He could have just walked home.. Libby then turned her back and walked away with Abby. We were now trespassing. She says her younger sister lets her presence be known to "tell me that it's going to be okay, and she continues to do that.". That was the last time Kelsi would see her sister alive. ", Kelsi said she believes her sister was so charismatic that she doesn't think she "knew a stranger. Kelsi German, 21, was among one of the last people to see her 14-year-old sister Libby alive. The cold will not deter us, any of us. Its always nice to see these families keep high spirits, one thing he couldnt take was the memories. They took selfies and photographs and posted them on Snapchat. "It just amazes me that she was able to think of that at that moment. Their bodies were found about a half mile away from the hiking trail. In a statement released last week, the department said such questions are "certainly relevant" but declined to comment further. Truth and logic don't mean much of anything to that group. Investigators say the best piece of evidence they have in this case is the video and audio Libby captured with her phone, in which the suspect can apparently be heard saying, "Guys, down the hill." "It was amazing," she recounted. Kelsi said she cannot remember Libby nor Abby specifying while they wanted to visit the Delphi Historic Trails that day. While this case is perplexing, it is absolutely solvable, Ret. Snow covers the ground and the bright blue bridge towering over the roadway. She was home alone in Irvine, California while her family was vacationing in Mexico when she became one of the killers numerousmurder and rape victims. Kelsi had plans to meet up with her boyfriend later that afternoon before going to work and initially told Libby no. I told Kelsi I had no idea why this horrible crime happened to Abby and Libby, but I do know what is going to come from it. "I think that's one thing that intrigues people [about the case] to continue to look at it.". Girl Was Stabbed 59 Times After Parting Ways with Boyfriend in 1982 and Suspect Was Just Arrested, 'People Magazine Investigates' : Tracking Down the Man Who Allegedly Killed Mom of Two Joy Hibbs in 1991, Police Were Stumped About 22-Year-Old's Brutal Murder. The sister of a girl killed in the "Snapchat murder" in Delphi said she got "goosebumps" when the lead cop coldly warned the killer that his days on the run were over. "It's amazing how many people are still there supporting us. - Kelsi's Uncle Cody is about a post he made. But then, in early 2017, everything changed. Anyone with information on the case is encouraged to contact law enforcement by emailing abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com or calling 844-459-5786. 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. "It just amazes me that she was able to think of that at that moment. "She was the funniest person ever," Kelsi remembered of her 14-year-old sibling. 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Libby then slipped her phone into her pocket and continued recording. They vanished on Valentines Day 2017 while hiking along the Delphi Historic Trails in Indiana during a day off from school. 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"And it just always makes us feel so at peace knowing that she's there to help us through every step of the rest of our lives.". Homicide Detective Christine Mannina, subscribe to the Crime Stories with Nancy Grace podcast. He knew exactly where he wanted them to go. 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. "Even after all this time when you know there's absolutely nothing you could've done, there's still something inside of you that's going to say, 'What if I would've done this different?' The rumors about him specifically were because of a song lyric that he posted on Facebook a while ago. "It was like one of the very first times, in the beginning, when we were like 'Libby is always going to be with us, no matter what. Posted at 6:47 PM, Apr 29, 2019. This area would make the perfect backdrop for a family Christmas card picture. Kaleb has a sweet, natural, and caring demeanor. Ive never ever heard that rumor. I see Mannina gently talking to Kelsi, who stops short of reaching the bridge. She and Michelle speak on a regular basis. Weve likely interviewed you or someone close to you. Sex was nothing Libby was interested in. Kelsi, who had beenstudying criminal justice, will begin studying biology and forensics this fall, a career change she attributes to her sisters murder. Kelsi had plans to meet up with her boyfriend later that afternoon before going to work and initially told Libby no. turned on her video and taped this phantom of a man, then placed the phone, still recording into her pocket, and captured his voice. 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. Both wanted to be here today as much as the experts. Delphi police and the prosecutor's office said a public court hearing will be set to determine if the documents, including the affidavit in the case, will remain under seal. 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. It had nothing to do with anything, just a song. There are two Amandas, so not related. Kelsi then made the short drive to the trails with Abby and Libby, dropping them off just after 1.35pm. "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. That support, Kelsi added, has never wavered. She no longer wanted to be a schoolteacher. Was super nervous and just kept talking. She will help and advocate for thousands. Libby called him before Kelsi left. I point out the man that first caught my eye in the booth behind her and she says, I saw him. "The information we had, have, and continue to receive concerning Kline has ebbed and flowed over these last few years. Cody is Becky German Patty's nephew; her brother's son. "I think you learn a lot about yourself when something like this happens. I think that track is very hard to find if you dont know its there already. Then 17, Kelsi had been at home on . He describes the missing boards and spacing between steps. "Obviously at this point, it could have been somebody else I was familiar with at one point in my life. Its the anniversary of the Delphi murders and he must still take pride in the fact that he has gone uncaptured, unidentified, and unnoticed. He was on his way home from vacation and it was inappropriate. What a shame something so awful has happened to such wonderful people. Cody is Kelsi and Libby's cousin. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. I'm 29 and Snapchat is confusing to navigate lol. Directly to the killer, who may be in this room: We believe youre hiding in plain sight, Carter said. After lunch, we head to the bridge just as they did on that fateful day. Mom. My family has always been really big on making sure you tell everybody that you love them and goodbye each time you hang up the phone or leave the house. She taught a course about career paths in forensic science that Kelsi took and was the first professor to learn of Kelsi's connection to the Delphi murders. In fact, during her freshman year at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., German took nothing but journalism classes. "He could be working with people that I know or walking past me when I'm looking at Christmas lights. The group at the table is Ret. However, they did say the culprit behind it used stolen images of a known male model and projected a contrived flashy lifestyle to groom underage girls and "solicit nude images, obtain their addresses, and attempt to meet them.". 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. That support, Kelsi added, has never wavered. On February 14, 2017, Libby and Abby's bodies were found in Delphi, Indiana, next to a closed down railroad. Its a vision that has haunted me for 30 years.. "Suddenly the toothpaste cap just fell from the ceiling and we instantly knew it was Libby, who, when she was alive, was always trying to make others laugh and playing pranks on people. The next day, the girls. He said, No, I dont think so. Kelsi told Oxygen.com the best piece of advice Michelle has given her is to never stop trying and never give up hope because no matter how long its going to take, well get the answers we want. "I think survivor guilt is a real thing and it's so difficult to leap over. The killer could have watched from the bridge or the ground. She messed up and is sorry for the confusion. Yeah Ive had to block him a few times. "I thought that over time people would forget or they'd stop talking about it or stop looking, but that hasn't been the case at all. Dropping that at the end was like burying the lead, but I assume that's the order it was presented in the video. 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. "I dont know where the case would be if we didn't have that video," she added. Says they are only asking for funds to build the ball park. Janelle Lisa Cruz was just 18 when she was bludgeoned to death by the Golden State Killer in 1986. And so they were like, Hey, lets go to this place,' Kelsi theorized. 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. For more on this story, watch The Delphi Killer on People Magazine Investigates, on Monday, April 12, at 10 ET/9 CT on Investigation Discovery and streaming on discovery+. Her 13-year-old sister, Liberty "Libby" German, and her best friend, Abigail "Abby" Williams, were abducted and murdered while hiking a trail in Delphi. "I've always thought that he has to know the area somehow," she said. numbered. Those charges stem from a search of his home in Peru,Indianaon February 25th, 2017 - just 11 days after the bodies of Libby and Abby were found in Delphi. 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. "But the fact that she did take that video and she thought something wasn't right and she had to take it - it just amazes me. 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. Im here with a group of dedicated volunteers who will use their expertise to try and help find this killer. As we traverse the path toward the bridge Im struck by the homes, barns, and sheds we are passing. Thats one of the biggest things Ive had to cope with is learning how not to feel guilty about something you couldnt have changed even if you wanted to.. - Kelsi says that Cody messaged her just then that he was at work (on the 13th). "It's amazing how many people are still there supporting us. 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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Kelsi German, 21, was among one of the last people to see her 14-year-old sister Libby alive, She drove Libby and her best friend Abby Williams (pictured) to the Delphi Historic Trails on Feb. 13, 2017, where they were killed, The teens never offered a reason for why they wanted to visit the park, Kelsi believes the killer may be living, or once lived, in Delphi, Kelsi and Libby shared a close bond before her death, Kelsi said she believes police are getting closer each day to obtaining justice for Abby and Libby, Kegan Kline has been identified as the culprit behind a catfish account potential linked to the case, A composite sketch of the suspect is shown, Police release sketch of man accused of murdering Delphi teens Liberty German and Abigail Williams. Several times one or more of us almost fell and slipped on the snowy icy path. Look how close these homes are. But the fact that she did take that video and she thought something wasnt right and she had to take it it just amazes me. It's a frightening thought.". The transition Kelsi described in her post for this year came after the 50-year-old suspect Richard Allen was arrested in October 2022, nearing the end of a long cold case for investigators. Police, like Kelsi, have previously suggested that Libby and Abby's killer may live locally. No killer would select two victims in broad daylight out in the open where he has to hike in and out of the scene and with other hikers/witnesses around. "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.". 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. Days after Libby and Abby's deaths, authorities released photos taken from Libby's cell phone that showed a man on the trail. "If I learn something in my classes, it might be something new that the detectives haven't thought about," German reasons. 10 They said they never wanted or asked or took any money from anyone. Kelsi says her grandma is mistaken a phone call on a different day. She said they didn't say whether or not they had plans to meet up with anyone else inside the park. The bridge is more remote and isolated. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Its awful not knowing. Kaleb is Kelsis boyfriend and Sue is married to Dawn Higgins. "The information we had, have, and continue to receive concerning Kline has ebbed and flowed over these last few years. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. They vanished on Valentine's Day 2017 while hiking along the Delphi Historic Trails in Indiana during a day off from school. Kelsisaid she has long struggled with the notion that her sister's killer could be lurking in the community around her. The water in February, if not frozen, must stay 40 degrees or colder. "I think she was just taking a video to show us later and say, 'Hey, look at this really weird guy that was at the bridge earlier and this is what he looked like'. She said they didnt say whether or not they had plans to meet up with anyone elseinside the park. "I'm tremendously proud of her," Kelsi told The Sun. It just amazes me that she was able to think of that at that moment. Sharlene looks at me and says, This makes me sick to my stomach. Thats just one new component to this scene that we would learn. There are several trails in this system. The trail is narrow where the path has been worn down in the snow. "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. Every time something happens and we get put back out in the media it just brightens our hope it gives us so much faith in all the people that are out there," Kelsi said. I told Kaleb that it was Valentines Day and for the rest of the trip he would be my boyfriend and had to hold me up. Since then, several local men have fallen under suspicion for their murders. I can hear the snow crunch with each step I take. Their killer has also still not been found. "My entire life, that's all I wanted to do," German explains. I dont know where the case would be if we didnt have that video, she added. He's not that tough. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I know for the sisters on that bridge today we will forever support Kelsi German in her fight for finding her sisters killer. "I think that track is very hard to find if you don't know it's there already. Kelsi said that's not true and has been very hurtful to her family. Suspect in Delphi Snapchat Murders [Wanted Poster] By: Christine Colby Related To: Abductions. Standing on the bridges edge, I factor in the height of the bridge, condition of the bridge, broad daylight, cell service, others in the vicinity, and visibility of the killer from the bridge and from the ground and rough terrain. For as long as she could remember, Kelsi German wanted to be a news reporter. Yes that was a great recap! It makes sense that Michelle found a fast friend in Kelsi German, who has been on her own quest for justice for her murdered sister, Liberty German. Ive always thought that he has to know the area somehow, she said. - and that's still a big obstacle for me. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. And millions of people will support her, rally for her, and pray for her lifes work. Kelsi's belief the killer lives - or may have once lived - locally stems from the idea that the trail near to where the two girls' bodies were found is difficult to simply stumble across, she said. I told Kaleb that it was Valentines Day and for the rest of the trip he would be my boyfriend and had to hold me up. One of those investigations included a Possession of Child Pornography case resulting in the arrest of Kegan Kline. Chillingly, she captured her killer gruffly instructing the pair to go down the hill.. That was the last time Kelsi would see her sister alive. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! I just know it! "When I look back on it I just now try not to feel guilty about what happened, or what I could've done differently. The killer crossed paths with the girls on the Monon Bridge. Press J to jump to the feed. "And then a little while later, she came back and said, 'Okay, dad will come pick us up if you'll drop us off.". Kelsi German has called Richard Allen, accused of murdering her sister and her friend in Delphi in 2017, a 'monster' who 'doesn't deserve' attention after he was charged with double homicide. I think thats one thing that intrigues people [about the case] to continue to look at it.. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. "I can't wait for that day," German says. Despite intense interest by the general public and national media, Abby and Libby's case, commonly referred to as the Delphi murders, the case remains unsolved.
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