The cold will not deter us, any of us. But this typical fun afternoon with friends was turned into the most horrific event in Delphi history. I thought that over time people would forget or theyd stop talking about it or stop looking, but that hasnt been the case at all. turned on her video and taped this phantom of a man, then placed the phone, still recording into her pocket, and captured his voice. That support, Kelsi added, has never wavered. This person likely would've been on the slightly more social media savvy side. As we cross Freedom bridge, I feel like Im walking into a postcard. Police have never formally named a suspect in themurders of Libby and Abby, though several people have been questioned in regards to the killing. - Kelsi's Uncle Cody is about a post he made. Its a vision that has haunted me for 30 years.. They also released a brief audio clip of his voice also pulled from Libby's phone as well as a police sketch of the unidentified man, who was later named as the main suspect in the girls' murders. Through her efforts and the efforts of others, the case received more attention attention that helped lead to the arrest last April of a suspect in that case, former police officer Joseph DeAngelo. Detectives are still receiving tips about the murders daily, and are running down every lead they get, German says. Literally the day I was born I had four best friends. Anyone with information on the case is encouraged to contact law enforcement by emailing abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com or calling 844-459-5786. Dexter Guy from Twitter needs to be deleted. "And then a little while later, she came back and said, 'Okay, dad will come pick us up if you'll drop us off.". During a press conference in 2019, Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter even went as far as to say the killer could be sat in the room with them. As we traverse the path toward the bridge Im struck by the homes, barns, and sheds we are passing. Janelle Lisa Cruz was just 18 when she was bludgeoned to death by the Golden State Killer in 1986. - and that's still a big obstacle for me. Michelle has spent decades keeping her sisters story alive in hopes that the person responsible would finally be held accountable. That to me means he has navigated this bridge many times. The killer could have taken any of them and passed the girls at some point. She said she's terrified by the idea that she may have encountered the culprit on the street or served him as a customer at her work. "He could be working with people that I know or walking past me when I'm looking at Christmas lights. After CrimeCon 2018, Kelsi set up a Twitter account dedicated to maintaining awareness ofher sisters case. "I see it all over, every day. Days after Libby and Abby's deaths, authorities released photos taken from Libby's cell phone that showed a man on the trail. I point out the man that first caught my eye in the booth behind her and she says, I saw him. The man who set up that account has since been identified as Kegan Anthony Kline, a 27-year-old from Peru, Indiana, who last year was arrested for 30 felonies, including possession of child porn, exploitation of children, and soliciting minors for sex. And now, that's what I'm planning on doing.". This is so true. One would think no kidnapper would select that bridge. Sick people have been claiming incest & pregnancy were cause of the murders. The case had gone unsolved for years, with no leads or suspects charged with the murders of the eighth graders. I still remember every time I talk to her not to give up and well find him and it helps me to keep pushing., Paul Holes, the retired detective that helped crack the Golden State Killer case and who worked ona book about it with Michelle, says what Michelle and Kelsi are doing is bringing attention to the cases., More than that, they are a source of comfort for one another. After we are seated and exchange pleasantries for a moment, I ask Kelsi how she walks around every day knowing the killer could be right here. Every time something happens to you, it strikes you again. But believing she had been a "bad sister" of late, not hanging out with her younger sister as often as she should, a guilt-riddled Kelsi eventually agreed to take the girls just after 1.30pm, provided they found their own ride home. In this Delphi Murders Theories 2022 video, we're breaking down statements made by Kelsi German following the anthony_shots information release by ISP on Dec. "The information we had, have, and continue to receive concerning Kline has ebbed and flowed over these last few years. Kelsi estimated that she has watched and listened to the clip "thousands of times." "We've waited so long for answers," German says, "so it would be nice to have closure and the girls can have their day and we can be done.". We are not paid or provided any incentive for our quest to help this community and this town, and mostly help this sister find a killer. Kelsi then made the short drive to the trails with Abby and Libby, dropping them off just after 1.35pm. Michelle Cruz told Oxygen.com during a phone interview last year that she and Janelle were inseparable. And so they were like, Hey, lets go to this place,' Kelsi theorized. Ives went on to say there were at least three different signatures. Shes considering pursuing a masters degree in social work so she can help others for the rest of her adult life. "The information we had, have, and continue to receive concerning Kline has ebbed and flowed over these last few years. Mom. - Her father didn't really raise them. But believing she had been a "bad sister" of late, not hanging out with her younger sibling as often as she should, a guilt-riddled Kelsi eventually agreed to take the girls just after 1.30pm, provided they found their own ride home. That was the last time Kelsi would see her sister alive. "That's one of the biggest things I've had to cope with is learning how not to feel guilty about something you couldn't have changed even if you wanted to.". If youre reading this, we will find you and you messed with the wrong sister! Kelsi German. But believing she had been a "bad sister" of late, not hanging out with her younger sister as often as she should, a guilt-riddled Kelsi eventually agreed to take the girls just after 1.30pm, provided they found their own ride home. Liberty, 14, and her friend Abigail Williams, 13, were killed in what has come to be known as the Delphi Murders. And then with the video still going, Libby recorded her own murder, and the murder of her friend Abby. 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. "I remember making sure they had their sweatshirts," Kelsi reflected, "I told her I loved her and she said it back, just like any other time we were leaving each other.". Libby called him before Kelsi left. "Every time something new happens [in the case] I have to relive those moments," Kelsi said. "She loved making people laugh and making people smile and just being there for people. By: Rafael Snchez. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. Police, like Kelsi, have previously suggested that Libby and Abbys killer may live locally. [I asked] Have you done radio? The bridge is 853 feet across. "It was just so humbling knowing that all of those people were there for you at one of the hardest times of your life, suffering unimaginable grief.". Coping This area would make the perfect backdrop for a family Christmas card picture. "I remember her telling me once that she just felt like she was everybody's therapist, but that's because everybody was just so open to coming to her and talking to her about whatever they were feeling and she was always so good at making you feel like you were worth it. "I could've walked past him on my college campus, or in the grocery store, or he could be sitting next to me in psych class. Says they are only asking for funds to build the ball park. And to think Libby lost a shoe which means she had to walk without it on rocks and sticks; its pitiful., I understand why the girls were allowed to go there. I'll try to clarify who Cody is because there's so much confusion. 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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Kelsi German, left, is pictured with her sister Libby who was murdered almost five years ago, Libby regularly sends her family signs that she's still watching over them, Kelsi says, Libby and Abby Williams (right) were found dead on Valentine's Day 2017, Kelsi was among one of the last people to see her alive, The bodies of the two girls were found in a wooded area a short distance from the Monon High Bridge Trail, Libby's sister sent signs like sending cardinals to family members - a bird regarded by some to be a symbol of safety and happiness sent from a passed loved one - or leaving dimes on the ground for them to find, Kelsi said tribute to her sister on Instagram on Monday, While five years have nearly passed since her sister was killed, Kelsi said she's confident Libby and Abby's killer will be found, Libby captured a video of her suspected killer shortly before her death, Kelsi says Libby regularly sends her family signs that she's still watching them, Police release sketch of man accused of murdering Delphi teens Liberty German and Abigail Williams, last time Kelsi would see her sister alive. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Posted at 6:47 PM, Apr 29, 2019. I believe possibly he had a weapon in his pocket but had other items in the fanny pack to help control them such as flex cuffs. She has changed her major to psychology with minors in forensic science and law. It's been a week since the new sketch of the accused Delphi killer has generated nearly 2,000 tips. "I could've walked past him on my college campus, or in the grocery store, or he could be sitting next to me in psych class. Its further from the parking area than I originally thought. I take my time to walk to the edge of the bridge because I want to take in all aspects of the area. He doesn't talk because he knows how words can be twisted. He describes the missing boards and spacing between steps. Detective Dawn Higgins, Sheryl McCollum, and Kelsi German [Photo courtesy of Sheryl McCollum]I told her our friend Nancy Grace did the same thing after her fianc was murdered. Libby and Abby never failed to meet her father at a pre-arranged pick-up location later that afternoon. Kelsi had plans to meet up with her boyfriend later that afternoon before going to work and initially told Libby no. I asked Kelsi at lunch what advice she would give to rookie police officers or new detectives and she said without hesitation and a haunting sadness, Dont call off the search.. Ret. There is no way a stranger to these parts found this bridge. We come to a small bend in the road and just as we clear the turn there is the bridge. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The department asked anyone who interacted with the account on Snapchat or Instagram to come forward for information. ", Kelsi said she believes her sister was so charismatic that she doesn't think she "knew a stranger. We know for a fact Kelsi is keeping this case on the national front. That support, Kelsi added, has never wavered. Police, like Kelsi, have previously suggested that Libby and Abby's killer may live locally. "We also believe this person is from Delphi currently or has previously lived here, visits Delphi on a regular basis, or works here," he added. Kelsi German, 21, was among one of the last people to see her 14-year-old sister Libby alive. Before driving away, Kelsi recalled for The Sun how she told Libby she loved her, a sentiment that was echoed back by the young teen. It's going to be amazing. The video shows a white male, dressed in faded jeans, a hoodie and a blue jacket, with his hands in his pockets, walking towards the eighth graders on a bridge. THE sister of a girl killed in the Delphi 'Snapchat murders'has recounted the final words she exchanged with her late sibling before she was tragically murdered alongside her best friend in an Indiana woods. ', "She'll always be here to make us laugh or to make us smile - and she just continues to be there for us and she lets us know all the time.". The bridge that we have seen numerous times but still its shocking once its in view. They vanished on Valentines Day 2017 while hiking along the Delphi Historic Trails in Indiana during a day off from school. "At the time I just didn't feel as though I'd been taking her enough places or spending as much time together as we should so eventually I agreed if she could find someone else to pick her up again. Its almost oddly out of place. Thank you very much! Its also extended beyond the local community, with restless true crime fanatics and justice seekers keeping the story alive through podcasts, blog posts, and discussion boards. As I walked into the pub, my eyes naturally scan the room. But believing she had been a bad sister of late, not hanging out with her younger sibling as often as she should, a guilt-riddled Kelsi eventually agreed to take the girls just after 1.30pm, provided they found their own ride home. Police have never formally named a suspect in themurders of Libby and Abby, though several people have been questioned in regards to the killing. "She lets us know she's here all the time and she definitely likes to play tricks on us," Kelsi said of Libby. Rachel Sharp. "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. Kaleb is Kelsis boyfriend and Sue is married to Dawn Higgins. "I think this person could be anyone," she said. This is the right call but it makes it harder for us to know more about him. I think you learn a lot about yourself when something like this happens. Allen, a married father and pharmacy technician at a local CVS store in the heart of the town, was arrested on October . - A blog post that she wrote her freshman year for a school project. Same. Family is very important to him. One thing the German family will never forget, however, is the outpouring in our community of just so many people who were there for us, Kelsi said. Cody and her father both had drug issues. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. "It's a pretty normal place to do and take pictures, hang out, or talk to each other. "Obviously at this point, it could have been somebody else I was familiar with at one point in my life. Every time something happens to you, it strikes you again. The anthony_shots profile on IG appears to be the same "model"/catfish, and the tone of the bio is young, or at least young passing. She claimed to watch it almost every day in the hope of discovering a new detail orjogging a repressed memory. You get the feeling you are all alone, but at the same time, you realize how many places the killer could hide and stalk his prey. I'll just be scrolling through my social media and people will post it back to me and I'll watch it again every time," Kelsi said. I just keep listening, and every time I do, I just know thats the person that did such awful things or a thing to my sister. This killer knows this area and knew this bridge. Thats just one new component to this scene that we would learn. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. People still continue to come and support us and share this information and its just amazing. - Some rumor about her Aunt Amanda not being the Amanda who was married to Jimmy DeVaul (sp?) "Maybe I just met him at Dairy Queen where I was at work one day and he came in and ordered a chocolate milkshake but I haven't remembered his voice yet for whatever reason. Kelsi German and Michelle Cruz both lost their sisters under tragic circumstances, but they've found each other to lean on. Kelsisaid she has long struggled with the notion that her sister's killer could be lurking in the community around her. You dont want to lose that [awareness] because you dont want them [law enforcement] to take on other cases they find more important and in the process forget about yours. Their bodies were found the following day alongside a creek about a mile from where they were last seen. I stop to take a picture of the sign as my sister passes me headed straight to our destination I smile at the thought of the police or rangers being called. It's also extended beyond the local community, with restless true crime fanatics and justice seekers keeping the story alive through podcasts, blog posts, and on discussion boards. "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. I asked him straight out could there have been two killers. I didnt want to be part of media or part of the case anymore at that point, Kelsi admitted to Oxygen.com. They took selfies and photographs and posted them on Snapchat. - In Renner video is sounds like she said 20 kids there when she dropped them off. We are not paid or provided any incentive for our quest to help this community and this town, and mostly help this sister find a killer. Kelsi says it was about someone else and not about her. Missing Nevada Woman Stopped Contact with Family, Police Seek Tips, Unknown Man Seen Using Missing Georgia Mans Credit Card in Baton Rouge, WATCH LIVE: Murdaugh Family Murders Day 25: Closing Arguments. When I met her, it was just like an instant connection.. He knew exactly where he wanted them to go. Phone records indicate Kelsi's boyfriend calls her at 1: 38 PM. A place that was once a special hangout spot, a spot for prom pictures, and some day, engagement photos, was now where Kelsis baby sister was brutally murdered. [] If you keep it in the spotlight they cant not work on it.. From the moment Libby and Abby's bodies were identified, Kelsi said it's difficult for her to recall anything that happened in the weeks that followed. Delphi is remote. There are several trails in this system. None of us are 14 and none of us are afraid of him. He is battling a lot of battles. There are two Amandas, so not related. I can't wait to get justice for both of the girls and I pray it comes sooner rather than later.". "I dont know where the case would be if we didn't have that video," she added. He couldnt do anything because he is scared of spiders. This tells you that the killer was either skilled, desperate, or mentally ill. At the scene, he could have had duct tape, a change of clothes, or any item that he selected to carry out this crime. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. "He could be right there in front of us and we have no idea. "We've likely interviewed you or someone close to you. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Just four words, Guys.Down the hill! It's amazing how after all the reports he only removed the dox and kept going posting faces. Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! Its always nice to see these families keep high spirits, one thing he couldnt take was the memories. - No one refused a lie detector test. She said they didn't say whether or not they had plans to meet up with anyone else inside the park. Yet Kelsi questioned "I thought he was with Michael?". Part of the reason the case is still alive and active today, Kelsi believes, is because of the bravery shown by Libby in her final moments of life, when the teen mustered the courage to record a short clip of the man that police believe killed her. After an extensive search of their area, their bodies were found the following day on a steep embankment around half a mile upstream from theMonon High Bridge Trail where Libby had uploaded her final Snapchat post a day earlier. Weve always said, goodbye, I love you and Ill see you later. For the latest true crime and justice news,subscribe to the Crime Stories with Nancy Grace podcast. "He could be right there in front of us and we have no idea. "It's amazing how many people are still there supporting us. Its beautiful and pristine. Other signs sent by Libby, Kelsi says, include sending cardinals to family members - a bird regarded by some to be a symbol of safety and happiness sent from a passed loved one - or leaving dimes on the ground for them to find. December 27 marked what would have been Libby's 19th birthday. "And that just always amazes me and brightens my day that she would she got to be there for so many people," Kelsi said. Mannina said, Libby did her job. Sex was nothing Libby was interested in. Their bodies were found the following. I dont think she imagined at the time it would be such a big thing. "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. Michelle was one year younger than Janelle when Janelle was killed. 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