Continue reading A Murder at Penn State; The case of Dana Bailey, This article is a reprint of a Guest-Blog article that I wrote for the late true crime writer, Michelle McNamaras site TrueCrimeDiary.com, (If you have not explored Michelles wonderful true crime articles, be sure to check out her site TrueCrimeDiary.com while its still up), Over the years, I have corresponded quite a bit with Lindys family, so her case is one that is very important to me. They wanted the crime scene to appear like something it wasn't, which could hypothetically include posing the bodies. I have been researching and writing about True Crime cases for over a decade. Face is in quotes because it's likely my mind just making a rational picture out of sticks and tree trunks. But many questions still remain around the murders of Abby Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14. She instead decided to go to a local fitness center for an hour or so, and then returned home to her apartment where she was last seen by her roommate. DELPHI, Ind. Police were quickly stumped. Here's what we've learned and what remains unclear: 13:10 EST 27 Aug 2020. Or is this supposed to be the ravine alluded to during this episode of the podcast? If this did happen, then they wouldn't have been able to tell if Abby was posed. Most interesting of all was that the writer wanted his letter published in the Friday paper, just as Zodiac had requested when he first wrote to police in 1969. For more information, please see our Updated. But ive also read (this is a rumorif not OK i will delete) that they girls were found apart. Continue reading The Heartbreaking Case of little Rachael Runyan. Too many opinions and he cannot control them. December 7, 2021 4:59pm. I find it notable that not much has been said about the danger to others, I think it has been said that it could not be excluded, but I have not seen any emphatic warnings. Thank you! We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Police investigators arrived at the scene and immediately found clues. 12am: Authorities say there is no reason to suspect foul play and they are mainly concerned about exposure to the elements. Retired FBI profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole, who has worked on cases such as the Green River Killer, explained on the podcast that a 'signature' at a crime is 'behavior that is over and beyond what it necessary to complete the crime, and it generally is behavior that is satisfying to the offender, whether it is sexually satisfying or psychologically satisfying'. One of those investigations included a Possession of Child Pornography case resulting in the arrest of Kegan Kline. Earlier in the Delphi murders investigation, an FBI agent believed a possible suspect in 13-year-old Abby William's and 14-year-old Libby German's deaths lived at a property near where their bodies were found. But not far. Dec. 5, 1975 was under the stupor of amfetamines Like right know. 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. Officials release audio taking from Liberty's phone of man saying: 'Down the hill'. Ives said that the scene was 'odd' and displayed at least three 'signatures', which are unique behaviors by the killer. Listen to the extended audio clip of the suspect here: On Dec. 6, 2021, police asked for anyone who communicated with an anthony_shots account to contact them. There's verbiage that suggests 1) Source has vendettas against specific individuals and groups; 2) Repeated disclaimers (thou doth protest too much). "I'm tremendously proud of her," Kelsi told The Sun. An arrest has been made in the Delphi murders of two teens, Libby German and Abby Williams, who were found dead near a walking trail in 2017. . Not sure if thats what this is about, but if so, Im not sold. The agent said Logan's statements about his whereabouts were found to be factually false and intentionally designed to deceive [law enforcement officers].. They hiked on to the the abandoned and somewhat dangerous Monon High rail Bridge, over Deer Creek. Liberty German, 14, and Abigail Williams, 13, vanished on February 13, 2017 while hiking the Monon High Bridge Trail. RTV6 - The Untold Story of Abby and Libby (20:10) YouTube link. My understanding was that an FBI agent was visiting family in Delphi and assisted in the search when he heard about it (as it is a very small town, most people heard about the girls missing that night and the search the night they failed to return); FBI agent assists in search as essentially a volunteer, and when it becomes apparent by late night - early morning that there may be something more sinister than the girls simply getting lost, he assisted with request of local authorities (as is required unless it is w/in FBI jurisdiction, as this was not) with getting the FBI to the scene the next morning. She arrived home at about 7:15 pm, and carried some groceries into her apartment. 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. She had been stabbed several times, and there was a knife still embedded in her neck. By . The FBI agent noted that a search of a tip database about a month after the murders had 15 tips connecting Logan to the murders. The video shows a white male, dressed in jeans, a hoodie and a blue jacket, with his hands in his pockets, walking towards the eighth graders on a bridge. Ill tell you what Chief Pig, you print this Letter in the paper along with a Picture in Friday nights Lancaster Paper and saturday mornings paper, and I might confesss When I get off my trip. Sometimes there are deliberate injuries to the mouth, including bullet wounds, as a sign that someone "talked.". You are my next victim. Found an interesting article regarding the act of stating and posing bodies. Why would the police lie about where they found them tho that doesnt make sense. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges. 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. We likely have interviewed you, or someone close to you. This news once again sent area residents into a panic, with the realization that there may very well be a monster walking among them. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Ill leave it up to you to believe what you want to believe. If Libby was treated and posed differently it could indicate she was the actual target. This is an article related to an original piece that I published about the Delphi, Indiana murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams. "So that's something I've also bought into," Kelsi continued, "that he's either from Delphi or that he's spent a lot of time here.". 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If you like some of the articles you read, please comment & subscribe to get fresh news & updates, and spread the word by sharing on your favorite social media account. As if her murder itself wasnt mysterious enough, the case would see twists, turns, and dead ends along with mysteries within the mystery. THE sister of a girl killed in the Delphi 'Snapchat murders' has commended her slain sibling's bravery for recording a video of her believed killer moments before she and her friend were forced "down the hill.". 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. (The person from the FB post that is) their bodies were quite close to water. She was blindfolded. According to an affidavit, Kline admitted to investigators that he used a series of fake social media profiles on Instagram and Snapchat to contact underage girls and solicit nude images from them. Do we know who this is and why he'd have photos? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. When the letter appears, then he will turn himself in, he described the relationship he and Lindy had before he killed her. He died in 2020 and the case remains unsolved to this day. Chillingly, she captured her killer gruffly saying, "Hey guys, down the hill.". "I think she was just taking a video to show us later and say, 'Hey, look at this really weird guy that was at the bridge earlier and this is what he looked like'. As if her murder itself wasn't mysterious enough, the case would see twists, turns, and dead ends along with mysteries within the mystery. Police reveal new sketch and video of suspect on the bridge. The writer attempted to open up a line of communication with the police, but they did not respond. In at least one photo, there is clearly a distinct blue-green paisley-patterned bedspread. Lets hope so. Logan allegedly asked the relative to say they drove to a Lafayette aquarium store at a time that matched when Williams and German went missing around 2 p.m. A receipt found in Logan's home showed a checkout time of 5:21 p.m. and the FBI agent noted the store was approximately 30 minutes from Logan's home. Ive avoided writing about any cases like this since then as its incredibly hard to do. "I didn't waaaaaant to, but I didn't want to be called a liiiiiiiiar". But this week, a compelling development in the case might be at hand. There is a press conference on Monday at 10 a.m. We will say more. Rachael Runyan is another little girl that came face to face with evil and didnt survive. At about 8:30pm, Dana spoke with her fianc by phone for about 30 minutes and then presumably went to bed. 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. I was pretty excited that there was such an all out public effort nationwide to catch this killer and with audio & video evidence of who killed them, I thought Abbys and Libbys murders may have been solved by now but that has not happened. Investigators say the person used the profile to communicate with underage girls to solicit nude images, and want to know if anyone got requests to get their address or try to meet with them. If you have any tips or information about this case, please contact the Fort Wayne Police Department. The stab wounds had been to her chest and breasts. Why say you have crime scene photos if you're not intending to share them? 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. Delphi, Indiana, police have been notoriously tight-lipped about the killings of 14-year-old Libby German and 13-year-old Abby Williams since the first news conference after the girls were found dead in February 2017. "Directly to the killer, who may be in this room: We believe youre hiding in plain sight," Carter said. The killer contacted Libby on social media using the "catfish" of a young man aged 19. 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 trail the previous day. "I just keep listening, and every time I do, I just know that's the person that did such awful things - or a thing - to my sister. I don't see much in these, but there is another one that def looks like a body is posed, but the jury's out. My fear is that 5 years or 10 years from now, they decide to release something that they have kept close to the vest but by then the case is forgotten, and potential witnesses and suspects move away,die, etc. 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. Delphi murders: Killer staged bodies and may have taken souvenir, new documents reveal . Im sure the guy does look at posts and stuff which is creepy as all hell. ", The statement continued: "We know there is enormous interest in the 'WHY' of everything we do, but we cannot and will not speculate. . They are black and white and do mention some aspects of how they died. 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