(WNDU) - Indiana State Police officially announced an arrest Monday in the 2017 murders of 13-year-old Abby Williams and 14 . It's been three years since the murders of 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German in Delphi, Indiana. After 2 and 1/2 years, Once again the dining room is open at the soup kitchen. While investigating the murders, police released an audio recording of a male voice saying "down the hill," asking the public if they could help identify the man's voice. A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the murders of two Indiana teens who were slain on a hiking trail near Delphi, Indiana, more than five years ago, Indiana State Police announced Monday. He was formally charged with two counts of felony murder on Oct. 28. Carroll County Benjamin Diener had previously granted a motion from the prosecutor to keep all documents related to the case from public release. Little is known about their tragic deaths, which have been treated as murder for the last five years. The FBI agent noted that 77-year-old Logan appeared to be in good physical condition and his voice was "not inconsistent" with that of the voice captured on German's phone. Kline was not named an official suspect in the murder case but was arrested on 30 charges of child exploitation, child pornography, and child solicitation. Allen, whom prosecutors charged Oct. 28 with two counts of murder in the . POLICE investigating the Delphi murders appeared to make a breakthrough this week - arresting a man nearly six years on from the mystery deaths of two teens. He still was charged with 30 felonies from alleged possession of child pornography. Feburary 13, 2017. There was speculation when other, similar cases came up but they never led to a connection with Delphi. BG never intended to take the girls anywhere outside of where they were found, and his intention was likely solely to murder, not abduct, assault and then murder, which leads me to believe they'll probably find evidence of sexual activity post-mortem like in the Bundy and Ridgeway cases. 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. The search was called off just before midnight. 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, . Allen, whom prosecutors charged Oct. 28 with two counts of murder in the . The LE source below is an LE sources close to the Delphi Murders investigation. Kline however did not get away very easily. ", Patty said he still believes the killer or killers will be found. But police were no closer to finding her killer. No comments for now, any questions please refer to the Carroll county prosecutors office. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. The location and full details were not yet released. July 10, 2019Kelsi German held a live chat debunking rumors circulating on social media about her family and the girls' murders. As far as were concerned, hes never going to get a breather., Im absolutely hopeful. According to WTHR, an arrest will be announced at the news conference, which is set to take place at 9 a.m. CST. February 17, 2017Hundreds of investigators join the search for Libby & Abbys killer. That's when police announced a possible break in the case. Feb. 25, 2020The families of Libby & Abby appear on the Dr. Oz show a second time to share their story. Its coming.'. There is still belief, said the Rev. In July, the teens' memories were honored with the opening of Abby & Libby Memorial Park. Police released two completely different suspect sketches years apart, held several intense and slightly mysterious press conferences and released few details in the case over the course of a five-year investigation. Its coming and itll get here. Let law enforcement run that information and make that determination," he said during a news conference. POLICE investigating the Delphi murders appeared to make a breakthrough this week - arresting a man nearly six years on from the mystery deaths of two teens. As was the case with the photos of the man, the audio came from Libby's cell phone. Update: Unsealed Delphi documents detail timeline of events. DELPHI, Ind. He lived about 30 minutes away from Delphi. Email: abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com. It takes time. The hearing for that decision is now scheduled for Feb. 17, 2023. Were young. No comments for now, any questions please refer to the Carroll county prosecutors office. There was concern that two girls in a quiet community could go missing and there was fear something bad had happened. Don't forget!!!! A special judge held a hearing on whether to publicly release the probable cause affidavit in the Delphi murders case. January 24, 2018An extraditable warrant was served on Daniel Nations for unrelated felony charges in Johnson County Indiana. There were no signs of struggle or fight that authorities could tell. A bunch of tips were called in after that sketch and the recording, but no arrests were made. "For me, personally whether its five years or four years,is the significance any more or less?" Later on that evening, police released a photo of a man that was captured on Libbys phone who was walking the trail around when the girls disappeared. Authorities released a grainy photo of a suspect they said was on the trail the same day the eighth-graders disappeared in 2017. 10 a.m. All crews were called to the area near the Monon High Bridge to resume their search for Libby & Abby. Police said suspect descriptions were developed early in their investigation and that authorities initially believed the sketchreleased in July 2017of a white man with a prominent nose and a goatee, possibly in his 40s or 50s, was a person of interest in this murder investigation.. About a half-mile away from the bridge, two bodies were found at 12 p.m. At 2 p.m. that day, authorities confirmed that there were two bodies found, but they did not provide any identification. Indiana State Police also announced that the reward has grown to over $220,000 and they are looking into over 11,000 tips in the case. The Indiana State Police hasn't confirmed the report, instead saying the Delphi Homicide Task Force will "announce an update in the Delphi investigation" at a news conference Monday morning. Its coming and itll get here. Libbys sister, Kelsi German, dropped them off near the Monon High Bridge so the girls could walk the trails. The murders of Libby, 14, and Abby, 13, uprooted the small Indiana community of Delphi, leaving many to wonder who could commit such a heinous act - kill two teenage best friends who had their whole lives ahead of them. No comments for now, any questions please refer to the Carroll county prosecutors office. The police believed this new sketch was a more accurate representation of the man they believed was the killer. Are we thrilled about it? I hope that guy is watching. travel to New Orleans, Louisiana to take part in a panel for CrimeCon 2019. social media account with the profile name anthony_shots, talks to WRTV and says he believes the case could be solved before he retires. More than two years after Libby and Abby were murdered, police released a new sketch, saying it "more accurately represents" the man believed to be their killer than the initial sketch. Richard Allen, 50, was theguy who worked at CVS. February 19, 2017The man in the photo is officially named a prime suspect in Abby and Libbys murders. We can think about all the good things that are coming out of the bad things that happened.". This case is now over two years old but it is far from cold. The judge said she will release an order at a future time. If you have information on the Delphi murders, please contact authorities at abbyandlibbytip . By 16 News Now. Kim Riley travel to New Orleans, Louisiana to take part in a panel for CrimeCon 2019. [43] Libby's grandmother, Becky, makes a deal with the girls. Another FBI agent said that they found fibers and unidentifiable hairs at the crime scene. Jerry Holeman sits down with Call 6 Investigates' Paris Lewbel to talk about the investigation. The next day, Tuesday, Feb. 14, law enforcement and volunteers from all across the area joined the search for German and Williams. The FBI agent also claimed that text messages sent to and from Logan's phone the evening of Feb. 13, 2017, showed he was likely outside his home and "in the proximity of where LG and AW's bodies were located." Carroll County Sheriff Tobe Leazenby said the portrait, released in July of 2017, was drawn byan FBI sketch artist and wasbased on "recent information" from a witness who saw the suspect about the timeof German and Williams' deaths. The area they were in was very hard to get to. "It's pretty scary to think somebody is running around loose up there capable of doing that," Verlin Bohnert said on the morning of Feb. 15, 2017, as he and about10 other retired friends discussed the killing of the two girls over coffee at McDonald's. Citing police sources, WTHRreporteda man named Richard Allen was taken into custody for the murders of both girls. An Indiana drugstore worker has been arrested and charged in the murders of two Indiana girls who were killed on a hiking trail near Delphi, Indiana, in 2017, a break in the unsolved case that . Anna Williams video tribute to Abigail - June 22 2017. For more than 50 years, Ronald Logan lived on County Road 300 North near the trail that leads to the Monon High Bridge. DELPHI MURDERS: SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR THE 2017 SLAYINGS OF TWO TEENS . We're continuing to comb through newly released documents in the Delphi Double Murder investigation. February 4, 2018Daniel Nations arrives back in Indiana and is placed in a Johnson County jail on a warrant for failing to register as a sex offender. The case seemed to center around that individual for much of 2022. June 6, 2019The families of Libby & Abby along with ISP Sgt. Police also ran a more extended audio clip of the suspects saying, "guys, down the hill". I say, Today is the day. Five months following the girls' murder, Indiana State Police released a sketch resembling the man believed to be responsible. See the Full 2023 Concert Roundup, All Eyes On a Strong' System That Could Hit Chicago Area Friday, But Much Uncertainty Remains, CFD: Chicago Police Officer Shot in Gage Park, Who Did Your Ward Vote For? Doug Cartersaid during a Monday press conference to announce charges in the case. The Sun reported that Richard Allen was taken into custody in connection with the murders of both girls. The girls had a set time to meet with family members to be picked up. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. 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.. If we were just sitting at home and not keeping busy, we would have lots of time to be in our own thoughts, said Kelsi. Let law enforcement run that information and make that determination," he said during a news conference. Read Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson Statements on David Brown's Resignation as CPD Superintendent, Wu Tang Clan, Nas & KISS Add Upcoming Chicago Tour Dates. Police asked the public to examine the image, particularly the mans facial features and contact them with any information that might help them identify him. When family showed up to get them they were nowhere to be found. The FBI also announced that it is utilizing approximately 6,000 electronic billboards in 46 states to solicit information on the case. Between 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. February 27, 2017The reward being offered for information leading to an arrest in the case of two murdered girls from Delphi increased to $96,000 thanks to donations from the community and local businesses. It's understood Richard Allen, 50, was taken into custody on Friday after Abigail Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14, were found dead on a hiking trail in Delphi, Indiana , back in . However, minimal details about the arrest and the ongoing investigation were released. Delphi Daughters: The Untold Stories of Libby & Abby aired on RTV6. Who is Richard Allen? Hours later, a relative was supposed to pick them up - however, when they arrived, the girls were nowhere to be found. See How All 50 Wards Voted in the 2023 Chicago Mayoral Election, Election Results: See How All 50 Wards Voted in Chicago's Aldermanic Elections. If we were just sitting at home and not keeping busy, we would have lots of time to be in our own thoughts.". In 2019, two years after the girls' bodies were found, police ran a new sketch and asked the public to continue searching for the suspect. Authorities searched his home, but could not tie Logan to the murders. April 22, 2019Investigators hold a press conference to provide a "significant update" on the case. Your email address will not be published. Lucy Hubbard, Abbys great-aunt, was the first member to speak out about who her niece was and their search for the killer. The account was linked back to a man who lived about 30 minutes away and was a suspect in a child porn case. The 2017 murders of 13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German in Delphi, Indiana, shook the country. By August 2017, police had released the 'bridge guy' photo, audio and a suspect sketch. On Feb. 13, 2018, Delphi marked one year since the killings. Doug Carter said during a press conference. In documents that were later on released, an authority noted that some pieces of clothing were removed from one of the girls. An Indiana drugstore worker has been arrested and charged in the murders of two Indiana girls who were killed on a hiking trail near Delphi, Indiana, in 2017, a break in the unsolved case that uprooted the small town of 3,000 people. Doug Carter, superintendent of the Indiana State Police, announced Richard Allen, 50, of Delphi has been charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of Libby and Abby. "This young lady is a hero, theres no doubt," he said. Soon a month had passed since the killings and then weeks more. "I hope they catch the guy because if I was a parent, I'd be scared to death up here right now.". Police sources confirmed for 13News an arrest was made in the case and a news conference was scheduled for Monday. 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 . On Feb. 15, 2017, police confirmed the two bodies found were those of the missing girls. At the press conference, investigators release a new sketch of the suspect, new audio of the suspect speaking and new video of the suspect walking. News Purdue Opinion Sports Life Obituaries eNewspaper Legals A fake social media account by the name "anthony_shots" was found to have communicated with German shortly before the killings. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Two years after the the girls were murdered, there was a second sketch that came about. Delphi Murders Revisited /// Part 1 /// 320<br>Part 1 of 2<br>www.TrueCrimeGarage.com<br>This week we revisit a case we covered back in May of 2017. In March, Mike Patty, Libby's grandfather, asked the public to look at the photographs and audio of the suspects. Delphi Bridge murder victims Abby Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14, were found to have lost a large amount of blood when discovered dead close to an Indiana hiking trail in February 2017. Police released a second sketch more than two years after distributing an initial one, saying it more accurately represents the man believed to be the killer. Police looked into a man named Ronald Logan, 77, who owned the property along where Abby and Libby were found. No arrests were made. Information can be reported anonymously; however, the Indiana State Police, the FBI, and the Carroll County Sheriff's Department have announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the homicides of Liberty German and Abigail . 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