"And that just always amazes me and brightens my day that she would she got to be there for so many people," Kelsi said. Law enforcement have elected not to release details about the case. She said they didn't say whether or not they had plans to meet up with anyone else inside the park. Kaleb has a sweet, natural, and caring demeanor. That support, Kelsi added, has never wavered. 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. Other members of her family have reportedly suffered from a similar trauma-induced mental block regarding the months and weeks after Libby's death. "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. They know where he was and who he was with and he wasn't anywhere near Delphi. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The days following were a blur. People still continue to come and support us and share this information and its just amazing. If Cody is the son of Becky's brother, she is his aunt and he her nephew. So I think it was just something fun to do on a nice day. - and that's still a big obstacle for me. She'll remember someone being in a room near her that she previously couldn't, or receiving a letter or a gift from a friend or sympathetic stranger. We dont know if these signatures were pre or postmortem. After an extensive search of their area, their bodies were found the following day on a steep embankment around half a mile upstream from theMonon High Bridge Trail where Libby had uploaded her final Snapchat post a day earlier. The group at the table is Ret. At this point, we were on ice and Kaleb helped all of us navigate the steep grade around the fence. Its also extended beyond the local community, with restless true crime fanatics and justice seekers keeping the story alive through podcasts, blog posts, and discussion boards. I've tried reporting them but it doesn't work. Libby then slipped her phone into her pocket and continued recording. One of those accounts was anthony_shots, which he set up in 2016 around six months before his house was raided. "Every time something new happens [in the case] I have to relive those moments," Kelsi said. Mom. I believe there is a good chance he is in town this weekend. The bridge is more remote and isolated. "It's amazing how many people are still there supporting us. I'll just be scrolling through my social media and people will post it back to me and I'll watch it again every time," Kelsi said. Kelsi had plans to meet up with her boyfriend later that afternoon before going to work and initially told Libby no. "It's a pretty normal place to do and take pictures, hang out, or talk to each other. "I think this person could be anyone," she said. "And then a little while later, she came back and said, 'Okay, dad will come pick us up if you'll drop us off.". Im watching my group members at the scene. "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. Prior to this visit, I did not realize there were private homes lining the trail system. Anything that we did, we pretty much did together except for the time that she was murdered, she said, adding that she was out of town, working at a ski resort on Mammoth Mountain in California. Police have never formally named a suspect in themurders of Libby and Abby, though several people have been questioned in regards to the killing. "She loved making people laugh and making people smile and just being there for people. Michelles Twitter is full of retweets for Kelsis cause and encouragement for each other. So thank you for clarifying! Libby then slipped her phone into her pocket and continued recording. 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. The culprit behind their killings is also yet to be identified. The bridge has gaps and missing boards. "I think you learn a lot about yourself when something like this happens. Then 17, Kelsi had been at home on themorning of February 13, 2017, when Libby, who had the day off from school, asked her if she could drive both her and Abby Williams to the Delphi Historic Trails. "I just keep listening, and every time I do, I just know that's the person that did such awful things - or a thing - to my sister. During a press conference in 2019, Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter even went as far as to say the killer could be sat in the room with them. On February 14, 2017, the bodies of Abigail "Abby" Williams and Liberty "Libby" German were discovered off a hiking trail in Delphi, Indiana, United States, after the young girls had disappeared from the same trail the previous day. This is where the girls started, is this where the killer started? The girls were dropped off by Kelsi at around 1:30 p.m. A sign reads it takes 501 steps to reach the bridge. "I think that track is very hard to find if you don't know it's there already. It had nothing to do with anything, just a song. "And then a little while later, she came back and said, 'Okay, dad will come pick us up if you'll drop us off.". It's also extended beyond the local community, with restless true crime fanatics and justice seekers keeping the story alive through podcasts, blog posts, and on discussion boards. View our online Press Pack. I know for the sisters on that bridge today we will forever support Kelsi German in her fight for finding her sisters killer. The killer had to hike in and out with limited time. Just four words, Guys.Down the hill! - A rumor that Libby called her dad at 230, to ask him to pick them up, but the phone records don't match that. - Kelsi says she is only stating facts, debunking any rumors she can. I still remember every time I talk to her not to give up and well find him and it helps me to keep pushing., Paul Holes, the retired detective that helped crack the Golden State Killer case and who worked ona book about it with Michelle, says what Michelle and Kelsi are doing is bringing attention to the cases., More than that, they are a source of comfort for one another. 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. In a rare update issued earlier this month, Indiana State Police said they were seeking information about a bogus social media profile, called anthony_shots, that may be linked to the case. He said, No, I dont think so. It's really like one of the only things you can do in Delphi other than getting food.". Homicide Detective Christine Mannina, Detective Dawn Higgins, trauma nurse Sharlene Bowen, Kaleb Siebert, Sue McDowell, and Kelsi German, the victims sister. We are not paid or provided any incentive for our quest to help this community and this town, and mostly help this sister find a killer. I see it all over, every day. She has done a remarkable job reaching a national audience at CrimeCon, talk shows, and podcasts. 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. Libby German and Abby Williams were both found dead on Valentine's Day 2017 - a day after they were reported missing having last been seen at the Delphi Historic Trails. And one sister connected with Kelsi because she buried a sister too. "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. Her little sister was murdered, along with her sister's best friend. They love their LE, and she knows that they will make an arrest soon. 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. It just amazes me that she was able to think of that at that moment. - Libby's phone did ping on 2 towers, but that is only because the town is so small, it was only pinging different towers because they are so close together. The other sub is talking about it. Did he have items there to help facilitate the crimes? "I dont know where the case would be if we didn't have that video," she added. "I'm tremendously proud of her," Kelsi told The Sun. Id love for our team to be able to do ours. You get the feeling you are all alone, but at the same time, you realize how many places the killer could hide and stalk his prey. Libby called him before Kelsi left. Kelsi German, 21, told The Sun that despite nearly five years having passed since her sister Libby, 14, was killed in Indiana alongside her best friend Abby Williams, 13, she still feels her sibling's presence around her often. He couldnt do anything because he is scared of spiders. After an extensive search of their area, their bodies were found the following day on a steep embankment around half a mile upstream from theMonon High Bridge Trail where Libby had uploaded her final Snapchat post a day earlier. Police, like Kelsi, have previously suggested that Libby and Abby's killer may live locally. - Cody's whereabouts have been confirmed. I hurry to catch up to my group because they are already talking about observations and theories. Its further from the parking area than I originally thought. "I just keep listening, and every time I do, I just know that's the person that did such awful things - or a thing - to my sister. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Literally the day I was born I had four best friends. That support, Kelsi added, has never wavered. December 27 marked what would have been Libby's 19th birthday. Kelsi German, 21, was among one of the last people to see her 14-year-old sister Libby alive. It was about a song. Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! Then 17, Kelsi had been at home on the morning of February 13, 2017, when Libby, who had the day off from school, asked her if she could drive both her and her friend Abigail Williams, 13, to the Delphi Historic Trails. Kelsi had plans to meet up with her boyfriend later that afternoon before going to work and initially told Libby no. 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. Its a pretty normal place to do and take pictures, hang out, or talk to each other. At the time I just didnt feel as though Id been taking her enough places or spending as much time together as we should so eventually I agreed if she could find someone else to pick her up again," Kelsi previously told The Sun. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, 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, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. Its beautiful and pristine. I point out the man that first caught my eye in the booth behind her and she says, I saw him. As an investigation continues, Kelsi said she believes police are getting closer each day to obtaining justice for Abby and Libby, the latter of whom she remembered as a funny, caring, and tenacious younger sister. (An exclusive clip is shown below.). Its 63 feet high over Deer Creek. But this room was different than most. That was the last time Kelsi would see her sister alive. The best evidence we have on this case came from Libby! ", The statement continued: "We know there is enormous interest in the 'WHY' of everything we do, but we cannot and will not speculate. Since then, several local men have fallen under suspicion for their murders. The rumors about him specifically were because of a song lyric that he posted on Facebook a while ago. From the moment Libby and Abbys bodies were identified, Kelsi said its difficult for her to recall anything that happened in the weeks that followed. 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 claimed to watch it almost every day in the hope of discovering a new detail orjogging a repressed memory. Kaleb is Kelsi's boyfriend and Sue is married to Dawn Higgins. The manner and causes of their deaths have never been publicly disclosed by police. The bodies of Libby and Abby were discovered on February 14, 2017, along an abandoned railroad in Delphi, Indiana. According to an affidavit, Kline admitted to investigators that he used a series of fake social media profiles on Instagram and Snapchat to contact underage girls and solicit nude images from them. But, the solution is within reach. "And so they were like, 'Hey, let's go to this place,'" Kelsi theorized. Michelle immediately began sharing the knowledge she gained while seeking justice for her sister, which includedencouraging Kelsi to speak to the media about her sister. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. We arrive on the other side of Freedom Bridge and I notice a sign hanging across the path to the Monon Bridge that reads Closed Unsafe Trail. Im fifth in line as our group hikes up toward the sign. The killer could have taken any of them and passed the girls at some point. Allen, who has entered . Their bodies were found about a half mile away from the hiking trail. 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. "People still continue to come and support us and share this information and it's just amazing. I think thats one thing that intrigues people [about the case] to continue to look at it.. Posted at 6:47 PM, Apr 29, 2019. Kelsi had plans to meet up with her boyfriend later that afternoon before going to work and initially told Libby no. 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.". It's also extended beyond the local community, with restless true crime fanatics and justice seekers keeping the story alive through podcasts, blog posts, and on discussion boards. We know for a fact Kelsi is keeping this case on the national front. I see Mannina gently talking to Kelsi, who stops short of reaching the bridge. Shes considering pursuing a masters degree in social work so she can help others for the rest of her adult life. During a press conference in 2019, Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter even went as far as to say the killer could be sat in the room with them. 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. Thats just one new component to this scene that we would learn. Libby then turned her back and walked away with Abby. "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 killer could have watched from the bridge or the ground. "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. They decided to walk the trail and the bridge. In this Delphi Murders Theories 2022 video, we're breaking down statements made by Kelsi German following the anthony_shots information release by ISP on Dec. Every time something happens to you, it strikes you again. "And so they were like, 'Hey, let's go to this place,'" Kelsi theorized. That was the last time Kelsi would see her sister alive. Its a vision that has haunted me for 30 years.. 10 The outpour of support - it's just so encouraging.". Its amazing how many people are still there supporting us. This is so true. "Obviously at this point, it could have been somebody else I was familiar with at one point in my life. They vanished on Valentines Day 2017 while hiking along the Delphi Historic Trails in Indiana during a day off from school. "It's a pretty normal place to do and take pictures, hang out, or talk to each other. Join Nancy Grace for her new online video series designed to help you protect what you love most your children. 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. It was about a friend who had been through something traumatic. She drove Libby and her best friend Abby Williams (pictured) to the Delphi Historic Trails on Feb. 13, 2017, where they were killed Credit: Facebook/Snapchat. When I met her, it was just like an instant connection.. They said they never wanted or asked or took any money from anyone. - No one refused a lie detector test. Repressed memories from that time will sometimes present themselves in fragments, she said. Repressed memories from that time will sometimes present themselves in fragments, she said. For four years, Kelsi German has wondered if her path has crossed with the killer. Kelsis 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. It's unclear whether Kline is currently being investigated as a suspect in the relation to theDelphi murders, or why it took more than three years to arrest him on the child porn charges. Around this time, Libby calls and asks her dad, Derrick if he could give them a ride back. "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.". Several times one or more of us almost fell and slipped on the snowy icy path. Then 17, Kelsi had been at home on the morning of February 13, 2017, when Libby, who had the day off from school, asked her if she could drive both her and her friend Abigail Williams, 13, to the Delphi Historic Trails. None of us are 14 and none of us are afraid of him. He is battling a lot of battles. I wish we were celebrating together, I miss you.". Kelsi had plans to meet up with her boyfriend later that afternoon before going to work and initially told Libby no. "I remember making sure they had their sweatshirts," Kelsi reflected, "I told her I loved her and she said it back, just like any other time we were leaving each other.". Ill just be scrolling through my social media and people will post it back to me and Ill watch it again every time, Kelsi said. "And it's so sad that we just know the voice, but we don't know the face and we don't have any answers yet. In a statement released last week, the department said such questions are "certainly relevant" but declined to comment further. That to me means he has navigated this bridge many times. "And then I found a career path that would get me to the spot I wanted to be in, where I could help these people for the rest of my life. Michelle has spent decades keeping her sisters story alive in hopes that the person responsible would finally be held accountable. So thats something Ive also bought into, Kelsi continued, that hes either from Delphi or that hes spent a lot of time here.. Both wanted to be here today as much as the experts. Chris Harris has been a senior true crime reporter for PEOPLE since late 2015. "The information we had, have, and continue to receive concerning Kline has ebbed and flowed over these last few years. "I use it to my advantage, and I'll be like, 'Hey, what about this?' He was kind and open about his thoughts on the case. "We've waited so long for answers," German says, "so it would be nice to have closure and the girls can have their day and we can be done.". Kelsi says her grandma is mistaken a phone call on a different day. 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. 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. or 'What if I never dropped them off?' Same. "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. God I can't wait until the day he is caught. 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