Delphi Murders Focus of Season Finale of 'In Pursuit with John Walsh' . 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. 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. At about 8:30pm, Dana spoke with her fianc by phone for about 30 minutes and then presumably went to bed. Where all opportunists go to insert themselves into the case. '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. The victims' bodies were found about a quarter-mile from the Monon High Bridge . A previous report noted, in stunning news, that the killer had known Libby for 3-4 months before the murders via social media. The male model whose photos were used has been identified and is not a person of interest in the case, investigators said. RTV6 - The Untold Story of Abby and Libby (20:10) YouTube link. On February 14, 2017, two teenage females, Abigail, 'Abby,' Williams and Liberty 'Libby,' German, from the town Delphi, Indiana were pronounced dead. 'And it's probably not what you would imagine, or what people would think I'm talking about.'. "Obviously at this point, it could have been somebody else I was familiar with at one point in my life. Can anyone who has seen these photos post whether or not they shed some light on: Why he says they werent found 50 feet from the water. Ives indicated that there was no reason to believe that the killer knew the two girls would be hiking there that day, as their decision to go for a walk had been spontaneous, and there is no evidence that they were lured to the trail. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. 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. Their bodies were found the following day in a wooded area a short distance from the Monon High Bridge Trail. The comments below have not been moderated, By When the letter appears, then he will turn himself in, he described the relationship he and Lindy had before he killed her. "I could have met him, but we don't know and we don't know that it didn't happen either, which is terrifying. He only realizes it now when your on Drugs your not responsible for your actions. The very first article I wrote for this blog in February,2017 was about April Marie Tinsley, a little eight-year old girl who was abducted, raped, and murdered in Indiana in 1988. I have been researching and writing about True Crime cases for over a decade. The Runyan children took advantage of the location, and enjoyed themselves before dinner. 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. You can listen to it here. If you believe the leaked texts were real (and I do), Abby's arms were not spread out and over her head. Continue reading Murder in Amish Country; the case of Lindy Sue Biechler, A Monster in Fort Wayne, The Murder of April Marie Tinsley. The mystery surrounding a double murder continues over a month after the bodies of Liberty German, 14, and Abigail Williams, 13, were found. By . Chilling photo uploaded to Facebook a year after Delphi murders shows arrested man's daughter, 28, pose in SAME spot where victims took final snaps . Then that's no "grudge"., That's called pure evil. Liberty had posted photos of herself on Snapchat walking on the bridge on the day she and Abigail vanished. The scene must have been unimaginably horrible for her poor mother. In at least one photo, there is clearly a distinct blue-green paisley-patterned bedspread. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? 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 . Forgive me if someone else posted this.but the FBI was called in immediately. The FBI agent notes an interview with Logan's relative in which the relative tells the agent that Logan called them the morning of Feb. 14, 2017, and asked them to lie about where he had been the previous afternoon. The FBI can also be used to determine whether there was a danger to the community and the impact of it on the community. The chilling message scrawled on the barn read, I kill 8 year old April Marie Tisley I will kill again HaHa. Abigail Williams and Liberty German went missing while walking on a trail near the Monon High Bridge in Delphi on Feb. 13, 2017. Article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15568704. Libby had gotten smitten with this young man and wanted to meet him. The murder of Lindy Sue Biechler was a shock to the quiet and peaceful neighborhood near Amish country, and left a family devastated. Best friends Libby German, 14, and Abby Williams, 13, lost a lot of blood during their murders with an unspecified weapon and were not killed in the same location where their bodies were discovered close to a trail where they had set off on a fun day out together just hours earlier. Danas engagement ring remained on her finger. Kline posed as the model in order to groom underage girls and get them to send nude photos and their . Their bodies were found the following day in a wooded area a short distance from the Monon High Bridge Trail. You are my next victim. 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. He died in 2020 and the case remains unsolved to this day. The man who set up that account has since been identified as Kegan Anthony Kline, a 27-year-old from Peru, Indiana, who last year was arrested for 30 felonies, including possession of child porn, exploitation of children, and soliciting minors for sex. Police release sketch of suspect after witnesses report seeing him Delphi. They did not find her, but a major lead surfaced. Search teams scour the area for hours but are forced to stop due to limited light. A user allegedly shared them on a FB group a few days ago. There are 3 most common reasons; to thwart the investigation, for the shock effect on the finder and the investigators of the crime scene, or for perverted pleasure of the perpetrator. In 2016, a cutting edge DNA technology was used to create a new composite sketch of what the Killer may very well look like based on his DNA. On the day the girls went missing, Libby had posted photos on Snapchat of her and Abby walking along the trail. Now, that does NOT necessarily indicate staging. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Despite the lack of an arrest, and the passage of almost 30 years, the killer left behind valuable clues that could one day help identify him. . Im sure the guy does look at posts and stuff which is creepy as all hell. It is considered more accurate than the original released in July 2017. The images and recordings came from Liberty's cellphone and police hailed her as a hero for recording the potentially crucial evidence. A witness reported seeing a man in a light blue pickup truck pull April inside it. As if her murder itself wasn't mysterious enough, the case would see twists, turns, and dead ends along with mysteries within the mystery. This news once again sent area residents into a panic, with the realization that there may very well be a monster walking among them. But as each one was followed up on and every rabbit hole explored, it seems as if every promising tip led nowhere. Precisely how they were killed has never been revealed by police. He was arrested on charges of child sexual abuse images and child exploitation tied to the account and admitted to grooming underage girls online. It's interesting to look at anyway. It's not even a guarantee that Allen was the man on the bridge or the owner of that mysterious voice. In a press conference on Monday, the state police took the first step towards providing justice to the brutally killed juveniles. First off, Polaroid cameras were not widely used in 2004, so he likely owned one or borrowed one. As far as the serial killer theory goes, I believe there's a good chance BG is already a serial killer or someone who will one day be a serial killer. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Theres the sex toy that was found with Aprils body. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Shock value towards anyone who finds the bodies and perverted pleasure seem like they can be intertwined. A ravine is defined as a deep narrow gorge, with deep sides. Im happy for her family, and will do a full update as more details emerge, My podcast, Criminology, released an episode about Aprils case, and we interviewed Aprils Mom, Janet for the episode. Or is this supposed to be the ravine alluded to during this episode of the podcast? Court documents released by the Murder Sheet podcast detail a search warrant request made March 17, 2017. 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. Specific reason for the tip; Why could they be the suspect. Even after the arrest of a suspect on Oct. 26, police have declined to answer most questions about the case, saying they don't want to jeopardize the prosecution. Its a very rare occurrence, only 1.3% of the victims is left in an unusual, corrected position. Example video title will go here for this video. 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