He was happy to help this southern belle stay upright. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. "I had this switch that went off in my head and I found my passion with helping people in the true crime community, especially," German, 21, tells PEOPLE. It had nothing to do with anything, just a song. ", "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.'. "And then a little while later, she came back and said, 'Okay, dad will come pick us up if you'll drop us off.". But this typical fun afternoon with friends was turned into the most horrific event in Delphi history. "It's amazing how many people are still there supporting us. Its a vision that has haunted me for 30 years.. Shes considering pursuing a masters degree in social work so she can help others for the rest of her adult life. Definitely not pregnant. ", 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.'". And its so sad that we just know the voice, but we dont know the face and we dont have any answers yet., Kelsi added: So I just continue to listen to it and hope that someday Ill recognize that person or Ill meet somebody and Ill know that voice and then Ill be like, Thats him; thats the person in the video.'. I can hear the snow crunch with each step I take. - Some rumor about her Aunt Amanda not being the Amanda who was married to Jimmy DeVaul (sp?) For more on this story, watch The Delphi Killer on People Magazine Investigates, on Monday, April 12, at 10 ET/9 CT on Investigation Discovery and streaming on discovery+. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. The outpour of support - it's just so encouraging.". "Directly to the killer, who may be in this room: We believe youre hiding in plain sight," Carter said. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I just know it! Repressed memories from that time will sometimes present themselves in fragments, she said. "It's a pretty normal place to do and take pictures, hang out, or talk to each other. 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. "So that's something I've also bought into," Kelsi continued, "that he's either from Delphi or that he's spent a lot of time here.". Even after all this time when you know theres absolutely nothing you couldve done, theres still something inside of you thats going to say, What if I wouldve done this different? or What if I never dropped them off? and thats still a big obstacle for me. 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.. "I think this person could be anyone," she said. And he seems to have dozens of accounts too. Kelsi German, 21, told The Sun that despite nearly five years having passed since her sister Libby, 14, was killed in Indiana alongside her best friend Abby Williams, 13, she still feels her sibling's presence around her often. Says they are only asking for funds to build the ball park. This area would make the perfect backdrop for a family Christmas card picture. "I've always thought that he has to know the area somehow," she said. "I dont know where the case would be if we didn't have that video," she added. I wonder if he might have walked up to me during the search and talked to me. Missing Nevada Woman Stopped Contact with Family, Police Seek Tips, Unknown Man Seen Using Missing Georgia Mans Credit Card in Baton Rouge, WATCH LIVE: Murdaugh Family Murders Day 25: Closing Arguments. That was the last time Kelsi would see her sister alive. Every time something happens and we get put back out in the media it just brightens our hope it gives us so much faith in all the people that are out there," Kelsi said. He said right off the bat, Nothing about this case makes sense.. I asked Kelsi at lunch what advice she would give to rookie police officers or new detectives and she said without hesitation and a haunting sadness, Dont call off the search.. I starteda Twitter for my sister andan Instagramand whatever I could, Michelle recently told Oxygen.com. 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. Those poor girls were just out having fun. "I don't think she imagined at the time it would be such a big thing. "If I learn something in my classes, it might be something new that the detectives haven't thought about," German reasons. One day you will have the opportunity to see and know what we do, and we look forward to that day.. After lunch, we head to the bridge just as they did on that fateful day. The hours, days, weeks, and even months after the death of her sister are a "blur" for Kelsi, she said. They seem to have open arms and open doors to anyone having difficulty. We stop once just to observe the area and the woods are silent. It's really like one of the only things you can do in Delphi other than getting food.". Its amazing how many people are still there supporting us. Through her efforts and the efforts of others, the case received more attention attention that helped lead to the arrest last April of a suspect in that case, 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. Libby posted pictures of Abby on social media. "I'm tremendously proud of her," Kelsi told The Sun. Kelsi told Oxygen.com the best piece of advice Michelle has given her is to never stop trying and never give up hope because no matter how long its going to take, well get the answers we want. ", Kelsi said she believes her sister was so charismatic that she doesn't think she "knew a stranger. Liberty, 14, and her friend Abigail Williams, 13, werekilledin what has come to be known as the Delphi Murders. You get the feeling you are all alone, but at the same time, you realize how many places the killer could hide and stalk his prey. "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.". "When I look back on it I just now try not to feel guilty about what happened, or what I could've done differently. He is battling a lot of battles. She'll remember someone being in a room near her that she previously couldn't, or receiving a letter or a gift from a friend or sympathetic stranger. Kaleb has a sweet, natural, and caring demeanor. The killer could have taken any of them and passed the girls at some point. Kelsi had plans to meet up with her boyfriend later that afternoon before going to work and initially told Libby no. Chris Harris has been a senior true crime reporter for PEOPLE since late 2015. "When I look back on it I just now try not to feel guilty about what happened, or what I could've done differently. or 'What if I never dropped them off?' And now, that's what I'm planning on doing.". Repressed memories from that time will sometimes present themselves in fragments, she said. As we cross Freedom bridge, I feel like Im walking into a postcard. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. Directly to the killer, who may be in this room: We believe youre hiding in plain sight, Carter said. Through her efforts and the efforts of others, the case received more attention attention that helped lead to the arrest last April of a suspect in that case, former police officer Joseph DeAngelo. Kelsi says her grandma is mistaken a phone call on a different day. View our online Press Pack. "She was the funniest person ever," Kelsi remembered of her 14-year-old sibling. - and that's still a big obstacle for me. She will help and advocate for thousands. 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 German, 21, was among one of the last people to see her 14-year-old sister Libby alive. Anything that we did, we pretty much did together except for the time that she was murdered, she said, adding that she was out of town, working at a ski resort on Mammoth Mountain in California. - and that's still a big obstacle for me. I didnt want to be part of media or part of the case anymore at that point, Kelsi admitted to Oxygen.com. Again, none of my group hesitated. Then, we come upon a fence that is placed across the path warning us to not go further. For the latest true crime and justice news,subscribe to the Crime Stories with Nancy Grace podcast. Yes that was a great recap! Janelle Lisa Cruz was just 18 when she was bludgeoned to death by the Golden State Killer in 1986. I can't get over what loving people Becky and Mike are. 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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Kelsi German, 21, was among one of the last people to see her 14-year-old sister Libby alive, She drove Libby and her best friend Abby Williams (pictured) to the Delphi Historic Trails on Feb. 13, 2017, where they were killed, The teens never offered a reason for why they wanted to visit the park, Kelsi believes the killer may be living, or once lived, in Delphi, Kelsi and Libby shared a close bond before her death, Kelsi said she believes police are getting closer each day to obtaining justice for Abby and Libby, Kegan Kline has been identified as the culprit behind a catfish account potential linked to the case, A composite sketch of the suspect is shown, Police release sketch of man accused of murdering Delphi teens Liberty German and Abigail Williams. We connected because of her experience and that kind of helped me to break out of the shell and start advocating for my sister., I just tried to tell her that she needed to do more, Michelle told Oxygen. He has no fear of height or disrepair. Im here with a group of dedicated volunteers who will use their expertise to try and help find this killer. But no arrests were made, no suspects formally named and one promising . Valentine's Day 2022 will mark five years since 14-year-old Libby German and her best friend Abby Williams, 13, were found dead in the woods of Delphi . In a rare update issued earlier this month, Indiana State Police said they were seeking information about a bogus social media profile, called anthony_shots, that may be linked to the case. They took selfies and photographs and posted them on Snapchat. I am still confused. She'll remember someone being in a room near her that she previously couldn't, or receiving a letter or a gift from a friend or sympathetic stranger. "I always remember one story just after her death. The direction he took them after abducted them was pre-planned. Every one of us knows that bond of having a built-in best friend. Those charges stem from a search of his home in Peru,Indianaon February 25th, 2017 - just 11 days after the bodies of Libby and Abby were found in Delphi. Before driving away, Kelsi said she told Libby she loved her, a sentiment that was echoed back by the young teen. But believing she had been a "bad sister" of late, not hanging out with her younger sister as often as she should, a guilt-riddled Kelsi eventually agreed to take the girls just after 1.30pm, provided they found their own ride home. From the moment Libby and Abby's bodies were identified, Kelsi said it's difficult for her to recall anything that happened in the weeks that followed. I'm 29 and Snapchat is confusing to navigate lol. Dropping that at the end was like burying the lead, but I assume that's the order it was presented in the video. "During the last nearly five years, we have conducted dozens of secondary investigations based on information we received. Mom. Mannina said, When I left and after seeing the bridge and where they were killed I felt empty and frustrated. "The information we had, have, and continue to receive concerning Kline has ebbed and flowed over these last few years. ", Kelsi said she believes her sister was so charismatic that she doesn't think she "knew a stranger. The killer could have watched from the bridge or the ground. Hes not out of balance. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. "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. "But the fact that she did take that video and she thought something wasn't right and she had to take it - it just amazes me. It's a frightening thought.". "And so they were like, 'Hey, let's go to this place,'" Kelsi theorized. He couldnt do anything because he is scared of spiders. They love their LE, and she knows that they will make an arrest soon. Before driving away, Kelsi recalled for The Sun how she told Libby she loved her, a sentiment that was echoed back by the young teen. She has done a remarkable job reaching a national audience at CrimeCon, talk shows, and podcasts. 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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. 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