This initiative led to the testing of 55, rape kits in 32 law enforcement jurisdictions across 20 states.
DELPHI MURDERS AUTOPSY RESULTS SERIAL
Since that time a nationwide effort has been made to identify serial rapists by DNA testing backlogged rape kits.Ĭyrus R. Indiana State Police officials have not confirmed yet whether they have DNA samples that are directly tied to a possible suspect or suspects in the Delphi case.As an FBI friend recently told me…when you identify serial rapists you identify serial killers. Jerry Holeman, the investigative commander of the Lafayette District. Indiana State Police noted that because of the condition of the bridge, the man is not walking normally. Police said the initial sketch would become "secondary.
On April 22, police released a revised sketch of the suspectthis one without a beard. Police praised her for her foresight in capturing an image and voice that they could analyze in the search for the killer. The audio: German also captured a snippet of audio on her phone of someone giving the command "Down the Hill" to the two teens. And I think we're one piece away - one piece. And it's having one individual with the strength to say that was my brother, that's my dad, or that's my cousin, that's my neighbor, my co-worker. In a news conference at the Monon High Bridge trailhead, Carter said investigators still want to hear tips.
There have been 30, leads in the case, with each one investigated by police, according to State Police Superintendent Doug Carter. Their bodies were found about 24 hours later near Deer Creek, a half mile east of the the bridge. The two eighth-graders posted several photos of themselves on Facebook, while crossing the scenic Monon High Bridge the afternoon they disappeared. They had planned to meet up with a family member later in the day. Get an IndyStar subscription today.Ībby and Libby went missing a year ago on Feb. The deaths of Abby and Libby horrified people in Indiana and around the world. If you see comments in violation of our community guidelinesplease report them. It's OK to disagree with someone's ideas, but personal attacks, insults, threats, hate speech, advocating violence and other violations can result in a ban. Typed comments will be lost if you are not logged in. You will need to register before adding a comment. You do not need a Facebook profile to participate. This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you. Welcome to our new and improved commentswhich are for subscribers only. A link has been sent to your friend's email address.Ī link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Here's what we know now about the unsolved killings of Abigail Williams and Liberty Germany. It's been more than two years since the Delphi murders. Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about.