Found Deceased IN - Abigail (Abby) Williams & Liberty (Libby) German - The Delphi Murders - #151 *ARREST*

[not.a.muggle]

Release from ISP

Arrest Made for the Murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German

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Taken into custody on Wednesday, charged Friday

 

[GatorFL]

Interesting listening to two prosecutors on Court TV, they believe the reason the proceedings are still sealed is that they have a borderline case and need more information. This from BOTH prosecutors. No mention from either if the reason is because of others being involved.

I sadly agree. When they came out and said he's presumed innocent my thought was they don't have a great case.

 

[flashy09]

I think RA purposely started shaving his head almost bald, and grew out that long beard after the murders as a cover up.

Moo

It definitely helped him not look like the second sketch of an 18 yr old with a full head of curly hair and clean shaven face!

 

[Elley Mae]

Not looking so happy now…

Not at all, up until the car was taken and the fire pit probed he probably thought he was in the clear after 5 years.

Jmo

 

[Yemelyan]

Fox59 reporting now in their livestream that his name came up early in the investigation and was investigated and set aside. This summer someone decided to re-examine at the files and look into him again.

 

[neesaki]

I think this is all connected through a pedo ring. IMO, imo, imo!

I think so too. Whatever happened with KK ?

 

[FruitTingles]

Release from ISP

Arrest Made for the Murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German

content.govdelivery.com

Taken into custody on Wednesday, charged Friday

Wednesday, Gosh they did well to keep that quiet IMO.

 

[NewMama]

So happy to see the headline. Justice for these girls.

 

[LaineyJ]

This is likely, as others have said, to ensure the defendant can’t argue they weren’t given a fair trial. They want to secure a conviction.

The amount of times police repeat the ‘innocent until proven guilty’ line won’t give the defendant any standing after a conviction/on appeal. I believe it’s fair for them to say it, but a bunch of times? Does nothing to secure a conviction.

 

[FruitTingles]

Fox59 reporting now in their livestream that his name came up early in the investigation and was investigated and set aside. This summer someone decided to re-examine at the files and look into him again.

Oh. Oh. Okay now that’s some good info.

 

[Madmaxie]

An emotional Carter says that Allen has been charged with two counts of murder.

Well, he had me crying.

 

[iamnotagolem]

It definitely helped him not look like the second sketch of an 18 yr old with a full head of curly hair and clean shaven face!

What’s weird is both sketches show men with a full head of thick hair but in all the pics of RA he’s had a buzz cut going all the way back to high school.

 

[MassGuy]

HLN is showing photos of the time period surrounding the search (October 13) warrant on the home. They removed bundles of something (neighbor couldn't tell but thought it could be clothing), and a Macy's shopping bag. They also searched the backyard, to include a shed.

They also towed his car after apparently showing him a warrant (a piece of paper was shown to him before the tow truck left).

 

[fred&edna]

Did they say when the next court hearing will be?

1/13/23 9a pretrial
3/20/23 9a trial

 

[IceIce9]

It is very concerning that the investigation is far from over, the court documents are sealed and the investigation appears much bigger than we thought. I get the impression more arrests could be coming. I’m very sorry to say the investigation may be linked to KK and the CSAM ring. I hope and pray I’m wrong. Did anyone else get the same impression as me from the press conference?

I think the timing involved with KK, the Wabash River search, etc. would indicate catfishing and CSAM. MOO

 

[asyousay]

not true, we know he has been charged with 2 counts of muder

It was said on Friday by media he had been arrested for the murders.

 

[Inthedetails]

I was thinking that the trial would be moved to a different county.

I totally expect the defense will be requesting a change of venue. It's too early for that today.

jmo

 

[EllaMinnowP]

HLN giving details that they supposedly heard from RA neighbor about the police activity at RA home. Etc
Imo

 

[samsmom]

Hmmm yeah won't be finishing the transcription. Would just be a waste of time as we got nothing.

ETA: As @IceIce9 just pointed out, we did hear he was charged on 2 counts of murder. That's something I suppose..

Awe, I was looking forward to your transcript. I thought maybe there was a nugget hidden between the lines. I appreciate your hard work.

 

[Reginaldbutler]

Thanks. This article says "felony murder" but that is a specific crime (that someone died during the commission of a felony) and I have not seen it from LE. I think the journalist may have just meant murder, which is a felony, and not "felony murder." Though I would like to see the actual statute.

Delphi suspect charged with 2 counts of murder; ‘Investigation far from complete’

DELPHI, Ind. — It’s a development loved ones of Libby German and Abby Williams have long prayed for: charges filed in connection to the Delphi murder investigation. Indiana State Police annou…

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ETA: They removed "felony" from the title when I refreshed the page so maybe they realized the issue.

Good catch. I could see how that would add confusion. The media has a big responsibility to proofread before they publish in high profile cases like this. That said, the tip line remaining open, ongoing investigation, etc, could possibly imply that there are additional defendants, in which case accessory charges could be levied—MOO