Don't forget!!!! 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. He was nice enough, not overly outgoing. There is still trust. Here's a look back at the case - from the initial hours of the girls' disappearance, developments in the police investigation and pleas from family members who remain relentless in their quest for justice. TIMELINE | Major development in 2017 murders of 2 Delphi, Indiana teens expected Monday 3:32 Pictured: Liberty "Libby" German, 14, and Abigail "Abby" Williams, 13. In the motion, attorneys Andrew Baldwin and Brad Rozzi cited "the extensive media attention" of the case and stated that it "could be argued that the amount of publicity that this particular case has received in the past 5+ years will make it difficult to find a jury that has not heard of this case.". Richard Allen was taken into custody Friday for the murders of Abby Williams and Libby German and is being held without bond, Indiana State Police Supt. A charity game was held in their memory. But police were no closer to finding her killer. Tuesday, February 14, 2017: The Day the Girls Were Found. It really impacts the entire community, still.. 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. Police said the suspect has reddish-brown hair, stands between 5-foot-6 and 5-foot-10 and weighs between 180 and 220 pounds. She's been heralded as a hero for recording the video. September 29, 2017Detectives working the Delphi investigation travel to Colorado to interview Daniel Nations and collect evidence to try to determine if he has any connection with the Delphi murders. Authorities released a grainy photo of a suspect they said was on the trail the same day the eighth-graders disappeared in 2017. December 4, 2022 pwsbuilder. "I never thought wed be at a year on this. Your email address will not be published. He was taken to the White County jail and is being held without bond. We had some, but we certainly didnt get all of it.". It was held at Delphi Community High School where the whole community could gather and mourn. The haunting images and video from their final moments caught on the cell phone of 14-year-old Libby, and the twists and turns of the highly-scrutinized investigation drew national attention. As news of a possible arrest circulated on social media Friday, German's sister tweeted "today is the day.". There was concern that two girls in a quiet community could go missing and there was fear something bad had happened. December 25, 2017Christmas in Delphi was tough for the families of Libby and Abby, but it didnt go uncelebrated. On February 15, at 3 p.m. police confirmed the two bodies that were found were in fact Abigail Williams and Liberty German. In Dec. 2021, authorities investigated whether Kegan Kline was connected with the murders, saying a social media account he created was one of the last to speak with Libby before the disappearance, according to officials. At this time, Nations is the only man that has been named a person of interest in the murders of Libby and Abby. For years police officers and family members have decried the rampant rumors that have circulated in the case as well as the side-by-side photos comparing actual persons to the police sketches that some people have posted on social media sites, . "Just know how grateful I am for all of you. RELATED: Police to announce arrest in Delphi murders Monday, suspect identified. Then on March 9, police gave another update and we heard from family of Libby German. Hours later, a relative was supposed to pick them up - however, when they arrived, the girls were nowhere to be found. Richard Allen worked in a CVS in Delphi as a pharmacist. February 22, 2017FBI and the Indiana State Police held a press conference, releasing audio from the day they were killed. If we can get somebody to come forward with more information if we can get a name or at least a location of this subject that would be great.. Man booked into Carroll County Jail in connection with Delphi murders. The Delphi Fire Chief announced that they had found Libby and Abby, calling the discovery "not good. After 2 and 1/2 years, Once again the dining room is open at the soup kitchen. As news of a possible arrest was being talked about on social media, Germans sister tweeted today is the day.. Authorities did state that foul play was suspected. According to WTHR, the Indiana task force will give more information at the press conference on Monday morning. 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. As was the case with the photos of the man, the audio came from Libby's cell phone. Buyer of Indiana goes on trial over, Lilly cuts insulin costs 70%, savings pass to consumers, More than 2,700 summer jobs available in Indianapolis, Heritage Environmental responds to violations from, Docs: Ex-volleyball coach harassed former player, DeWine speaks after visit to derailment site, Greenwood man arrested after 2-hour standoff, KISS to visit Indianapolis for bands final tour, 3 in custody after man beaten with baseball bat, Record warmth possible in Indy, rain on the way, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The area they were in was very hard to get to. "You wouldn't dream of doing that today," he said. Jerry Holeman sits down with Call 6 Investigates' Paris Lewbel to talk about the investigation. Here's all the information released to the public which led cops to the arrest. There is still hope. "Today is not a day to celebrate," Carter said, calling Allen's arrest "a major step" but noting the complex investigation is far from done. The search was called off just before midnight. Here's a timeline. 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. Police later clarified that the sketchwas not the same personas the original, and thatthey'd had the newer sketch for two years. Law enforcement have elected not to release details about the case. Despite thousands of tips and assistance from Indiana State Police and the FBI, there were no arrests and few developments beyond the March 6 search of Logan's home. found Libby and Abby, calling the discovery "not good. The court document described evidence linking Allen to the scene of the girls' murders, but included few details about what happened. 930 to 11am Monday. The agent was specific that they believed Logan could be involved in the murders: I believe there is probable cause to believe that Ronald Logan has committed the crime of murder and evidence of that could be found on Ronald Logans property.. Posted: Nov 29, 2022 / 02:53 PM EST. 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. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Windshield covers and other handy gear you need for, 18 trendy cowboy boots to wear this winter, 18 books youll want to read on Dr. Seuss Day, Indy bill would take steps to make cyber civilian, 1 year in jail for woman charged in gruesome dog, Bodycams show IMPD officers in shootout with suspect, Indy strip club abruptly closes after police raid, Suspect in high-speed chase found hiding in dumpster, Ex-U.S. Rep. He remained in jail for more than two years. Police hailed the girl as a hero for recording potentially crucial evidence. February 24, 2017Community members begin to Light up Delphi by installing orange lights in their porch lights as a tribute to the girls. It was the last time they would be seen alive. I say, Today is the day. The search resumed in the morning, and their bodies were found around noon on February 14. It brought the total reward to $325,000. Delphi murders investigation timeline: Review the case through 5 years of reporting Joe Mutascio Ron Wilkins Lafayette Journal & Courier Published 10:15 am UTC Nov. 15, 2022 Updated 8:14 pm UTC . If you read about what happened in Delphi, Indiana in February 2017, it's hard not to make connections with the Evansdale case. A charity game was also held in their memory. April 27, 2021, a man named James Brian Chadwell was also investigated after he attacked a 9 year old girl. Who is Richard Allen? The sheriff said they believed the girls' phones were either dead or turned off. The FBI agent said investigators did recover fibers and unidentified hairs at the crime scene. We want to know who he is, State Police Sgt. TIMELINE | Major development in 2017 murders of 2 Delphi, Indiana teens expected Monday Police expected to announce arrest soon in 2017 murders of 2 Delphi, Indiana teens ISP searching Wabash . ISP said the move was made to accommodate the city of Delphi, who has to use their building to conduct everyday business. 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. The charge is not related to the Delphi investigation, but he is still the only named person of interest in the case.. After the hearing with the special judge, Andrew Baldwin, Allen's defense attorney, said he wants the documents publicly released because his team is "not impressed" with the lack of evidence in the document. April 25, 2017The cases lead investigator speaks with Call 6 Investigates for the first time. I think its because they said I was the last person to talk to her, is what they told me., It shocked the hell out of me. ISP announces they want to speak with the man pictured or anyone parked in the lot near the bridge about what they may have saw. ", Patty said he still believes the killer or killers will be found. Investigators hold a press conference to remind the public that the case is not cold and offer suggestions on what types of tips they need. Authorities searched his home, but could not tie Logan to the murders. A timeline establishing publicly known. Beer of Tony Slocum said review of the evidence leads investigators to believe that the man in the photo at the very least participated in the killing of German, 14, and Williams, 13. 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