Missing clue that could finally unlock the whole truth behind the Delphi murders of two best friends revealed in free The Crime Desk newsletter

Before February 13, 2017, Delphi, Indiana, was like any other close-knit small town in America.

Everything changed when the bodies of her best friends Liberty German, 14, and Abigail Williams, 13, were found near local hiking trails.

Their murders shattered their families, created fear in the local community, and made headlines across the country; The situation became even sadder when the unforgettable video of murderer Richard Allen was found on Libby’s cell phone.

With Allen finally behind bars, Daily Mail crime correspondent Rachel Sharp met with the lead investigator and lead prosecutor in the case to talk about their years-long quest for justice.

Indiana State Police Lt. Jerry Holeman and Carroll County Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland reveal that a crucial piece of evidence is still missing, and it could be the key to answering a persistent question about Allen’s motive and what exactly happened in the final minutes of Libby and Abby’s lives.

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The haunting video recorded on Libby’s cell phone shows the ‘Bridge Man’ following Abby across the abandoned bridge

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