"The griping that we do about 'Get your stuff on. Hooper, 76, was sentenced to death for his role in the 1980 New Year's Eve murders of William Patrick Redmond, 46, and his 70-year-old mother-in-law Helen Genevieve Phelps. While living in Phoenix, Ame and the other children were supposedly being home-schooled. Last week the children of Delphi started school. If married or partnered, it is a distant and likely abusive relationship. Privacy Policy. The Arizona Department of Corrections said on Twitter, "Our condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Deputy Juan M. Ruiz and all his (MSCO) colleagues. I also think the part that baffles me the most was that it was such a bold crime. "Our hearts are heavy for our brothers and sisters of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and the family of Deputy Juan M. Ruiz His sacrifice to the community and life-giving donation is immeasurable," Scottsdale Police said of his organ donation. I had initially heard from my wife's mom that some of her coworkers from Delphi said that the girls had acid on them to hide their identities. Prosecutors argued Robert Charles Cruz, a Tempe businessman, masterminded the plot in an attempt to take over William Redmond and Ron Lukezic's business, Graphic Dimensions. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. After being interrogated for a while, Sammantha and John Allen confessed to locking Ame in the trunk, as a form of punishment, because she took a popsicle without permission. Deputy Juan Ruiz was assaulted while taking a suspect with felony warrants into custody on Oct. 9, and died days later. I'll be checking back.. On August 10, 2011, in Maricopa County, Arizona, Judith Deal, Cynthia Stoltzmann and the Allens were formally indicted. 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. 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. [10] Prosecutors announced they intended to seek the death penalty for John and Sammantha Allen. 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. That is probably why he got himself a lawyer. Has a substance or alcohol abuse problem. He may have a limp or a gait. "[5][7] Witnesses also said the children were often seen wandering the streets until very late at night, with hardly any clothes on. I also feel like it was a combination of organized and disorganized, which is why I think the crime was on this person's mind for longer than we probably know but the actual acting it out may have been spur of the moment. Also, I do agree that the girls were taken somewhere and then dumped afterwards. The Ajo Fire Department said, "Our thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Ruizs family, friends and colleagues. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Required fields are marked *. However, WISH-TV reported that Kline said he wasn't sure who else might have used or had access to the account. Newly Released Details About The Delphi Murders Show How Police Came To Arrest A 50-Year-Old Man. "Evil did not defeat Deputy Ruiz that day, and evil will not defeat us today," said Sheriff Penzone. They all claimed that they found Ame dead the next day, in the trunk. 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 still have my suspicions that they could have been catfished on some level, though. She attended most, if not, all, of the trials related to her husband and mother's murders but often dodged or declined to speak to reporters, reports indicated. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Gaining control of them with a knife or gun, he forced them to turn northward and down the hill. The girls bodies were found the following day, approximately half a mile from the bridge. Sad truth is Mr Logan has paid a price for violating his probation while a murderer walks free. I live about 25 minutes from Delphi, and honestly we don't know any more than you all do. I believe the Delhi killer found s barrel chested and throes out his right leg when walking. of Corrections last December and had been in custody for sexual offenses against children. LAFAYETTE, Ind. Still, Marilyn Redmondwas able to tell officers at the scene that three men entered the home with a gun. I just think maybe he knows more than he is saying. He said WilliamRedmond liked to boat, fish, drink beer and was "a big fan of ASU. DELPHI, IN - It was Valentine's Day, 2017, when the corpses of two young teen girls, Liberty "Libby" German and Abigail " Abby" Williams, were found under a train bridge. As for Chadwell's change of venue, Tippecanoe Superior 2 Judge Steve Meyer set an Aug. 31 hearing on the motion. One investigator into the as-yet unsolved murders, has revealed the girls' killer left several "strange signatures" at the kill site. I have also heard they were beaten pretty badly. Lukezic was also convicted in 1981 for her role in the murders, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Maybe this guy knew those girls were going to be there, maybe he overheard them speaking or maybe he knew their mother and their mother told him that they were going to be there Anything is possible these days. In part, his travel for work helps mask his inability to maintain a sustained relationship. "Notably, theNewYorkPost has falsely stated within a photo caption that Chadwell had been arrested for the murder of Liberty.". Abby Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14, recorded their murderer's chilling command to go "down the hill". "I live in the community nearby, and wanted to make sure I show my support and respect," said Chris Beckett, who lives in Avondale. The school officials noted that Ame seemed to be the scapegoat of the family. I have always had a passion for following true crime but for obvious reasons this case is really weighing heavy on my heart. She and Abby Williams, 13, were murdered last week while they were hiking View gallery They. The murdered girls, who attended Delphi Community Middle School where they played saxophone and volleyball together, had visited the bridge before the day they died. Libby and Abby were lured off of the Delphi trails east of the city and forced to a secluded place along the banks of the Deer Creek, where they were killed. Killer is somewhat familiar with the local area. I'm hoping they found their guy or that maybe he knows more than he let on. If you have any information on the Delphi murders, contact law enforcement at 1-800-225-5324 or Abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com. It is totally impossible to stand in that area, so we know that's not right. was planning on murdering a vulnerable person on the day he killed but had not pre-selected his victim/s. Despite this, they have also said that they do not suspect the families in either case. Both families say that was a tough day for them, knowing Abby and Libby should have been there and weren't. Finally sees exactly what he wants and ..you know the rest. "He was just a nice guy.". "Please, please, come forward and let us know what you know," Carter said. Why do you think the man on the picture has not been caught yet? In my mind it just seems unfathomable that there could be photographic and audio evidence of the suspect and he is still at large. failed . He is wearing jeans, a navy blue jacket and possibly a cap. "I didn't want to go on the side where the girls went, because there was a no trespassing sign right by the driveway, and this side looked steeper than the side I went down. She was covered in blood. I am open to all possibilities at this point. "Johnny was so happy at his graduation. [4] The punishment was supposedly for lying or for stealing food. The three-year veteran of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office was laid to rest on Oct. 19. I thought that he knew more than he was letting on and while he might not be the killer, he knew who was and that person had access to his property. [1], The family had often moved and had lived in Pennsylvania, Utah, Texas and Tucson, Arizona, among other places. I don't know what goes through this person's mind, but before he strikes again and puts some other family through what we're going through, we need to get him off the streets," he added. "If they were standing there now, there would have been foliage covering her view of the killer. "There is obviously someone withholding information," Carroll County Sheriff Tobe Leazenby told the conference. LH told news.com.au the it took her an hour to cross Monon High Bridge and once she had done so, she wasn't going to cross back the same way, crawling on her knees. Newly released interview transcripts of police and one man reveal more details about the investigation into the death of two Indiana teenage girls. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Few details about Marilyn Redmond and her family were available publicly. In 1982, Marilyn Redmondfiled a $360 million wrongful death suit against Ron Lukezic and the five convicted killers at the time, though its outcome was unclear. He said someone knows who the killer is but was keeping quiet because of "extreme fear". The accusations of luring a child to a private location to commit a brutal crime begged the question of whether Carroll County officials were investigating . William Redmond, after answeringthe door,called out, "Marilyn,come here." You just dont walk around with a murder kit on a trail hoping to have some victims walk your way, do you? 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. The Journal & Courier has not reported on these speculations. "On Oct. 9, 2021, Deputy Juan Ruiz was simply doing his job and he paid the ultimate price trying to keep our community safe. The rumor about the girls wearing scarves at their funeral seems to check out. "The place where Libby was standing when she took the video has filled in slightly with brush. "I don't know if that's just me or what but that bridge and walking up to that bridge around the curve feel evil.". Shortly after the Delphi murders, Indiana State Police raided a nearby meat-packing plant due to a bomb threat, which may or may not have been the actual reason for the raid. [7], Police claimed that the other children instigated situations to get Ame in trouble. I check everyday for updates hoping I will read that they have identified this monster who committed this heinous act. Lyric Cook,10: Friday, July 13, 2012; Evansdale, Iowa (found deceased), Elizabeth Collins,8:Friday, July 13, 2012; Evansdale, Iowa (found deceased), Liberty Libby German,14: Monday, February 13, 2017; Delphi, Indiana (found deceased), Abigail Abby Williams,13:Monday, February 13, 2017; Delphi, Indiana (found deceased). Newly released interview transcripts of police and one man reveal more details about the investigation into the death of two Indiana teenage girls. It is possible that RL does know the killer. "I knew that something had happened," she said in court months later. 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. Hurley has since been released from the hospital and has been sent to the Pinal County Adult Detention Center. This is someone who feels comfortable in these woods. During the services, Deputy Ruiz was remembered as a hero, son, brother, uncle, friend, and beloved public servant. According to Shirley, she was seeing another man during the time she conceived, therefore it is not known for sure if David Deal is the father of Ame. Our community offers an alternative to subs that don't allow videos or podcast links as post submissions to kick off discussion. Is there any personal significance for him to the teens or middle of the month and does he have 3-day weekends? On September 13, 2013, she was sentenced to 24 years in prison and given a lifetime of probation. Still, these families have not given up hope. It has been my opinion from the onslaught, that these were not his first killings. Arizona's death row: Prisoners on death row | History of state's executions, Lukezictold TheRepublicat the timehe'dbeen friends with William Redmond for 20 years and that they'd workedtogether in various printing businesses in Phoenix before opening one of their own, Graphic Dimensions, in 1975. It's easy to. Deputy Ruiz was laid to rest at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Avondale, following a funeral procession, Along the route, residents who did not otherwise know Deputy Ruiz lined up to pay their respects. Which means there are two brazen murderers willing to abduct, control, and murder two girls at a time? Both cases involved young females between the ages of 8-14. "We don't need them anymore," Marilyn Redmond recalled one of the men saying. "Our heart is with (MCSO) and the family of Deputy Ruiz during these difficult moments," Gilbert PD said. May have explained this as having gone hiking or hunting. Ahead of the party, Marilyn Redmond was in the kitchen cooking aham, roast beef and scalloped potatoes. Clinton Hurley, the suspect accused of killing Maricopa County deputy Juan Ruiz, has been released from the hospital and is now in Pinal County Jail. Marilyn Redmond was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, where she stayed for about 13days under police guard, according to The Republic. It's unclear when he met and married Marilyn Redmond, but the couple shared their three children and his two stepchildren, according to the obituary. Anything," explained Williams. James Chadwell and the Delphi murders. What happened on that unusually warm February day remains a mystery to this day to everyone but Liberty German, Abigail Williams and the man who murdered them. The accusations of luring a child to a private location to commit a brutal crimebegged the question of whether Carroll County officials were investigating Chadwell as possibly being tied to the Feb. 13, 2017,killings of teenagers Libby German and Abby Williams. Its just blowing my mind that he hasnt been identified. DELPHI, Ind. He made himself a media whore, and he sure is paying the price in the public eye. 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. TERRAFULLSIGHT 1.61K subscribers Subscribe 1.6K views 1 year ago #DURecorder #DURecorder This is my video recorded with DU Recorder. We didn't have that this year and I would have given anything to have had that. Double homicides may have simply been crimes of opportunity rather than a specific type he was seeking out. There are reports from witnesses at the funeral that both girls were wearing scarves around their necks in the open caskets. Laid in wait to see who would walk by). "We stay positive and we keep moving," Williams said. DTH said the killer likely grew up walking those woods, or spends a lot of time outdoors and had come to see the bridge as the perfect trap. When asked by police if he remembered admitting that he chatting with her at a sleepover and then later blocking her for being "annoying," Kline responded that he did. This is one case that I check on a daily basis and I really hate that there hasn't been more developments. Round 3: New winter storm pummels Arizona with snow and rain, Tree falls over during storm west of Phoenix, Rescue of Australian hiker stranded in freezing Arizona, New winter storm bringing rain to the Phoenix area. Cruz was convicted in 1981 forordering the murders and ultimatelyspent 14 years on Arizona's death row. During the fight, Deputy Ruiz tried to call for backup on his radio, but he was beaten unconscious by Hurley, Penzone said. Now that so much time has passed I don't know what to believe anymore. Delphi is a smaller community, so I'd be really surprised if the man was a local and nobody has recognized him at this point. Carter said the killer's age had been estimated between 18 and 40. One of them also carried a briefcase,the AP reported. He succumbed to the injuries sustained on Saturday at the hands of a violent predator. Send police your tips on this case by calling (844) 459-5786 or emailing your tip to abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com. The papers showed that Kline had communicated with German using the account. 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 was hospitalized in stable condition, according to Sheriff Penzone. Subscribe to azcentraltoday. "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. Delphi murders: A man has been arrested and charged in the 2017 killings of 2 teen girls in Indiana, authorities say | CNN A man has been arrested and charged with murder in the 2017 killings. John and Sammantha Allen were charged with first degree murder, conspiracy to commit child abuse and many counts of child abuse. Murray Hooper is set to be executed on Nov. 16,marking Arizona's third execution since the state resumed themthis year after an eight-yearpause. He's too well dressed. The girls were disposed of in a body of water. The couple and their mother were eventually ordered to a bedroom and forced to lay face down on abed next to each other. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. My 6 year old loves that channel. Police also believe that at least two people were using the accounts, as they pointed out the login and logout times and the difference in wording. But after five days,former Phoenix police officer Edward Lonzo McCall, Jr., was bookedin connection with the New Year's Eve slayings,and reportsbegan to swirl about a murder-for-hire scheme. The Evansdale, Iowa murders are eerily similar. 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. That's not too far from the end.". Delphi killings background Abigail Williams and Liberty German went missing while walking on a trail near the Monon High Bridge in Delphi on Feb. 13, 2017. Maybe they don't want to scare this guy off and have him leave town that's why they're keeping it hush-hush. I just cannot imagine the pain they go through every minute of every day. 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. Investigators have stated that they have compared notes on the Delphi and Evansdale cases and, while there are similarities, they do not believe the cases are related. 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. We have our local rumors too. Thanks for posting! Then again, he was also convinced that there was a pic of BG in that pic of Abby on the bridge. She then heardtwo shots oneinto the back of her husband's head and the other into her mom. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Also, I never suspected RL in these crimes. Then again, did they not have an open casket funeral?? I'm really glad someone else is as concerned about this as I am to write on this forum. Published 2:05 AM PST Nov. 15, 2022 Updated 12:41 PM PST Nov. 29, 2022. May be familiar with the Delphi, Indiana area as well as the Meyers Lake/Bremer County areas of Iowa. I live very close to Delphi, and I want this guy off the streets. [7] Sammantha and John Allen's bail bonds were both set at $1 million. No cause of death has been released by authorities. He robbed them of this life.". The DTH podcast theorises that one person with considerable knowledge of the area committed the crime and had been planning it for some time. The home andneighborhood were described by the newspaper as "fashionable" in separate reports. Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff's office at 602-876-1011 and reference report #IR21-029346. "Yesterday was worse than today, but I kept off social media and stayed to myself and stayed quiet," said Williams. The barn on the Mears property is a popular guess. Chadwell continues to beinvestigated to determine if he's connected to the Delphi killings,Leazenby confirmed Monday,adding that so are other possible suspects. One reason this particular homicide case came to national attention is the haunting cell phone and social-media clues the girls left behind. I don't know that the property owner is the murderer, but like many have said, I wouldn't be surprised if it was someone he knows in some way or another. The 13th of the month, the number 13, or just generally the teens, might hold special significance for him. friend to the couple portrayed them as sociable, Marilyn Redmond remembered rolling off the bed and crawling to the family room, Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, where she stayed for about 13days, Phoenix police DetectiveGeorgeKlettlinger told the Associated Press, former Phoenix police officer Edward Lonzo McCall, Jr., was booked, Redmond even traveled to Chicago, Illinois, to identifyBracy and Hooper. His wife, Marilyn Ruth Redmond, 47at the time, was also shot in the back of the head at their home in Phoenix thateveningand left for dead. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Memorials Region North America USA Indiana Carroll County Pittsburg Abby (or Abbie) was an informal nickname. The sister of Liberty "Libby" German, one of the two teen girls found dead in Delphi, Indiana, in 2017, took to YouTube Tuesday to debunk conspiracies surrounding the unsolved killings. It is absolutely horrible what happened to these girls. David Martin Deal pleaded guilty to attempted child abuse and was sentenced to 14 years in prison on July 6, 2013. At first I was leaning towards maybe someone RL knew but I'm shying away from that. Marilyn Redmond said she didn't hear the third shot, which went into the back of her own head and exited through her jaw. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- After five years, police made an arrest on Monday in the killing of two teens from Delphi. All of it keeps Libby German's grandpa, Mike Patty, up at night.