They arrested me for assault. In the tweet, he wrote @IngrahamAngle favorite Valentine Day song Just Between You & Me by April Wine. On Friday, July 13th, 2012, 8-year-old Elizabeth June Marie Collins and her 10-year-old cousin Further, this is not a still photo; it is a live photo taken from a smart phone. Crazy weekend. The victims were Liberty German, nicknamed Libby, 14, and Abigail, aka Abby Williams, 13, who was found dead on the Monon High Bridge. Bridge Guy is a planner, organized, on a mission, experienced. It is believed he did not know his victims. Sometimes beauty can be found in the most unexpected of places tho.., I love all of lifes creatures. I will make it. "Bridge Guy" is the nickname given to the prime suspect in the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. Also, in terms of the WHY he might have been in IN, some have theorized he used the veil of working for the church to be a traveling pastor or might have passed through on his way home to MI. He woke up trying to tell me this was his house. As a way to attempt to move forward and stay positive, the families of Abby and Libby will hold a food drive at Delphi United Methodist Church on February 13, the anniversary of the day the girls went missing in 2017. While no concrete links have been made between Bruce and Indiana, some online sleuths have posted unsubstantiated rumors that he has a cousin and/or brother in Indiana and that he would have had to travel through Indiana to get back to his home state of Michigan were he to go visit family there. Recently there was an arrest of a suspect in a child-sex-sting case. Paul Etter, 55, shot himself twice and died on June 27 . Bruces alleged crimes in St. Louis were particularly brutal. Lets make this monumental. Most Midwestern guys with builds like me can look like that. ISP Carter said to the public at a press conference, If you are afraid [to come forward], we will protect you.. There was a resemblance with DN, CE, PE, TB, and several others you can see these people in a simple google search of the girls. I couldnt agree morealso I really enjoy your work. Color also bleeds from his pants onto the background, but this is more difficult to see. !She was only 9 hes punching her and his pit bull is biting her! It would be worth looking into. Its a stretch, I think, but its something. If the sicko was specifically looking for children to target, why go out on a school day to find them unless he was aware there wasnt going to be school that day. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Thank you so much! But, its still worth mentioning. It's possible the police did look into it and it was nothing. I know thats probably too much to ask in this day and age, but a boy can still dream. In St. Louis, Bruce allegedly walked into the Catholic Supplies store, cased the area pretending to be a customer, before returning to his vehicle to obtain a gun. Keep in mind, I'm sure many locals have theories, and also the local reported the suspect to police, so I'm sure it was investigated and cleared. Some online sleuths have theorized that Thomas Bruce may the Bridge Guy, or BG the primary suspect in the 2017 murders of two young girls in Delphi, Indiana. It is similarly believed that whomever killed Libby and Abby was unknown to them and happened upon on them on their hike. We dont need your little extras, so take that s*** somewhere else. I think TB probably killed a lot of people, and I think Libby & Abby were two of those victims. She was injured and taken to the hospital for treatment. If the percentage is low, that combined with the eyewitness may be the reason for the narrow description. Were looking for a real woman. Mark Sauer, can you elaborate ? The Delphi & Evansdale Murders | The Theorem Factory, Unsolved: Delphi Murders - Killer Queens Podcast, https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/investigations/diane-bruce-husband-killer-catholic-supply-store-attack-missouri-2018/63-9e337a17-9b58-4d34-902d-d550fdba3dd3. The artist did his/her best to make a drawing to match the man on the bridge, but there are liberties taken, and necessary, to portray the face of an actual person. But it wasn't just photographic evidence the girls left behind. They all did bad things but they werent our bad guy. Also sounds like it could be him. I think he may have even mentioned the murders. Authorities have released two crime scene sketches of a possible suspect, one in which he looks far younger than the other. Georgia Teen Vanished In South Carolina, Mohave County Sheriff Searching For Suspect And Victims Two Young Children From 1989 Case, Family Seeks Justice For Teen Found Burned And Fatally Shot On Brooklyn Railroad Tracks. The witness described Bruce as yelling and thumping on his chest, becoming even more aggressive when the police officer arrived on scene. Trophies from other crimes? Some old men with no teeth have such a circumstance as their face is collapsed without teeth in their mouth, but this isnt the case here. The killer is also suspected of shooting 3 store clerks in 1993 and 1994 in Texas; one of the victims survived. murder suspect, Indiana police have released additional audio of a person they suspect murdered two teen girls in Delphi, Ind. The Delphi murders occurred in a wooded park near hiking trails. "I feel Mikes pain I got two tips on me; I have a raspy voice. While inside the home, Chadwell attacked her, she said. Its very hidden I live 1 mile away from it and i sweat it had to have been a local because its so hard to get to. On February 13, 2017, Liberty German, age 14, and Abigail Williams, age 13, were hiking on the Delphi Historic Trail near the Monon High Bridge just east of Delphi in Carroll County, Indiana.. James Brian Chadwell. However, you are very much correct in saying the man could have lied, or without a last name or location there may have been no way to follow up. They would get off on taunting investigators like that. I dont know if the voice is a match. Your IP: (LogOut/ ", Two years after the fact, even as the investigation remains open and unsolved, Williams states, "There's no moving on there's moving forward.". Bruce wears glasses; the Delphi murderer was not wearing glasses at the time of his crimes. He was convicted in 2000 in Pennington County, South Dakota of assault-aggravated, a felony, and was convicted of stolen property. I agree, the photo released by the State Police is a still from a video which explains the blurriness. Returns months after murders for no real reason, asks about murders Looks very much like 1st sketch, only younger Gives off an eerie vibe Similarities With The Delphi Murders. Just days after police released the photo of "bridge man" in the investigations of the killings of teenagers Libby German and Abby Williams, at least 15 tipsters said the man was Ron Logan,. using the Indiana State Police the video labeled Delphi motion fixed. They all did bad things but they werent our bad guy.. I believe also there were hintsnofvhavinf some DNA evidence either found on either Annie or Libby. The suspect description is the most striking similarity between the two cases. Examining investigator information that . Some say he wore glasses others say no glasses and the physical description is there a scar on his nose or not? Definitely planned. Bruce had moved into the home with his wife earlier this year; I would be curious to know where they were living prior to that. He then ordered the two remaining women to continue with meeting his demands for lewd sex acts. It has been reported, and it's really not much at all. Second, someone mentioned leaving the phone behind if he knew so much about forensics. Thanks for your input, Rosie! Authorities in nearby Delphi only 15 miles away are investigating him as a possible suspect in the notorious unsolved 2017 murders of Delphi teens Abigail Williams and Liberty German. Liberty was born on Dec. 27, 2002, in Lafayette, Ind., to Derrick A. German and Carrie (Hillenberg) German Timmons; they survive. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991_Austin_yogurt_shop_murders. I realize he shared this with you two who hed met for the first time, hopefully hes not the type to care about it. Word on the street is that he is not a suspect in the Delphi murders but IS a suspect in various other unsolved rapes and home invasions. It was a built in snow day that wasnt used so the kids had the day off. He was charged in 2017. Many of his social media photos show him with an alcoholic beverage in hand and when he was first arrested, a local bartender and waitress recognized him as a frequent patron of their bar who had stopped by for service only a few hours before the Catholic Supply Store attack. Full story: abc7.ws/2Xz6kko, 2017 murders of Delphi teens Abigail Williams and Liberty German, https://heavy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/178227559_1212698412495073_8419830033228346498_n.mp4. Baby. They also released Snapchat video from Libbys phone of a man walking on a bridge toward the girls before they were killed. In 2020, he was also convicted of drunk driving with a prior conviction and resisting law enforcement. The last sighting of herwas between July 2020 and October 2020. Thats very helpful and interesting information about how difficult the trail is to find, even for a local. I gave the nurse my name, and she said Oh you are (name)! Please no more side by sides. My point is this- being that Delphi is much smaller, its hard to believe that there arent some pretty detailed rumors floating around, and it doesnt surprise me that many have given DNA samples. We offered to do anything they wanted, day one. Liberty German Liberty "Libby" German, 14, of Delphi, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. Checks should be mailed to the following address: Indiana State Police Alliance1415 Shelby St.Indianapolis, IN 46203, Read more: CrimeFeed, CrimeFeed (2), AbbyAndLibby.org, Journal & Courier, JamesRenner.com. True crime journalist James Renner visited Delphi and spoke to the Pattys, who describe Libby as a fun-loving tomboy with lot of friends. She asked, " In light of the Golden State Killer, could DNA and genealogy sites be an area that could be mined? If you want some, come get some. Before we moved, I called a GP to set up an appointment and establish myself as a new patient. Turn them in. On his LinkedIn page, Bruce claims to have served in the Navy from 1983-1994. Ive only learned of the Delphi case a little less than a month ago. Can we just skip all the formalities?, I just want a woman thats willing to put in the same effort I do. LISTEN: Police release audio of Delphi, Ind. Was he wearing a news boy scali hat or a baseball cap with hunting camouflage print on it or was it a hoodie or did he even have a hat on at all did he have long bangs that hung down in a sweep over his nose???? My hands dont bleed color, do yours? This as-yet unidentified serial murderer is believed to have killed at least 6 store workers in the Midwest (Indiana, Missouri, and Kansas) during the spring of 1992. But I have everything. And you know, should they let him back out on the street? He showed an obsession with pitbulls. Some of us are so geographically removed it's hard to get a sense of anything local. "Abby" Williams, 13, and Liberty Rose Lynn "Libby" German, 14, both from Delphi. 2023 Warner Bros. In one post on Facebook, Chadwell wrote, Im in love with a lil redhead. Feel free to sign up for updates on new posts via the home page . The primary suspect in the St. Louis case, Bruce, was described as a heavyset Caucasian male, 59 and 220lbs. At the time of the assaults, he was wearing a grey pageboy-style cap, a blue Carhartt jacket, a red/white/black plaid shirt, blue jeans, glasses, and a brown belt with a red or blue square in the clasp. Some online sleuths have theorized that Thomas Bruce may the Bridge Guy, or "BG" the primary suspect in the 2017 murders of two young girls in Delphi, Indiana. In May 2018, Anna Williams, Abby's mother; and Becky and Michael Patty, Libby's grandparents; as well as Sergeant Jerry Coleman of the Indiana State Police appeared at CrimeCon on a panel moderated by Ashleigh Banfield. After shooting Jamie Schmidt in the head when she refused to comply with his orders, Bruce then ordered the other two women to continue performing lewd sex acts on him while Jamie lay dying nearby. There they found a young girl who was visibly distraught and crying, with her clothing on the floor beside her, the affidavit states. In one of his voluminous posts on Facebook, Chadwell wrote, Sometimes Im up, sometimes Im down. Theres a resemblance. Okay. Murders. Thomas Bruce is a 53-year old, Caucasian, male who does not appear to have any prior criminal record in Missouri other than a traffic ticket in 2001. You should encourage this man to follow up with the police. Stuck in Gary IN for a week of work. Still cost me $400 to get out then today, I was walking in to work and slipped and fell on the ice. One of the hardest things for Williams to deal with, in the aftermath of their tragedy, is the dark tourism aspect that's developed around the Monon High Bridge. Any info re Bruce being in IN at the time the murders occurred? Guys, down the hill makes me feel this guy was impersonating a police officer. Paul Etter (Carroll County Sherrif's Department) . He also spent some time as a pastor at the Cape County Jail. When one of the women, Jamie Schmidt, 53-years old and a mother of three, refused to comply with his demands, Bruce allegedly shot her in the head. In general, the killer targeted specialty stores and used a .22 caliber gun to control his victims. Welcome to the neighborhood and on and on. This behavior is useful to move your victims into a place without causing outrage or screaming from your intended victims. In the intervening years, other people have been investigated as suspects with nothing coming of it. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a126ba12b095c68 This is when he remembered he had a degree in forensics, as they talked a little more about school. I agree Denise Mundy, its just something about him that gives me the creeps. Chilling photo uploaded to Facebook a year after Delphi murders shows arrested man's daughter, 28, pose in SAME spot where victims took final snaps A chilling photo shows the daughter Richard. What you say is his too dark, brown, right hand, is a fanny pack or something like it. I'm just musing, but someone with forensics background may be more difficult to flush out, if these interactions are true. Derrick saw FSG around 3:15, and FSG told Derrick there was a couple at the bridge. Delphi Snapchat murders suspect was wanted for rape before killing himself in stand-off . My sister will get her justice, insists the 12-year-old murder victims younger sibling. Both appear to be crimes of opportunity. 89.163.242.76 Specifically asked locals about the Monon Bridge before murders. Why cant they get DNA from him? One nickel is face up, of THOMAS Jefferson, with the other in profile like a mugshot. This behavior suggests a high degree of narcissism and a sense of invincibility the belief that no one would catch him even if he left behind tangible clues. Police believe Nelly was spotted with an unknown adult male several times in Atlantic City,New Jersey. Can you provide anymore info on his sons existence? prior work? You can see the top of his right hand sticking out of his pocket. Already have. It's a discussion forum, nothing more. Id still be sitting here heartbroken but with no hope left and even more devastated, Libbys sister, Kelsi German, wrote on Twitter. The girl also had a dog bite, according to WLFI. Maybe their mom taught them that to. Also, thanks for your input! Especially the ones that are struggling. He has a wife and a son. Was he young or older? The first nickel reads Liberty, 2017. It could mean nothing. I think that just because someone has a bachelor's degree does not make him an expert; we don't know his GPA or if he was a good student and paid attention. 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