The grandfather of Liberty German, one of two Delphi eighth-graders killed Feb. 13, called on the community to help police find justice for his granddaughter.
“This horrible crime has torn a hole in our families that will never heal,” Mike Patty said, as family members spoke publicly for the first time since the girls were killed while hiking on Delphi’s Monon High Bridge Trail.
Patty said his granddaughter known around the house for, when asked to pick up shoes or do a chore, for saying, “I will, in a minute.”
“Please, give her the one minute she always asked for,” Patty said asking for the community to consider any tip or bit of information coming from the dozens of agencies investigating the crime.
Patty, standing with Liberty’s grandmother, Becky Patty, also read a statement from the family of Abby Williams, who also was killed that day. In it, Williams’ family said they respected German’s family for speaking out but that they preferred to keep private for now.
“I ask the media to respect their choice,” Patty said.
Patty said that Libby and Abby loved being around each other and were especially excited about the upcoming softball season. The day before they were killed, they got out their equipment and worked on their batting stances.
“They’ll never be able to play a single inning again,” Patty said, as his wife rested her chin on his shoulder.
Carroll County Sheriff Tobe Leazenby thanked the community for the help and support during the investigation.
“I want to send out a huge net of thanks to everybody who has even had this one their minds,” Leazenby said. “We strive for justice. And we will get that justice.”
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