I think TB probably killed a lot of people, and I think Libby & Abby were two of those victims. Its a bunch of young a** kids starting some bullsh*t. Theres not really doing that. Or, if they do it may not be very much and might not all be usable. Quit preying on the little people. An old sketch of the suspect shows him wearing a hat, and with facial . how could any person in the world do this to two little girls like that , I hope and pray to God the person responsible for their deaths is brought before the courts and sentenced to two life sentences with no possibility of parole if the law dont catch up with you GOD will . I think he saw the girls and seized an opportunity. (LogOut/ He has a brother in Indiana. Blessings come in many shades. ", To that Patty responded, "Thats better than what they said about me; they said I was too fat to be the guy!". Revisiting the crime scene? Some say he wore glasses others say no glasses and the physical description is there a scar on his nose or not? On Wednesday, November 21, 2018, Thomas Bruce of Imperial, Missouri was arrested and charged with 17 criminal counts including first-degree murder, sodomy, and kidnapping. I used this video and went through it frame-by-frame. Kline is said to have arranged to meet. Most of us have legs that dont consist of a piece of scrap metal. Chadwell uses the TikTok handle Outlaw313.. Jacket full of stuff. 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. Would love your thoughts, please comment. What would be the motive for law enforcement creating and disseminating a false image? It's very little information to go on, just interesting. I will make it. Naomi Irion has not been seen since March 12, 2022. Take a look yourself. It appears to be an inside joke amongst friends. I can tell you that the suspect shown on the RR bridge does not exist. HOWEVER, mill guy said that a few months later, the man returned. 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. By: Katie Cox. Word on the street is that he is not a suspect in the Delphi murders but IS a suspect in various other unsolved rapes and home invasions. In a June 2020 post he wrote, Sleeping under a bridge for a while til work starts. The aliens are real he wrote in one post. After canvassing the store and telling the employees he intended to purchase something, he went to his car under the pretense of getting a credit card before returning with a gun instead. I have always felt that the Delphi murderer is most likely someone local. Did Diane Schuler Have Auto BrewerySyndrome? BG has a rounded nose. However, his brother Ashley Chadwell told Inside Edition of the tattoo resembling Libby: I really dont think he had that tattoo when he got out of prison., Ashley Chadwell told Inside Edition, Hes a monster, exactly. Also, thanks for your input! The Delphi murders occurred in a wooded park near hiking trails. I just hope the mill owner doesnt mind you sharing this. 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. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office has charged Troy Driver with her kidnapping. His physical similarity to the Delphi suspect was noted, but authorities have been careful to state that as of now, no connection has been made between him and the Delphi case. He said he was one of the boys dad and even named one of the boys. Some of us are so geographically removed it's hard to get a sense of anything local. These and more anomalies are evidence that this person has been sloppily constructed from various parts. He showed an obsession with pitbulls. Or was he really just that absent-minded or cocky to think he wouldnt get caught? Please dont make me keep searching for you, when I know exactly where you are. I wanna be more., So this is probably not gonna be politically correct, and will probably sound worse than I want it too. If you want some, come get some. In 2020, he was also convicted of drunk driving with a prior conviction and resisting law enforcement. 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. Ive only learned of the Delphi case a little less than a month ago. Delphi has around 3k natives, or you meant "bigger" as area? HOWEVER, perhaps there is a chance the suspect wasn't cleared as he left the area soon after the murders, and some of the details were so intriguing. Not ever. Id be curious to see what investigators determine. His lower legs near the ankle area are made up from old junk. Both appear to be crimes of opportunity. And didnt they both have a belt buckle with red and blue? No one has ever been arrested or charged or publicly accused in the murders. And you know, should they let him back out on the street? That was a felony case. The right hand is higher. They made it to the bridge and Libby posted photos of the girls at the bridge on her Snapchat account. They know. Bruce was arrested at his trailer home in the Quail Run Mobile Home Park on Geranium Drive in Imperial, MO after a tip came in from someone anonymous in the public. The murders shook Delphi, a small town of 2,877 people set amid farm fields of the Hoosier heartland, around an hour from Indianapolis. 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. According to the affidavit, officers were dispatched regarding a missing child report near Park Avenue in Lafayette on April 19. I do hope they catch him soon, whoever he is. Please no more side by sides. Mustache and goatee or neither one? About 1.5 months ago, I visited these hiking trails near Wildcat Creek with my bf. Due to the especially vulgar nature of his crimes, he is eligible for the death penalty if found guilty. 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. On Wednesday, Kegan of Indiana was identified in the Delphi investigation murder of two teenage girls aged 13 and 14. Any new technology that comes available, we will use it.". READ NEXT: Read More About the Delphi Murders, James Brian Chadwell: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Its not about skin color or religion. If he was involved, he most likely did go back home quickly. Bruce wears glasses; the Delphi murderer was not wearing glasses at the time of his crimes. A theft charge was dismissed. If the killer is still alive today, he would be in his late 40s to 50s. In one of his voluminous posts on Facebook, Chadwell wrote, Sometimes Im up, sometimes Im down. Some online sleuths are theorizing that Bruce may, in fact, be the I-70 killer. The girl described going into Chadwells residence and petting his dogs. 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. 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. Charges of illegal consumption of alcohol and battery resulting in serious bodily injury were dismissed. 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. It's a discussion forum, nothing more. 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.". There should be a scientific way to check a voice recording of this guy against the tape of the guy who did the Delphi murders. Anyone with information about this case, no matter how. On Friday, July 13th, 2012, 8-year-old Elizabeth June Marie Collins and her 10-year-old cousin The Delphi & Evansdale Murders | The Theorem Factory, Unsolved: Delphi Murders - Killer Queens Podcast, https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/investigations/diane-bruce-husband-killer-catholic-supply-store-attack-missouri-2018/63-9e337a17-9b58-4d34-902d-d550fdba3dd3. Change). He then ordered the two remaining women to continue with meeting his demands for lewd sex acts. It is similarly believed that whomever killed Libby and Abby was unknown to them and happened upon on them on their hike. Theres been some interesting comments as well. Others on . Any info re Bruce being in IN at the time the murders occurred? Thank you., I dont have a social circle because I dont like people. They dropped charges against me and charged him. In one post on Facebook, Chadwell wrote, Im in love with a lil redhead. ", Michael Patty has had to deal with being considered a suspect moreso than the other family members. I believe also there were hintsnofvhavinf some DNA evidence either found on either Annie or Libby. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. My suspicion is that they dont have usable DNA from Delphi or at least not much of it. The families of Libby and Abby and the police are still working to find the girls' killer. Mill owner now reports this suspicious man to the police, but the man of course returns to Pennsylvania, or somewhere, and mill guy hears nothing more about it. He sounds like he wnjoye the challenge and cat and mouse game and might enjoy a bit of noteriety. Crazy weekend. If I cant have true love, I have Pornhub. The girl also had a dog bite, according to WLFI. You can purchase realistic badges that will work on many people. If this is true and I were the mill owner I would be watching my back big time now esp. It aint workingwe got porn hub for that s***. Most Midwestern guys with builds like me can look like that. While officers were searching the neighborhood, they made contact with James Chadwell, who told officers the girl had been at his residence earlier but had left, the affidavit states. But, worth looking into this angle. In 2020, when he was convicted of resisting law enforcement, he received a 124 day jail term. Abby and Libby were murdered after going for a hike near an old bridge in February 2017. Im glad you shared. At the time the owner did not report it because it was one conversation at the mill with the only strange things being asking about the bridge and an eerie feeling. During those four years, Bruce was the pastor of Calvary Chapel of Cape Girardeau, one of a series of ministries that originally formed out of Costa Mesa, California. Go here for background on that case. Some people argue that Chadwell had at least one of the tattoos before the slayings, saying this is a picture of him before that point. What about the voice? Only ten days. It's like there's a memorial there. Over time Ive become extremely adept at examining either video or photographic evidence. This is when he remembered he had a degree in forensics, as they talked a little more about school. Took me forever to see the faces in this. Would love to add it. Im not sure if Bruce is related to the Delphi case. Mark Sauer, can you elaborate ? A charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person was dismissed. I know thats probably too much to ask in this day and age, but a boy can still dream. We need to come together and help everyone. Why cant they get DNA from him? Libby also captured audio of his voice saying, Down the hill, according to WRTV. I think the short term visitor theory has just as many validations as the local person theory. Did he wear boots or sneakers? I think most girls in that situation would be somewhat afraid, or at least cautious as he approached, instead of boldly snapping his picture. (I dont have these links handy but if youre interested I will dig them up). !She was only 9 hes punching her and his pit bull is biting her! Otherwise, we had no connections. In a chilling TikTok video recorded on April 18, Chadwell said, So to all you little kids out theremy nose doesnt look like this because I cut myself shaving. Last sighting of the father and son was in October 2009 in a hospital in Melaka, Ayer Keroh, Malaysia. I took a picture nonchalantly just in case and send it to my mom. I was scared but wanted to go meet the boys. I see a 4 to 6 inch piece of metal, like a piece of an old fashioned jack stands riser, its only an inch or so in width and blended in somehow. A piece of scrap metal forming a portion of his right lower leg? On its own, the case doesn't seem to stand out, but Fox News reported that Delphi investigators had actually gotten involved, working with those in Fort Wayne on the case. 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. There was a resemblance with DN, CE, PE, TB, and several others you can see these people in a simple google search of the girls. They can get DNA from Bruce but Im not sure they have anything to compare it to. Below are images released by police in relation to the 2017 murders. Color also bleeds from his pants onto the background, but this is more difficult to see. Thats invaluable information. I dont believe he was specifically looking for young females. 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 Specifically asked locals about the Monon Bridge before murders. Those who would like to donate should make their checks payable to the Indiana State Police Alliance Foundation and include the "Delphi Reward" on the memo line. It's just a very quaint 3 story mill with lots of old machinery and whatnot. Full story: abc7.ws/2Xz6kko, 2017 murders of Delphi teens Abigail Williams and Liberty German, https://heavy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/178227559_1212698412495073_8419830033228346498_n.mp4. I think he would have just as likely attacked an elderly woman or lone woman, etc. 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. I, like most people on here, are really invested in seeing this thing solved and justice being brought for the girls and their families/friends. You mention after the Feb 13 Facebook post of the nickel, that Bruce has a son but in Dianes Feb 2022 interview with KSDK Christine Byers (https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/investigations/diane-bruce-husband-killer-catholic-supply-store-attack-missouri-2018/63-9e337a17-9b58-4d34-902d-d550fdba3dd3) Diane states that when she married Bruce he was divorced with no children. Victim 1 said most of her clothes were off when she regained consciousness and Chadwell took her into the basement, according to the affidavit. He attempted to have sexual intercourse with her and then made her perform oral sex on him, the affidavit alleges. The Delphi Police Department, the Carroll County Sheriff, the Indiana State Police, and the FBI are asking for your assistance in identifying the suspect in the double homicide of two teenage girls, Abigail J. So if you can prove that BG was wearing glasses beyond a reasonable doubt please do go see the police and thankyou so much for your help Im sure if you can prove he wore glasses that would be very helpful. 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. His DNA was not in CODIS so authorities are working on connecting the dots. Every town has their token weirdos, and I would be willing to bet that most of them have been checked out. The Delphi murders occurred in February 2017. The probable cause affidavit says that Chadwell has an extensive criminal history. Second, someone mentioned leaving the phone behind if he knew so much about forensics. ", Photo by: Michael Patty on the video screen at Crime Con [Christine Colby], Michael Patty on the video screen at Crime Con [Christine Colby], Sergeant Coleman himself hasn't been above suspicion, either. I gave the nurse my name, and she said Oh you are (name)! Dad's old clothes. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I guess M. Sauer doesnt have an answer for you Susan. I lived in a small town for about 9 years. He wrote that he was a Welder-Fabricator at Wabash National who lived in Lafayette, Indiana, but was from La Follette, Tennessee. Of note, none of the victims were sexually-assaulted and only a small amount of cash was taken from any of the stores, leaving the motive a bit unclear. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I dont have confirmation that he has a brother in Indiana. I'm just musing, but someone with forensics background may be more difficult to flush out, if these interactions are true. I sometimes think he is local but more often think he is a transient trucker or plant worker who travels around the US for itinerant work. were discovered near the Monon High Bridge Trail, in Delphi. See if you can find the angel and the demon Wow., Ive had this school boy crush on this girl since the car wash and train trussle. Thanks for your input, Rosie! Came home after work on Friday to find someone had broken in and was sleeping in my extra bedroom. 13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German were dropped off at a wooded area near Deer Creek with plans to hike to the Monon High Bridge. But, its still worth mentioning. 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. The victim was a 70 year old female living alone whom recognized him from his picture on the news and called police. I'm just saying, it's just something I heard that I thought you guys would find interesting as well. I think the 16 year old and DP is a rumor that is a mixture of the teen girl that allegedly saw the old bridge guy suspect and DP who could have witnessed that same guy. 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. This guy is thin/lean, taller, 5'11" maybe 6 ' Legs are proportionately slightly longer than upper body. On his LinkedIn page, Bruce claims to have served in the Navy from 1983-1994. This patched material is also a different shade of blue and clearly doesnt match the blue color of the pants. Of those murdered, all were shot with a single bullet through the head, just like Jamie Schmidt in the Catholic Supplies murder. However, there were hearings in that case in the months after that time frame. Have You Seen Missing New Jersey Teen Neilina Nelly Tolentino? In this case the "one tip away" could be a friend/classmate/relative of this person who might not have heard of this case yet but upon hearing it and seeing the sketches might realize they were in that area for awhile around that time. James Brian Chadwell II, who pleaded guilty to abducting, beating, and molesting a nine-year-old girl in April, was identified as a potentail suspect earlier this year. That was really weird, especially since I had spent little time there. Chadwell, of Lafayette, was investigated in connection to the crime shortly after his arrest. The suspect description is the most striking similarity between the two cases. I recently heard on a podcast an thought that has stuck with me regarding phones pinging off the cell towers in that local area - as tedious a task as it may be, I imagine LE has gone through every single number that pinged at that point in time. I mentioned it twice in the post! 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. FacebookA stock photo on Chadwells Facebook page. I agree, the photo released by the State Police is a still from a video which explains the blurriness. That might not be considered small to some of you, but listen to this. I exported each frame from the video released and lined up each frame using the forked tree as a reference. I just know what is. But d, Father Who Abducted Son Suspected Of Traveling The World To Avoid Capture, Missouri Pair Allegedly Kidnapped Woman, Held Her Captive In Cage, Authorities Say, 5 Facts You May Not Know About Cleveland 'House Of Horrors' Kidnapper Ariel Castro, True Crime News Roundup: Police Knew Kidnapped 3-Month-Old Was In Car When They Opened Fire, Killing Him, UPDATE: Man In Custody On Kidnapping Charges Related To Naomi Irion's Disappearance, Remembering Georgia Lee Moses: The Search For Answers In The Little Girls 1997 Killing Continues, Navajo Nation Girl Assaulted, Killed After Man Kidnapped Her While She Was Playing, DNA Ties Two Virginia College Students Homicides To Back-To-School Killer. Well done, Thanks! I think its a stretch as well. If they dont threaten my life, I wont threaten theirs.. Thats good parenting skillz., OMG!!! According to the witness, who reported Bruce to authorities, Bruce was weaving in and out of traffic and riding other cars bumpers until he caused a fender bender with the witness. Dirtiest city ever. Over age of 30. They all did bad things but they werent our bad guy. The girl said Chadwell hit her in the head multiple times because she was fighting back. Also the crime happened in a rather small time window. I support this movement. Some people on social media believe one of the faces looks like Libby German; however, authorities have not publicly connected Chadwell to the murders of Libby and Abby other than to say they are looking into him. Is staggering. I don't see any harm in discussing encounters like this, as long as they aren't being pushed as truth and facts and are not interfering with the actual LE investigation. Dont be a lamb. Stuck in Gary IN for a week of work. Took me about 15 minutes to wake him up. Delphi Murder Suspect: Audio, video and sketch of man accused of killing Libby & Abby. The first nickel reads Liberty, 2017. It could mean nothing. The suspect in the I-70 shootings was described as a Caucasian male in his 20s-30s, 57-59 tall, had a thin build with lazy eyelids and sandy blonde or reddish hair. Online sleuths cant help here. Id be curious to hear what his voice sounds like and compare it to the down the hill voice that the girls recorded. Great article but its the only one I can find mentioning a Laura Ingraham tweet or facebook post by Thomas Bruce.