Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Carroll County Teens Missing - UPDATED


Police have now confirmed that two bodies found east of Delphi yesterday are those of missing teens Liberty German and Abigail Williams. They say this case is being investigated as a double homicide. Officials are not releasing any information regarding manner or cause of the death. The bodies were discovered Tuesday while authorities and volunteers searched for the girls, who had been reported missing Monday afternoon.


Update 3
Officials are awaiting results from autopsies that took place this morning on two bodies found east of Delphi yesterday. While they’ve confirmed that foul play is suspected they are not commenting on if there is a person of interest or suspect yet. The discovery was made while authorities and volunteers searched for missing 13 year old girls Liberty German and Abigail Williams.


Update 2
Autopsies were scheduled for 8:00 AM today on two bodies found east of Delphi yesterday. Investigators have not released any information regarding injury or trauma but say foul play is suspected. The discovery was made while authorities and volunteers searched for missing 13 year old girls Liberty German and Abigail Williams. While the victims were not identified as the teens, authorities did say the search effort for the girls had been scaled back.


Update 1
During a press conference this afternoon, Carroll County investigators announced two bodies had been found in Deer Creek. The bodies have not been positively identified. Indiana State Police Sgt. Kim Riley said it is a crime scene and foul play is suspected. The discovery came while searching for missing 13 year-old girls Liberty German and Abigail Williams. The teens were dropped off at abandoned railroad bridge east of Delphi around 1:00 PM Monday. They were supposed to be picked up hours later by a family member but never returned to the meeting point. Authorities will be reporting updated information as the investigation continues.


Original Story
Two Carroll county teens have been missing since yesterday afternoon, when they failed to return from a hike. Liberty German and Abigail Williams, both 13 years old, were dropped off at abandoned railroad bridge east of Delphi around 1:00 PM Monday and were supposed to be picked up hours later by a family member. Search parties are currently looking for the girls.