Delphi Murders, FBI, Jay Abbott, Transcript

Crime Scene ‘Signatures’ Will Reveal the Killer: FBI Agent Jay Abbott Interview Transcript ⎮Delphi Murders

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Delphi Murders FBI Agent Jim Abbott Interview Transcript. Will Delphi murders signatures at crime scene help solve the case and reveal the killer suspect? 2021 update

FBI Special Agent-in-Charge Jim Abbott discusses his role in the Delphi Murders investigation – Transcript.

[BEGIN FBI AGENT JIM ABBOTT INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT]

JAY ABBOTT (FBI SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE): The FBI doesn’t necessarily have jurisdiction for murder cases. This was clearly a case that was within the jurisdiction of the State Police. And Doug Carter, Superintendent of Indiana State Police, is a good friend and a great colleague during that time, and continues to be a great friend. He came and asked for our assistance. As the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Indianapolis Division, I had, during my tenure, the option… the authority to provide whatever assistance he might want to the level that I thought was appropriate. I was absolutely enthused to unleash every FBI asset, technical ability… anything that we had to try to help him solve this case. Indiana State Police stayed the forefront in charge of the case. But, I will tell you that there were those days when the FBI certainly had more personnel in and around Delphi than anyone else in law enforcement. Some days I think we were over a hundred personnel that I was trying to keep track of, all doing various things in different capacities. Whether it was with the command post, videography type things, voice type analysis, crime scene experts, behavioral analysis experts, and then of course just numerous agents of pounding the pavement and running down leads that we had from thousands and thousands of tips. 

REPORTER: When you’re out there… week one, week two, month two, month five, year one… what goes through your guys’s mind when you are still no arrests?

JAY ABBOTT: Each day that went by, we just felt like we were gonna be closer, and closer, and closer. And the investigators that …

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Delphi Murders, Dr. Oz Show, Robert Ives, Transcript

Dr. Oz Delphi Murders Video: Robert Ives Transcript

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Dr. Oz Delphi Murders Show Interview with Robert Ives Transcript (Carroll County Prosecutor)

In February 2021, former Carroll County Prosecutor Robert Ives appeared on The Dr. Oz Show to discuss the Delphi Murders. Though the interview was brief, Ives again mentioned the “three or four signatures” left by the killer and described the crime scene as “very unusual”.

Below is the video of the show, as well as a transcript of Robert Ives’ interview.

https://youtu.be/FEnAN4WSjIY

[Begin Robert Ives Dr. Oz Show Transcript]

DR. OZ: Let me bring in Robert Ives who was the Chief Prosecutor in Carroll County, Indiana at the time of these murders, and who can shed a little light in how unique this crime scene was. Thank you for being here, sir. The girls’ cause of death is still protected, which I understand, but what can you tell us about the actual crime scene, with what you’re allowed to share? Could this have been the work of a serial killer?

ROBERT IVES: Well, I think like most people because the trail is not well known… it’s not a big tourist spot, and because the bridge itself is something you wouldn’t cross unless you were familiar with the area. The bridge was abandoned 30 years ago, and when you see the person walking across with his head down, it’s because it’s not safe to cross that bridge. The bridge was not part of the trail. The trail terminated at the bridge. And so most people I believe, and most people law enforcement thought “It must be a local person” because why would anybody be there? Why would you be familiar with that trail? But on the other hand, the crime is so… it’s impossible to think of a motivation for the crime. Generally [in the past] when you have a murder in rural Indiana, this is Carroll County, the motive was …

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Delphi Murders, HLN Down The Hill, Transcript

HLN ‘Down The Hill’ Transcript: Who Killed Abby & Libby?

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HLN Down the Hill Delphi Murders Transcript. New information from roundtable discussion includes a high school witness saw BG suspect and Libby's video length. This is a picture of the video's participants (Barbara MacDonald, Drew Iden, Casey Jordan, Mike Galanos)

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM HLN ‘DOWN THE HILL’ INTERVIEW:

  • A female high school student on the trails prior to Abby and Libby’s arrival may have spoken to the suspect known as ‘Bridge Guy’. 
  • Unreleased portion of Libby’s video is short & does NOT contain additional audio or video of the killer.
  • Criminologist does not believe killer knew the girls and agrees with investigators that he is local & follows the case.
  • Contrary to social media speculation, there is no indication that police have narrowed in on a specific person of interest & still hope for ‘the’ tip.

To accompany HLN Down The Hill – The Delphi Murders television special, viewers were encouraged to submit questions about the case which were answered during a round table discussion on YouTube. 

True Crime Live host Mike Galanos sat down with HLN documentary producers Barbara MacDonald and Drew Iden, along with criminologist Dr. Casey Jordan, to respond to viewer’s queries and share their insight into the Delphi Murder investigation.

In an ongoing effort to document interviews and newsworthy material related to the unsolved Delphi Murders, we have transcribed the panel discussion (titled Who Killed Abby and Libby? HLN Investigates Your Questions about “Down the Hill) below.

Viewer questions will be highlighted in yellow. There are some interesting bits of information included within the discussion. Over the past year and a half, Barbara MacDonald and Drew Iden have been dedicated to investigating the Delphi Murders case (including spending time on the ground in Delphi for the “Down the Hill Podcast” / two-part documentary), and have developed solid relationships with both family and police. 

While reading the transcript, you can follow along by watching the Q&A on Youtube here: Who Killed Abby and Libby? HLN Investigates Your Questions about ‘Down the Hill’.

[Begin …

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Delphi Murders: Superintendent Doug Carter Interview / 4 Year Anniversary

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Delphi Murders 2021 Update and Interview with Doug Cater Superintendent of Indiana State Police regarding the case and investigation. Photo shows an image of Carter taken from the 2019 Delphi press conference.


Delphi 4 Year Update: Mike & Becky Patty pen touching CNN piece ∙ Superintendent Doug Carter interview transcript ∙ Abby and Libby Memorial Park set to open this spring ∙ HLN to air 2-part Delphi series

Today, February 13, 2021 marks the four year anniversary of the murders of 14 year old Liberty (‘Libby’) German and 13 year old Abigail (‘Abby’) Williams in Delphi, Indiana. Known as ‘The Delphi Murders’, the case received significant notoriety due to the heroic actions Libby, who used her phone to capture video and audio of her killer. Despite this incredible piece evidence, the case remains unsolved.

In 2020 I interviewed Superintendent Doug Carter of The Indiana State Police about the case. Superintendent Carter is a familiar face to those who follow the investigation. He has acted as a spokesperson at several press conferences, including in April of 2019 when police announced a “new direction” in the inquiry. It was during this presser that an updated sketch of the suspect was released, showing a man who appeared considerably younger than the original drawing, as well as a 1.5 second video of the man walking on the Monon High Bridge. 

Speaking with him was an absolute pleasure. You can tell he cares deeply about the investigation and bringing closure to the families. I’m reposting the March 2020 interview transcription, in which Superintendent Carter talks about his background in law enforcement, the dangers sharing ‘side-by-sides’ can pose, the current status of the case, and an interesting bit of insight into specific profiling that has been conducted. Carter believes this case will be solved, and he’s not the only one. Today CNN posted an open letter from Becky and Mike Patty, grandparents of Libby German, asking the public to “give them a minute”. When asked to …

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Delphi Murders, Delphi Murders Interview Transcript, Robert Ives Interview Down The Hill: Signatures

Delphi Murders 3 Signatures: Robert Ives Interview Transcript from ‘Down the Hill’ Podcast

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Robert Ives Signatures at Delphi Murders Crime Scene as told on Down the Hill Podcast (Robert Ives Transcript Interview)

Prosecutor Robert Ives details Delphi murders, crime scene, and signatures in interview with ‘Down The Hill’ Podcast.

Robert Ives was Carroll County, Indiana’s Chief Prosecutor when the Delphi Murders occurred. Now retired, Ives gave a fascinating interview to HLN’s ‘Down The Hill’ Podcast, providing an overview of the investigatory process, where he discussed everything from the legalities of securing search warrants and cell data, to Libby’s video, and even possible signatures left at the crime scene.

As part of an ongoing effort to document facts and interviews of significance relating to the Delphi Murders, the relevant portions of the episode has been transcribed below. Please be sure to listen to Down the Hill Podcast – Chapter 5: Signatures as you read along. The entire show is phenomenal and well-produced. Ives comes across as smart and well-spoken, and in this interview, he supplies some of the best insight into the inner workings of the case to date.

[Begin Robert Ives Interview Transcript / Down The Hill Podcast]

NARRATOR: From Ives’ perspective, crime scenes in Carroll County are generally routine. He says it’s usually pretty clear from the jump who did what… but that’s not the case here.

BARBARA [HOST]: You were quoted as saying that the evidence, or the crime scene, was “odd”. What do you mean by odd? 

ROBERT IVES: Well, in one sense, any murder scene is probably odd. But again this is where I have difficulty because I’m not sure what all has been released. There were a variety of things at the scene of the crime where I guess I would ask you to talk to the State Police about that. They have to decide what’s going to be released was not going to be released. It was just not your normal ‘a person was killed …

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Delphi Murders CrimeCon Interview Transcript

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Delphi Murders Interview Transcript Family CrimeCon 2018 Interview Video

In a continued mission to transcribe and archive informative interviews and briefings related to The Delphi Murders, we have transcribed a live panel-style session conducted at CrimeCon 2018. The panel titled “Delphi Murders: The Family Speaks” was hosted by journalist and former HLN anchor Ashleigh Banfield. Becky Patty (Liberty German’s grandmother), Mike Patty (Liberty German’s grandfather), Anna Williams (Abby Williams’ mother) and Sergeant Jerry Holeman (District Investigative Commander at Indiana State Police and FBI National Academy graduate), were guests. 

This interview discusses multiple topics of interest related to the Delphi Murders investigation, including origins of the first sketch, specifics of what agencies are involved on a daily basis, reasoning behind limited release of investigatory details, the media’s misrepresentation of Daniel Nations as a suspect, and more. Near the conclusion, audience members were encouraged to ask questions, and a touching story was shared about how the news of Libby’s quick thinking to film her killer ended up impacting a completely unrelated case.

       2018 CrimeCon Delphi Murders Interview Panel Transcript

Host Ashleigh Banfield enters the stage. She shares a short introduction and video about the case before welcoming the panelists. 

ASHLEIGH BANFIELD: Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to bring out to the stage if I can: Mike and Becky Patty, they’re the grandparents of Liberty German; Anna Williams, she’s the mother of Abigail Williams; and First Sergeant Jerry Holman, he’s the District Investigative Commander of the Indiana State Police, he’s overseeing this investigation. Let’s give them a round of applause for the bravery it takes to do this kind of an information series. 

Mike Patty, Becky Patty, Anna Williams, and Sergeant Holeman enter from the side of the stage. A thunderous round of applause erupts from the audience. Anna Williams begins to tear up. Ashleigh Banfield walks over to hug …

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Delphi Murders, Delphi Murders Audio File, Delphi Murders Sketch 2019

Delphi Murders Audio File- Do YOU Recognize This Voice?

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Delphi Murders Audio File 2019 New Sketch Suspect

During the April 2019 press conference, Indiana State Police released a new sketch & Delphi Murders audio file of the suspect speaking. He appears to authoritatively instruct the girls “Guys, down the hill”. Police are asking for the public’s help- do YOU recognize this voice? Listen to the Delphi Murders audio file below:

Delphi Murders Audio File: Suspect’s Voice [2019 Release]

The audio was recorded by Libby German on her cell phone. This remarkable young woman had the foresight to record both video & audio of the man responsible for the death or her and friend Abby Williams.

In addition to the release of the Delphi Murders audio file, a new police sketch of the suspect was released. Investigators have instructed the public to disregard the previous well known sketch commonly referred to as “Bridge Guy” (which appeared to be a middle aged man wearing a cap), as the individual depicted is no longer a suspect. Additionally they are asking the public to stop sharing the old sketch on social media, and not to compare the two. The new sketch – and the new sketch only- should be the only focus going forward. While the man appears to have a youthful appearance, police say he may actually “fall in the age range from his 20’s to late 30’s”. State police said that the Delphi community should reflect back on people they know in the community that look similar to the [new] sketch released on April 22, 2019, especially if that person has changed their appearance since the murders occurred in February 2017″. He is believed to be local to the Delphi, Indiana community. Tips should be emailed to abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com .

Read The Delphi Press Conference Transcript here.

Delphi new sketch. Police sketch released at 2019 press conference along with Delphi murders audio file & video.
New Delphi Police Sketch
Released April 22, 2019

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DELPHI PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT (2019)

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Delphi Press Conference Transcript 2019 New Leads, police sketch, video, audio and suspect!

Below is the full Delphi Press Conference Transcript. On Monday April 22, 2019, investigators from Delphi Indiana Police, Indiana State Police, The FBI and Carroll County Sheriff’s office invited the media and public to attend a press conference with new information about the murders of Libby German and Abby Williams. They released audio and video footage of the suspect, as well as a new police sketch which looks very different from the well known “Bridge Guy” sketch. Continue below to read the Delphi Press Conference Transcript.

NEW DELPHI PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT 2019

Standing at podium is Indiana State Police Superintendent Carter and Sheriff Leazenby to his right.

DELPHI PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT 2019. SUPERINTENDENT CARTER STANDS AT PODIUM WITH PICTURES OF ABBY WILLIAMS & LIBBY GERMAN ANNOUNCING NEW SUSPECT PHOTOS, VIDEOS, SKETCH AND EVIDENCE.
Delphi Press Conference 2019 Transcript: Superintendent Carter

SUPERINTENDENT CARTER: I wasn’t sure quite what to expect when I walked out, but I got to say to the Delphi Community, um, I got to say to the Delphi Community how grateful I am. You inspire people you don’t even understand when, you don’t even understand why. Information is being released today is the result of literally thousands and thousands of hours of extraordinary investigative efforts by Delphi, Carroll County, The FBI, The Indiana State Police and countless other agencies. This community surrounded us some 26 months ago. And you did everything you could to support us, but most importantly you surrounded the family of these two little girls. Gosh, I’ll never forget it! After you hear what we’re going to release today I’m going to ask for your continued support, your continued understanding, your empathy and compassion as we move forward to find out who did this….and we will. We’re seeking the public’s help to identify the driver of a vehicle that was parked at the old CPS/DCS welfare building in the city of Delphi that was abandoned on the east side of County …

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