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A place that was once a special hangout spot, a spot for prom pictures, and some day, engagement photos, was now where Kelsis baby sister was brutally murdered. The direction he took them after abducted them was pre-planned. Part of the reason the case is still alive and active today, Kelsi believes, is because of the bravery shown by Libby in her final moments of life, when the teen mustered the courage to record a short clip of the man that police believe killed her. If youre reading this, we will find you and you messed with the wrong sister! Kelsi German. "And it just always makes us feel so at peace knowing that she's there to help us through every step of the rest of our lives.". Libby and Abby failed to meet her father at a pre-arranged pick-up location later that afternoon. "It's amazing how many people are still there supporting us. A killer leaving at least three different signatures leads me to think there is some distinct mental illness that he would not be able to hide from others. or 'Have you guys tried that?' Kelsi was among one of the last people to see her sister alive. After lunch, we head to the bridge just as they did on that fateful day. I know for the sisters on that bridge today we will forever support Kelsi German in her fight for finding her sisters killer. Other members of her family have reportedly suffered from a similar trauma-induced mental block regarding the months and weeks after Libby's death. But then, in early 2017, everything changed. The new sketch has given the sister of Libby German renewed hope that there will be justice in this case. No child molester would select that steep grade. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? 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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Kelsi German, left, is pictured with her sister Libby who was murdered almost five years ago, Libby regularly sends her family signs that she's still watching over them, Kelsi says, Libby and Abby Williams (right) were found dead on Valentine's Day 2017, Kelsi was among one of the last people to see her alive, The bodies of the two girls were found in a wooded area a short distance from the Monon High Bridge Trail, Libby's sister sent signs like sending cardinals to family members - a bird regarded by some to be a symbol of safety and happiness sent from a passed loved one - or leaving dimes on the ground for them to find, Kelsi said tribute to her sister on Instagram on Monday, While five years have nearly passed since her sister was killed, Kelsi said she's confident Libby and Abby's killer will be found, Libby captured a video of her suspected killer shortly before her death, Kelsi says Libby regularly sends her family signs that she's still watching them, Police release sketch of man accused of murdering Delphi teens Liberty German and Abigail Williams, last time Kelsi would see her sister alive. Libby then turned her back and walked away with Abby. This is where the girls started, is this where the killer started? It's a frightening thought.". She taught a course about career paths in forensic science that Kelsi took and was the first professor to learn of Kelsi's connection to the Delphi murders. Both now call each other their "sister.". Its beautiful. This person likely would've been on the slightly more social media savvy side. Remembering Feb. 13 2017 as a warm day, she said she believes the pair "wanted to go out and do something, rather than being stuck in the house all day.". On February 14, 2017, Libby and Abby's bodies were found in Delphi, Indiana, next to a closed down railroad. But this typical fun afternoon with friends was turned into the most horrific event in Delphi history. He describes the missing boards and spacing between steps. - Rumor that the family is taking money and using it for themselves. Thank you very much! It was just so humbling knowing that all of those people were there for you at one of the hardest times of your life, suffering unimaginable grief.. Its further from the parking area than I originally thought. Libby and Abby never failed to meet her father at a pre-arranged pick-up location later that afternoon. Other members of her family have reportedly suffered from a similar trauma-induced mental block regarding the months and weeks after Libby's death. For four years, Kelsi German has wondered if her path has crossed with the killer. According to an affidavit, Kline admitted to investigators that he used a series of fake social media profiles on Instagram and Snapchat to contact underage girls and solicit nude images from them. "Maybe I just met him at Dairy Queen where I was at work one day and he came in and ordered a chocolate milkshake but I haven't remembered his voice yet for whatever reason. "And then a little while later, she came back and said, 'Okay, dad will come pick us up if you'll drop us off.". One of those accounts was anthony_shots, which he set up in 2016 around six months before his house was raided. They also released a brief audio clip of his voice also pulled from Libby's phone as well as a police sketch of the unidentified man, who was later named as the main suspect in the girls' murders. "We've always said, 'goodbye, I love you and I'll see you later'. The other sub is talking about it. They have given LE information, lie detectors tests, DNA, we have given it to them. She said they didnt say whether or not they had plans to meet up with anyone elseinside the park. "My family has always been really big on making sure you tell everybody that you love them and goodbye each time you hang up the phone or leave the house. It makes sense that Michelle found a fast friend in Kelsi German, who has been on her own quest for justice for her murdered sister, Liberty German. It was about a friend who had been through something traumatic. I think thats what really stuck with me and helped me to continue on even when I felt like the case is taking way too long and he [the killer] is already gone. "She was the funniest person ever," Kelsi remembered of her 14-year-old sibling. I asked him straight out could there have been two killers. I can hear the snow crunch with each step I take. Kelsi said she cannot remember Libby nor Abby specifying while they wanted to visit the Delphi Historic Trails that day. Part of the reason the case is still alive and active today, Kelsi believes, is because of the bravery shown by Libby in her final moments of life, when the teen mustered the courage to record a short clip of the man that police believe killed her. Weve likely interviewed you or someone close to you. Weve always said, goodbye, I love you and Ill see you later. DELPHI, IN - It was Valentine's Day, 2017, when the . 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. Kelsi will change the lives of hundreds of people. Definitely not pregnant. ", "She had so many friends, and as time goes on, I still have people who went to school with her come to me and say, 'Hey, I don't think I ever told you the story, but your sister was there for me when I felt like I had no one else.'. Mannina said, When I left and after seeing the bridge and where they were killed I felt empty and frustrated. Kelsi estimated that she has watched and listened to the clip thousands of times. She claimed to watch it almost every day in the hope of discovering a new detail orjogging a repressed memory. "We've waited so long for answers," German says, "so it would be nice to have closure and the girls can have their day and we can be done.". Its the anniversary of the Delphi murders and he must still take pride in the fact that he has gone uncaptured, unidentified, and unnoticed. Days after Libby and Abby's deaths, authorities released photos taken from Libby's cell phone that showed a man on the trail. Again, none of my group hesitated. "Directly to the killer, who may be in this room: We believe youre hiding in plain sight," Carter said. "I thought that over time people would forget or they'd stop talking about it or stop looking, but that hasn't been the case at all. Coping This is the right call but it makes it harder for us to know more about him. Someone is saying their boyfriend talked about being the Delphi killer. Those poor girls were just out having fun. "I remember her telling me once that she just felt like she was everybody's therapist, but that's because everybody was just so open to coming to her and talking to her about whatever they were feeling and she was always so good at making you feel like you were worth it. It's really like one of the only things you can do in Delphi other than getting food.". And he seems to have dozens of accounts too. The video shows a white male, dressed in faded jeans, a hoodie and a blue jacket, with his hands in his pockets, walking towards the eighth graders on a bridge. Kelsi said that's not true and has been very hurtful to her family. Deer Creek runs under the Monon Bridge. I wonder all the time is he here, have I talked to him. It is no way her grandfather could do anything like that. He said, No, I dont think so. Remembering Feb. 13 2017 as a warm day, she said she believes the pair wanted to go out and do something, rather than being stuck in the house all day.. "Every time something new happens [in the case] I have to relive those moments," Kelsi said. She said that no one was there when she dropped them off. Their bodies were found the following day alongside a creek about a mile from where they were last seen. "So I think it was just something fun to do on a nice day. - In Renner video Kelsi's grandma says that she called Kelsi at work but she didn't answer. This was one person.. "It was just so humbling knowing that all of those people were there for you at one of the hardest times of your life, suffering unimaginable grief.". She will help and advocate for thousands. This crime was one high risk. Kelsi German and Michelle Cruz both lost their sisters under tragic circumstances, but they've found each other to lean on. Prior to this visit, I did not realize there were private homes lining the trail system. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Kelsi's recollection problems, inconsistencies and even her struggles with not sounding "smart" could and probably are due to trauma. Its up to all of us to find him. Kelsi, who had beenstudying criminal justice, will begin studying biology and forensics this fall, a career change she attributes to her sisters murder. "And it's so sad that we just know the voice, but we don't know the face and we don't have any answers yet. My eyes fix on a man wearing the same type of cap I think the killer is wearing in the video, with a dark jacket, goatee, and weak chin. With all of the good work Kelsi has done, law enforcement left them at the bridge.. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. This area would make the perfect backdrop for a family Christmas card picture. [I asked] Have you done radio? I just know it! Kelsi then made the short drive to the trails with Abby and Libby, dropping them off just after 1.35pm. DELPHI, IN Kelsi German, the older sister of 2017 homicide victim Liberty "Libby" German, live-streamed on YouTube to "debunk rumors" surrounding the case, which has come to be known as the "Delphi Snapchat murders." That was the last time Kelsi would see her sister alive. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! After we are seated and exchange pleasantries for a moment, I ask Kelsi how she walks around every day knowing the killer could be right here. I think that track is very hard to find if you dont know its there already. Shes right. - In Renner video is sounds like she said 20 kids there when she dropped them off. It's been a week since the new sketch of the accused Delphi killer has generated nearly 2,000 tips. ", Kelsi added: "So I just continue to listen to it and hope that someday I'll recognize that person or I'll meet somebody and I'll know that voice and then I'll be like, 'That's him; that's the person in the video.'". 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