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. 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. February 13, 2017. Then again, he was also convinced that there was a pic of BG in that pic of Abby on the bridge. A friend of mine from Flora, IN says that it's true. The girls were taken some place else. The girls bodies were found the following day, approximately half a mile from the bridge. It's been almost two months and this monster still hasn't been caught even with a voice recording and photos? None of the charges are in connection to the unsolved death of Williams and German. I check daily, too. MCSO said they are still searching for a vehicle that was stolen by Hurley as he fled from authorities a 2016 gray Kia Optima with a California license plate 7TLd075. If you have any information on the Delphi murders, contact law enforcement at1-800-225-5324 orAbbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com. We might find out more Monday as I believe that is the landowners court date. Flags at all state buildings will be lowered to half-staff on Oct.12 to honor Ruiz. Libby fought viciously with her attacker, to the point that her fingernails were shredded, Libby captured images and voice recording, possibly from video, of the girls attacker on her phone, Libbys phone may have been disposed of by the murderer in a body of water but the images and video of him were retrieved from the cloud. 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. Despite this, they have also said that they do not suspect the families in either case. Sheriff Penzone said Deputy Ruiz never regained consciousness and his organs were donated after his passing on Monday. Are there any interstate/rest areas within walking distance to the crimes? Regardless of who did it, I hope they find the whoever is responsible for these murders. Hundreds lined the streets of Delphi on Sunday as Liberty 'Libby' German, 14, was taken to be buried. David Martin Deal was not charged in the death of his daughter, but was sentenced on June 6, 2013, after pleading guilty to attempted child abuse. Is familiar with the local area even though he has not planted long-term roots there. He was a three-year veteran of the department. IMPD releases edited bodycam of man shot, critically injured by officers after chase, First truckloads of contaminated waste dumped in Putnam County landfill, Live Doppler 13 Weather Blog: Heavy rain, storms return Friday, Wednesday evening Live Doppler 13 forecast March 1, 2023. Is there any personal significance for him to the teens or middle of the month and does he have 3-day weekends? Our community offers an alternative to subs that don't allow videos or podcast links as post submissions to kick off discussion. "It was very hard to get through the grass and the terrain to get back. I check almost daily to see if there have been any updates to this case. The fact that they are holding the landowner seemed promising to me when first reported. Trails: Libby & Abby and Lyric & Elizabeth all disappeared while on a trail in the afternoon. The girls were murdered while together which indicates either a proficient criminal or more than one offender. 2023 www.azcentral.com. La Paz County Sgt. School officials claimed that Ame and her siblings came to school filthy. "There is moss growing on some spots where the ties are spongy, likely contributing to the decay. James Chadwell and the Delphi murders. Then again I cant understand who could look at those two girls and want to hurt them in such a brutal way.). Marilyn Redmond assumed guests were arriving early for the party and went to her bedroom to grab a pack of cigarettesand a bag of change for a game of cards. "My neck was stiff and I could hardly lift it very easily.". There would have been lynch mobs for this kind of crime 100 years ago. Joyce Lukezic was also convicted in 1981 for her role in the murdersbut was granted a retrial that ended with a hung jury. Hurley was found hours later after being involved in a shootout with a homeowner in Tonopah when he was struck by a bullet. 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. [10] Prosecutors announced they intended to seek the death penalty for John and Sammantha Allen. "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. 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. David Martin Deal pleaded guilty to attempted child abuse and was sentenced to 14 years in prison on July 6, 2013. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. His family made a selfless act to donate his organs, so many others can live on and represent his legacy.". If you have any information on the Delphi murders, contact law enforcement at 1-800-225-5324 or Abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com. Deputy Ruiz's impact is felt in so many ways, including those who continue to wait for a life-saving organ. Reach Ron Wilkins at rwilkins@jconline.com. Lastly, I'm a bit confused by some of the details. In . ", "Pat had no enemies; he was too well-liked," Lukezic said. She was acquitted in 1985 after a third trial. Cynthia Stoltzmann and her mother's bond were each set at $500,000. A five-and-a-half-year nationwide search for a suspect in the killings of two Indiana teens ended with the arrest of a local man, authorities said Monday.. How investigators came to arrest 50-year . He succumbed to the injuries sustained on Saturday at the hands of a violent predator. [15][16][17], Last edited on 26 February 2023, at 23:55, List of women on death row in the United States, "Phoenix girl's death in footlocker horrifies mom", "Details emerge of a life of horror for Phoenix girl who died", "Phoenix police: 4 people arrested in child's death", "Ame Deal's Father Trying to Bail Monsters Who Murdered His Daughter Out of Jail", "School officials in Utah reported abuse of Ame Deal", "Phoenix Police: Abuse of Ame Deal "Makes You Sick to Your Stomach. The three-year veteran of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office was laid to rest on Oct. 19. "Our heart is with (MCSO) and the family of Deputy Ruiz during these difficult moments," Gilbert PD said. It is the Monon High Bridge, a hiking trail near the tiny Indiana town of Delphi, 100km northwest of Indianapolis. 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. I agree with a lot of what you're saying. They both died, and William Redmond's throat had also been cut. Delphi murders/autopsy - funeral pics WTF Next! Unfortunately for them, modern technology might be what breaks this case open and leads us to this sick person or persons. The rumor about the girls wearing scarves at their funeral seems to check out. But a transcript of a conversation between police and a man named Kegan Kline gives more information as officers continue looking into the girls' disappearance and death, WISH-TV reported. During the 2020 interview with police, he admitted talking to the girl. Finally sees exactly what he wants and ..you know the rest. The girls clothing was found in a body of water, likely to dispose of evidence. The grandmother of Libby German said the man arrested and accused of killing her granddaughter also was the man who printed off pictures for Libby's funeral. "So now the question is, what is this community willing to do to make sure that this suspect goes back to prison or somewhere else for the actions against this deputy?" He is a 77 year old man with a drinking problem. All three men were ultimatelyconvicted on two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder and sentenced to death. All those little things and the dreaded school supply shopping. 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. With . Still, Marilyn Redmondwas able to tell officers at the scene that three men entered the home with a gun. Both families say that was a tough day for them, knowing Abby and Libby should have been there and weren't. It seems hard to believe after this long and with his picture and audio record available, police still have not managed to find him. Chadwell stopped his assault and answered the door when police knocked, according to prosecutors. | The Theorem Factory, Is Thomas Bruce the Delphi Bridge Guy? Deal had been the victim of long-term abuse by her family members before being locked inside a footlocker, where she subsequently died from suffocation. 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 GenevievePhelps. It's also a melting pot of everyone sort of looking like anybody else. 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). 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. In both cases, the girls were murdered by an unknown assailant. The investigation is continuing and no one has been charged. 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. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- After five years, police made an arrest on Monday in the killing of two teens from Delphi. I cannot believe that the suspect has yet to be identified. Hurley has since been released from the hospital and has been sent to the Pinal County Adult Detention Center. As part of the investigation, in December of 2021, the Indiana State Police asked the public for any information in connection to the profile. You really have to ask the following questions, imo: How did BG (bridge guy) know the girls were on the trail? May have explained this as having gone hiking or hunting. In part, his travel for work helps mask his inability to maintain a sustained relationship. DELPHI, Ind. So I don't think it's crappy detective work at all that this guy is still unknown. As far as him being a transient, no way. Just days after the girls died, police began looking into Kline, WISH-TV reported. 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'm telling you, every day it's tough, if it doesn't get tougher," said Patty, acknowledging that he had hoped to have the killer behind bars by now. Several days after the murders, and around the time of the Indiana Packers plant raid, LE released these photos of boots seized as evidence. The Ajo Fire Department said, "Our thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Ruizs family, friends and colleagues. 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. He is far bigger than BG. 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. Shirley claims also that the family threw her out and she left without her children, relocating to Iola, Kansas. | The Theorem Factory. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I believe the Delhi killer found s barrel chested and throes out his right leg when walking. 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. 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. Has a substance or alcohol abuse problem. Then again, he was also convinced that there was a pic of BG in that pic of Abby on the bridge. This is one case that I check on a daily basis and I really hate that there hasn't been more developments. The court approved the amended charge on May 12. Idk if he's an actual suspect, but the police certainly jumped on the opportunity to detain him for his probation violations and have kept him in custody. For more information, please see our 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. Winter Weather: Can Arizona home roofs withstand heavy snowfall? Deputy Ruiz proudly served this community with courage and conviction," Sheriff Paul Penzone said on Oct. 11. 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. He had been released from the Dept. The girls bodies may have been dragged, there may have been drag marks near where they were found. [1], The family had often moved and had lived in Pennsylvania, Utah, Texas and Tucson, Arizona, among other places. Ame was also forced to sleep in the shower stall without bedding because she had wet her bed. We have our local rumors too. 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. [7] Sammantha and John Allen's bail bonds were both set at $1 million. The case remains unsolved more than five years after the bodies of Abby Williams and Libby German were found in a wooded area near a hiking trail in Delphi in 2017. He's too well dressed. There are reports from witnesses at the funeral that both girls were wearing scarves around their necks in the open caskets. This didn't have to have happen. On September 13, 2013, she was sentenced to 24 years in prison and given a lifetime of probation. I have always had a passion for following true crime but for obvious reasons this case is really weighing heavy on my heart. It is also possible the bodies appeared this way because Abby crawled a distance before passing away. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. "My heart's still breaking," said Anna Williams, Abby's mom, who prays it won't be much longer. That makes me wonder if they were held somewhere and then placed later? ", The Phoenix Police Department said, "Our thoughts go out to our brothers & sisters at the (MCSO) & the entire #Arizona community after the horrific death of Deputy Juan "Johnny" Ruiz.". 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. "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.". While living in Phoenix, Ame and the other children were supposedly being home-schooled. The family first told the police officers that Ame was playing hide-n-seek and locked herself in the trunk the night before, after the adults went to sleep. After the shootings, Marilyn Redmond remembered rolling off the bed and crawling to the family room with her hands still bound behind her back. Abby (or Abbie) was an informal nickname. The girls throats were injured in the course of their deaths, either through strangulation or by being cut with a knife. The barn on the Mears property is a popular guess. It's easy to. The rumor about the girls wearing scarves at their funeral seems to check out. May also be familiar with southeastern Tennessee, specifically the Bledsoe County area. I feel like it could be random, but I feel like I read on another thread that there was another murder of a young girl in that same area not that long ago. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. If you look on a elevation map, its an extremely flat part in a hilly area. William Redmond, after answeringthe door,called out, "Marilyn,come here." 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. - Families and friends are saying goodbye to the Delphi girls who were killed while hiking in Carroll County last week. First time posting here so I hope I am following the rules and if not, please feel free to let me know and I will remove it. After he is done, he goes back to his backpack, changes and returns to his car at the cps bldg. That's not too far from the end.". [1], Both Sammantha and John Allen (born June 14 and July 19, 1988, respectively) were arrested for murder on July 27, 2011. Typically, he said, the group would spend the holiday at their favorite bar, Chester's Bar near 23rd Avenue and Indian School Road, where they'd met more than 10 years earlier. John and Sammantha Allen were charged with first degree murder, conspiracy to commit child abuse and many counts of child abuse. 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