More than 24,000 tips have come in to investigators since the girls disappeared. "With his ultimate sacrifice, Deputy Ruiz made an even more substantial sacrifice. The DTH podcast theorises that one person with considerable knowledge of the area committed the crime and had been planning it for some time. I check daily, too. Is there any personal significance for him to the teens or middle of the month and does he have 3-day weekends? I don't believe he did it, but am curious about his son or people he may know. It is also possible the bodies appeared this way because Abby crawled a distance before passing away. All i know is that whatever they went through was horrendous and I'll be happy for answers. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The barn on the Mears property is a popular guess. How the girls were murdered has still not been released, as Carter says, "because only the killer knows". Judith Deal and Cynthia Stoltzmann were arrested for child abuse and kidnapping, since they both admitted that in the past they too, had locked Ame in the trunk. February 13, 2017. DNA matching one of the searchers, Ivan Brumbaugh, was located on the girls but he admits to touching the bodies when he found the girls. Then again, did they not have an open casket funeral?? 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. They may have told him all kinds of lies about finding this or that, trying to get him to admit to something.Police do what they have to in order to get a confession. Day 2: No contact, phones off (would have charged w friends to stay on SM), no one's seen them, all friends and friends moms and dads have replied no - we haven't seen them, early reports of a suspicious person walking on trails with a report made immediately to law enforcement the day before, before girls even disappeared indicating some guy walked quickly through trails and didn't . Subscribe to azcentraltoday. She then heardtwo shots oneinto the back of her husband's head and the other into her mom. The case remains unsolved more than five years . I believe the police arrested RL and threw him in jail so they could search all of the buildings on his property. I don't know but the more time goes by, the angrier I get. Rest easy, Deputy Ruiz," Avondale PD said. John and Sammantha Allen were charged with first degree murder, conspiracy to commit child abuse and many counts of child abuse. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. The fact that LE had video and audio made me very hopeful that this monster would be captured. Libby German recorded the killer's order after she placed her phone with its video camera rolling in her pocket as he cornered them on the bridge. But at least one close friend to the couple portrayed them as sociable,saying they'd meet five or six times a week for drinks. Ron Lukezic's wife at the time, Joyce Lukezic, was also accused of being involved in the planning. 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. LH revealed the bridge is higher and more treacherous than it looks, and some of the cross posts called "ties" - are missing or rotten. I check everyday for updates hoping I will read that they have identified this monster who committed this heinous act. It's unclear when he met and married Marilyn Redmond, but the couple shared their three children and his two stepchildren, according to the obituary. We were all so proud to see him achieve his dream," said Ruiz's brother, Francisco Ruiz. 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. Speculation has also arisen that the comments by Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter, who is in charge of the case, about the killer's "voice of the devil" comment had hidden meaning. | The Theorem Factory. Juan "Johnny" Ruiz, who was with MCSO for three years, died on Oct. 11. Video / ABC News. She attended most, if not, all, of the trials related to her husband and mother's murders but often dodged or declined to speak to reporters, reports indicated. On April 19, 42-year-oldChadwell allegedly lured a 9-year-old neighborhood girl into his house at 714 Park Ave. in Lafayette, where prosecutors say he beat her, locked her in the basement andsexually assaulted her before police looking for the girl knocked on his door. As far as him being a transient, no way. 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There would have been lynch mobs for this kind of crime 100 years ago. Then again, he was also convinced that there was a pic of BG in that pic of Abby on the bridge. Police suspected foul play since Ame was found very dirty with bruises on her left leg, since it was in forced contact with the trunk. He is wearing jeans, a navy blue jacket and possibly a cap. This postexamines the strange similarities in the cases of 4 murdered girls. 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. Ame had been living with her grandmother, Judith Deal, and Cynthia Stoltzmann, 44, the aunt and legal guardian of Ame. LH, who has visited the location multiple times, describes in detail the spot where the schoolgirls were abducted on February 13, 2017. Both sets of girls went missing shortly after 2pm. DELPHI Three years ago, two young girls went for a walk. "We have a lot of clay here in Indiana so it's like standing on churned butter. I, too, am leaning towards it being a crime of opportunity. I am not family, nor am I friends with anyone in the families. Shirley and David had two other children together before Ame was born. One former investigator on the case told podcast Down The Hill (DTH) that the killer who police have now confirmed they believe is the man Libby captured on her phone left "a lot of evidence" at the crime scene. Lukezic was also convicted in 1981 for her role in the murders, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Knows how to navigate rough or unchartered terrain. DELPHI, Ind. Nothing less is acceptable.". 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. [8] When asked why Ame was treated so badly, it was said, "She was mentally a little slow, but that's it. A family member went to pick them up at the same spot later, but they weren't there. According to Shirley, she was seeing another man during the time she conceived, therefore it is not known for sure if David Deal is the father of Ame. Ruiz's family, meanwhile, spoke of how excited Ruiz was when he passed the academy. I still have my suspicions that they could have been catfished on some level, though. TERRAFULLSIGHT 1.61K subscribers Subscribe 1.6K views 1 year ago #DURecorder #DURecorder This is my video recorded with DU Recorder. The Ajo Fire Department said, "Our thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Ruizs family, friends and colleagues. Who Is Daniel Nations? This didn't have to have happen. The suspect who reportedly attacked and killed a Maricopa County Sheriff's deputy in October 2021 may face the death penalty, the county attorney's office said months later. [5] Of all the children living in the home, Ame was the only one abused. Murray Hooper is set to be executed on Nov. 16,marking Arizona's third execution since the state resumed themthis year after an eight-yearpause. You really have to ask the following questions, imo: How did BG (bridge guy) know the girls were on the trail? "It is maybe ten feet [3m] across. (WTHR) - State police say more audio from Libby German's cell phone was played for the victims' families, including a mention of a man they noticed behind them. Judith Deal and Cynthia Stoltzmann were charged with numerous counts of child abuse. Deputy Juan Ruiz transported Hurley to an MCSO substation in Avondale near Van Buren and Dysart Roads, brought him into the holding area, and "as is standard processing protocol, he removed his handcuffs and attempted to put him in one of the holding cells," Sheriff Penzone said. The children were also persuaded to lie about why and how Ame ended up in the trunk to the police. Was over-dressed for the weather, likely to conceal DNA. They all claimed that they found Ame dead the next day, in the trunk. Part, or all, of the killings may have been captured on video. Delphi murders/autopsy - funeral pics WTF Next! "I don't sleep much," said Patty, knowing that the man in the sketch is walking the streets. During the services, Deputy Ruiz was remembered as a hero, son, brother, uncle, friend, and beloved public servant. Is an experienced and sophisticated killer familiar with DNA and evidence-collection. Prior to his burial, hundreds of people, including members of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and other local law enforcement agencies, packed into St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Avondale for a service. The teens were found dead "down the hill" the following day. Deputies were unable to locate the suspect, identified as Clinton Robert Hurley. Delphi killings background Abigail Williams and Liberty German went missing while walking on a trail near the Monon High Bridge in Delphi on Feb. 13, 2017. Cruz was convicted in 1981 forordering the murders and ultimatelyspent 14 years on Arizona's death row. I read somewhere where it was suggested that this guy maybe another Ted Bundy. "I didn't want to go on the side where the girls went, because there was a no trespassing sign right by the driveway, and this side looked steeper than the side I went down. Their bodies bore "strange signatures" at the kill site across Deer Creek in woodland 2km out of town. I also feel like it was a combination of organized and disorganized, which is why I think the crime was on this person's mind for longer than we probably know but the actual acting it out may have been spur of the moment. DELPHI, Ind. Blends in well with the local populations of small, rural towns. He robbed them of this life.". In the state's response, prosecutors wrote, "Although attempts have been made to connect the defendant to the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German, alongside negative comments by defendant's family members and news articles referencing his criminal history, none of these alone or in combination with one another are dispositive in suggesting that there is a general atmosphere of prejudice in Tippecanoe County so as to not impanel a fair and impartial jury through voir dire. Uh, yeah, so not your suspect. Its just blowing my mind that he hasnt been identified. His wife, Marilyn Ruth Redmond, 47at the time, was also shot in the back of the head at their home in Phoenix thateveningand left for dead. They said Ame often had head lice and once had cat urine on her shoes. The girls throats were injured in the course of their deaths, either through strangulation or by being cut with a knife. Look at the map of the area and youll see that Ron Logans property is in a perfect spot to pull something like this off. Has persistently low self-esteem and feelings of having been wronged by others. "That isn't a guy, that's a barricade that has been removed and now is standing along the woods.". All three men were ultimatelyconvicted on two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder and sentenced to death. He is a 77 year old man with a drinking problem. "Unless someone absolutely somehow studied that [trail] in great depth, they would not know specifically where certain things were," Leazenby said. [1], The family had often moved and had lived in Pennsylvania, Utah, Texas and Tucson, Arizona, among other places. I hope they figure it out soon. I know that a lot of people speculate that this was not a crime of opportunity, but I think it was. Hundreds lined the streets of Delphi on Sunday as Liberty 'Libby' German, 14, was taken to be buried. That is probably why he got himself a lawyer. He had been released from the Dept. May make regular stops for work nearby or have been in the area for a few days prior with time to scout out the surrounding area. They walked through the wood and across the creek until they reached the spot where they were found and likely murdered there. "My neck was stiff and I could hardly lift it very easily.". Carried a deer kit fanny-pack, which may have contained weapons or tools to torture or kill the girls, Has a hunting background or hunts for sport. 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. James Chadwell and the Delphi murders. 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. However, David Deal is listed as Ame's father on her birth certificate. I am committed to pursuing justice for Deputy Ruiz to the fullest extent of the law against the suspect. I don't know that the property owner is the murderer, but like many have said, I wouldn't be surprised if it was someone he knows in some way or another. The search resumed the next day and around noon, a searcher spotted the girls' bodies about 15m from the north bank of Deer Creek, on the 12-hectare property of 77-year-old Ron Logan, who was not considered a suspect. It has been suggested this meant the crime scene had signs of satanic ritual, but there is no evidence of that nor any indication by police how the girls were murdered. Had scratches on his body and, possibly, other injuries, around Valentines Day, February 14, 2017. Ive been sifting through so many news reports, facebook groups, true crime forums and truthtellers. It is absolutely horrible what happened to these girls. Following the assault on Deputy Ruiz, MCSO said Hurley stole his police SUV, fled the scene and then carjacked another person. Before Ame was squeezed into the trunk, she was forced to do jumping jacks and backbends and to run around in 103-degree heat for over an hour. If this guy is in the area, he is a definite threat to kill again. Is familiar with the local area even though he has not planted long-term roots there. Then again, he was also convinced that there was a pic of BG in that pic of Abby on the bridge. Their bodies were found in the woods east of Delphi the next day on Valentine's Day. None of the charges are in connection to the unsolved death of Williams and German. "During a time when men and women in law enforcement face scrutiny, sometimes demonization, or expected to be perfect and underappreciated but a scumbag piece of (expletive) out of the Department of Corrections can put him on life support when he comes to work every day in uniform to keep this community safe," Penzone said on a news conference on Oct. 9. Last week the children of Delphi started school. Eventually Shirley and the children joined David again and they lived in Midland, Texas, together with David's mother, Judith Deal, and his sister, Cynthia Stoltzmann. I'm hoping they found their guy or that maybe he knows more than he let on. He is a white male with his hands in his pockets while walking. I agree with a lot of what you're saying. Lyrics grandmother last saw the girls around 12:20pm and reported them missing around 2pm. The accusations of luring a child to a private location to commit a brutal crime begged the question of whether Carroll County officials were investigating . 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. It's been almost two months and this monster still hasn't been caught even with a voice recording and photos? I don't think these killings were his first and, unless the police get a huge break, they won't be his last. DELPHI, Ind. The Journal & Courier asked that question to Carroll County Sheriff Tobe Leazenby on April 27 and published a story to answer readers' questions. "It's amazing we have a video, we have a still photograph, we have sound and we don't know who this person is," he said. You're going to wear that? Despite this, they have also said that they do not suspect the families in either case. "I knew that something had happened," she said in court months later. The court approved the amended charge on May 12. [1], Both Sammantha and John Allen (born June 14 and July 19, 1988, respectively) were arrested for murder on July 27, 2011. The school officials noted that Ame seemed to be the scapegoat of the family. Allen, who has entered . Police say the girls mostly talk about "stuff girls talk about" in the recording, but they also mention the man. Flags at all state buildings will be lowered to half-staff on Oct.12 to honor Ruiz. What about your hair?' It helped put the layout of the land and the time it takes to traverse it into perspective. I know there is a recording and I know there is a decent picture, but this is America where traveling is really easy to do. It's also a melting pot of everyone sort of looking like anybody else. The girls were murdered while together which indicates either a proficient criminal or more than one offender. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Memorials Region North America USA Indiana Carroll County Pittsburg The girls were due to be collected by Libby's grandfather Mike Patty, her legal guardian, in the trail car park at 3.15pm, but failed to show up. Identified the place he would hide likely from a nearby elevated position such as a deer lookout to watch and observe potential victim/s and where he would take them to torture/kill them. DTH speculates the man rehearsed his plan, walked the route and was ready to act whenever suitable victims appeared. "It was at that time that he was initially passive resistant and turned on the deputy and the fight ensued," Penzone said. "Because this is not a singular issue.". May have changed his appearance after the crime (cut or dyed his hair, trimmed facial hair, disposed of clothing, etc). Now, that suspect may face the death penalty, county officials said months later. I think the killer has absolutely nothing to do with RL and with Delphi. "We have a murderer walking around who took two innocent lives well before their time. Your service and dedication to the community will not be forgotten.". This office will seek justice for Deputy Ruiz and his family.". Are there any interstate/rest areas within walking distance to the crimes? Cousins Elizabeth Collins, 8, and Lyric Cook, 10 were out riding bikes in the Meyers Lake area of Evansdale, Iowa on Friday, July 13, 2012 when they went missing. Both Carter, the local sheriff, other law enforcement and Delphi citizens themselves are convinced because of the location of the girls' abduction and murder, the killer was a local or former resident with intimate knowledge of the site. However, WISH-TV reported that Kline said he wasn't sure who else might have used or had access to the account. Ahead of the party, Marilyn Redmond was in the kitchen cooking aham, roast beef and scalloped potatoes. The homeowner was someone he knew and they reportedly had a history of conflict. That search warrant served at his home may have been part of a plan by LE to try to get RL to crack. Further, the time 2pm, or the hours of 1-3pm, may also be significant to him. [11] Cynthia Stoltzmann pleaded guilty to two counts of child abuse and one count of attempted child abuse. 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. In the early weeks of the investigation, police released a picture of the man believed to be the killer, taken on Libby's cell phone the day the girls disappeared and they audio believed to be the killer's voice saying, "Down the hill.". The only audio that has been released to the public from the phone is that of a man's voice ordering German and her friend, Abby Williams, "down the hill.". ", James Chadwell in jail:Accused child abductor needs medical treatment after jailhouse fight. If you have any information on the Delphi murders, contact law enforcement at1-800-225-5324 orAbbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com. It was an unseasonably warm day and the best friends were dropped off at 1.35pm for their walk, which started at a location which, LH told news.com.au, has since been fenced off with bent red metal gate. Ive been sifting through so many news reports, facebook groups, true crime forums and truthtellers. She went on to co-author a book False Arrest about the experience, which was later adapted into a movie. After the shootings, Marilyn Redmond remembered rolling off the bed and crawling to the family room with her hands still bound behind her back. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- After five years, police made an arrest on Monday in the killing of two teens from Delphi. Libby German and Abby Williams were murdered in Delphi, Indiana on Feb. 13, 2017. This is the location of the final death march by Abby Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14, after they recorded their murderer's chilling command to go "down the hill". In Chadwell'sMay 21 filing for a change of venue, his attorneys wrote, "Chadwell is unable to receive a fair trial in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, as it has been reported that he is being investigated for the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. He then breaks in and steals his clothing, goes back to his backpack and grabs his kill kit. ", Glendale Police offered its condolences, saying, "We stand beside (MCSO) as they grieve the loss of their deputy. Chadwell stopped his assault and answered the door when police knocked, according to prosecutors. 2023 www.azcentral.com. The latest Arizona headlines, national news events of the day + sports and weather updates. It has been my opinion from the onslaught, that these were not his first killings. "Support for different agencies and how dangerous this job is, we have to have each other's backs," said Avondale Police Officer Derek Rogers. "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. Additionally, detectives pressed Kline on a conversation he had with one of German's friends via the account after her death. The Arizona Department of Corrections said on Twitter, "Our condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Deputy Juan M. Ruiz and all his (MSCO) colleagues. Eerie photographs show the hill two young teens were ordered to walk down by their killer before he murdered them in rural Indiana. Sammantha and John Allen were convicted in 2017 of first degree murder and sentenced to death by lethal . She has bone chips in a precarious place in her head," Phoenix police DetectiveGeorgeKlettlinger told the Associated Pressat the time. Which means there are two brazen murderers willing to abduct, control, and murder two girls at a time? She at one pointduringMcCall's trialleft the witness stand to point a finger at him from the center of the courtroom. READ MORE: 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 Haunting last picture of dead teen. At other times she was beaten with a paddle which they called the "Butt Buster"[3] and she was forced to eat hot sauce and dog feces. I am open to all possibilities at this point. Delphi police and the prosecutor's office said a public court hearing will be set to determine if the documents, including the affidavit in the case, will remain under seal. Indiana local LH, who didn't want to be identified, told news.com.au that she finds the spot the girls met and filmed their murderer so creepy, she takes a gun whenever she visits. All those little things and the dreaded school supply shopping. He said someone knows who the killer is but was keeping quiet because of "extreme fear". Another theory was the killer worked at the nearby meatworks, which was why he was so rugged up wearing a hoodie under his blue jacket on such a warm day. Your name has a striking similarity to the Youtube channel, FGTeeVee. History of rape, assault, and/or domestic abuse, Was a lone killer, did not have an accomplice. La Paz County Sgt. So I don't think it's crappy detective work at all that this guy is still unknown. And here is why I think its a local or someone who has local access to a property in the area: The navigation to the murder spot. Hurley has since been released from the hospital and has been sent to the Pinal County Adult Detention Center. McCall and Bracy have since died in prison. Experiences extreme feelings of entitlement and is prone to rage and outbursts. "The griping that we do about 'Get your stuff on. ", The Department of Public Safety said, "During this tragic time of grief, we send our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Deputy Juan M. Ruiz and to the men and women of the Maricopa County Sheriffs Office who lost a friend. Chadwell's change of venue motion cited other news outlets from outside of Lafayette thathave quoted Chadwell's family speculating about whether he might have killed Libby and Abby.