Investigators release sketch of suspect in murder of Indiana teens

DELPHI, Ind. — Investigators released a composite sketch on Monday of a man suspected in the death of two teen girls in Delphi, Indiana in February.

The bodies of Liberty “Libby” German, 14, and Abigail “Abby” Williams, 13, were found on Feb. 14, in a wooded area less than a mile from the Monon High Bridge hiking trail from which they disappeared the day before.

Shortly after the girls’ bodies were found, police released a grainy photograph of a man walking across the bridge and audio of a man’s voice saying “down the hill.” Both the picture and the audio were taken from German’s cellphone. 

Police hoped the combination of the photo and audio would help lead them to the person who killed the two girls, but five months later there are still no answers.

The sketch released on Monday is a “very important development” and will give people a better idea of what the suspect looks like, Indiana Police Sgt. Kim Riley told WXIN, Indianapolis’ Fox-affiliate.

“It shows a little more facial features, it gives you a little more information on what we’re looking at, who the suspect might be, and that’s why we feel that it’s very important that this picture is out there at this time,” Riley said.

The sketch released Monday depicts a white man with a prominent nose and a goatee who’s wearing a cap and what appears to be a hooded sweater. Authorities cautioned that the cap depicted may not be accurate. Police said the suspect has reddish-brown hair, stands between 5-foot-6 and 5-foot-10 and weighs between 180 and 220 pounds.

Riley said the sketch was created by an artist from information collected by all the agencies, including the FBI, involved in the double-murder investigation. Investigators are asking the public to study the man’s facial features and contact them with any information on him.

Details for this story were provided by The Logansport, Indiana Pharos-Tribune. 

Anyone with information about the murders or the person depicted in the composite sketch should call the established tip line at 844-459-5786 and can remain anonymous. Tips may also be emailed to abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com.

Columns

HARRY MARTINEZ: Conflict within

Columns

EDDIE SEAGLE: Spring and March pointers in the landscape

News

Voters will be asked next year whether to expand conservation tax breaks for farmers

News

Former murder suspect
arrested in recent drug bust

News

Albany executive tapped as state labor commissioner

News

Moultrie Leadership Legends mentoring organization
tours PCOM South Georgia

News

South Georgians protest Austin Scott’s silence, backing of Trump policies

News

Echols: Solar farm issue solving itself

News

Rally to raise money for accident victims

News

Hospital Authority requests rezoning for new apartment complex construction

News

Georgia Department of Public Safety partnering with ICE

News

Local Olympian gold-medalists to be honored with parade

News

Growing frustration with smartphones could lead to statewide ban in Georgia schools

Breaking News

Severe weather forecast for
late Saturday, early Sunday

News

Summer Camp Connections
will preview summer activities

News

GBI seeks expansion of subpoena powers

News

Hughes and Spence win gold at Special Olympics Winter Games

News

Johnson presents program
at Retired Educators meeting

News

School launches fourth leadership development program cohort

News

Legislature considers alternative path for corpses

News

Moultrie and Doerun residents express concerns over
utility bills at meeting

News

Chamber of Commerce holds 115th annual banquet

News

Marshall elected gifted organization president

News

Ga. Peanut Commission celebrates National Peanut Month