ISP: Audio recovered from cellphone in Delphi double homicide investigation
DELPHI, Ind. (WISH) — About a week after two teen girls were found murdered in Carroll County, authorities released audio Wednesday they say may contain the suspect’s voice.
Liberty German, 14, and Abigail Williams, 13, were found dead on a Delphi trail last week. Police say a photo showing the suspect in jeans and a sweatshirt or jacket was captured in video recorded on German’s cell phone. The video also captured what may be the suspect’s voice saying “down the hill.”Listen to a looped WAV file released by Indiana State Police:
Authorities say they have additional video from the cell phone that they’re not yet releasing to the public.
Police said German is “a hero” for having the presence of mind to record video during the incident.
“We are actively looking for this person,” Indiana State Police Sgt. Tony Slocum said Wednesday morning as he referenced the suspect photo. “We believe this person is our suspect.”
A $41,000 reward is being offered for tips that lead to an arrest.
The Indiana State Police Alliance has established an account for individuals or businesses that wish to donate to the Delphi Reward Fund. Checks should be made payable to the Indiana State Police Alliance Foundation with “Delphi Reward” written on the memo line. Donations should be mailed to 1415 Shelby Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46203.
State police strongly urged anyone who recognizes the man to call 1-844-459-5786. A tip can be left anonymously. Tips can also be emailed to abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com. Indiana State Police have also created a website with information regarding the case.
“As poor as this picture is, someone knows [who it is],” ISP Superintendent Doug Carter said.
FBI officials said they have at least 20 agents assisting with the investigation on any given day. FBI director James Comey has been briefed on the case twice, state police said.
Police said a family member dropped the girls off to hike the trails the afternoon of Feb. 13. When a different family member went to pick them up, they weren’t there. Officers said German’s camera captured an image of the suspect between 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on the same day the girls went missing. ISP is now asking if anyone picked up a hitchhiker in the area around that same time.
Carroll County 911 Dispatch is warning social media users against sharing unverified news about the case on Facebook.
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