[7], Police claimed that the other children instigated situations to get Ame in trouble. The space between the gaps is not enough for your foot to slide through, unless you turn it sideways. Now, that suspect may face the death penalty, county officials said months later. 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. She went on to co-author a book False Arrest about the experience, which was later adapted into a movie. The barn on the Mears property is a popular guess. Authorities have not released a cause of death. On September 13, 2013, she was sentenced to 24 years in prison and given a lifetime of probation. he added. All three men were ultimatelyconvicted on two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder and sentenced to death. Another theory was 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. McCall and Bracy have since died in prison. William Redmond, who went by "Pat" to those closest to him,was born in Huntington, West Virginia. Check this out: https://youtu.be/DZzBCyLSI0E. "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. 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 guess this case is so frustrating because someone, somewhere must recognize the picture and voice. It is possible that RL does know the killer. This is someone who feels comfortable in these woods. Just off the square, the investigation command center remains open, where police still come and go daily, looking into tips that come in about the girls' murders. Was wearing a hat (most likely a camouflage hunting cap with ear flaps or pageboy cap), hooded sweatshirt, scarf, and blue jeans on the day of the Delphi murders. He made himself a media whore, and he sure is paying the price in the public eye. "It was at that time that he was initially passive resistant and turned on the deputy and the fight ensued," Penzone said. "My heart's still breaking," said Anna Williams, Abby's mom, who prays it won't be much longer. I don't think these killings were his first and, unless the police get a huge break, they won't be his last. That tells me he planned these murders very meticulously with nothing left to chance. Reach Ron Wilkins at rwilkins@jconline.com. [1] David and his family members all claimed that Ame is not his daughter. May have become unusually interested in news reports about the case or otherwise involved himself in the case such as talking excessively about it, compulsively reading news articles, or helping with the search party. My initial guess was that the man in the picture is either a transient or truck driversomething that allowed him to get out of the area quickly. "Our heart is with (MCSO) and the family of Deputy Ruiz during these difficult moments," Gilbert PD said. Follow on Twitter: @RonWilkins2. This is a list of notable male murderers who committed their murders in Arizona, USA. May have worked at the Indiana Packers meat-packing plant and other similar meat-processing plants (or jobs that are easier for convicted felons to obtain) in rural areas. The Journal & Courier has not reported on these speculations. That knock on the door might have saved the girl's life. May make regular stops for work nearby or have been in the area for a few days prior with time to scout out the surrounding area. Chadwell stopped his assault and answered the door when police knocked, according to prosecutors. Indiana local LH, who didn't want to be identified, told news.com.au that she finds the spot the girls met and filmed their murderer so creepy, she takes a gun whenever she visits. I know that a lot of people speculate that this was not a crime of opportunity, but I think it was. He may have a limp or a gait. Six months later, though, a painful anniversary has arrived with still no answers. What are your thoughts on weather or not they have DNA evidence from the crime scene or not? "There is moss growing on some spots where the ties are spongy, likely contributing to the decay. She has bone chips in a precarious place in her head," Phoenix police DetectiveGeorgeKlettlinger told the Associated Pressat the time. [6] He was granted a retrial two years later, which ended with a hung jury. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. BUT if I am misunderstanding how the search went down and how the girls were found, then that can change. "My foot fell through several times and part of the board went down to the creek. Does anyone know of any quotes from LE, the coroner or even family members which suggests or mentions a letter carved onto Libbys chest? Deputies were unable to locate the suspect, identified as Clinton Robert Hurley. One of them also carried a briefcase,the AP reported. 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. I check almost daily to see if there have been any updates to this case. RIP sir. The video and audio, incredibly captured by Libby as the girls were ambushed and then murdered, has been broadcast around the world and sparked thousands of tips, but led to no arrests. Blends in well with the local populations of small, rural towns. We were all so proud to see him achieve his dream," said Ruiz's brother, Francisco Ruiz. "We stay positive and we keep moving," Williams said. May have a history of petty arrests and convictions such as for possession of paraphernalia or shoplifting. 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. On May 10, prosecutors moved to amend its initial Count 6 from battery with serious bodily injury, a Level 5 felony, to battery on a person younger than 14 resulting in serious bodily injury a Level 3 felony. His Lawyers Say He Has "Nothing To Hide." An unsealed affidavit revealed new details about the 2017 killings of Libby German and Abby Williams including that the suspect told police five years ago he'd been near the crime scene. Shirley claims that while David's family made her a slave to them, called her names and hit her, they did not abuse the children. I know there is a recording and I know there is a decent picture, but this is America where traveling is really easy to do. ", "Phoenix police: Dead girl in footlocker tortured; 4 arrested", "Girl found suffocated was locked in box as punishment", "Relatives of girl who suffocated in box are indicted", "David Deal, Arizona Dad, Sentenced For Abuse In Case Of Child Stuffed In Trunk", "Ame Deal update: Cynthia Stoltzmann, Judith Deal sentenced in Phoenix abuse", "Who are the women on death row in Arizona? If married or partnered, it is a distant and likely abusive relationship. We might find out more Monday as I believe that is the landowners court date. I'm really glad someone else is as concerned about this as I am to write on this forum. "His loss is a tragedy for our profession and our community. DTH speculates the man rehearsed his plan, walked the route and was ready to act whenever suitable victims appeared. I'm hoping they found their guy or that maybe he knows more than he let on. During the fight, Deputy Ruiz tried to call for backup on his radio, but he was beaten unconscious by Hurley, Penzone said. "They also said there is a guy coming into the bridge which you can see in the picture at the end. How the girls were murdered has still not been released, as Carter says, "because only the killer knows". Newsweek reached out to the Indiana State Police for comment but did not hear back in time for publication. Ame had been living with her grandmother, Judith Deal, and Cynthia Stoltzmann, 44, the aunt and legal guardian of Ame. Eerie photographs show the hill two young teens were ordered to walk down by their killer before he murdered them in rural Indiana. The girlss bikes and Lyrics cell phone were found less than two hours into the search, having been abandoned on a trail at Meyers Lake. He drove by and saw them getting dropped off, Was on a adjacent property and spotted them, Access to some sort of trail cam? If you look on a elevation map, its an extremely flat part in a hilly area. [11] Cynthia Stoltzmann pleaded guilty to two counts of child abuse and one count of attempted child abuse. My 6 year old loves that channel. The body site was about 800m from the high bridge where Libby had photographed Abby the afternoon before. May also be familiar with southeastern Tennessee, specifically the Bledsoe County area. "[5][7] Witnesses also said the children were often seen wandering the streets until very late at night, with hardly any clothes on. It seems hard to believe after this long and with his picture and audio record available, police still have not managed to find him. Ame Lynn Deal was born in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, on July 24, 2000, to Shirley Deal, who was married to David Deal at the time she conceived. Ive been sifting through so many news reports, facebook groups, true crime forums and truthtellers. Then again, he was also convinced that there was a pic of BG in that pic of Abby on the bridge. Marilyn Redmond even traveled to Chicago, Illinois, to identifyBracy and Hooper as her attackers from a lineup. He's charged with two counts of murder and has entered a not guilty plea. "It could very well be somewhere along the lines someone was even threatened not to reveal the identity of the killer.". Ive seen a reference to Libby having a letter "K" carved onto her chest. "Support for different agencies and how dangerous this job is, we have to have each other's backs," said Avondale Police Officer Derek Rogers. "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. If DNA was recovered from the scene, the killer does not have any felony convictions in Indiana (they collect DNA from all felons). I think the killer has absolutely nothing to do with RL and with Delphi. One investigator into the as-yet unsolved murders, has revealed the girls' killer left several "strange signatures" at the kill site. Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff's office at 602-876-1011 and reference report #IR21-029346. If I were him, I would have kindly declined all interviews. I live about 25 minutes from Delphi, and honestly we don't know any more than you all do. Sad truth is law enforcement is more interested in using him as a diversion. Abby Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14, recorded their murderer's chilling command to go "down the hill". The home andneighborhood were described by the newspaper as "fashionable" in separate reports. Your service and dedication to the community will not be forgotten.". Also, I do agree that the girls were taken somewhere and then dumped afterwards. It's been almost two months and this monster still hasn't been caught even with a voice recording and photos? "Somedays you just have to do that.". 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 girls bodies may have been dragged, there may have been drag marks near where they were found. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Second the FBI has expert voice recognition capacities and certainly Mr Logan has spoken in interviews and they could certainly identify that this was his voice on Libbey 's phone. Eventually Shirley and the children joined David again and they lived in Midland, Texas, together with David's mother, Judith Deal, and his sister, Cynthia Stoltzmann. Further, the time 2pm, or the hours of 1-3pm, may also be significant to him. Last week the children of Delphi started school. Then the trunk was padlocked. Chadwell's change of venue motion cited other news outlets from outside of Lafayette thathave quoted Chadwell's family speculating about whether he might have killed Libby and Abby. I also don't feel as though Ron Logan is the man in the picture but for some reason in my gut I do feel some type of suspicion around him, and I could be totally wrong, but I also think maybe he is covering for a family member or friend. Winter Weather: Can Arizona home roofs withstand heavy snowfall? A video taken by a local grandfather of the walk along the Monon High Bridge, recorded four months before the murders, shows just how precarious it is to walk on the structure. 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