Delphi murders

2022 - 10 - 29

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Report: Suspect in custody in connection with 2017 murders of 2 ... (CBS News)

Abigail Williams and Liberty German disappeared on Feb. 13, 2017, and their bodies were discovered a day later.

In April 2019, a video clip that was recorded on German's cell phone was released with an updated sketch. "Whether it be today or tomorrow, [the clock] is ticking," Becky Patty said. A man was taken into custody Friday, the station reported.

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Who killed 2 teenage girls near Delphi, Indiana, in 2017? Police ... (USA TODAY)

The deaths of Abigail Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14, have remained unsolved for over five years. Police will give an update Monday.

Police said that the fictitious profile, which posed as a male model's, was used to communicate with young girls โ€“ often to solicit nude photos, obtain personal information and meet in person. To date, the investigation's details remain limited โ€“ as police have not presented a narrative or specified how exactly they believe Abigail and Liberty were killed. [Police release video of suspect in Delphi murders](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/04/22/delphi-murders-update-2019-new-cellphone-video-sketch-released/3539565002/) Authorities also shared a short 13, 2017 while walking on a hiking trail located close to the Monon High Bridge just outside of Delphi. The most recent sketch was released [were identified by media](https://www.jconline.com/story/news/crime/2022/10/28/state-police-announce-update-monday-on-libby-and-abbys-2017-killings/69599689007/) in the past, but authorities have not named a prime suspect yet. [in April 2019](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/04/22/delphi-murders-update-2019-new-cellphone-video-sketch-released/3539565002/), which was believed to be more accurate than a different one shared in 2017. Police Indiana State Police spokesperson Sgt. [Lack of diversity in databases hinders searches](https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/investigations/2022/08/26/search-missing-kids-dna-test-database-racial-bias-distrust-police/10330050002/) [Remains found in vehicle submerged for 39 years, Alabama police say](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/10/28/cold-case-human-remains-39-years-alabama/10622550002/)

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