", Kelsi said she believes her sister was so charismatic that she doesn't think she "knew a stranger. 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. Detectives are still receiving tips about the murders daily, and are running down every lead they get, German says. Id love for our team to be able to do ours. 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. I dont think she imagined at the time it would be such a big thing. None of us are 14 and none of us are afraid of him. ", "She had so many friends, and as time goes on, I still have people who went to school with her come to me and say, 'Hey, I don't think I ever told you the story, but your sister was there for me when I felt like I had no one else.'. Kelsi says she has relived the hours leading up to thegirls deathsover and over again in her mind every day for the last four-and-a-half years. 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. DELPHI, IN Kelsi German, the older sister of 2017 homicide victim Liberty "Libby" German, live-streamed on YouTube to "debunk rumors" surrounding the case, which has come to be known as the "Delphi Snapchat murders." Look how close these homes are. I stood next to my sister and looked out where the girls were murdered, and I could not fathom what Kelsi must be feeling in this place. I think survivor guilt is a real thing and its so difficult to leap over. Other members of her family have reportedly suffered from a similar trauma-induced mental block regarding the months and weeks after Libby's death. She said they didnt say whether or not they had plans to meet up with anyone elseinside the park. Through her efforts and the efforts of others, the case received more attention attention that helped lead to the arrest last April of a suspect in that case, former police officer Joseph DeAngelo. Every time something happens to you, it strikes you again. Chillingly, she captured her killer gruffly instructing the pair to go "down the hill.". An award-winning journalist who has worked forRolling Stone and MTV News, Chris enjoys prog rock, cycling, Marvel movies, IPAs, and roller coasters. 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. 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. "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.". She went to law school and became a prosecutor and still spends every day championing for the victims of violent crimes. Police have never formally named a suspect in themurders of Libby and Abby, though several people have been questioned in regards to the killing. Libby and Abby never failed to meet her father at a pre-arranged pick-up location later that afternoon. "I think that track is very hard to find if you don't know it's there already. I cant wait for the day we find justice. Its amazing how many people are still there supporting us. As I walked into the pub, my eyes naturally scan the room. Its beautiful. He taught us the most important things, and is so hardworking and caring. Rachel Sharp. Sex was nothing Libby was interested in. - Her father didn't really raise 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. Family is very important to him. They know where he was and who he was with and he wasn't anywhere near Delphi. The new sketch has given the sister of Libby German renewed hope that there will be justice in this case. Ret. In a statement released last week, the department said such questions are "certainly relevant" but declined to comment further. Its always nice to see these families keep high spirits, one thing he couldnt take was the memories. The killer could have watched from the bridge or the ground. - 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. "It's a pretty normal place to do and take pictures, hang out, or talk to each other. Every expert I know is willing to help!. 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. The killer could be here. But, the solution is within reach. Sick people have been claiming incest & pregnancy were cause of the murders. numbered. The trail is narrow where the path has been worn down in the snow. Directly to the killer, who may be in this room: We believe youre hiding in plain sight, Carter said. December 27 marked what would have been Libby's 19th birthday. DELPHI, IN - It was Valentine's Day, 2017, when the . That support, Kelsi added, has never wavered. They vanished on Valentine's Day 2017 while hiking along the Delphi Historic Trails in Indiana during a day off from school. - No one refused a lie detector test. "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. 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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Kelsi German, left, is pictured with her sister Libby who was murdered almost five years ago, Libby regularly sends her family signs that she's still watching over them, Kelsi says, Libby and Abby Williams (right) were found dead on Valentine's Day 2017, Kelsi was among one of the last people to see her alive, The bodies of the two girls were found in a wooded area a short distance from the Monon High Bridge Trail, Libby's sister sent signs like sending cardinals to family members - a bird regarded by some to be a symbol of safety and happiness sent from a passed loved one - or leaving dimes on the ground for them to find, Kelsi said tribute to her sister on Instagram on Monday, While five years have nearly passed since her sister was killed, Kelsi said she's confident Libby and Abby's killer will be found, Libby captured a video of her suspected killer shortly before her death, Kelsi says Libby regularly sends her family signs that she's still watching them, Police release sketch of man accused of murdering Delphi teens Liberty German and Abigail Williams, last time Kelsi would see her sister alive. - In Renner video Kelsi's grandma says that she called Kelsi at work but she didn't answer. 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. They seem to have open arms and open doors to anyone having difficulty. The department asked anyone who interacted with the account on Snapchat or Instagram to come forward for information. Their bodies were found about a half mile away from the hiking trail. Her brother went to prison for drugs when Cody was 12 years old, so Becky and her husband Mike Patty adopted and raised him. 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. The woods are thick with Eastern White Pine trees and river birch, but you can easily see through them in the winter. Just give them the outline of a cynical story and they'll not only accept it, they'll branch it out to unimaginable proportions. "We've likely interviewed you or someone close to you. But there is hope. Kelsi has literally changed the course of her whole life. Allen, a married father and pharmacy technician at a local CVS store in the heart of the town, was arrested on October . He's not that tough. Smh. Kaleb is Kelsi's boyfriend and Sue is married to Dawn Higgins. Kelsi was among one of the last people to see her sister alive. Kelsi remembers already being on the phone with him when she dropped the girls off. Kelsi said she cannot remember Libby nor Abby specifying while they wanted to visit the Delphi Historic Trails that day. She claimed to watch it almost every day in the hope of discovering a new detail orjogging a repressed memory. - and that's still a big obstacle for me. At least it allows me to make sense of the past 3 years. THE DELPHI MURDERS - KELSI GERMAN: A RE-EXAMINATION MindShock 23.5K subscribers Join Subscribe 228 Share Save 7.3K views 3 weeks ago TRUE CRIME THE DELPHI MURDERS - KELSI GERMAN: A. 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. My sister Sharlene and I have already seen parts of the outline of town as well as the highway leading us to town. I see Mannina gently talking to Kelsi, who stops short of reaching the bridge. Those poor girls were just out having fun. This was one person.. This is the right call but it makes it harder for us to know more about him. 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. Repressed memories from that time will sometimes present themselves in fragments, she said. 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. "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. This tells you that the killer was either skilled, desperate, or mentally ill. "And so they were like, 'Hey, let's go to this place,'" Kelsi theorized. I did podcasts and radio and interviews, TV shows and news and wherever I possibly could.. He could have just walked home.. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! Thats just one new component to this scene that we would learn. The homes were close and within walking distance. The other sub is talking about it. That support, Kelsi added, has never wavered. [16] The rumors about him specifically were because of a song lyric that he posted on Facebook a while ago. Both now call each other their "sister.". But I was a little confused in who exactly Cody was. There are several trails in this system. "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. Every time something happens to you, it strikes you again. - Cody's whereabouts have been confirmed. "I don't think she imagined at the time it would be such a big thing. People still continue to come and support us and share this information and its just amazing. Sharlene looks at me and says, This makes me sick to my stomach. "My entire life, that's all I wanted to do," German explains. He could have camped in the woods and waited until the victims literally walked to him. She is a sweet soul :) those girls were raised so well. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. I just had this passion to go and talk to her because her sister was brutally killed, Michelle told Oxygen recently. Its almost oddly out of place. "I don't think she imagined at the time it would be such a big thing. "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. We were now trespassing. "So I think it was just something fun to do on a nice day. "I can't wait for that day," German says. 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. Just four words, Guys.Down the hill! Cody is Becky German Patty's nephew; her brother's son. Remembering Feb. 13 2017 as a warm day, she said she believes the pair "wanted to go out and do something, rather than being stuck in the house all day.". Kelsi will change the lives of hundreds of people. This sub is for discussion of the case that's come to be known as the Delphi Murders. The hours, days, weeks, and even months after the death of her sister are a blur for Kelsi, she said. "It was amazing," she recounted. I wonder if he might have walked up to me during the search and talked to me. "It was just so humbling knowing that all of those people were there for you at one of the hardest times of your life, suffering unimaginable grief.". Missing Nevada Woman Stopped Contact with Family, Police Seek Tips, Unknown Man Seen Using Missing Georgia Mans Credit Card in Baton Rouge, WATCH LIVE: Murdaugh Family Murders Day 25: Closing Arguments. It was about a song. Libby then slipped her phone into her pocket and continued recording. "The information we had, have, and continue to receive concerning Kline has ebbed and flowed over these last few years. I've tried reporting them but it doesn't work. "I use it to my advantage, and I'll be like, 'Hey, what about this?' - Kelsi says she is only stating facts, debunking any rumors she can. The killer had to hike in and out with limited time. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? 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. 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