families knew, Mike Patty said. Validated through one of your LE sources? Abby Williams and Liberty German went missing while walking on The Monon High Bridge Trail on Feb 13, 2017. they were found murdered the next day, victims of. Trexler has prior DUI infractions to his name, police records show. Either LE or coroner: It was all over by 3:30 PM.. Of course he knew who they were. I can see it from a teenager or maybe a n emotionally stunted 20+ guy, but this is a middle aged man! From the very beginning, I felt that the perp(s) is/are local, and that they knew the girls through the friends and family circles. Thx for the point about girls being abducted off trails and being boxed in on both sides in both cases. The next chapter is now were on to the prosecution side, right? Officials did not discuss the timeline of events or evidence that led to Allens arrest, saying only that a judge determined that there was probable cause. A man being eyed in the unsolved 2017 murders of two teens in Delphi, Indiana, has an "evil streak" and is "absolutely capable" of committing that type of crime, his brother said. But there it is, sitting right there, staring us in our faces. The Murder Sheet Podcastwas first to publish the transcript of an Indiana State Police interview with Kline, where he admitted having contact with Libby German and suggested police had told him he failed a polygraph test about the murders. And my calculations by measuring the bear and comparing it to the height of Abby (54?) I am close in age to Chadwell and I cannot imagine writing things like that. DELPHI, Ind. "It would be great to finally get some justice for the girls. Prosecutors fueled speculation during Tuesday's hearing that Richard Allen was not alone when they allege he killed Libby German and Abby Williams in early 2017. Kline denied involvement in the girls' deaths, calling the timing of his correspondence with Libby a "weird a** coincidence.". Local LE may cover for Mr X (awful) but would the FBI? However, bond may be granted if the case does not appear to be strong, according to Indiana law. Well, to answer your question, Mr. X was at that 2019 press conference wearing the exact same hat that BG wears in that film. DELPHI, Ind. That Monday afternoon, the two ventured onto the trail around the Monon High Bridge. Thats also why Carter said, The killer, who may be in this room as we speak Because the guy who they think did it was indeed right there in that room as they were speaking! So he killed them and then left them a Valentines Day gift for Valentines Day! "Let me ask you - why would you, after you failed the polygraph about knowing about the Delphi investigation, come home, delete your Snapchat and your Instagram, which you used to communicate with Libby, and then you searched, how long does DNA last?" Speaking to The U.S. Sun last month, Libby's mom, Carrie German, said that should the search along the Wabash be related to her daughter's murder, she hopes Kline isn't leading cops on a "wild goose chase.". Not much of Allen and his arrest is known as most of the case-related documents are under seal. As usual, they do not want to be identified, but I can tell you that once again, we are dealing with a female member of the party, in this case younger than middle aged. "Secrecy of judicial action can only breed ignorance and distrust of courts and suspicion concerning the competence and impartiality of judges, attorneys for the media wrote, citing a Nebraska case. Because this is a pending investigation, we do not have any details to share at this time., FBI Special Agent in Charge Herbert J. Stapleton. There were dolls hanging from trees. An earlier version of this article misstated the date of Logans death. Will the public interest be substantially served by limiting access?" I'm wondering if the families were even told about what the scene itself disclosed, or given any details about the crime scene such as; how the girls' bodies were left at the crime scene. Police initially believed the. Could it be that subconsciously people remember not so much the trees but what was dangling from them as they tell what they saw? "Today is not a day to celebrate," Superintendent of the Indiana State Police Doug Carter said. The document was written by an FBI agent and describes what investigators found when they discovered the bodies of Abby and Libby on Feb. 14, 2017. The police didn't take them seriously at the very beginning. Id assume the kind that is foggy? Authorities previously released a. The two best friends went missing while on a hike through the historic trails Delphi, Ind. A search party found their bodies along Deer Creek, about a quarter of a mile east of the Monon High Bridge. Which I'm sure made finding the girls all that worse. Very interesting. Regarding Mr X, wouldnt the girls have known him if he were friends with Libertys grandparents? Thanks for posting. Gray makes over $100,000/year from his podcasts, which is fine by me. The bad guy knew they would be at the bridge that day bc they told someone or the bad guy overheard conversation by way of being close to the family, being nearby as drop off and pick up plans were made. Theyre kept their main suspect pretty secret until Leaker showed up. ", Delphi man charged with murder in killings of Libby German and Abby Williams. "For now, to me, it's about protecting the integrity of this case.". Breaks my heart that the family had to try so hard to get help. They are both saying the same thing independently, too, and we have no evidence that they talked to each other. They may have if they'd known the girls had been killed, but remember that until they found the bodies the worst they were prepared for was finding the girls badly injured or dead from exposure. February 24, 2017 I have thought flora & Delphi are connected ever since I learned of the Flora Fire. I think this is one of the essential clues in both cases. He said hes hiding in plain sight," Patty said. Basically nobody in town except a few people who dont like him thinks he did it. I also think the girls went to the bridge to meet YGS, but they got OGS instead, or possibly both. His FB artwork containing two dripping roses and a skull, along with swirls of blonde hair. The two girls had gone for a walk on an old railroad bridge along Monon High Bridge trail near Delphi, Indiana, on February 13, 2017, when they were murdered. Still, the voice of the suspected. Sadly these murderers and chomos are a dime a dozen. Im not sure if the reason for this is because the search parties just mentally glossed over that particular location for more remote spots or because theres something geographically strategic about that particular area that makes it less detectable. If I go with the assumption that it might have been a group of searchers that didn't include members of LE, I can't imagine being a member of the community and volunteering to help to search for anyone and then finding the person or persons deceased in probably what was an obvious sign of a homicide(s), especially as someone such as myself who has no LE experience (or medical experience, etc.) Abby, 13, and Libby, 14, were found dead on Valentine's Day, 2017, a day after they vanished while hiking through the woods of the Historic Delphi trails. And you guys have not given up on us. ", The detective said: "Then why'd you search?". In other words, that stuffed animal toy is over five feet tall! He wore layers because he was living largely outside. ", Jury inspect eerie Murdaugh murder scene where mom & son were executed, US Navy faces being totally outgunned by China in just seven years, says expert, Dances with Wolves actor pleads not guilty in 'sex cult' case, TikTok star, 28, is charged with child abuse after 'attack on boyfriend', 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Travis Trexler was arrested on DUI charges, Kegan Kline was contacting Libby German through a catfish social media account the night before she was murdered, Libby (left) was murdered alongside her best-friend Abigail Williams (right) in Feb. 2017, Travis Trexler is a cousin of Kegan Kline's, Police ended a six-week search of the Washab River on Wednesday, The culprit behind the murders has never been identified, Precisely how the two girls were killed has never been revealed by police. Libby's grandfather did not want the media to move on from this day. It also appeared the girls bodies were moved and staged., The agent goes on to say, Based upon my training and experience it is common for perpetrators of this type of crime to take a souvenir or, in some fashion, memorialize the crime scene.. (http://www.pharostribune.com/news/local_news/article_031b521c-f2e3-11e6-a249-a77587cb24f9.html). The police didn't take them seriously at the very beginning. Didnt know, I dont know the gentleman personally at all. Richard Allen, 50, was charged with the murders of Abby Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14, in Delphi, Ind., in February 2017. Maybe BG felt he would be able to identify him since he had Crime Scene experience and had him done away with. He himself is then arrested for trying to rape/kill a nine year old. 00:14:20 - In this episode, the Murder Sheet provides several quick updates on the Delphi murders and the related investigation into the "anthony_shots" profil On Sunday, Patty posted a photo of Liberty near a pool, a beach towel tied around her like a cape with the caption: Fitting., After Mondays news conference, Kelsi German, Libertys sister, said in a tweet: Oct. Hi Robert. DELPHI MURDERS Abby, 13, and Libby, 14, were found dead on Valentine's Day, 2017, a day after they vanished while hiking through the woods of the Historic Delphi trails. The tip line number is 1-844-459-5786. Your email address will not be published. "But the arrest on two counts of murder is sure a major step in leading to a conclusion in the long-term and complex investigation.". Example, women think they got game, they dont.. That sort of thing. What do we do next. He loves the outdoors, but for all his pictures of creeks, bridges, and tents, I havent seen any camo-wearing, rifle-carrying hunting pics that are standard for the FB pages of small town guys who hunt. Abby Williams, 13, and Liberty "Libby" German, 14, had gone for a. This young lady is a hero, theres no doubt, Indiana State Police Sgt. Theres a part where the helicopter flies over the crime scene and some people worked forever on that and somehow got some pics out of it. Indiana State Police Speculation has mounted that Kline may be working on a plea deal with prosecutors, though it's still unknown if the search is related to his child porn case or the Delphi murders. Logan was never formally named a suspect and never charged in the Delphi murders. I find it pretty compelling that BP is connected to 6 murdered girls!? Is there any chance the Police Officer NM was murdered and it was made to look like suicide? If not and it is him, did he know who THEY were? Kline is in jail awaiting trial on 30 charges related to child pornography, but he has not been charged in the Delphi murders. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. How could these LE men stomach watching Mr X strut around town, attending press conferences, etc? Ok, thats so crazy that its almost impossible to believe its true. Stores would have been stocked with them that week. We must trust their sources and investigative techniques. "It's obviously significant in some way; I can only just hope that it's for the girls, but we don't know. Thats not true. When the girls did not return to their rendezvous point, family called authorities and a search began. An attorney for Kline declined to comment on the announcement. I dont even know what that means. "My office, me, felt it was important to seal those records," McLeland said. Were there dogs? He has the whole town on his friends list. Though police have refused to comment on whether the river search is related to Kline or the Delphi murders, sources close to the investigation indicated toThe Murder Sheetpodcast that it is. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Precisely how they were killed has never been revealed by police. Please correct me if you know otherwise. Anyone remember that letter and who that search coordinator was? The FBI agent does say Logans voice is not inconsistent with that of the person in the video.. Another chilling detail recovered from Libertys phone emerged about a week after the girls were found a recording of what might have been the killers voice. Who would be familiar with a hunting ground but a hunter? I havent seen the tape but a friend saw it and she said he had a huge smirk on his face the whole time. "I don't know what they're looking for it could be a weapon, it could be a laptop, it could be something as small as a trophy from the murders - it could be anything. As Carter said, This is about power to you.. Very suspicious. "That's just a common thing to freak out about like, [why]; you know what I mean?" It was unclear Monday whether Allen has an attorney. He was in the area because he liked rail bridges, had endless hours to wander, and perhaps was hoping for an opportunity to grab a young girl. Inside Carroll County courtroom, reporters, sketch artists and the public packed the courtroom as dozens of police officers stood watch over the crowd and Allen. Otherwise I think there is some hammer that comes down and hits the pig in the head. "We were called in on Wednesday to tell us they had detained somebody, so weve had a couple more days to process this," Becky Patty said. A kind of sick taunt? Crews were being sent out 10 to 12 people at a time to help cover an area of 20 to 25 square miles, Leazenby said. (WISH) People in Delphi say the community is far from closure despite an arrest announcement in the 2017 murders of two girls, Abigail "Abby" Williams and Liberty "Libby . Just a guess. They force his wife to abandon their house.. Also a lot of what is being sad about this guy are just flat out straight up lies. Our group is clearly the best Delphi sleuthing group on the Internet by far. And you wont by enriching someone who is already wealthy like Hughes. On Delphi, I agree with you about Chadwell. The search continued Tuesday morning, Valentine's Day, along the trails and the creek. In the audio, police announced, a male voice appears to say Down the hill. Officials offered a download of the audio and asked anyone who recognized the voice to send in a tip. Follow on Twitter: @RonWilkins2. Thanks for your response: appreciate that. DELPHI, Ind. Photo: Courtesy Mike and Becky Patty. In a news conference, Indiana State Police shared Richard Allen, 50, of Delphi, was arrested Wednesday and charged on two counts of murder during a court hearing two days later. State police have refused to disclose what they were searching for or may have found; however, it's believed the extensive operation is connected to Trexler's cousin, Kegan Kline. Arrest made in Delphi case:Delphi man charged with murder in killings of Libby German and Abby Williams. So that seems proven too. We have no idea. LE did not say it was over by 3 pm-ish. The chatter rose again after Allen sat down between his attorneys. The members of the search party who found them must still have visions and memories of that tragic day etched in their minds. Then they say they had planned to reopen it much earlier in the AM but that the fog on the 14th made it very difficult to see so they didnt restart the search party until 9 AM. -- There may be a potential break in the unsolved murders of two teenage girls in Delphi, Indiana. A grifter is literally a criminal fraudster and he is breaking the law. Kline replied: "I have no clue. 0:04. Now I sit here not needing to do it because at long last we have a face to go with our monster, Patty wrote Saturday in a Facebook post. So they were alone with each other, supposedly, from ~2 pm to 3.30-4 pm on a Monday afternoon. Privacy Policy. Where are those people? who is bridge guy and is this a cold case?Please remember to be nice to those who come forward and share their stories.#delphi #libby #abby #ericwilliamsdelphiThe Unsolved Podcasthttps://youtu.be/edb0SEKBtB8#Delphi murders#delphi murders kelsi#delphi murders kline#delphi teens murdered#abby and libby#abby williams#delphi case#delphi daughters#delphi girls murdered#delphi indiana murders#libby and abby Ive heard that when a killer feels something for his victim, hes more likely to care for the body, for example, wrap it in a blanket to protect it from the elements, etc. News outlets throughout the state, including Gannett, the Hoosier State Press Association and the Indiana Broadcasters Association, filed a brief Monday in favor of the documents' release. Then again if it was recent, makes me wonder if the guilt of covering up for Mr. X may have been eating him up inside? By mid-morning, the downtown Delphi Fire Department became a makeshift command center for volunteers assisting in the search. Investigators were seeking a judges permission to search the propertyof Ronald Logan, who owned the land where the two girls were found dead. A five-and-a-half-year nationwide search for a suspect in the killings of two Indiana teens ended with the arrest of a local man, authorities said Monday.. How investigators came to arrest 50-year . Rozzi rhetorically asked. Suspect Richard Allen arrested in 2017 killings of 2 teens in Indiana, Four reasons a credit-card balance transfer may be a bad idea, Dont let paying for a funeral add to your grief, Beware of these pitfalls when planning your own funeral. Its like he wants these two tween girls on the cusp of womanhood to remain forever children and sexually innocent and so leaves them surrounded by a childs toys, both as a kind of apology to them, as well as way to announce to the world that he has effectively preserved them as children forever. When the the girls did not show up for their ride home, Libby's family became concerned and family members started a search that was joined by many in the Delphi community. The motion cites the extensive media coverage as reasons for the proposed gag order. It's unusual, infrequent to seal those documents, McLeland said but he felt it was necessary because of the extra scrutiny tied to the killings. We will refer to this new informant as SPM2 for Search Party Member 2. They had been keeping this a secret for all this time, but this secret was starting to bother her and eat away at her, so she released it to a member of my team, a woman. He was also charged with similar offenses in November 2021 - a pending case at the time of his arrest earlier this month. The public has an absolute right to the information, but at what cost? McLeland said. Five years ago today, in Delphi, Ind., two best friends, Abigail Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14, went missing while on a hike through the city's . How long did it take to get everyone together? McLeland said the public and media interest in the case rekindled after Allen's arrest, and Allen's wife had to flee the community. Also who said this crime was over quickly? "While theres somebody thats been arrested, our lives for five and a half years have been in a search mode and thats what weve done. Typically most defendants charged with murder do not receive bond. Police have quizzed Kegan Kline over his correspondences with Libby German, a transcript leaked by Murder Sheet earlier this year revealed. Theres nothing pathological about oversharing. 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