Anna Williams video tribute to Abigail - June 22 2017. Richard Allen, 50, was theguy who worked at CVS. Allen is currently requesting bail. The community came together with hope for new tips, for justice for the two girls. On February 13, 2017, Liberty German, 14, and Abigail Williams, 13, went hiking on the Monon High Bridge in Delphi, Indiana. Police said suspect descriptions were developed early in their investigation and that authorities initially believed the sketchreleased in July 2017of a white man with a prominent nose and a goatee, possibly in his 40s or 50s, was a person of interest in this murder investigation.. It was initially believed the sketch that has been in public view over the last two years of a person in the age range of his 40's to 50's was a person of interest in this murder investigation. Kline created the account anthony_shots and posed as a male model who communicated with girls and sent them nude photographs, as stated in the probable cause affidavit obtained by WTHR. An investigation began on February 13, 2017 when family members reported them missing. Delphi murders: Indiana police connect inmate to fake profile in deaths of 2 young girls. The area they were in was very hard to get to. 6:50 p.m. Indiana State Police release a photo of a man they believe was on the Delphi Historic Trail around the time that Abigail Williams and Liberty German were there. I think it can get very tiring to do nothing. On Halloween, the news came that the victims' families, Delphi and people nationwide had been waiting for: a suspect was in custody. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. While police announced they were seeking to identify the person in question Feb. 15, it wasn't until four days later when they officially named him a suspect. He was taken to the White County jail and was held without bond. The girls' murders have haunted the town of Delphi for years. He played pool at the now-closed JC's Bar and Grill. Ronald Logan died in 2020 due to Coronavirus, and was never deemed a suspect in the Delphi murder investigation. Richard Allen worked in a CVS in Delphi as a pharmacist. Example video title will go here for this video. Police: This may be the voice of the male homicide suspect. July 10, 2019Kelsi German held a live chat debunking rumors circulating on social media about her family and the girls' murders. Even haunting photos came up about Allens life. An investigation began on February 13, 2017 when fami Its quite a nice little trail and bridge," Logan told 13News at the time. Authorities released a grainy photo of a suspect they said was on the trail the same day the eighth-graders disappeared in 2017. Kelsi said she remains patient, believing at some point the man who killed the girls will be found and charged. It also appeared that both of the girls bodies were moved and staged. No comments for now, any questions please refer to the Carroll county prosecutors office. Delphi Murders Law Enforcement press . Kelsi German, Libby's sister, told WTHR she planned to spend the anniversary of the deaths with her family, remembering the girls over the weekend with a food drive. Three days later, Richard Allen, 50, was arrested and charged with connection to the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German which was announced at a press conference. He was taken to the White County jail and is being held without bond. Here's a look at what has happened since that day. Abigail Williams grandparents leave a message of encouragement for police on the board at the new Delphi headquarters. Their family members reported them missing at 5.30pm that evening. RELATED: Police to announce arrest in Delphi murders Monday, suspect identified. See the Full 2023 Concert Roundup, Richard Allen, 50, of Delphi, was arrested and charged, All Eyes On a Strong' System That Could Hit Chicago Area Friday, But Much Uncertainty Remains, CFD: Chicago Police Officer Shot in Gage Park, Who Did Your Ward Vote For? Patty still has hopes that the killer will be found. "However small it may seem, it's extremely vital that we get every tip we can get. Richard Allen, Delphi, Indiana, is charged with the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German whose bodies were found on February 14, 2017. We will say more then. We can think about all the good things that are coming out of the bad things that happened.". [43] Libby's grandmother, Becky, makes a deal with the girls. "However small it may seem, it's extremely vital that we get every tip we can get. He was formally charged with two counts of felony murder on Oct. 28. During an initial hearing, Allen entered a primary plea of not guilty, Carroll County Prosecutor Nick McLeland said. We will explain why as we give a complete rundown of both the timeline and the suspects. Kelsi German, Libby's sister, told WTHR she planned to spend the anniversary of the deaths with her family, remembering the girls over the weekend with a food drive. Officials only divulged that the girls' bodies were "posed" and that the suspect, who has yet to be officially identified by cops, undisclosed trophies were taken from each victim. February 18, 2017Thousands of people said goodbye to Libby & Abby during a public visitation for family and friends held at Delphi High School. Authorities searched his home, but could not tie Logan to the murders. I say, Today is the day. If you or anyone you know has any information about this case, please contact authorities at abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com or call 844-495-5786, 800-382-7537 or 765-564-2413. After one year, more than 30,000 tips have come in and the reward has shot to over $240,000. ", joint press conference to announce two bodies were found while crews were searching for Libby and Abby, a man they believe was on the Delphi Historic Trail around the time that Abigail Williams and Liberty German were there, search warrant was issued at a home on Bicycle Bridge Road, release an emotional tribute to Libby and Abby. I say, Today is the day. Posted: Nov 29, 2022 / 02:53 PM EST. Two days following Libby and Abby's disappearance, Indiana State Police released photos of a man who was seen on hiking trails around the time the girls were there and asked the public to help identify him. This was just an ordinary winter day, until the girls didnt show up when a family member came to pick them up. According to a probable cause affidavit obtained by WTHR, Kline created the anthony_shots account, posed as a male model to communicate with girls and solicited nude photographs. On April 19, 2021 42-year-old James Brian Chadwell II told a 9-year-old girl in his neighborhood that she could play with his dog. Its coming and itll get here. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. The two dates are perfect reversals of one another. Authorities did state that foul play was suspected. A publication dedicated to Muncies citizens, particularly unrepresented groups and persons from South-central Muncie. Law enforcement have elected not to release details about the case. "You wouldn't dream of doing that today," he said. State Police's First Sgt. At a March news conference, Mike Patty, Libby's grandfather, pleaded with the public to review the photographs and audio of the suspect, hoping someone could provide a tip that leads to an arrest. 12:45 p.m. If you read about what happened in Delphi, Indiana in February 2017, it's hard not to make connections with the Evansdale case. Libbys grandmother claimed that Richard printed off pictures of her granddaughters funeral. Abigail Williams and Liberty German went missing at the Monon High Bridge in Delphi on Feb. 13, 2017. The Media filed to intervene and oppose the sealing. There is a picture of Allens daughter in the exact location where Abby and Libby were last seen. As of February 2020, authorities continue to hunt for the man responsible for the brutal killings of Abby and Libby. Information can be reported anonymously; however, the Indiana State Police, the FBI, and the Carroll County Sheriff's Department have announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the homicides of Liberty German and Abigail . There is still belief, said the Rev. [42] Derrick leaves to go take photos for Becky's business. No comments for now, any questions please refer to the Carroll county prosecutors office. "It's in the probable cause or the evidence, it's in the charging information that will become evident to you at some point and it'll be released, but right now is not that day.". IndyStar's Sarah Nelson, Kayla Dwyer, Vic Ryckaert, and Justin L. Mack, along with the Journal & Courier's Joe Paul and Dave Bangert contributed to this report. The account was linked back to a man who lived about 30 minutes away and was a suspect in a child porn case. At 1:35 p.m. on February 13, 2017, 13-year-old Abigail Joyce "Abby" Williams and 14-year-old Liberty Rose Lynn "Libby" German were dropped off by German's older sister, Kelsi German, on County Road 300 North, east of the Hoosier Heartland Highway.The girls were hiking on the Monon High Bridge over Deer Creek, among woodland in remote Deer Creek Township. Murders. In February of 2021, Libby German and Abby Williams should have been preparing for graduation and life after high school in their sleepy, little city along the Wabash River in northwestern Indiana. 2017The Delphi Murder Tip Line was routed to the FBI's Major Case Contract Center in Washington, D.C because of the sheer number of calls they were receiving. Despite more than 38,000 tips in the case, countless questions remained unanswered as police said they had not ruled out thepossibility of multiple suspects. The donation pushed the reward up to $200,000. Authorities said it was an on going investigation as a double homicide. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Kelsi said she remains patient, believing at some point the man who killed the girls will be found and charged. It wouldn't be until years later that we would learn the recording was 43 seconds long. . There is tentatively a press conference Monday at 10am. Carroll County Prosecutor said "there may be more than one person involved" in 2017 Delphi murders. December 25, 2017Christmas in Delphi was tough for the families of Libby and Abby, but it didnt go uncelebrated. When buying cowboy boots, there are a few aspects to consider, such as how far up they go on your legs and their design. The pictures, taken on Libby's phone, showed the unidentified man heading across a bridge and toward the teens. Allen, 50, of Delphi, faces two murder charges that accuse him of killing the two teens along the north bank of . She says if the girls help with her filing work, she . February 24, 2017 Court documents released by a true-crime podcast shed more light on the investigation of the unsolved 2017 murders to two teen girls in Delphi, Indiana. 930 to 11am Monday. It takes time. At a March news conference, Mike Patty, Libby's grandfather, pleaded with the public to review the photographs and audio of the suspect, hoping someone could provide a tip that leads to an arrest. Timeline of events in the murder of Abigail Williams and Liberty German that took place on February 13, 2017. . For more than 50 years, Ronald Logan lived on County Road 300 North near the trail that leads to the Monon High Bridge. Police asked the public to examine the image, particularly the mans facial features and contact them with any information that might help them identify him. The FBI agent also claimed that text messages sent to and from Logan's phone the evening of Feb. 13, 2017, showed he was likely outside his home and "in the proximity of where LG and AW's bodies were located." A week later on Feb. 22, 2017, police released audio from German's phone, in which you hear a man say, "Down the hill." Kline was arrested on 30 charges related to child exploitation, child pornography and child solicitation stemming from a search of his Peru, Indiana, home in 2017. By 16 News Now. A charity game was also held in their memory. It really impacts the entire community, still.. Lets face it, with information that law enforcement has, its hard to believe we dont have this guy caught.. Diener later recused himself from the case. The tip line number is 1-844-459-5786. There is still hope. As was the case with the photos of the man, the audio came from Libby's cell phone. "Just know how grateful I am for all of you. I think it can get very tiring to do nothing. News Purdue Opinion Sports Life Obituaries eNewspaper Legals December 13, 2017The families of Libby & Abby appear on the Dr. Phil show to talk about the unsolved case. There was activity not far from his home in the late summer where a river boat near his home was searched. 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