Police . He will be tried in March 2023. Never imagined it would be so difficult coming back out here. I wanna be more., So this is probably not gonna be politically correct, and will probably sound worse than I want it too. FEBRUARY 14, 2017 - The girls' bodies are found and police announce they're investigating . At one point, Chadwell got dressed to go answer the door and then the police found her, it says. How the girls were murdered has still not been released, as Supt Carter says, because only the killer knows. He did not take any photos or videos. At long last we have a face to go with our monster, Germans grandmother Becky Marchand Patty wrote on Facebook after Allens arrest. Daughter Takes School Photo on Monan High Bridge. Initially, police released a blurry photo of a man (the main suspect) walking along the bridge, head down and dressed inconspicuously jeans, a hat, a blue jacket, and a brown hoodie (via IndyStar).In 2019, a bit more was released the video that the initial photo was taken from, showing the man walking awkwardly along the bridge. I Hurt him pretty bad, drug him to the sidewalk and called local law. The cause of death for the girls has never been released. Dont be a lamb. There was also a .40 caliber unspent round less than two feet away from Victim 2s body, between Victim 1 and Victim 2s bodies. We will say more then. Kline is said to have arranged to meet with Libby on the Delphi High Bridge the day before she was murdered while walking along it. When you opt in, not only do you get our curated list of the best horror streaming and stories, you support our work and help us keep the lights on. That news came after detectives investigating the Delphi murders of Williams and German asked the public for information on the online profile named anthony_shots. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. An Indiana man has been charged in the unsolved murders of two teenage girls whose bodies were found near an abandoned railroad bridge where they were last seen hiking five years ago, authorities said. I know thats probably too much to ask in this day and age, but a boy can still dream. Hes an absolute evil person. In the second sketch, the man is much younger and with a full head of hair rather than a cap on his head. Now we call the murderer Richard. Its not clear whether this is just a coincidence. According to Fox59, neighbors said police were digging up a fire pit in Allens backyard the week before his arrest. He also shared numerous posts and photos showing he had an affinity for the woods and outdoors, as well as a picture of a railroad bridge. Theres more than enough to go around. Daniel Nations, a registered Indiana sex-offender, was arrested in Colorado in September 2017 after threatening hikers with a hatchet. The teens were found dead down the hill the following day, with their bodies bearing strange signatures at the kill site across Deer Creek in woodland 2km out of town. She was injured and taken to the hospital for treatment. He was convicted of OWI with a prior, a felony and resisting law enforcement, a misdemeanor, in February 2020 in Miami County. Heres a compilation of all Chadwells saved TikTok videos. Please no more side by sides. Thats not too far from the end.. Here is a previous episode on the case. Founded in 2010, Thought Catalog is owned and operated by The Thought & Expression Company, Inc. For over a decade, we've been at the bleeding edge of media, pioneering an infrastructure for creatives to flourish both artistically and financially. In today's J&C: Two families - all of Delphi, really . Down where you see him on that photo (the image captured by Libby German on her phone) is especially mushy and I was scared there. "I kill 8-year-old April Marie Tinsley. All rights reserved, Privacy Policy|Online Content Agreement, Indiana teens mysterious murders still unsolved 2 months later, leaving fear, frustration in Delphi, Timeline: Disappearance and Deaths of Liberty German and Abigail Williams in Delphi, 2 months later, 5 questions about the Delphi killings, Colorado Arrest May be Break in Delphi, Ind. New York, USA - May 30, 2015: Brooklyn Bridge City Hall Subway Station in Manhattan. #delphi pic.twitter.com/wBaagctN85, Angela Ganote (@angelaganote) December 1, 2022, How did it take so long to identify Allen as a suspect? Others held heart-shaped balloons that "fly high" and "reach for the skies". ANTIOCH, Calif. (KRON) A 17-year-old Antioch boy's suspected killer was arrested by a SWAT team on Tuesday. Chadwell uses the TikTok handle Outlaw313.. He is said to haveadmitted talking to Libby German using a fake Instagram profile called Anthony_shots. I dont know whats wrong with me. I didnt want to go on the side where the girls went, because there was a no trespassing sign right by the driveway, and this side looked steeper than the side I went down. On October 28, 2022, Kelsi German, tweeted, Just know how grateful I am for all of you. Before the news broke about Allen, Germans sister said on social media that there was a break in the case. On February 13th, 2017, Abby Williams and Libby German went for a hike near the Monon High Bridge, in Delphi, Indiana. He said he was staying in the area for the time, giving him time to scout out and become familiar with Delphi and the bridge area. So I went off down at that end, only I went on the other side of the bridge, she said. Searchers found their bodies near a creek parallel to the bridge less than 24 hours later on Valentine's Day. Jim Piwowarczyk to HeavyThe bridge near where Abby and Libby died. He does not appear to have a criminal history. My friend lives in his neighborhood and said he seemed nice and definitely not like a child murderer. On October 28 the outlet cited multiple sources as indicating that a man named Richard Allen was booked into the Carroll County Jail Friday in connection with the Delphi murder investigation.. The incident took place in Lafayette, Indiana, only 25 minutes from Delphi. Investigators believe Allen was referring to the former Child Protective Services Building. He previously lived in Peru, Greenwood and Mexico, Indiana. He was convicted in U.S. District Court, South Dakota of being a felon in possession of a firearm, a felony, in 2001. When they failed to meet Libbys father at their pick up spot, police became involved and the girls bodies were soon found in a small clearing a short hike from the Monon High Bridge. No one has ever been arrested or charged or publicly accused in the murders. We are keeping the tip line open, not only about Richard Allen but any other person, Carroll County Prosecutor Nick McLeland said. The murder investigations chief detective, who has heard the entire tape from which the audio fragment comes, describes the killer as having the voice of the devil coming through him. 22:38 GMT 18 May 2022. No charges have been issued against Miller in relation to the Delphi case. Murders, Person of interest in Delphi homicide heading back in Indiana on unrelated warrant, Daniel Nations: 5 fast facts you need to know. Logan was arrested shortly after the killings, but was never charged, and died in 2020. Fox 59 will be back up there this weekend to get ready for Mondays ISP press conference on an arrest connected to the case. Trails are located at both Monon High Bridge in Delphi and Meyers Lake in Evansdale, where it is known as the Evansdale Nature Trail/Cedar Valley Nature Trail. Their bodies were found nearby a day later. But the arrest of Richard M. Allen of Delphi on two counts of murder is a step toward a conclusion in this long and complex investigation, Carter said. Supt Carter said the killers age had been estimated between 18 and 40 years old. They say the killer . [Featured image: Richard Allen/ISP; Abby (R) and Libby (l)/Handout], Alex Murdaugh Begins Prison Sentence With New Haircut, What About Buster Murdaugh? Heres what you need to know about Richard Ricky Allen: The probable cause affidavit cites ballistics evidence, eyewitnesses, and Allens admission that he was on the bridge. I know thats probably too much to ask in this day and age, but a boy can still dream. Neighbors expressed shock to friends as news of Allens incarceration spread. Turn them in. He attempted to have sexual intercourse with her and then made her perform oral sex on him, the affidavit alleges. Thank you., I dont have a social circle because I dont like people. He was wearing blue jeans and a blue or black Carhartt jacket with a hood. James Brian Chadwell II is a 42-year-old Lafayette, Indiana, man who is accused of attempted murder after police found an injured, missing 9-year-old girl in his basement on April 19, 2021. It was an awful feeling of being trapped with no way out of there. , Some people believe that the jacket Allen is wearing in this video resembles the jacket wore by the killer they call BG in Facebook groups Bridge Guy.. The previous, Arrest made in Delphi murder investigation. James Brian Chadwell is an attempted murder suspect from Lafayette, Indiana, who police are investigating in connection with the 2017 Delphi murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. 1 min read. Another theory was that the killer worked at the nearby meatworks, which was why he was so rugged up wearing a hoodie under his blue jacket on such a warm day. People said that there was a guy behind the tree in the photo of Abby in the woods. Who grew to love them. There are vines growing on another area. The suspect refused to pull over and attempted to evade the officer, driving recklessly at high speeds. We still have rights.. We dont need your little extras, so take that s*** somewhere else. There is tentatively a press conference Monday at 10am. Its a bunch of young a** kids starting some bullsh*t. Theres not really doing that. By subscribing, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Statement. killer or killers was underway shortly afterward . Clothes were found in the Deer Creek belonging to the victims, south of where their bodies were located. Heavy blurred out her face. The case was one of the most famous unsolved homicides in the Midwest. According to WISH-TV, citing the search warrant, two articles of clothing from one of the girls were missing from the scene, leading authorities to believe they may have been taken as a souvenir. It is totally impossible to stand in that area, so we know thats not right. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Dont worry, you can unsubscribe any time you like. Three juveniles told police they were on the Monon High Bridge Trail on February 13, 2017, and they were walking toward Freedom Bridge to go home when they encountered a male walking from Freedom Bridge toward the Monon High Bridge. Astute observers noted that Chadwell has tattoos of two girls faces on his arms in which they appear to be crying blood. Allen booked into the Carroll County Jail then moved to another facility. Back me and smile.. Steven . I want to thank everyone who has supported and prayed for our girls daily for 51/2 years who never gave up! Oct. 31, 2022. For five years, the murders of 13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German have hung over Delphi, ghosts that couldn't be put to rest. The warrant offered no further detail on what the souvenir was, although it did say that 'the rest of (the girls') clothing was recovered,' implying that the killer had taken something they'd been wearing. No comments for now, any questions please refer to the Carroll county prosecutors office. Authorities previously released a short video and audio of a man the girls encountered on the trail. The video reconstructs best friends Libby 14, and 13-year-old Abby's last known movements on the Monon High Bridge in Delphi, Indiana before being marched to their murders below. Police reveal new sketch and video of suspect on the bridge. Five years later, what became known as the "Delphi Murders . 27 People Describe What Its Actually Like To Have Someone You Know Go Missing Or BeMurdered, Police Think The Snapchat Killer Might Have More Victims Than WeThought, This 14-Year-Old Girl Managed To Record Killers Voice Before He Murdered Her And HerFriend. Kelsi German (@libertyg_sister) April 28, 2021, On April 28, she wrote, Theres a resemblance. Okay. Tip Line: (765) 822-3535. According to CNN, she was allegedly discovered unconscious in bed on December 12, 2021. Allen, 50, has been moved to a state facility for his safety, the television station reported on October 28. FacebookRichard Allens daughter on the bridge. New photographs have captured in eerie detail the hill two schoolgirls were ordered to march down by the man who eventually murdered them. John Miller, 63, was arrested in 2018 for the 1988 cold-case rape and murder of 8-year-old April Tinsley. says shes not getting her hopes up quite yet: The Reward For Information About The Down The Hill Killer Is Now$325,000, The Down The Hill Killer Is Hiding In PlainSight. State Police Superintendent Doug Carter said the probe is far from complete and urged members of the community to continue to come forward with information. In the video that was made three days before he raped a 9-year-old girl, Chadwell says women dont have to worry because no one does that and when men do rape, we kill them. 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 FBI agent who wrote the warrant said that she had probable cause to search the property of Logan, including his house, any outbuildings, and his car for anything that might be linked to the murders, including bodily fluids, hair, and guns or cutting instruments. It probably wont come as a surprise that he also makes misogynistic videos on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brianchadwell313/video/6952363784228883717?referer_url=https%3A%2F%2Fheavy.com%2F&referer_video_id=6952361428040912134&refer=embed&is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1. Crime Junkie. The arrest follows years of perplexing leads, including a grainy photograph that police said shows a man walking on the Monon High Bridge near the girls before they disappeared. It says the bodies were moved and staged and that a large amount of blood was lost by the victims at the crime scene. This means he would likely be familiar with the Monon High Bridge: Some people have even noticed that Chadwell has a tattoo that resembles Libby German: Chilling? On June 27, Paul Etter . Allens wife shared a photo of the daughter on the same bridge shown in the video police released. Murders. I dont need more. FacebookThe suspect in the 2017 murders of Libby German and Abby Williams shown in a video from Libbys phone and a police sketch. He received 365 days in jail. A judge found probable cause to arrest and hold Allen without bond, authorities said. Chadwell lives near Delphi and looks like the man captured by Libby German on Snapchat: Its also noted that on Chadwells Facebook page, he enjoys hiking and has many photos of other scenic bridges in the area. Libby, 14, and Abby, 13, were out on a walk on the Delphi Historic Trails on February 13, 2017 when investigators said they were approached by an unknown man. Victim 1 said most of her clothes were off when she regained consciousness and Chadwell took her into the basement, according to the affidavit. The bridge is a lot bigger than it looks in photos, said LH, whose fear of heights meant, initially she crawled across the 7.5 storey high structure. The next weird thing is that he specifically asked about the Monon High Bridge. The girls began to proceed down the hill after being instructed to do so and the video ended. He showed an obsession with pitbulls. 2 min read. Imagine, if every time someone sent me a picture or a name of a person I got my hopes up thinking that could be him. Allen's daughter reportedly took a school photo on the same bridge Abby and Libby disappeared from. Im not necessarily convinced that Ron Logan was involved in this. Meanwhile, detectives continue to ask anyone who may have additional information to email abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com or call 765-822-3535. Now I sit here not needing to do it because at long last we have a face to go with our monster. DELPHI An arrest has been made in the investigation into the 2017 murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German, sources tell WRTV. Dirtiest city ever. Authorities insisted they havent closed the door on the investigation after being asked if they were looking at whether anyone else was involved in the murders. Facebook On Feb. 15, 2017, police released cell phone images from German's phone showing a suspect in the case coming across the bridge towards the girls. The 2017 murders of 13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German in Delphi, Indiana, shook the country. Abbys sister says shes not getting her hopes up quite yet: Imagine, if every time someone sent me a picture or a name of a person I got my hopes up thinking that could be him. He was standing on the first platform of the Monon High Bridge. The victim, Anthony Westbrook, was slain outside his grandmother's house on . The warrant also revealed that Logan lied about his alibi to police, noting that he had told investigators that on the day of the murder on February 13 a friend had picked him up and driven him to a store between '2pm and 2:30pm.'. Cool, dry, no neighbors, and the bridge is only six minutes from work. All times AEDT (GMT +11). How exactly they died has not been released by authorities. UPDATE: Killer on the High Bridge. According to i-Team 8, Allen admitted to investigators that he was "in the area" of the Monon High Powered by. Stuck in Gary IN for a week of work. They determined the unspent round located within two feet of the victims body had been cycled through Richard M. Allens Sig Sauer Model P226/, Sufficient agreement is related to the significant duplication of random striated/impressed marks as evidenced by the correspondence of a pattern or combination of patterns of surface contours.. They were reported missing at 5:30 p.m. when they failed to meet family at the end of the trail. The man was also described as wearing a blue or black windbreaker jacket with a hood up from clothing underneath his jacket. Tomorrow is not promised. She filled her Facebook page with photos of excursions with her husband. Update: You can view the Delphi suspect video in super slow motion here: Slow Motion Suspect Video Indiana State Police have now stated that the sketch widely known as BG (Bridge Guy) is the wrong guy! The eighth-graders had documented some of their walk on Snapchat, and chilling grainy footage taken from Libbys phone was released by cops early in the investigation that showed a man walking on a bridge near where the girls were last seen. Authorities believe Allen is the man seen on video. The narrative stated: Mr. Allen was on the trail between 1330-1530. He was walking with a purpose and kept his head down. LH, who has visited the location multiple times, describes in detail the spot where the schoolgirls were abducted on February 13, 2017. Allen entered a not guilty plea at his initial hearing on Friday, McLeland said. So I get a phone call at 10:15 Friday morning, Do you want to come in to work today? and I said, Why would I want to do that? and the answer was, Delphi,' Fox 59 journalist Russ McQuaid wrote on Facebook. We would carry on conversations about it, he would say, you know, its such a tragedy, and wed say we felt sorry for the families and all that, but we tried not to talk about it too much because we all knew the families.. The Monon High Bridge trail attracts hunters, fishers, campers and kids hiking or just taking photos of the popular spot. Im still smiling. Theres a resemblance. Okay. So many women talk a good game but actually have no game. Police followed the stolen Hyundai Sonata down North Wolfe Street. The suspect is seen at right in a photo taken from the cell phone of one of the victims. We need to come together and help everyone. Delphi Suspect Do YOU Recognize The Barbarian? After Libby posted a Snapchat photo of Abby at 2:07 pm, the girls were never seen alive again. Big, small, hairy, or just plain creepy. The girls were reported missing on Feb. 13, 2017, after they failed to return from a hike near the Monon High Bridge just outside their hometown. Some of the circumstantial evidence against him is intriguing and should absolutely be looked at, Cain told Inside Edition. I do not want there to be any confusion or ambiguity about what I will say. Meanwhile, on Wednesday it emerged that Williams and Germanwere found covered in blood - and their killer took a twisted souvenir, a search warrant has revealed. Allen, who is also known as Ricky Allen and Rick Allen, is 50 years old and lives in Delphi, about five minutes from the murder scene. Baby. His Facebook page is full of other gems like this rant: I just want a woman thats willing to put in the same effort I do. Wake up to the day's most important news. . He is walking at a fast pace across the rail bridge planks, which is no mean feat as they are separated by sizeable gaps, towards the girls. Allen is a licensed pharmacy tech in Indiana, according to state records. She wrote: Had a great weekend with my hubby. 1 London Bridge Street . Email: abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com. In one of his voluminous posts on Facebook, Chadwell wrote, Sometimes Im up, sometimes Im down. Getting it is the baby steps. Victim 1 said Chadwell was also choking her with his hands on her neck and also using his arm in a headlock, to the point where she passed out. Posted: Feb 28, 2023 / 04:42 PM EST. They dropped charges against me and charged him. I cry a lot because I know there are people dealing with worse. DTH said the killer likely grew up walking those woods, or spends a lot of time outdoors and had come to see the bridge as the perfect trap. Im a good guy, just made some mistakes. Williams, 13, and German, 14, had gone for a walk on an old railroad bridge along Monon High Bridge trail near Delphi on February 13, 2017, when they were murdered, according to police. The information has obviously been shared with us, and our investigators are looking into him, Carroll County Sheriff Tobe Leazenby told the Lafayette Journal & Courier. The new face of the suspected killer behind the 2017 slayings of 2 girls in Indiana released to the public by officials on Monday was apparently sketched days after the victim's bodies were . He used the ruse to abduct her and held her prisoner in his basement where he beat and sexually assaulted her. Neither he nor his father have been arrested over the Delphi Bridge killings, which police continue to investigate. Heres a photo of the bridge near where the girls were abducted and murdered. The license was issued in February 2018, a year after the Delphi murders. The girls were discovered near the Monon High Bridge Trail, Fox59 reported, which is part of the Delphi Historic Trails. It gave some details of the crime scene, which authorities have been tight-lipped about. In October 2020, he was convicted of criminal trespass and criminal mischief and was still on probation. According to the affidavit, officers were dispatched regarding a missing child report near Park Avenue in Lafayette on April 19.
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