Still, Marilyn Redmondwas able to tell officers at the scene that three men entered the home with a gun. "Then I realised I had to cross the creek. Was an opportunistic, yet planful, killer (i.e. On Feb. 15, 2017, police released cellphone images from German's phone showing a suspect in the case coming across the bridge towards the girls. As far as him being a transient, no way. [2], Neighbors claimed that Ame was often abused and reported seeing her forced to walk back and forth on the sidewalk, barefoot, in extremely hot Phoenix temperatures. "It's amazing we have a video, we have a still photograph, we have sound and we don't know who this person is," he said. attempted murder defendant James Brian Chadwell Jr. allegedly lured a 9-year-old neighborhood girl into his house, killings of teenagers Libby German and Abby Williams, it has been reported that he is being investigated for the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German, Accused child abductor needs medical treatment after jailhouse fight, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. was planning on murdering a vulnerable person on the day he killed but had not pre-selected his victim/s. He did not elaborate about other possible suspects. Six months later, though, a painful anniversary has arrived with still no answers. I think this is something he had been wanting to do for a long time and probably planned and put things in place to do something like this at some point in time, but I don't think the girls were stalked or chosen ahead of time. Required fields are marked *. DELPHI, Ind. We stand strong with great appreciation for his service & pray for his family during this unimaginable sacrifice & loss. "Johnny was so happy at his graduation. The girls were taken some place else. [7] Sammantha and John Allen's bail bonds were both set at $1 million. They said Ame often had head lice and once had cat urine on her shoes. Your name has a striking similarity to the Youtube channel, FGTeeVee. [3] One neighbor said that he saw babies in highchairs eating in front, outside of the house, late at night. Is an experienced and sophisticated killer familiar with DNA and evidence-collection. "The place where Libby was standing when she took the video has filled in slightly with brush. "[5][7] Witnesses also said the children were often seen wandering the streets until very late at night, with hardly any clothes on. After being interrogated for a while, Sammantha and John Allen confessed to locking Ame in the trunk, as a form of punishment, because she took a popsicle without permission. Just off the square, the investigation command center remains open, where police still come and go daily, looking into tips that come in about the girls' murders. Deputy Juan Ruiz was assaulted while taking a suspect with felony warrants into custody on Oct. 9, and died days later. The following is based on various news reports at the time, mostly from The Arizona Republic: Few details are known about the Redmonds and their family, aside from the crime itself. Cause of death for Lyric & Elizabeth has also not been released. The homeowner was someone he knew and they reportedly had a history of conflict. First of all look at him in his orange jumpsuit in the local court. Families of murdered teen girls Abigail Williams and Liberty German speak out about ongoing investigation, Fears of link between 'Snapchat killer' and unsolved double murder of young cousins, 'We have a hole in our family': A year on from the 'Snapchat' murders. "I live in the community nearby, and wanted to make sure I show my support and respect," said Chris Beckett, who lives in Avondale. My initial guess was that the man in the picture is either a transient or truck driversomething that allowed him to get out of the area quickly. State police say more audio from Libby German's cell phone was played for the victims' families, including a mention of a man they noticed behind them. BUT if I am misunderstanding how the search went down and how the girls were found, then that can change. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Delphi,+IN+46923/@40.5913431,-86.6455829,1354m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x881309e3541d5d2b:0xf17e204b5559ad82!8m2!3d40.5875371!4d-86.6750059, (Ron Logan's property is the same side and closest to the cemetery). Ame Lynn Deal was born in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, on July 24, 2000, to Shirley Deal, who was married to David Deal at the time she conceived. Still, these families have not given up hope. The killer remains unidentified. I feel like it could be random, but I feel like I read on another thread that there was another murder of a young girl in that same area not that long ago. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. It is also possible the bodies appeared this way because Abby crawled a distance before passing away. Which means there are two brazen murderers willing to abduct, control, and murder two girls at a time? Idk if he's an actual suspect, but the police certainly jumped on the opportunity to detain him for his probation violations and have kept him in custody. Allen, who has entered . I check almost daily to see if there have been any updates to this case. Sending prayers and condolences to fellow deputies and Deputy Ruizs family and friends. Ive seen a reference to Libby having a letter "K" carved onto her chest. Sad truth is Mr Logan has paid a price for violating his probation while a murderer walks free. While living in Phoenix, Ame and the other children were supposedly being home-schooled. Or, maybe they did find something, and they are trying to get a confession. One former investigator on the case told podcast Down The Hill (DTH) that the killer who police have now confirmed they believe is the man Libby captured on her phone left "a lot of evidence" at the crime scene. What I find odd is that LE don't seem to be very urgent to solve this case. After failing a polygraph test, investigators asked why Kline would delete his Snapchat and Instagram accounts used to talk to German. Just days after the girls died, police began looking into Kline, WISH-TV reported. The girls bodies were found the following day, approximately half a mile from the bridge. I have also heard they were beaten pretty badly. Eventually Shirley and the children joined David again and they lived in Midland, Texas, together with David's mother, Judith Deal, and his sister, Cynthia Stoltzmann. If I were him, I would have kindly declined all interviews. Before Ame was squeezed into the trunk, she was forced to do jumping jacks and backbends and to run around in 103-degree heat for over an hour. At separate instances, Joyce Lukezic and Cruz's lawyers blamed Ron Lukezic for the killings, but he was never charged in the case, according to The Republic. So I don't think it's crappy detective work at all that this guy is still unknown. Prosecutors charged Chadwell on April 26 with attempted murder, two counts of child molesting, kidnapping, criminal confinement and battery. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. You just dont stumble across this type of landmark. She returned to see three men and a gun pointed at her husband. And if that is the case then I very much think it's someone familiar with that land. He then breaks in and steals his clothing, goes back to his backpack and grabs his kill kit. The girls were dropped off near the Monon High Bridge, just east of Delphi, about 1 p.m. on Feb. 13, 2017. After anyone visiting the bridge crosses the creek, the rest of the bridge is obscured on all sides by woodland, creating privacy for anyone committing a crime. If you have any information on the Delphi murders, contact law enforcement at1-800-225-5324 orAbbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com. I had initially heard from my wife's mom that some of her coworkers from Delphi said that the girls had acid on them to hide their identities. After the shootings, Marilyn Redmond remembered rolling off the bed and crawling to the family room with her hands still bound behind her back. Your service and dedication to the community will not be forgotten.". Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters, An interview transcript of police and one man reveals new details about the death of two teenage girls under investigation in Delphi, Indiana. That is probably why he got himself a lawyer. (Photo by Robert Alexander/Getty Images), fake social media account, "anthony_shots,", Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. On Libby's person, police found her mobile phone and on that they found video of a man on the Monon High Bridge. [1] David and his family members all claimed that Ame is not his daughter. "He was just a nice guy.". A friend of mine from Flora, IN says that it's true. and our However, there are new developments with the owner of the property where the girls were found. There are reports from witnesses at the funeral that both girls were wearing scarves around their necks in the open caskets. Eerie photographs show the hill two young teens were ordered to walk down by their killer before he murdered them in rural Indiana. I can't imagine what their families must be going through. It's also a melting pot of everyone sort of looking like anybody else. Prosecutors argued Robert Charles Cruz, a Tempe businessman, masterminded the plot in an attempt to take over William Redmond and Ron Lukezic's business, Graphic Dimensions. There are vines growing on another area. FULL STORY HERE: https:/. He may get out of work around this time or does not work a job where he would be missed during the early afternoon hours. McCall and Bracy have since died in prison. Police released two very different sketches of the face of the killer, one soon after the murder and another based on an interview with a person who may have seen the culprit near Monon High Bridge on the day of the murder. "The girls should have not been on that bridge," LH said. When it was reported they towed away his car it seemed locked in. Newly released interview transcripts of police and one man reveal more details about the investigation into the death of two Indiana teenage girls. This is why this killer is so cunning and so hard to find. The girls were murdered while together which indicates either a proficient criminal or more than one offender. Deputy Ruiz was laid to rest at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Avondale, following a funeral procession, Along the route, residents who did not otherwise know Deputy Ruiz lined up to pay their respects. Look at the map of the area and youll see that Ron Logans property is in a perfect spot to pull something like this off. It has also been mentioned that Daniel Nations girlfriend's first name starts with "K", (although I . "There is moss growing on some spots where the ties are spongy, likely contributing to the decay. Her mom was preparing a relish dish and William RedmondwatchedTV with the family dog, a Springer Spaniel who fearedstrangers. The only audio that has been released to the public from the phone is that of a man's voice ordering German and her friend, Abby Williams, "down the hill.". She attended most, if not, all, of the trials related to her husband and mother's murders but often dodged or declined to speak to reporters, reports indicated. [1], Both Sammantha and John Allen (born June 14 and July 19, 1988, respectively) were arrested for murder on July 27, 2011. ", The Phoenix Police Department said, "Our thoughts go out to our brothers & sisters at the (MCSO) & the entire #Arizona community after the horrific death of Deputy Juan "Johnny" Ruiz.". This is the location of the final death march by Abby Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14, after they recorded their murderer's chilling command to go "down the hill". If this guy is in the area, he is a definite threat to kill again. "It could very well be somewhere along the lines someone was even threatened not to reveal the identity of the killer.". The home andneighborhood were described by the newspaper as "fashionable" in separate reports. This office will seek justice for Deputy Ruiz and his family.". He drove by and saw them getting dropped off, Was on a adjacent property and spotted them, Access to some sort of trail cam? The latest Arizona headlines, national news events of the day + sports and weather updates. Maybe they don't want to scare this guy off and have him leave town that's why they're keeping it hush-hush. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. We have our local rumors too. Is familiar with the local area even though he has not planted long-term roots there. Are there any interstate/rest areas within walking distance to the crimes? "When you are walking down the trail and approaching the bridge, the trail makes a turn and you can slowly see it 'approaching' you," LH said. Abby (or Abbie) was an informal nickname. Cause of death for Libby and Abby has not been publicly released but two photos, a sketch of a possible suspect, and a brief audio clip of his voice have been released. Photos of a suspect in the case were later released by authorities as well as a brief audio clip of him stating down the hill. Although authorities have never confirmed, it, most in the public eye assume the photos and audio came from Libbys phone when she discreetly videotaped him. I live very close to Delphi, and I want this guy off the streets. 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