READ MORE: Families of murdered teen girls Abigail Williams and Liberty German speak out about ongoing investigation Fears of link between 'Snapchat killer' and unsolved double murder of young cousins 'We have a hole in our family': A year on from the 'Snapchat' murders Haunting last picture of dead teen. The girls may have been sexually-assaulted and/or murdered in a nearby structure such as a barn or out-building before being deposited where they were found. Newly released interview transcripts of police and one man reveal more details about the investigation into the death of two Indiana teenage girls. "Our heart is with (MCSO) and the family of Deputy Ruiz during these difficult moments," Gilbert PD said. One former investigator on the case told podcast Down The Hill (DTH) that the killer who police have now confirmed they believe is the man Libby captured on her phone left "a lot of evidence" at the crime scene. He robbed them of this life.". It seems plausible that the killer could have committed his crimes in one of those buildings. Seven Bridges is known for being an area where transients go to deal drugs, often meth, and where people go to engage in otherwise illegal or unsavory activities. So if you go through the aforementioned points, it makes sense to me that this is someone who had access to the area, had been planning to do something of this nature for some time and then finally got their opportunity. She at one pointduringMcCall's trialleft the witness stand to point a finger at him from the center of the courtroom. Sadly, of course, I know that is not always enough. ", The Tucson Police Department remarked, "The Tucson Police Department is heartbroken to hear of Maricopa County Sheriff's Department Deputy Juan M. Ruiz's death. If this guy is in the area, he is a definite threat to kill again. Rest easy, Deputy Ruiz," Avondale PD said. What are your thoughts on weather or not they have DNA evidence from the crime scene or not? He is wearing jeans, a navy blue jacket and possibly a cap. Did Diane Schuler Have Auto Brewery Syndrome? It has also been mentioned that Daniel Nations girlfriend's first name starts with "K", (although I cant conceivably understand why the alleged killer would brand the victim with a reference to their own girlfriend. Ame had been living with her grandmother, Judith Deal, and Cynthia Stoltzmann, 44, the aunt and legal guardian of Ame. One reason this particular homicide case came to national attention is the haunting cell phone and social-media clues the girls left behind. "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. During the fight, Deputy Ruiz tried to call for backup on his radio, but he was beaten unconscious by Hurley, Penzone said. Ame was also forced to sleep in the shower stall without bedding because she had wet her bed. I don't think these killings were his first and, unless the police get a huge break, they won't be his last. Idk if he's an actual suspect, but the police certainly jumped on the opportunity to detain him for his probation violations and have kept him in custody. [2], Ame, who was 4 feet, 2inches and 59 pounds, had to be squeezed into the trunk since its dimensions were only 3 feet by 1 foot 2 inches and a foot deep. "The girls should have not been on that bridge," LH said. Last week the children of Delphi started school. The hill the girls were forced down is steeper, and once on it, a person would feel "trapped with no way out". [5] Police claimed the family abused Ame because they did not believe she was a blood relative. He said someone knows who the killer is but was keeping quiet because of "extreme fear". All of it keeps Libby German's grandpa, Mike Patty, up at night. "The place where Libby was standing when she took the video has filled in slightly with brush. On Feb. 15, 2017, police released cellphone images from German's phone showing a suspect in the case coming across the bridge towards the girls. Anything," explained Williams. It has not been revealed if these odd signatures were part of the murder method or done post mortem. Is an experienced and sophisticated killer familiar with DNA and evidence-collection. He is far bigger than BG. They walked through the wood and across the creek until they reached the spot where they were found and likely murdered there. It's been a tragic week for law enforcement in our state. I am a bit suspicious of RL, but I don't think he did it. The search resumed the next day and around noon, a searcher spotted the girls' bodies about 15m from the north bank of Deer Creek, on the 12-hectare property of 77-year-old Ron Logan, who was not considered a suspect. Friends Libby German, 14, and Abby Williams, 13, left school early and were dropped off around 1:45pm by a relative to go hiking on trails near the Moon High Bridge in Delphi, Indiana. What are your theories about the Delphi murder case? Both cases involved young females between the ages of 8-14. Is there any personal significance for him to the teens or middle of the month and does he have 3-day weekends? Sheriff Penzone said during a news conference on Oct. 11 that the incident began during the early-morning hours of Oct. 9 when deputies responded to reports of a suspicious person. It's the only plausible explanation for the search party not finding them earlier. When it was reported they towed away his car it seemed locked in. This is the location of the final death march by Abby Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14, after they recorded their murderer's chilling command to go "down the hill". I'm really glad someone else is as concerned about this as I am to write on this forum. The girls' pictures hang on flyers in storefronts around the town's square. Judith Deal also pleaded guilty to attempted child abuse, and was sentenced to 10 years in prison, plus a lifetime of probation. I thought there was a search for the girls in the area they were found, but they weren't found until noon the next day. The fact that they are holding the landowner seemed promising to me when first reported. I'll be checking back.. median home value in Arizona was about$54,800. The girls throats were injured in the course of their deaths, either through strangulation or by being cut with a knife. They said Ame often had head lice and once had cat urine on her shoes. If you have information on the Evansdale murder, contact law enforcement at319-232-6682. The rumor about the girls wearing scarves at their funeral seems to check out. History of rape, assault, and/or domestic abuse, Was a lone killer, did not have an accomplice. Sammantha and John Allen were convicted in 2017 of first degree murder and sentenced to death by lethal . "With his ultimate sacrifice, Deputy Ruiz made an even more substantial sacrifice. "His loss is a tragedy for our profession and our community. William Redmond was a member of the St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Columbus, Ohio, the Elks and a contributing member of St. Mary's Food Bank, his obituary in The Republic said. "It was an awful feeling of being trapped with no way out of there. It was later revealed that Kline was connected to a fake social media account, "anthony_shots," which had been using phony photos of male models to communicate with underage girls. I live about 25 minutes from Delphi, and honestly we don't know any more than you all do. On April 19, 42-year-oldChadwell allegedly lured a 9-year-old neighborhood girl into his house at 714 Park Ave. in Lafayette, where prosecutors say he beat her, locked her in the basement andsexually assaulted her before police looking for the girl knocked on his door. What about your hair?' This office will seek justice for Deputy Ruiz and his family.". I am open to all possibilities at this point. The space between the gaps is not enough for your foot to slide through, unless you turn it sideways. If you have any information on the Delphi murders, contact law enforcement at 1-800-225-5324 or Abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com. This was apparently the reason why the FBI got involved straight away. You don't just kill innocent children and decide that you made a bad decision, and stop doing it. AVONDALE, Ariz. - A Maricopa County Sheriff's deputy was laid to rest in October 2021, after he suffered a deadly attack while taking a suspect with felony warrants into custody. There is a new push for information four years after police found teenagers Libby German and Abby Williams dead, in Delphi, Indiana. Follow on Twitter: @RonWilkins2. He said WilliamRedmond liked to boat, fish, drink beer and was "a big fan of ASU. Marilyn Redmond said she didn't hear the third shot, which went into the back of her own head and exited through her jaw. Unnamed neighbors toldThe Republic the Redmonds wererecluses, saying they kept to themselves in theyear they lived in the area. "Then I realised I had to cross the creek. Both Carter and the sheriff believe the killer has a connection to Delphi, "whether it's an individual that previously lived in our community and knows the area where the girls were located very well, or possibly is still in our community". "When you are walking down the trail and approaching the bridge, the trail makes a turn and you can slowly see it 'approaching' you," LH said. "It's been six months. Atsome point, he lived in Ohio, before moving to Phoenix in the 1950s, according to details provided in 1981byhis obituary andby his friend and business partner, Ron Lukezic. McCall and Bracy have since died in prison. They can't. The girls were supposed to be picked up at 3:15pm and were reported missing at 5:30pm. Her mom was preparing a relish dish and William RedmondwatchedTV with the family dog, a Springer Spaniel who fearedstrangers. The girls bodies were found the following day, approximately half a mile from the bridge. "It is with a heavy heart that I share with you the passing of Deputy Juan "Johnny" Ruiz #S2212. Carter said the killer's age had been estimated between 18 and 40. The 2020 interview between Kline and the police took place after he was arrested on felony child porn charges in connection to the fake account. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Additionally, detectives pressed Kline on a conversation he had with one of German's friends via the account after her death. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The transcript showed that police pointed out that Kline was deceptive during a polygraph test when he was asked if he knew who killed the two girls, WISH-TV reported. All three men were ultimatelyconvicted on two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder and sentenced to death. I also think the part that baffles me the most was that it was such a bold crime. "People said that there was a guy behind the tree in the photo of Abby in the woods. (WTHR) - State police say more audio from Libby German's cell phone was played for the victims' families, including a mention of a man they noticed behind them. "Unless someone absolutely somehow studied that [trail] in great depth, they would not know specifically where certain things were," Leazenby said. Given the rumors circulating in regards to these crimes; rape, throat slitting, etc., these crimes were not committed quickly. She was acquitted in 1985 after a third trial. [1], The family had often moved and had lived in Pennsylvania, Utah, Texas and Tucson, Arizona, among other places. Nothing more. [8] When asked why Ame was treated so badly, it was said, "She was mentally a little slow, but that's it. [4], David Deal, Ame's possible father, was reported living in the back of the family rental home in a tent with his two other children. That's extraordinary confidence for someone committing a crime of this sort for the first time. The Evansdale, Iowa murders are eerily similar. Gaining control of them with a knife or gun, he forced them to turn northward and down the hill. This is a list of notable male murderers who committed their murders in Arizona, USA. The case remains unsolved more than five years . The school officials noted that Ame seemed to be the scapegoat of the family. It helped put the layout of the land and the time it takes to traverse it into perspective. If I were him, I would have kindly declined all interviews. It seems hard to believe after this long and with his picture and audio record available, police still have not managed to find him. He is a white male with his hands in his pockets while walking. He's charged with two counts of murder and has entered a not guilty plea. The rumor about the girls wearing scarves at their funeral seems to check out. The suspect who reportedly attacked and killed a Maricopa County Sheriff's deputy in October 2021 may face the death penalty, the county attorney's office said months later. The girls were due to be collected by Libby's grandfather Mike Patty, her legal guardian, in the trail car park at 3.15pm, but failed to show up. 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