Watch the video of the suspect video and call or email in a tip if you recognize his walk/stature. 

Review Video of the Suspect

Listen to the suspect audio recording and call or email in a tip if you recognize the voice.

Review Audio of the Suspect

Look at the suspect drawing closely, especially if you lived or worked in or near Delphi, IN in February 2017. 

View the Suspect's Photo

Freedom Bridge

Old CPS building

Bodies found (Sanders Property)

Wilson's Bridge

Mary Gerard Nature Preserve

Delphi Community High School

Monon High Bridge

Two young friends are killed on a hiking trail in Delphi, Indiana.


The photo of freckle-faced Abigail Williams smiling warmly with a wide brimmed sun hat captured the hearts of people around the world. Known as Abby to all who knew her, the opportunity to experience high school was taken from her.  An 8th grader at Delphi Community Middle School, Abby was only 13 years old when she was murdered.  As an only child, raised by her mother, Anna, the two were especially close. Abby’s murder left a gaping hole in Anna Williams’, life. 

The quieter one of the pair, Abby loved the outdoors – she enjoyed camping and riding ATV's with her family on camping trips to Michigan. She also had an artistic side which she expressed through playing the saxophone in the school band, photography. Abby would take the family camera at events and her Mom would later marvel at her photos and perspective she had. Abby also loved art and drew little masterpieces which decorated the walls of her mother’s home. She loved all animals, but especially Bongo; a stray cat that Abby convinced her Mom to keep despite Anna’s allergies. Bongo became Abby’s beloved pet.


Abigail “Abby” Williams

Liberty German, known affectionately as “Libby'', was 14 years old when she was murdered, and also attended Delphi Community Middle School. She was incredibly outgoing and older sister Kelsi German, said “she didn’t know a stranger because she said hi to everyone.”  Libby was loving and loyal - surrounded by a large family who loved her in return. In addition to her parents Derrick German and Carrie Timmons, Libby had five sisters, and was very close to her grandparents, Mike and Becky Patty. 

To understand the heart of Libby, is to consider how her friends described her: as someone who was always willing to be the shoulder you needed to cry on. Her teachers say she was incredibly smart and priorities maintaining the best grades she could. She also loved spending time outdoors and sports.  She played volleyball, soccer, basketball, swimming, but was most passionate about softball. Together, Abby and Libby hoped to play in the spring and summer league the year they were murdered. Like Abby, she was also a creative person, who loved baking and painting and would never get to experience high school milestones like proms, sports, graduation and all the coming-of-age experiences so many of us have enjoyed.

Liberty “Libby” German

Libby's older sister and the family's advocate who continues to fight for justice.

Kelsi German

On July 23, 2019, after receiving a tip, authorities announced that Paul Etter was being considered a person of interest in the murders. Etter was wanted for the kidnapping and rape of a 26-year-old woman on June 22 in Tippecanoe County. Five days later, Etter was surrounded by police, and after a five hour stand-off, he died by suicide.

Paul Etter

Daniel J. Nations, a registered sex offender from Indiana, was arrested in Woodland Park, Colorado in September 2017 and charged with threatening strangers on a Monument trail with a hatchet. The expired Indiana plates on the car Nations was driving was noticed by police, who subsequently discovered an outstanding warrant under his name. Fanning public speculation still further, it was reported that a bicyclist had been fatally shot on the same trail at around the time that Nations was purportedly terrifying passersby. An El Paso County sheriff's spokesman told reporters that, however "many similarities" there were between the cases, he was not at liberty to disclose them, since Indiana investigators did not want any more information released.

On January 5, 2018, Nations was sentenced to three years of probation for threatening members of the public in Colorado; however, he was not released since he had an active warrant out on him back in Indiana. On January 24, Nations was finally transferred to Indiana officials' custody on an unrelated charge, failure to register as a sex offender. In early February 2018, authorities said that Nations was no longer considered an active person of interest in the Delphi murders

Daniel J. Nations

Thomas Bruce, who formerly worked as a pastor, is charged with fatally shooting one woman and sexually assaulting two others, after having ordered them at gunpoint into the back room of a suburban St. Louis shop for religious supplies. Committed in broad daylight on November 19, 2018, these crimes put Bruce in the spotlight of the press. Some noted his being of similar stature (5-foot-7 to 5-foot-9 inches) to the then-current suspect description in the Delphi slayings; also, his wearing a flat cap and navy-blue jacket during this attack, not unlike the suspect in the Delphi case. Indiana State Police did look into his possible connection in November. On December 4, Bruce was charged with no fewer than 17 felony counts related to the St. Louis case and could receive the death penalty.

Thomas Bruce

Charles Eldridge was arrested on January 8, 2019 in Union City, Indiana, on charges of child molestation and child solicitation. Police in Randolph County alerted the FBI to a potential link between Eldridge and the Delphi murders, on account of his strong resemblance to the suspect sketch, albeit this was before the updated composite had come out.

Charles Eldridge

Approximately 18 to 40 years old but may appear younger. Hair: Reddish Brown. Height 5'6" to 5'10". Weight 180 to 200 pounds. Male. White

Unknown Suspect aka Bridge Guy (BG)

Anna Williams

Libby’s mother who was living in Kentucky at the time. 

Carrie Timmons

16-year old female who visited the trails the day the girls went missing and were killed. She had arrived around 2:45/2:50pm, and claimed to not have seen or heard anything suspicious. She did report seeing other individuals on the trails that day

2nd Eyewitness

20-something male. Told police that he had seen the suspect walking west towards the freedom bridge, the girls’ last known location. He claimed that he had seen the man from the photo and video 

3rd eyewitness

Derrick German encounters him on trail, aka "Flannel shirt man".

Dave McCain

Arrested in Lafayette for the attack and assault of his 9-year old neighbor. Police released a statement saying they are looking for "connections".

James Chadwell II

Indiana suspect arrested for luring young girl to basement being investigated for 2017 Delphi murders

Delphi double murder: Victim Libby German's sister Kelsi does not believe suspect James Chadwell is the killer

'Play ball' brings a dream alive for Libby German, Abby Williams, families and Delphi

First tournament to be played at ‘Abby and Libby Memorial Park’ in honor of murdered Delphi teens

Attempted murder defendant investigated for ties to Delphi killings

4 years later, Delphi murders still unsolved

Investigators looking into potential new lead in murder of 2 Indiana girls

4 years after Delphi murders, families of Libby German and Abby Williams still seek justice

Families of Abby Williams and Libby German discuss 4th year since murders without arrest

MISSING: Two 13-year-old girls dropped off to go hiking near Carroll County trail

Down The Hill

NBA All-Star grant funds equipment for park honoring Abby Williams and Libby German

Anonymous donor gives $100,000 to reward fund to solve murders of 2 girls in Delphi, Indiana

Does James Chadwell have Delphi Snapchat murder victims tattooed on arms? One looks like Libby German: Internet

$100,000 Donation Made To Delphi Reward Fund For Investigation Into Murders Of 2 Girls

LIBBY GERMAN’S SISTER ASKS PEOPLE TO STOP SENDING HER PHOTOS OF POSSIBLE MURDER SUSPECTS

41. The Delphi Murders Part 2

Find the Delphi Murderer: A Prosecutors Short

Former prosecutor in unsolved Delphi rail track murders of two teens says the killer left behind at least three 'signatures' at the 'odd' crime scene which had a 'lot of physical evidence' - as victim’s sister renews her appeal for justice

Attempted murder defendant investigated for possible ties to Delphi killings

Delphi, Indiana Murders: Police, FBI continue search for suspect 4 years after killing of teen girls

FIRST SOFTBALL GAMES TO BE HELD AT ABBY AND LIBERTY MEMORIAL PARK

Accused child abductor needs medical treatment after jailhouse fight

Sister of Delphi Murder Victim Says 'Every Day I Pray for Answers,' as Killer Remains at Large

Kelsi German on Sister Libby & Delphi Murders

Delphi murders 'might' be connected to nearby kidnapping case: Sheriff

ABIGAIL WILLIAMS

Who Killed Abigail Williams and Liberty German? Has the Delphi Killer Been Caught?

Man Allegedly Tried to Kill a 9-Year-Old Girl. Now, Deputies Are Looking for Link to Double Slaying of 8th Graders.

Delphi Snapchat Murders: Why deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German remained unsolved for 4 years

ABBY AND LIBBY MEMORIAL PARK TO BE DEDICATED ON SATURDAY

James Brian Chadwell: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Delphi Snapchat murders: Who is James Chadwell? Indiana man who raped girl, 10, suspected in deaths of teens

Accused attempted murderer asks for a change of venue, citing worldwide media coverage

Official Abby Williams & Libby German New and Information Portal 

Delphi murders still very alive for family

Reward in Killings of Delphi Teens Libby German and Abby Williams Rises to $325K Thanks to Anonymous Donor

LIBERTY GERMAN

'Like it happened yesterday': Family reflects on Delphi murders at four-year anniversary

First tournament held at park dedicated to Indiana teens killed on hiking trip

Delphi Murders Discussion ////// 395

Sister of Delphi double-murder victim: Don’t share comparisons of sketch of suspect

Delphi murders: A timeline of the search for Abby and Libby's killer

Indiana Man Allegedly Lured Child Into House To Kill Her

Delphi murders | Is kidnapping suspect connected to the unsolved murders of Indiana 8th graders?

Sister of Delphi Murder Victim Is Studying Criminal Justice to Help Homicide Victims' Families

Delphi murder investigators impose information blackout on possible suspects

The Delphi Murders w/ Barb & Drew

43. The Delphi Murders Part 4

Crime Stories: 2 girls murdered at a local Delphi bridge, NEW TWIST!

Liberty German and Abigail Williams -The Delphi Murders

Police ‘working diligently’ to bring Delphi murder investigation to a close

Delphi murders: What we know and don't know 4 years after Abby and Libby were killed

Re-Examining the Delphi Murders

Person of interest in Delphi murders has Kokomo connections

Delphi Murders /// Part 1 /// 110

TRUE CRIMES: DELPHI

Indiana man charged in assault of 9-year-old girl being investigated in connection with Delphi murders

Delphi Murders Case (Abigail Williams & Liberty German)

Reward for Delphi killer's capture climbs to $325K: Anonymous donor gives $100K to help solve 2017 cold case of two girls murdered on Indiana hiking trail

Brother of James Chadwell, Man Being Investigated in Connection With Delphi Murders, Says He Is 'Evil'

NO DECISION YET ON JAMES CHADWELL'S REQUEST FOR A CHANGE OF VENUE

Briefs: April 7

Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Girl, 9, Might Have Ties to Unsolved Delphi Killings: Police 

Man accused of sexually assaulting lady, 9, could be linked to 2017 murders

UNKNOWN SUSPECT

Police probing potential link between kidnapping suspect and unsolved murders of two girls in Indiana

The Unsolved Casefile: Who Killed Liberty German & Abigail Williams?

Who is Ashley Chadwell? Delphi murders suspect James Chadwell's brother says he is 'absolutely capable' of it

Investigators Of 2017 Delphi Murders Moving to New Center

Interactive Timeline | The Delphi Murders

Delphi Murders: Deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German remain unsolved 4 years later

'Epitome of evil': Delphi double murder still a mystery 3 years later

Delphi Murders Followup

DREAD: THE UNSOLVED Delves Into the Delphi Murders

42. The Delphi Murders Part 3

CARROLL COUNTY LEASING NEW SPACE FOR DELPHI DOUBLE HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION

Delphi, Indiana Murders: Reward in 2017 killings of 2 teens grows to $325K

Man accused of sexually assaulting girl, 9, could be linked to 2017 murders

40. The Delphi Murders Part 1 -- Find Him

Uncovered: Indianapolis women search for answers to cold cases

Delphi murder mystery marks 4 years in search for man in victim’s phone recordings

Authorities 'looking into' connection between kidnapping suspect, Delphi murders

Delphi murders remain unsolved ahead of four-year anniversary

Judge considers attempted murder suspect James Chadwell's request for change of venue

'We Are Coming For You': Anonymous Donor Gives $100K To Help Solve The 2017 Delphi Murders

Carroll County Sheriff’s Department

Indiana State Police

Abby & Libby tipline

Delphi Homicide Investigation Tip Line

Approximate: According to Becky Patty, Libby "reset" her phone about a week before the murders, because the phone kept "freezing up on her." According to Becky, when Libby reset the phone to "factory reset" many of the apps like "find my phone" did not get reset (ie; get re-installed on the phone.) This is why they could not use "find my phone" to find Abby and Libby, the day the girls went missing.


Libby resets phone and turns off "find my iphone"

Anna took them to the park where they practiced softball.
They ate pizza for dinner
They listened to music and worked on an art project centered around the theme of chocolate.
Watched movies with Kelsi and her friends.
Abby slept over at Libby's (Mike and Becky Patty's house) on Sunday night.


Libby and Abby made several videos of themselves.

According to the "Scene of the Crime" podcast, Libby's mother Carrie Timmons sent Libby a snapchat to say "Good Morning," and Libby sent back a selfie of herself in bed.


Mike Patty says he thinks the girls woke up around 10AM. Derrick made the girls banana pancakes.
Libby and Abby were bored and asked Becky if they could do something. Becky said if they would help her do some filing, they could go shopping later. They also painted a desk in Libby's room.
Libby grew restless and wanted an outing.
Around lunchtime, the girls asked Becky if they could go on a hike at the Monon High Bridge. Libby and Kelsi had been before. It was a common place for the family to go, and Libby had crossed the bridge many times before. Kelsi said they had been there many times before geo-caching or riding bikes, or enjoying the scenery and taking pictures.
Abby's mother said that Abby did not ask her if it was okay for Abby to go. Abby had played in the creek before. But Anna said she would have given permission.


According to the (February 2018) corrected Indiana State Police press release: A vehicle is parked at the "Old CPS Building" in the City of Delphi - that was abandoned on the east side of - inaudible - next to the Hoosier Highway between the hours of noon and 5 on February 14 13, 2017


 Libby's father, Derrick German, leaves the house, headed for Frankfort, on an errand for his mother, Becky Patty


1:26PM: A 16-Year-Old female witness is with a group of friends near the Freedom Bridge. They are getting ready to leave. The 16-Year-Old takes a picture on her phone.

1:27PM Approximate: The female witness sends the photo to her mother. The timing of the taking and sending of this photo later helps this witness remember when she saw BG.

1:30 PM: The 16-Year-Old female is near the benches near the Freedom Bridge, notices BG and says hello to him. BG gave her a look that frightened her.

• She passed him on a narrow trail just a few feet away. She said he was her height (5' 6") or maybe an inch taller. LE now says 5'6" to 5'8".

• Later, when the 16-year-old female witness heard Abby and Libby were missing, the witness thought about the man she saw, and called it in.

• This witness described BG without having first seen Libby's video.

She gave LE a description that matched Libby's pics/vid. At least a day before LE released them. blue jeans, blue coat and a hoodie pulled up over a short-billed hat. also some sort of covering over the lower half of his face.

• This witness is one of two witnesses responsible for the Newsboy cap sketch, that was not released until July of 2017.


Kelsi gets a call from her boyfriend while driving girls to bridge

The parking lot at this entrance is called the Mears Lot.

• This is not the main entrance to the trail which is at the Freedom Bridge - further up the road, towards Delphi


Libby calls her dad to pick them up later

Libby posted a photo of Abby walking the bridge; after this they weren’t heard from again.


Libby takes a picture of Abby on the Monon High Bridge

Libby captures video of killer walking towards them

Audio recording on Libbys's phone of BG saying, "Guys... Down the hill." It is not known if BG said those two things at once or separate times, as LE released "Down the hill," during one press conference and "Guys" during another, years later. Derrick said LE told the families that there is no audio beyond "Down the hill..."

BG, Libby and Abby cross Deer Creek from the South side (Sanders property) to the North side (Logan property.)
No one was home at the Sanders property when the girls and BG crossed the creek and the girls were murdered


Audio recording on Libby's phone of killer saying, "Guys... Down the hill."

The girls are murdered by the unknown killer

Cheyenne Mekisha Engles says she entered the trails at approximately 2:45/2:50PM. Having parked at the Mears lot - the same lot where Abby and Libby were dropped by Kelsi.


Cheyenne Mekisha Engles enters the trails

Cheyenne says she took this picture while standing on the south end of the bridge.

• Cheyenne says she walked across the bridge (from north to south), and took a picture at the south end at approximately 2:50-3:00PM. (Shadow analysis seems to confirm that the picture was taken around 3PM, not 2:50.)

• Another Photo Cheyenne says she took at about 3PM.

• Cheyenne says she didn't hear or see anything at that time.

• Cheyenne later posted on Jamie Kelley's Facebook: “I even walked all the way across the bridge and back. I only [saw] a guy when I first got there, and another couple [of guys] once I got on the bridge. I didn’t see the girls at all. I also didn’t take the trail that leads to the right. [I] only took the trail that lead to the bridge.”

• This Facebook post seems to be a typo. Cheyenne typed that she was on the trails and bridge between 3:45 and 3:50 when she probably meant to type that she was there between 2:45 and 2:50, and was to the bridge by about 3.

• This Facebook post clarifies that Cheyenne was already walking on the trails by 2:50, so she was able to take the picture she says she did at 3PM.

• In this Facebook post Cheyenne says she was there "around 3PM."

• Cheyenne explains that she saw a woman there that she knew. Cheyenne says she knew the arguing couple as well.
• It's likely the girls were dead and BG was exiting the trail system by 3PM. If Cheyenne was not on the bridge until 3PM, she would have missed seeing him or anything important.


Cheyenne Mekisha Engle takes picture of Monon High Bridge

20-Something male witness arrives at the Mears lot with his girlfriend. 
They walk slowly along the 501 trail, towards the High Bridge.



G passes the 20-Something male witness and his girlfriend. BG is heading west towards the Freedom Bridge.

• The witness said BG's hat was exposed, no hoodie. The girlfriend did not notice BG at all. The couple were apparently having an argument.

• This witness was the male in the "arguing couple" that FSG/Dave McCain told Derrick about.

• When this witness saw the photo from Libby's phone (it was released a few days after the murders), the witness called it in and said, "that's the man I saw."

• /u/bitterbeatpoet
 commented on Facebook about what the male witness said he saw as BG was "leaving."
• The 16 Year Old Female Witness and the 20-Something male witness are the sources for the newsboy cap sketch, and neither was very happy with the sketch. They both said the man was not wearing a newsboy cap. The mid-20's male witness has stated that the man he saw was NOT the newer sketch. That who he saw was the man in Libby's video. a much older man.

• Both witnesses say BG was wearing a hat, that looked like a painters cap. The man said painters cap and the girl said short brim. Both witnesses say BG was wearing a scarf covering the lower part of his face. Both witnesses were with people who did not notice BG. Neither witness has ever said that they could pick BG out of a line up, and it's unlikely they could.

• The only difference is that the girl witness said BG had a hoodie over his hat. And the man witness said, no hoodie, just hat. One conclusion is the hoodie came off, during the murders, and BG didn't bother to put it back up again.


3rd eyewitness sees Bridge Man near Freedom Bridge

Libby's father, Derrick German, is crossing Wilson's Bridge, and leaves a message on Libby's phone that he's almost there. Libby's phone went to voice mail.

Derrick leaves this message at about the same time that the male witness and his girlfriend are passing BG, who is heading west, towards the Freedom Bridge.


Derrick called Libby when he arrived at the Mary Gerard entrance/Mears Parking Lot. No answer. Derrick also sent a text.


Derrick arrives at trail; calls Libby again then sends text

On the trail, at the five trail intersection, Derrick encounters a man wearing a flannel shirt: "Flannel Shirt Guy" ie; Dave McCain.
FSG/Dave McCain was walking West on the 501 trail, coming from the bridge. FSG said he had not seen the girls.
FSG/Dave McCain told Derrick there was a couple "down by the bridge," but no girls. \*McCain told Derrick the couple was "down at the bridge." McCain did not say "under the bridge." The word "under was added by Becky Patty in a YouTube interview with Gray Huze. Derrick never said that.
On Facebook, Derrick said that FSG said that he had seen a couple "down at the bridge." According to Derrick, FSG did not say "underneath." The idea that the couple was underneath the bridge was added by Becky Patty on Gray Huze YouTube channel. By saying "down at the bridge," FSG was not saying "under the bridge."

Derrick was later shown pictures of Dan McCain, and said that Dan is not FSG. Derrick was shown pictures of Dave McCain and said that Dave could be FSG. Dan McCain is on the Wabash & Erie Canal Board of Directors and is not a suspect - and neither is David McCain.


As he walked the trail, Derrick tried Libby's phone again. No answer.


Derrick tries Libby's phone again. No answer.


Now back at his vehicle, Derrick calls his mother (Libby's Grandmother), Becky Patty, to see if the girls are already home. Derrick tells Becky Patty that Libby is not answering her phone.


Derrick calls his mother (Libby's Grandmother), Becky Patty

Derrick calls his sister Tara, and left her a message asking if Tara had heard from the girls.


Derrick walks to the Freedom Bridge. Along the way, he encounters FSG/Dave McCain again. Unknown if Derrick met up with the couple, or Cheyenne.


Derrick walks to Freedom Bridge; runs into flannel shirt guy again

Becky called Kelsi who initially let the phone go to voicemail (thinking it was a robocall). When Becky called a second time, Kelsi noticed the missed call was from her grandmother, so she called Becky right back. (Kelsi is at her boyfriend's house.) Becky asked Kelsi if she had heard from Libby, and Kelsi said no, she hadn't.


Becky tries to call Libby again and gets "no response."


Becky Patty calls the girls' friends to see if any had heard from Abby and Libby. None had.


Becky speaks with her daughter Tara and they decide to go to the trails to help look for the girls.


Becky talks to Tara (her daughter); they go to trails to look for girls

Becky calls her husband Mike Patty to let him know the girls are missing; that she and Tara are going to the trails to join Derrick, and search for the girls. Mike is in Lafayette, about 30 minutes away. He says he'll leave work asap, and meet them at the trails to help look.


Becky calls Mike to let him know the girls are missing

Approximate: Becky's son who is also Libby's uncle arrives home (he also lives with Mike and Becky Patty.) It is agreed that Cody will also head to the trails. Cody drives one of the routes that the girls could have taken if they'd decided to walk home. Becky drives the other route that the girls could have taken, if they decided to walk home.


Tara arrives at the trails before Becky. Derrick gets in Tara's car and they sit and wait for Becky.


Tara arrives at the trails; Derrick waits with Tara

Becky arrives at the Mears lot and sees Derrick's car, Tara's car, and Cody's car


Nervous that the girls were missing, Kelsi left her boyfriend's house, drove to the trails, and arrived just after Becky.


Kelsi leaves her boyfriend's house & heads to trails

Becky tries to reach Anna (Abby's mother) via cell phone and is unable to make contact. Becky drives to Anna's house, and is told by a family member that Anna is at work, waiting tables. Becky drives to the restaurant, and while en route, Anna calls Becky back. (Anna says this happened between 4:30 and 5PM). Anna left work and headed to the sheriff's station. Anna called a friend and asked him to check the City Park for the girls.


Mike Patty arrives and parks across the street in the Mears driveway. Mr. Mears joined the search. Mike continued to call Libby's phone repeatedly. The phone is now going straight to voice mail.


Mike Patty reports the girls missing to local police.


Kelsi goes to work as she is an hour late for her 4:30 shift.


Secondary calls went out to the Volunteer Fire Dept who responded in Fire Dept. Vehicles and Personal Vehicles.


Volunteers join law enforcement to search for the girls; Carroll County Sheriff Tobe Leazenby says there's no reason to believe the girls are in immediate danger.  A search effort involved law enforcement and volunteers. Carroll County Sheriff's Department, Delphi Police Department, and Delphi Fire Department. The Department of Natural Resources joined in the search.


Family and friends start circulating Facebook posts, looking for the girls


Family/friends start circulating posts on Facebook

At some time between 7PM and 8PM, the commander talked about ending the search for the night and starting at light.


Police begin to talk of calling off search

Carroll County Sherriff Tobe Leazenby says they tried pinging the girls' cell phones, without success. Leazenby believed the cell phones were either out of battery life or turned off, intentionally.


As soon as the 16YO Female witness heard the girls were missing, she called in a report of seeing a man whose expression frightened her at the Freedom Bridge at 1:30PM. It's unknown when exactly the female witness became aware the girls were missing. But she reported the 1:30PM incident before the bodies were discovered, and before LE released Libby's photo of BG. So she described BG, and what he was wearing, before seeing the photo. However, BG was wearing a scarf over the lower part of his face and a hat pulled down over the upper half. It's unlikely this witness would be able to pick BG up out of a line up. This witness was one of two responsible for the newsboy cap sketch, released three months later.


Carroll County Sherriff Tobe Leazenby calls off the LE search, believing that Abby and Libby might be with friends. Leazenby said there was no reason to believe the girls were in imminent danger.


Leazenby says he thinks the girls were likely with a friend

After an exhaustive night of searching for Abby and Libby, teams continue looking for the teens in the morning. The effort includes police, volunteeers, K9 units, and dive teams.


Search teams find two bodies about a half-mile away from the bridge at 12 p.m.The bodies were about 50 feet (15 m) from the north bank of Deer Creek.


During a 2 p.m.news conference, authorities say they found two bodies without providing identification. They say for the first time that "foul play" is suspected.


Autopsies are conducted in Terre Haute at 8 a.m.. Authorities convene a meeting to discuss the findings.


At 3 p.m., police confirm the identities of the bodies found as those of Libby and Abby. They say the case is being investigated as a double homicide.


Identifies confirmed/Announce double homicide investigation

At 7 p.m., Indiana State Police release a photo of a man seen walking on the trail around the time the girls disappeared. They stop short of calling him a suspect.


Liberty "Libby" German

What's Left to be Uncovered

Important People

Timeline of Events

Feburary 6, 2017

Feburary 12, 2017

Feburary 13, 2017

Feburary 13, 2017

Feburary 13, 2017

Freedom Bridge

Case Sources