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 …