POLICE investigating the unsolved 2017 murders of two teen girls in Delphi, Indiana are hunting for the person behind a fake social media profile who was messaging with underage girls and trying to meet them.
Detectives with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and Indiana State Police came across the profile, called anthony_shots, while probing the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German near the Monon High Bridge Trail four years ago.
The profile was active between 2016 and 2017 across a number of social media platforms, including Instagram and Snapchat, police said.
The bogus account used images of a known male model and portrayed himself as being extremely wealthy and owning multiple sports cars.
In a news release, the Indiana State Police said the creator of the profile used their contrived opulence while communicating with underage girls to "solicit nude images, obtain their addresses, and attempt to meet them."
The identity of the male model used by the account in its profile pictures is known by investigators and they are not considered a person of interest in the case.
The model's images were reportedly used without their knowledge or consent.
POLICE SEEK ANSWERS
Detectives say they want information about the person who created the account.
Anyone who tried to meet with or communicated with the anthony_shots profile has been told to contact state police immediately.
"Please provide as much information as you possibly can," the department said in a press release. "For example, when you communicated with anthony_shots, how you communicated with the profile, what social media applications the account used, and if anthony_shots attempted to meet you or obtain your address.
"If you have saved images or conversations with the anthony_shots profile, please attach them to your email."
Police did not elaborate as to specifically why police believe the account may be tied to the murders of 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German back in February 2017.
It's currently unclear whether police believe the two girls met with the creator of the account.
UNSOLVED KILLINGS
Abigail and Liberty vanished while walking along the Monon High Bridge Trail in Delphi on Feb. 13, 2017.
Their bodies were found the following day near a river. Police have never disclosed how the girls were killed.
Within days of the killings, investigators released two grainy photos of a suspect walking on the abandoned railroad bridge the girls had visited.
They also released an audio recording of a man believed to be the suspect saying “down the hill.”
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Then, in April 2019, a video was released which shows the man suspected of killing the teens walking on the abandoned railroad bridge the girls had visited.
Relatively few updates have been shared by investigators in the years since.
Police announced at the end of September that they were moving to a new center to investigate the case.
Speaking to The Sun the following month, Abby's grandfather, Eric Erksin, voiced his frustration over the unsolved case.
FAMILY'S ANGUISH
He said not knowing what happened to his granddaughter and her best friend "can consume you."
"The police share very little information regarding the case and its details and as family members, we do find that frustrating.
"But we also understand that it has to be that way to maintain the integrity of the case.
"It's been a while since they released any information."
Despite the length of time that has passed since Abby and Liberty's deaths, Eric said he remains hopeful their murders will be solved.
"After the girls' tragedy, the phrase 'gods' got this' was used.
"I absolutely believe it will be solved. I'm a believer.
"I might not see the judgment in my lifetime and the penalty completed.
"But there is a judgment at the end. And the person responsible will meet their maker.
"There is always that sunken feeling. The unknown will eat you up, the anger, frustration. It can consume you.
"I get that and I think every family member gets that.
"Trust me, not every day is rosy and cheerful. February 13 is very very difficult."
KIDNAPPING SUSPECT LINKED
In May police linked alleged kidnapper James Chadwell II to the case.
Police in Delphi, Indiana, said they were looking into Chadwell as being somehow related. They have provided no updates since.
The Sun has contacted police for comment.
Eric said the family has "faith" in the police.
He added: "We have to trust that these people in authority make the right decisions.
"I cannot do anything regarding the criminal case, I cannot control that."But we can contribute to something positive and something good."
SKETCHES OF THE KILLER
Libby and Anny's family have since joined forces to open a memorial park in their honor.
Eric said: "The park is a way for us to take our energy and throw it into a positive realm.
"We speak with Libby's family multiple times a day, we support one another."
Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to send tips to this email address: [email protected]
Information sent by email is kept confidential and is only shared with investigators. The telephone Tip Line is (844) 459-5786. Tips are also accepted by the Indiana State Police at (800) 382-7537, or by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department at (765) 564-2413.
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