Thanks for sharing this, it sounds like more than one person has had interaction with this mystery visitor. He wrote that he was a Welder-Fabricator at Wabash National who lived in Lafayette, Indiana, but was from La Follette, Tennessee. Libby's sister Kelsi told Renner, as a way to keep going and honor her sister, "I want to be the person I saw Libby as, so, outgoing and fun and talking to everybody.". Most of us have legs that dont consist of a piece of scrap metal. Sometimes beauty can be found in the most unexpected of places tho.., I love all of lifes creatures. Powered by. (LogOut/ Took me forever to see the faces in this. Upon his arrest, officers determined that Bruce had attempted to get rid of the very unique clothing posted in the suspect description (pageboy cap, blue jeans, blue Carhartt jacket, large belt). I tend to lean toward BG being a predator of opportunity he chooses his victims more because they appear vulnerable and are available than because of specific features or characteristics such as age. After shooting Jamie Schmidt in the head when she refused to comply with his orders, Bruce then ordered the other two women to continue performing lewd sex acts on him while Jamie lay dying nearby. If the sicko was specifically looking for children to target, why go out on a school day to find them unless he was aware there wasnt going to be school that day. They would get off on taunting investigators like that. The last sighting of herwas between July 2020 and October 2020. Nonperishable human and pet food can be donated at the church, 1796 U.S. 421, between 5 and 7 P.M. that day. Checks should be mailed to the following address: Indiana State Police Alliance1415 Shelby St.Indianapolis, IN 46203, Read more: CrimeFeed, CrimeFeed (2), AbbyAndLibby.org, Journal & Courier, JamesRenner.com. Bruce appears to have lived in Missouri since at least 2001 and his residency appears consistent. Online sleuths cant help here. Over time Ive become extremely adept at examining either video or photographic evidence. It really narrows the suspect pool. I tried to frame this exactly as I experienced it and am by no means saying it is fact. It's just a very quaint 3 story mill with lots of old machinery and whatnot. This patched material is also a different shade of blue and clearly doesnt match the blue color of the pants. Trophies from other crimes? The entire face is ridiculous,..its a bit hard to describe except for one aspect; the nose is rather large and round, and in the picture the tip of his nose is only an inch or so from his chin, with little or no sign that theres a mouth between the two. There might be other memorabilia as well, The next weird thing is that he specifically asked about the Monon High Bridge. Abby, 13, and Libby, 14, disappeared while they were hiking on the Monon High Bridge Trail near Delphi on Feb. 13, 2017. . Flannel Shirt Guy is on the Board of Directors of Adams Mill Inc. I guess M. Sauer doesnt have an answer for you Susan. I can easily imagine BG as someone nobody would suspect, or a criminal who is protected by other criminals - maybe there are people who are fully aware that he is the killer, but BG also has dirt on them and they won't speak up. People still say its me. Ive only learned of the Delphi case a little less than a month ago. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a126ba12b095c68 This sub is for discussion of the case that's come to be known as the Delphi Murders. This video is intended as a reference to show the actual movements of the suspect on the bridge in the delphi case of Abby and Libby. Can you link your sources? I don't remember every detail cause it was a bit ago now, but he said a few weeks before the murders took place, a man from Pennsylvania came through who gave him an eerie feeling. Kind of like, you idiots cant catch me even when Im wearing the kill outfit. I think its not just the outfit though.its the nature of the crime, the number of victims, the color and shape of his facial hair, the stomach paunch, etc. Another oddity is that we have 2 young girls, alone in such a place, and one of them feels okay with taking a strange mans picture like this? FSG and the couple have never publicly shared info. My point is this- being that Delphi is much smaller, its hard to believe that there arent some pretty detailed rumors floating around, and it doesnt surprise me that many have given DNA samples. he is the prime suspect in a home invasion in Hillsboro Missouri Jefferson County the same county where he lives and was arrested. Did his son have social media that Tedwone could access and use to lure the girls to the bridge and then told the girl guys down the hill meaning the boy/boys were down the hill waiting on the girls to meet up. I exported each frame from the video released and lined up each frame using the forked tree as a reference. but it doesn't looked like they were ever shared or commented on. While inside the home, Chadwell attacked her, she said. Hopefully someone who knows this man will piece together his being in Delphi and police can follow up on this, even if it's just to rule it out. The probable cause affidavit says that a missing child was subsequently located in the residence of James Chadwell on Park Avenue in Lafayette, Indiana.. since he already had a creepy vibe from him. I know thats probably too much to ask in this day and age, but a boy can still dream. It's a discussion forum, nothing more. They should devise and offer him a plea deal for each other crime for which he can tell them details that are not currently public info. He also seemed to make a point to stop 20-25 min OUTSIDE of Delphi to ask about the bridge, which seems strange if he was Just a tourist actually interested in the bridge. If the percentage is low, that combined with the eyewitness may be the reason for the narrow description. In the distance, if you look close, you can see a man approaching. They call the guy DP and he is a person who was at the bridge/trails at the time and has been considered an eye witness. This behavior is useful to move your victims into a place without causing outrage or screaming from your intended victims. Just some thing about him. Chilling photo uploaded to Facebook a year after Delphi murders shows arrested man's daughter, 28, pose in SAME spot where victims took final snaps A chilling photo shows the daughter Richard. Or just the town/atmosphere? On his LinkedIn page, Bruce claims to have served in the Navy from 1983-1994. He also shared numerous posts and photos showing he had an affinity for the woods and outdoors, as well as a picture of a railroad bridge. Returns months after murders for no real reason, asks about murders, Looks very much like 1st sketch, only younger, Leaves again for a far away part of the country. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991_Austin_yogurt_shop_murders. If this is true and I were the mill owner I would be watching my back big time now esp. He could be someone with an ego who thought his degree meant he was an "expert" in this, perhaps even wanted to "test" himself. Of course this is what the mill owner assumed, as he did not see this person for a long while after, and the person said he was going back to Penn. The day Abby and Libby were killed would have been a school daya Monday. Investigators also discovered an audio recording on Libby's phone, of a man with a deep voice, and they've released a section of it in which he is saying, "Down the hill.". I would be shocked if this was Bruces first crime. Over the years, others have been considered suspects in the girls deaths. Ill survive, but a lot wont. Click to reveal I think TB probably killed a lot of people, and I think Libby & Abby were two of those victims. On February 13, 2017, Liberty German, age 14, and Abigail Williams, age 13, were hiking on the Delphi Historic Trail near the Monon High Bridge just east of . 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He said he was staying in the area for the time, giving him time to scout out and become familiar with Delphi and the bridge area. I wrecked it now Im here again at the beginning. Liberty was born on Dec. 27, 2002, in Lafayette, Ind., to Derrick A. German and Carrie (Hillenberg) German Timmons; they survive. Im not sure if Bruce is related to the Delphi case. A brainwashed person does not know hes brainwashed, Jan Broberg says of her yearslong ordeal. While no concrete links have been made between Bruce and Indiana, some online sleuths have posted unsubstantiated rumors that he has a cousin and/or brother in Indiana and that he would have had to travel through Indiana to get back to his home state of Michigan were he to go visit family there. Just days after police released the photo of "bridge man" in the investigations of the killings of teenagers Libby German and Abby Williams, at least 15 tipsters said the man was Ron Logan,. Be thankful for the little things.. By: Katie Cox. I can tell you that the suspect shown on the RR bridge does not exist. were discovered near the Monon High Bridge Trail, in Delphi. Or, if they do it may not be very much and might not all be usable. And you know, should they let him back out on the street? I Just seen this Short Documentary about Abby and Libby on the I.D Channel , this is Extremely Disturbing that somebody could do such a bad thing to these two girls , it is very sad and chilling that this type of crime gos unsolved for so long and needs to be solved as soon as possible more funding needs to be allocated to solving this crime. The world holds it against me Now Im doing better, and still get judged Cops need assholes like me to keep them in line. I believe BG was prowling that area, and that hes likely familiar with the area from prior visits there (childhood? Im hoping they have DNA from Delphi but it seems doubtful. He was keeping this outfit for a reason. I cry a lot because I know there are people dealing with worse. Tom Begaye Jr. left the 11-year-old child to die in the desert after repeatedly hitting her on the head and face with a tire iron., One victims mother called Jesse Matthew Jr. "a serial rapist and murderer who had been hiding in plain sight.". My sister will get her justice, insists the 12-year-old murder victims younger sibling. She was injured and taken to the hospital for treatment. "I feel Mikes pain I got two tips on me; I have a raspy voice. Specifically asked locals about the Monon Bridge before murders. Mark Sauer, can you elaborate ? He was not visiting family or friends or anything. Chadwell, of Lafayette, was investigated in connection to the crime shortly after his arrest. She reveals how difficult it is to be surrounded by so many memories, and also the realization of how time is passing the kids in Abby and Libby's grade are learning to drive now. I'm definitely not pushing "this is the guy" or trying to solve it, I just thought I'd share the interesting story! In the article her descriptions of being completely fooled by her ex gives a tentative indicator of Thomas Bruce being a clinical psychopath. Out of town man with degree in forensics comes to Delphi for no real reason a few weeks before murders, stays in area, leaves after murders. I wondered that also. Was he wearing a news boy scali hat or a baseball cap with hunting camouflage print on it or was it a hoodie or did he even have a hat on at all did he have long bangs that hung down in a sweep over his nose???? According to Good Morning America, the sheriff says there are several factors causing authorities to look into Chadwell for the Delphi murders, but he didnt specify what they were. I dont need more. Also, the too dark brown color of that hand is also seen on the edge of the jacket that his hand is next to. He showed an obsession with pitbulls. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. The man had just finished a degree in forensics in December (would have a little knowledge of not leaving DNA, etc.) Just some guy's gut feeling. The attack was shocking in how brazen it was: committed in the middle of the day and, apparently, unplanned. If it hadnt been for the speed of the Lafayette Police Department arriving on the scene, she would be dead! But it wasn't just photographic evidence the girls left behind. Tuesday night bonfire. Kelsi German - the sister of Libby German, 14, who . FacebookThe suspect in the 2017 murders of Libby German and Abby Williams shown in a video from Libbys phone and a police sketch. There are more glaring problems with his face, but its not necessary to describe everything here. Guys, down the hill makes me feel this guy was impersonating a police officer. It is similarly believed that whomever killed Libby and Abby was unknown to them and happened upon on them on their hike. His lower legs near the ankle area are made up from old junk. I find it curious that Delphi investigators are so insistent that his eyes are not blue and his hair is reddish. That seems awfully specific for a brief eyewitness account and a lot to bank on, especially since redheads are only 2% of the population. However, he did a lousy job of it and officers were able to recover the clothing. James Brian Chadwell is an attempted murder suspect from Lafayette, Indiana, who police are investigating in connection with the 2017 Delphi murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. Please dont make me keep searching for you, when I know exactly where you are. One reason this particular homicide case came to national attention is the haunting cell phone and social-media clues the girls left behind. Funds can also be donated to the Delphi Reward Fund, created by the Indiana State Police Alliance "for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the homicides of Liberty German and Abigail Williams.". I dont know if the voice is a match. I havent heard anything about BG having a belt buckle. Unfortunately, these were some of the last moments of Libby and Abby's lives. Please no more side by sides. Interesting. However, there were hearings in that case in the months after that time frame. Law enforcement noted how brazen the St. Louis crime was: to have occurred on one of the busiest streets of the city in the middle of the day. There sure are a lot of similarities. murder suspect, Indiana police have released additional audio of a person they suspect murdered two teen girls in Delphi, Ind. He displays a combination of organization as well as disorganized behavior in regards to his alleged crimes. Authorities have released two crime scene sketches of a possible suspect, one in which he looks far younger than the other. Pair that with the violence from Catholic SS, as well as nearly a lifetime of fooling people. Whatever your background. FOR ANYONE SERIOUSLY INTERESTED IN THE DELPHI CASE; I have worked on many cases, all of which have had video footage or a photograph to look at. Its clear he has long-term roots in Missouri and originally hails from Michigan; investigators have said they are following up to see if he might have been in Indiana at the time of the Delphi murders. Naomi Irion has not been seen since March 12, 2022. At one point, Chadwell got dressed to go answer the door and then the police found her, it says. Delphi Murders Suspect Identified. Kline is said to have arranged to meet. Never imagined it would be so difficult coming back out here. Have You Seen Missing New Jersey Teen Neilina Nelly Tolentino? F*** society. His right pant leg below the knee has a patch of about 18 or so, and its not lined up properly with the pants material above it. I lived in a small town for about 9 years. She played in the school band, and was on the volleyball team with her friend Abby. The aliens are real he wrote in one post. Someone very powerful or intimidating. These and more anomalies are evidence that this person has been sloppily constructed from various parts. But I have everything. It's upsetting. Every town has their token weirdos, and I would be willing to bet that most of them have been checked out. A piece of scrap metal forming a portion of his right lower leg? The information has obviously been shared with us, and our investigators are looking into him, Carroll County Sheriff Tobe Leazenby told the Lafayette Journal & Courier. That was really weird, especially since I had spent little time there. Then we have TB reckless, careless, unorganized, spur of the moment. It's very little information to go on, just interesting. Stuck in Gary IN for a week of work. He was convicted of criminal trespass and was wanted on warrants. It was a built in snow day that wasnt used so the kids had the day off. Back me and smile.. Keeping it is being called a committed adult who is truly in love You all need to get your s*** right and quit blaming good guys for where youre falling short We dont need you., So, my life is going really well, but I wanna wreck it. The original post on the Delphi murders includes some of those rumors. Again, I'm hazy on the some of the details but I do believe he knew the person's name, at least his first name. Go here for background on that case. I read that Bruce had visited his brother in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Feel free to sign up for updates on new posts via the home page . Probably. Or was he really just that absent-minded or cocky to think he wouldnt get caught? His father filed a notice of claim to evict him from that address in 2020. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. His story has changed multiple times, and it sounds like they and the source believe that for the initial 2 years of the investigation, he was interacting with LE in a way that was leading LE the wrong direction. I am adding an edit, Im not a special person, my occupation didnt make me stand out. He has a brother in Indiana. Due to the especially vulgar nature of his crimes, he is eligible for the death penalty if found guilty. The murders shook Delphi, a small town of 2,877 people set amid farm fields of the Hoosier heartland, around an hour from Indianapolis. How a fired school bus driver abducted three young women and held them in his home for a decade until one victim escaped with the daughter shed had in captivity. (MINDSHOCK TRUE CRIME PODCAST)Was Bridge Guy identified and arrested!? Color also bleeds from his pants onto the background, but this is more difficult to see. Similarities With The Delphi Murders. Abby and Libby were murdered after going for a hike near an old bridge in February 2017. If he was involved, he most likely did go back home quickly. At this point, all of the family members and investigative officers have been effectively ruled out as suspects. family in the area?). From what I gathered, this was a young man, mid to late 20s, just graduated with his bachelor's. He was in town delivering a load of stuff to the packers plant (maybe wrong on the name) but its the plant thats just a couple miles from the trail. Dont be a lamb. They were discovered near the Monon High Bridge Trail, Fox59 reported, which is part of the Delphi Historic Trails. Were looking for a real woman. Some online sleuths have theorized that Thomas Bruce may the Bridge Guy, or "BG" the primary suspect in the 2017 murders of two young girls in Delphi, Indiana. The victim was a 70 year old female living alone whom recognized him from his picture on the news and called police. Last thing, this is when he also noticed that the man looked strikingly similar to the first sketch, only YOUNGER. Also, in terms of the WHY he might have been in IN, some have theorized he used the veil of working for the church to be a traveling pastor or might have passed through on his way home to MI. Bruce tweeted Laura Ingraham, a conservative American television and radio talk show host, on February 14, 2017, the day the Delphi girls bodies were found. An accused rapist who killed himself as cops surrounded him has been name as a suspect in the murder of two young girls on a remote trail. Theres no question, none whatsoever, that this is a manipulated figure, made up out of thin air, and doesnt exist. Can those DNA results be compared to this mans. Law enforcement is currently checking to see if he has warrants or arrests in other states. 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