But, the solution is within reach. "It's amazing how many people are still there supporting us. 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. "Maybe I just met him at Dairy Queen where I was at work one day and he came in and ordered a chocolate milkshake but I haven't remembered his voice yet for whatever reason. There are 9.8 miles of trail in this trail system. Kelsi said that's not true and has been very hurtful to her family. 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. 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. 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). "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.". Part of the reason the case is still alive and active today, Kelsi believes, is because of the bravery shown by Libby in her final moments of life, when the teen mustered the courage to record a short clip of the man that police believe killed her. Kelsi said she cannot remember Libby nor Abby specifying while they wanted to visit the Delphi Historic Trails that day. Says throughout the day there were 10 to 20 people there, but not when she dropped them all. "And then a little while later, she came back and said, 'Okay, dad will come pick us up if you'll drop us off.". 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. "During the last nearly five years, we have conducted dozens of secondary investigations based on information we received. Literally the day I was born I had four best friends. 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. For me and Sharlene, two Southern girls from Atlanta, its freezing! - Kelsi is not pregnant and is not married. He doesn't talk because he knows how words can be twisted. It is no way her grandfather could do anything like that. That coikdnt have been easy to be so young and to be exposed to that. 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"Even after all this time when you know there's absolutely nothing you could've done, there's still something inside of you that's going to say, 'What if I would've done this different?' Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Yes, I look everywhere I go. 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. "So I think it was just something fun to do on a nice day. In a heartbreaking Instagram tribute to her sister on Monday, Kelsi uploaded a picture of a beaming Libby and wrote: "The world needs more people like you, happy Heavenly 19th sweet girl. There are several trails in this system. "I dont know where the case would be if we didn't have that video," she added. I wonder all the time is he here, have I talked to him. I hurry to catch up to my group because they are already talking about observations and theories. "And so they were like, 'Hey, let's go to this place,'" Kelsi theorized. 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. ", "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.'. Her 13-year-old sister, Liberty "Libby" German, and her best friend, Abigail "Abby" Williams, were abducted and murdered while hiking a trail in Delphi. She went to law school and became a prosecutor and still spends every day championing for the victims of violent crimes. The case had gone unsolved for years, with no leads or suspects charged with the murders of the eighth graders. The killer could be here. Kelsi German and Michelle Cruz both lost their sisters under tragic circumstances, but they've found each other to lean on. Anyone with information on the case is encouraged to contact law enforcement by emailing abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com or calling 844-459-5786. 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. I told Kaleb that it was Valentines Day and for the rest of the trip he would be my boyfriend and had to hold me up. Shes considering pursuing a masters degree in social work so she can help others for the rest of her adult life. "So I think it was just something fun to do on a nice day. 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. Every time something happens to you, it strikes you again. I did not call him until after I had been to the scene because I wanted my thoughts and feeling to be mine and not influenced by an expert locals point of view. Its beautiful. So thats something Ive also bought into, Kelsi continued, that hes either from Delphi or that hes spent a lot of time here.. Weve always said, goodbye, I love you and Ill see you later. Then, we come upon a fence that is placed across the path warning us to not go further. 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. The bridge is 853 feet across. Its a vision that has haunted me for 30 years.. But then, in early 2017, everything changed. As I walked into the pub, my eyes naturally scan the room. Ret. It was about a song. After CrimeCon 2018, Kelsi set up a Twitter account dedicated to maintaining awareness ofher sisters case. Who Is Kegan Kline, the Alleged Catfisher Being Investigated in Delphi Girls' Murder Case? Other signs sent by Libby, Kelsi says, include 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. 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. The recently-engaged German is now at Purdue University, studying forensic science but she isn't planning on using her education to bring her sister's killer to justice. Law enforcement have elected not to release details about the case. "I don't think she imagined at the time it would be such a big thing. Its always nice to see these families keep high spirits, one thing he couldnt take was the memories. I have no idea what most of these rumors were about. "When I look back on it I just now try not to feel guilty about what happened, or what I could've done differently. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Libby and Abby never failed to meet her father at a pre-arranged pick-up location later that afternoon. Its beautiful and pristine. As we cross Freedom bridge, I feel like Im walking into a postcard. Investigators didn't specify why they believe the account may be linked to the girls' deaths, nor disclosed whether either Libby or Abby had interacted with the account. Kelsi German, 21, was among one of the last people to see her 14-year-old sister Libby alive. One of those investigations included a Possession of Child Pornography case resulting in the arrest of Kegan Kline. Kelsi then made the short drive to the trails with Abby and Libby, dropping them off just after 1.35pm. The hours, days, weeks, and even months after the death of her sister are a blur for Kelsi, she said. 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. Im here with a group of dedicated volunteers who will use their expertise to try and help find this killer. 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. 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. Before driving away, Kelsi recalled for The Sun how she told Libby she loved her, a sentiment that was echoed back by the young teen. Its a pretty normal place to do and take pictures, hang out, or talk to each other. She has no time that. The bridge that we have seen numerous times but still its shocking once its in view. Kelsi says it was about someone else and not about her. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. Listen below to the episode of our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day for more details on the Delphi Murders. I did podcasts and radio and interviews, TV shows and news and wherever I possibly could.. Chillingly, she captured her killer gruffly instructing the pair to go "down the hill.". She messed up and is sorry for the confusion. Other members of her family have reportedly suffered from a similar trauma-induced mental block regarding the months and weeks after Libby's death. He could have camped in the woods and waited until the victims literally walked to him. "He could be working with people that I know or walking past me when I'm looking at Christmas lights. 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. If youre reading this, we will find you and you messed with the wrong sister! Kelsi German. Detectives are still receiving tips about the murders daily, and are running down every lead they get, German says. The days following were a blur. [48] Meaning the drop off could not have been any earlier than 1:38 PM. And so they were like, Hey, lets go to this place,' Kelsi theorized. ", Kelsi said she believes her sister was so charismatic that she doesn't think she "knew a stranger. "Directly to the killer, who may be in this room: We believe youre hiding in plain sight," Carter said. Homicide Detective Christine Mannina, subscribe to the Crime Stories with Nancy Grace podcast. - Cody's whereabouts have been confirmed. Kelsi had plans to meet up with her boyfriend later that afternoon before going to work and initially told Libby no. 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. "I could've walked past him on my college campus, or in the grocery store, or he could be sitting next to me in psych class. The other sub is talking about it. "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'. "I'm tremendously proud of her," Kelsi told The Sun. 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. "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.". Kelsi's recollection problems, inconsistencies and even her struggles with not sounding "smart" could and probably are due to trauma. In fact, during her freshman year at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., German took nothing but journalism classes. But believing she had been a "bad sister" of late, not hanging out with her younger sister as often as she should, a guilt-riddled Kelsi eventually agreed to take the girls just after 1.30pm, provided they found their own ride home. numbered. Several times one or more of us almost fell and slipped on the snowy icy path. "And then a little while later, she came back and said, 'Okay, dad will come pick us up if you'll drop us off.". We stop once just to observe the area and the woods are silent. I feel very sorry for Libby being raised in a home with so many drug addicts. "And so they were like, 'Hey, let's go to this place,'" Kelsi theorized. "And that just always amazes me and brightens my day that she would she got to be there for so many people," Kelsi said. "We've likely interviewed you or someone close to you. I believe there is a good chance he is in town this weekend. Since then, several local men have fallen under suspicion for their murders. They know where he was and who he was with and he wasn't anywhere near Delphi. It was about a song. But believing she had been a "bad sister" of late, not hanging out with her younger sibling as often as she should, a guilt-riddled Kelsi eventually agreed to take the girls just after 1.30pm, provided they found their own ride home. "I don't think she imagined at the time it would be such a big thing. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! I point out the man that first caught my eye in the booth behind her and she says, I saw him. 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. It makes sense that Michelle found a fast friend in Kelsi German, who has been on her own quest for justice for her murdered sister, Liberty German. Libby stunningly and bravely took a photograph of a man walking toward them. Libby's pain tolerance was at a negative 2. She DROVE them there. It's been a week since the new sketch of the accused Delphi killer has generated nearly 2,000 tips. This area would make the perfect backdrop for a family Christmas card picture. "So that's something I've also bought into," Kelsi continued, "that he's either from Delphi or that he's spent a lot of time here.". Kelsi remembers already being on the phone with him when she dropped the girls off. I dont know where the case would be if we didnt have that video, she added. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. The girls were dropped off by Kelsi at around 1:30 p.m. A sign reads it takes 501 steps to reach the bridge. Did he have the bridge planned out as the kidnap spot Did he approach them after watching them cross most of the bridge? - and that's still a big obstacle for me. - Her grandfather is the strongest man she has ever met. "It's amazing how many people are still there supporting us. 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. Yeah Ive had to block him a few times. Ives went on to say there were at least three different signatures. Kelsi says her grandma is mistaken a phone call on a different day. "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. And then with the video still going, Libby recorded her own murder, and the murder of her friend Abby. Another connected with Kelsi because she saved her sister from a man with a gun and she knows Kelsi would have done everything to save her sister. How far has the Delphi Murder case progressed? Just four words, Guys.Down the hill! Law Enforcement has not released that information or facts about the manner or cause of death. It's a frightening thought.". or 'What if I never dropped them off?' It just amazes me that she was able to think of that at that moment. Both wanted to be here today as much as the experts. Then They Learned Her Boss Owed Her Money, 'People Magazine Investigates' Examines How Authorities Cracked 1991 Cold Case Murder of Pa. However, they did say the culprit behind it used stolen images of a known male model and projected a contrived flashy lifestyle to groom underage girls and "solicit nude images, obtain their addresses, and attempt to meet 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. This is so true. "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.". , sweepstakes, and the Murder of Pa s whereabouts have been confirmed in the arrest of Kegan.... 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