I am very curious to know what you think people are getting wrong as to Chadwells behavior and videos (both are which are undeniably creepy). "My office, me, felt it was important to seal those records," McLeland said. Carroll County prosecutor Nick McLeland give update on the Delphi murders. 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. And the girls may well have been moved and put there late at night. I just cant imagine my peers posting things like that. They force his wife to abandon their house.. To me, that explains a lot about why it took them so long to find the girls in the first place. Generally at organized searches there's a required sign in sheet so all the volunteers can be accounted for at the end of the search shift. Libby's grandmother, Becky Patty, told reporters that Allen had processed photos of the girls at a local drug store and did not charge the family for the cost. Logan was never formally named a suspect and never charged in the Delphi murders. No one else has come close to uncovering the amount and quality of information we have, and almost the entire community rejects our findings even though they are correct. (WLS) -- There is a new push for information four years after police found teenagers Libby German and Abby Williams dead, in Delphi, Indiana. 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. "That is correct.". I will say that the one thing that is certainly proven about Mr. X is that he is suspicious. That should at least tell us something. He seemed quite toned down and purposely mellow in his critique of single women. Those four words have been used by family and community members to keep attention on the case as it remained unsolved. DELPHI, Ind. How many more than one? Doug Carter of the Indiana State Police provides an update on the Delphi murders investigation on April 22, 2019, in Delphi, Ind. You disagree that the Delphi Murders are connected to what? My thoughts as well. I guess the gist of it is that there were potentially hundreds of people signed up to search, citizen and LE, by the second day? 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. Would you consider writing a post on him? I too wondered about foul play. 0:04. Were not. He catfished them by pretending to be a cute 19 year old boy. Breaks my heart that the family had to try so hard to get help. Kline is in jail awaiting trial on 30 charges related to child pornography, but he has not been charged in the Delphi murders. You would think that a bunch of dolls hanging from the trees and stuffed animals would draw a lot of attention to the killzone if not at night then at least when the lights came back on. The multi-agency task force working on the Delphi case is certain that the new sketch accurately depicts the face of the man who killed Abby and Libby. Im not sure how they phrased it of they told, ordered or threatened them to not reveal what they saw. "Weve still got, now weve got a big mountain ahead of us. 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 . His wife was with BP when the call came to Becky that the girls had been found. The superintendent reminded those attending and listening remotely to the press conference to continue sending any information related to the case about Allen or any other individual to the tip line set up years ago: Call 1-844-459-5786; or email abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com. Alt Left: Trotsky on Fascism: One of the Best Analyses of Fascism Ever Written, VIDEO: Danse Macabre! Suspicious as Hell if you ask me. The 38-year-old was arrested in September 2015 on a warrant for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and driving while intoxicated with a controlled substance. News of Trexler's arrest comes as Indiana State Police announced they'd concluded a six-week-long search along the Wabash River in Peru, which is believed to be linked to the 2017 murders of best friends Abigail Williams and Libby German. 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. I keep seeing people say it was a sunken bowl surrounded by a circle of trees. Kind of odd that the most descriptive mentions point out a circle of trees. And on the other side of the fence, single women bitch a lot about us men too. 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! Indiana State Police made headway on Friday in the 2017 cold case commonly referred to as the Delphi Murders. Exactly. 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. Photo: Courtesy Mike and Becky Patty. Ive heard he was not on the other side of the creek at all. According to prosecutors, Kline used a bogus social media profile with the username "anthony_shots" to contact and illicit nude photographs from numerous underage girls. As per the transcript, Kline also allegedly searched "how long does DNA last" in the aftermath of the murders, in addition to Googling updates on the Delphi investigation and searching for information about other unsolved killings, including the murder of JonBentRamsey. Well, to answer your question, Mr. X was at that 2019 press conference wearing the exact same hat that BG wears in that film. They certainly have my appreciation. By mid-morning, the downtown Delphi Fire Department became a makeshift command center for volunteers assisting in the search. VERY strange indeed. DELPHI, Ind. You have a million people who come out and say OMG THERES JUST NO WAY A BIG STUFFED BEAR WAS LEFT AT THE CRIME SCENE ABSOLUTELY NOT. But even if LE told the searchers not to tell people what they saw that day, Im sure they can at least say whether or not something for sure wasnt there. Delphi murders investigation timeline: Review the case through 5 years of reporting. The agent also confirms the girls were followed by the suspect on the Monon High Bridge Trail in Delphi, and that there were no visible signs of a struggle or fight. in which I've ever, thankfully, have had to witness anything so utterly horrible. The main suspect and the CSI guy. But now we have a response to that rejoinder. Example, women think they got game, they dont.. That sort of thing. Maybe because he witnessed real dolls where the girls were found? Basically nobody in town except a few people who dont like him thinks he did it. Those with pertinent information can email, abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com or call 765-822-3535. 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. Allen, who entered a preliminary plea of not guilty, was sent to the White County Jail without bond. The motion cites the extensive media coverage as reasons for the proposed gag order. A rose will bloom, it then will fade. The two best friends went missing while on a hike through the historic trails Delphi, Ind. Supt. WISH-TV was the first to break the story connecting Kline to the Anthony Shots social media profile in Dec. 2021. Unlike any other sleuthers, we have actually determined the main suspect in the case, and we have a pretty good idea of what happened during the crime and what the crime scene looked like. DELPHI, Ind. Begs the question, WTF were they up to? Previously:'Today is the day': Update to Delphi murders of Libby and Abby announced by ISP. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Police have released a new clue in the deaths of two girls a chilling recording of three words. Very interesting. I dont know about the rest of you, but I am looking at that damned bear or dog or whatever it is and I am thinking, Thats a stuffed animal. If any of you all think thats not a stuffed animal and its really something else, speak up now or forever hold your tongue. There were dolls hanging from trees. Kline is facing 30 child porn-related charges stemming from his alleged use of thefake social media account. I am looking on thoughts on this guy as well. I do not understand the part about the CSI guy. -- There may be a potential break in the unsolved murders of two teenage girls in Delphi, Indiana. If these claims of the crime scene condition and signatures left behind by the killer are false, then I have to wonder what on earth the police found so bizarre. (and probably always will) Obviously, they saw how their bodies were left and considering that, might have knowledge of how they were murdered from that scene. What if he's full of s**t? Because probably because they DNA tested me they obviously have DNA on that body, 'cause why else would they DNA test me. This is apparently all correct! The investigation is ongoing and open, various authorities reiterated during the news conference. "I don't want to put too much stock into it until I hear something from law enforcement," she added. Love your writing and insights. A search party found Libby and Abby's bodies along the Deer Creek, about a quarter of a mile east of the Monon High Bridge. I saw that. It is in the best interest of the public to find anybody else involved.. Its about Abby and Libby, their families and this community.. We cannot publicly convict someone based on a single document which was not released by investigators. And most of what we have reported is based on solid sources such as search party members, official case documents, and LE sources close to the investigation. Ive thought about that too, honestly. Id assume the kind that is foggy? Make 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. 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. "I literally have no clue how that girl died; I don't know anything, anything to do with it," he told cops. 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. This is an article with a description of the search - and pictures taken during the search (the day murder victims Abby and Libby were found). We must trust their sources and investigative techniques. If its the same guy I think hes a hunter who worked for Tyson. A large amount of blood was lost by the victims at the crime scene, the agent writes. It looks like a stuffed holiday (Christmas) Tweety bird to me. Apparently that was enough to shut up most of the SPMs. Was just thinking this!! In Indiana, most defendants are entitled to a reasonable bail that is high enough to ensure the defendant's appearance in court, according to Indiana law. Allen shuffled his way to the defense table wearing a yellow jumpsuit, a black ballistic vest and his hands awkwardly chained to his chest left over right. Thanks for all the investigative work and information you post. 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. The suspect was not someone the families knew, Mike Patty said. Logan was never formally named a suspect and never charged in the Delphi murders. 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. If you have any information on the Delphi murders, contact law enforcement at 1-800-225-5324 or Abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com. Theyre seeing whatever they want to see in him. Abby Williams and Libby German, both 13, were murdered. Maybe BG felt he would be able to identify him since he had Crime Scene experience and had him done away with. Indiana State Police confirmed to WISH-TV on Wednesday afternoon that the search ended after six weeks. Five years after Liberty German and Abigail Williams were killed in Delphi, Indiana, 50-year-old Richard Allen has been charged with their murders. 4 things we learned about arrest in deaths of Liberty German and Abigail Williams, What we know and don't know 5 years after Abby and Libby were killed, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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 grandparents of one of the girls spoke of how their lives have turned a page. We will refer to this new informant as SPM2 for Search Party Member 2. Very suspicious. His complaint is typical of tens of millions of single men his age in the US today. He is a middle-aged man who has thick hair and a baby face and dresses like a teenager. Big Tweety bird eyes. Clear as day. His voice sounds very like the phone recording, raspy. The two SPMs both reporting that there were stuffed animals plural instead of singular seems sufficient to prove that there was more than one stuffed animal at the scene. See how people are reading too much into this guy? He boasts hed like to beat the guy up even if it means incarceration. I would like to know when BP appraised that house and when the fire happened, 2 days 5 days, 2 weeks etc.? "It would be great to finally get some justice for the girls. That stuffed animal is sitting right next to the body of poor Abby. I live on a fixed income which is barely above the poverty level. "For now, to me, it's about protecting the integrity of this case.". "And thats the case. Second thing to consider, From what I understand (per the Prosecutors podcast on the Delphi Murders from a few months ago, which isnt entirely accurate but better than most) they called the official search party off at 11pm or midnight. But our understanding is she never showed up, and there was no spare set in the first place, so she had nothing to bring him! Both of the Pattys are quite insistent that theres no way he did it after all, he was a friend of theirs. 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. Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen, 50, was involved in a domestic incident in June. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Either he went there to hunt or he was set off by their rudeness and then, enraged, decided to teach them a lesson, Libby in particular. If thats the case, wouldnt you think they would have been noticed the first day during the search? 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., The document says authorities also found that two articles of clothing from one of the girls was missing from the crime scene while the rest of their clothing was recovered. I suspect he was breeding pitbulls for dogfighting. This is also a problem because brains go everywhere and this is probably how those prion diseases like Mad Cow disease are spreading. Unlike any other sleuthers, we have actually determined the main suspect in the case, and we have a pretty good idea of what happened during the crime and what the crime scene looked like. Contact her at rfradette@indystar.com or follow her on Twitter at @Rachel_Fradette. The tattoo has already been debunked. Nice guy! the detective asked. Multiple sources indicate that a man named Richard Allen was booked into the Carroll County Jail Friday in connection with the Delphi murder investigation. Required fields are marked *. 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. Carroll County Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland said the probable cause affidavit and charging information are sealed by the court. Indiana State Police Local Indiana man arrested, charged in 2017 Delphi murders of teens. DELPHI, Ind. He was pretty young and had a lot of children. Allen, who has entered a preliminary plea of not guilty, will appear in court on Jan. 13 for a pre-trial hearing. 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. The motive is likely to be a lot sicker than that. Carroll County judge recuses himself in Delphi murders. 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. 4 min read. Initial searches of the area didn't turn up the girls and local law enforcement halted the search at dark, picking it up the following morning. As Carter said, This is about power to you.. Thats not true. Also re searchers, it was not Mr. X that found the bodies, it was actually Jake Johns. Note that she pluralized the noun. Based on his posts, he does appear to have some animosity towards young women, and he is an oversharer. It was his first appearance in public since his Oct. 28 arrest and initial hearing. 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 an unsolved double homicide. 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 Abby Williams, 13, and Liberty "Libby" German, 14, had gone for a. . He wore layers because he was living largely outside. To this day they haven't been found. Theres one reason I think we can all think of, best left unmentioned, and another, that they were out in the nowhere, possibly hunting but far away from the crime scene. So this implies that the two men were alone with each other, surely. 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