Crime Junkie
Crime Junkie
"We don't update on every small thing that happens in investigation, but when we do an episode and the sketch, we tell everyone to look at is completely different. We need you guys to go look at the new sketch." — Ashley Flowers
"For more than two years, you never thought we would shift gears to a different investigative strategy, but we have. We likely have interviewed you for someone close to you. We know that this is about power to you and you want to know what we know and one day you will." — Doug Carter
"Hi everyone, Ashley Flowers here. If you're like me, diving into true crime is about more than just the details of a case. It is also about giving a voice to the victims and understanding the lives behind the headlines." — Ashley Flowers
This episode of Crime Junkie focuses on a significant press conference held by the Indiana State Police regarding the Delphi murders of Abby and Libby. Host Ashley Flowers reiterates the podcast's commitment to bringing attention to forgotten cold cases, highlighting how their reporting has contributed to solving some. The update details several crucial pieces of new information released by authorities.
Key revelations include a drastically revised suspect sketch, which is now considered much more accurate and depicts a younger individual, potentially between 18 and 40 years old, but who might appear younger. Police also confirmed a long-held speculation: the perpetrator is local to Delphi, either residing there currently, working in the area, or a frequent visitor highly familiar with the surroundings. This suggests the individual may be living among the community.
Further details shared by Superintendent Doug Carter include the presence of an abandoned vehicle near the murder site on February 14th, 2017, between noon and 5 p.m., which law enforcement wishes to speak with the owner about. Additional audio clips of the suspect's voice have been released, including the phrase "guys" preceding "down the hill," and authorities assure listeners it is the same perpetrator. Finally, video footage from the suspect's phone, showing him walking on railroad tracks, has also been shared, with the hope that his gait might be recognizable. Superintendent Carter addressed the killer directly, stating police are closing in and believe he is hiding in plain sight. The episode concludes with a recommendation for the podcast "Dark Down East."