First off, Polaroid cameras were not widely used in 2004, so he likely owned one or borrowed one. "And it's so sad that we just know the voice, but we don't know the face and we don't have any answers yet. UPDATE 9/28/17 There may be a break in this case. One of the letters read as follows: Hi Honey I been watching you I am the same person that kidnapped and raped and killed April Tinsley. 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. It is now learned that he was arrested on two counts of murder, however, officials said the case is far from complete.. Additionally, there was an abandoned apartment undergoing renovations across the alleyway in which the killer may have stalked Dana from before or after the crime. Logan died in 2020 and was never officially named a suspect in the Delphi murders. There was no doubt now, the sadistic writer was also Aprils killer. ', Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact investigators at this email address: abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com. Something that shows the body language of this suspect or more of his voice may be the missing piece of the puzzle but police dont seem to want to do this, and I hope its not at the peril of this case being solved. 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. The request is to search the home of Ronald Logan, which is 1,400 feet from where the bodies of Williams and German were found. Sadly, there is not much of an update other than to say that the case is essentially cold. In the actual footage you can see flash bulbs popping off, presumably taking pics of the scene. I have the images but Im not sure they are accurate. Rachaels young brothers watched helplessly. On February 14, 2017, the bodies of Abigail "Abby" Williams and Liberty "Libby" German were discovered off a hiking trail in Delphi, Indiana, United States, after the young girls had disappeared from the same . In my experience, this points to chicanery. While theman in the videois yet to be identified, Kelsi said she has listened to the recording countless times, playing it over and over again in the hope she suddenly recognizes the suspect's voice. 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. In citing reasons for the search warrant, an FBI agent said pieces of one of the victim's clothes were missing and that it appeared the girls' bodies were staged. The teenage boy was not able to identify the man writing on the barn. 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. This sub is for discussion of the case that's come to be known as the Delphi Murders. The believe that her murderer stood on something enabling him to reach up to Danas elevated window and simply opened it and climbed in surprising Dana as she slept. Speaking directly to the culprit, she said: "I hope that you're squirming right now, knowing we are one step closer to finding you.". And fb, of course. Rachael Runyan is another little girl that came face to face with evil and didnt survive. Officials release audio taking from Liberty's phone of man saying: 'Down the hill'. Immediately after her abduction, nearly a hundred police and residents searched in vain hoping to find any sign of April. A ravine is defined as a deep narrow gorge, with deep sides. I am thinking of reasons why the FBI was immediately involved and now the focus is not on a possible interstate killer. On Monday, police announced that Richard Allen, 50, of Delphi, was arrested and charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of Libby and Abby. I strongly believe them to be fake. I wonder how they made sure everyone on that team stayed tight lipped, especially after all of this time. Bodies are also posed sometimes as a warning or message, like in revenge killings by the Mafia and various gangs, including narcos. Background to the Delphi Murders. Updated. So say something.'. 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. Like us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/TheSunUSand follow us from our main Twitter account at@TheSunUS, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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The victims' bodies were found about a quarter-mile from the Monon High Bridge . 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. Finally, after five long years, the Indiana State Police has charged a 50-year-old local man with the Delphi murders of two teenage best friends, Libby German and Abby Williams. But this week, a compelling development in the case might be at hand. This sketch released by police April 22, 2019, depicts the suspect behind the February 2017 murder of Abby Williams and Libby German in Delphi, Ind. A week later, police released audio from German's phone, in which you hear a man say, "Down the hill.". This March marks the 30 th anniversary of the murder of 21 year-old Penn State student, Dana Bailey. If you dont report this to police or I dont see this in the paper tomorrow or on the local news or I will blow up your house. Well educated man in the Community, single, good job but god please chief help me I am loosing my mind help me before I kill again, the headaches kill me Every time it aches, the Drugs only Calm it temporarily. Now, Ives reveals that the crime scene was nothing like murders he had encountered in the past, where typically a body is found with some evidence such as shell casings present. Finding the right words for this post proved to be difficult. P.S. At present, though, there really isn't that much more information that's publicly available. On Friday, April 1st of that year- both April Fools Day, and Good Friday, April was abducted as she walked home from a friends house. By . However, he added that it is not a day to celebrate as families of teenagers are forced to live without them. The man was able to gain Rachaels trust and without warning, grabbed the innocent three-year-old and threw her into his car before speeding away. I have extensively studied the Zodiac Killer case, and several other cases including cold & unsolved cases,murders, missing persons,and serial killers. The chilling message scrawled on the barn read, I kill 8 year old April Marie Tisley I will kill again HaHa. The case of Rachael Runyan is disturbing, and Ive learned that I should warn readers early on of troubling subject matter especially involving crimes against children. 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. However, they did say the culprit behind it used stolen images of a known male model and projected a contrived flashy lifestyle to groom underage girls and "solicit nude images, obtain their addresses, and attempt to meet them.". The FBI can also be used to determine whether there was a danger to the community and the impact of it on the community. Face is in quotes because it's likely my mind just making a rational picture out of sticks and tree trunks. The writing looked like a childs scrawl, and included misspellings. For more than five years, the families of the two girls have been searching for answers as to what happened and who was responsible for their murders. Chillingly, she captured her killer gruffly saying, "Hey guys, down the hill.". Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I showed a few friends who knew nothing of the case and they didnt see anything either. Your email address will not be published. Richard Allen, 50, was reportedly taken into custody after Abigail Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14, were found dead on a hiking trail in Delphi, Indiana, back in February 2017. Precisely how they were killed has never been revealed by police. 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 . The weapon used to kill Dana was a butcher knife that belonged to her. Example video title will go here for this video. Ive been saying for weeks now that more photos, video, or audio is needed here. Keith Griffith For Dailymail.com 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. A previous report noted, in stunning news, that the killer had known Libby for 3-4 months before the murders via social media. Sometimes victims are posed as a signature as if to say when I do this again you will recognize my handy work and give me the credit although we have no evidence to suggest there was any posing at all. One positive update is that there is finally a podcast about this case that has been put out by True Crime Garageand I encourage anybody reading this to give it a listen. After the girls body was found, at the time of her murder, the local police chased other suspects in connection with the case, but nothing stuck. On staging, she explained: 'staging tends to be done most often by somebody who knows the victims'. It's a frightening thought.". Investigators believe the man is the killer. Investigators believe the man is the killer. In at least one photo, there is clearly a distinct blue-green paisley-patterned bedspread. Specific reason for the tip; Why could they be the suspect. This man deserves to be caught and get death penalty. Until about a year later. You can't obtain things through FOIA that would interfere with an ongoing investigation nor would they just be posted somewhere for this person to get. 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. Dana, who worked part time as a waitress, had visited her fianc in another town that day and was too tired to work so she wound up calling out from the restaurant where she was due in at 5:30 pm. They wanted the crime scene to appear like something it wasn't, which could hypothetically include posing the bodies. The Runyan children took advantage of the location, and enjoyed themselves before dinner. The FBI got permission to search the entire property, including Logans home, garage, his pick-up truck, computers and cell phones. It was announced that phone calls to the Delphi Murder Tip Line would be answered at the FBI's Major Case Contract Center in . Published: 14:15 ET, Nov 29 2022 Updated: 17:37 ET, Nov 29 2022 A BULLET found near the bodies of murdered teens Libby German and Abigail Williams tied suspect Richard Allen to the horrific killings, according to new court documents. IMO I believe "keep them away" was re: bystanders, but for what it's worth, it's debated. If you are reading this article now, theres no doubt you know the sad story about Liberty German and Abigail Williams. 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. Seeing as there were multiple signatures left at the scene, I'm inclined to believe the killer(s) both posed the bodies and staged the crime scene. 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