I havent heard anything about BG having a belt buckle. The Evansdale Murders. His case ended in mistrial and hes a free man. The first nickel reads Liberty, 2017. It could mean nothing. Victim 1 said most of her clothes were off when she regained consciousness and Chadwell took her into the basement, according to the affidavit. Broken right wrist, six stitches in my head, and back issues. They arrested me for assault. Ive heard about you- you are the new ( occupation). Nonperishable human and pet food can be donated at the church, 1796 U.S. 421, between 5 and 7 P.M. that day. Big, small, hairy, or just plain creepy. 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. He was found guilty of battery resulting in bodily injury in 2000 and criminal recklessness resulting in serious injury. Victim 1 said Chadwell was also choking her with his hands on her neck and also using his arm in a headlock, to the point where she passed out. Police believe Nelly was spotted with an unknown adult male several times in Atlantic City,New Jersey. Specifically asked locals about the Monon Bridge before murders. Thats invaluable information. Some online sleuths have theorized that Thomas Bruce may the Bridge Guy, or BG the primary suspect in the 2017 murders of two young girls in Delphi, Indiana. "I cringe and I get angry at the folks that traipse out there like it's an amusement park to them. She shared that in addition to playing volleyball with Libby and her interest in studying forensics, she also played the saxophone in the school band. The insistence on red hair may be a result of hair samples found at the Delphi site, not just eyewitness testimony. It would be worth looking into. The killer is also suspected of shooting 3 store clerks in 1993 and 1994 in Texas; one of the victims survived. They would have logs. One of those suspects was John Miller, convicted in 2018 for a 1988 murder of an 8-year-old girl. That leads me to believe that perhaps, if this person lives in Delphi, they may be being protected by others.The other option would be someone unknown, from out of town. If it hadnt been for the speed of the Lafayette Police Department arriving on the scene, she would be dead! Clothes are a disguise definitely. He had a foreclosure just prior to the Catholic Supplies attacks. Bruces alleged crimes in St. Louis were particularly brutal. Delphi Murders Suspect Identified. 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. Ive worked on more then 50 cases overall and Ive solved many of these cases by use of just video footage or even a single photograph. Georgia Teen Vanished In South Carolina, Mohave County Sheriff Searching For Suspect And Victims Two Young Children From 1989 Case, Family Seeks Justice For Teen Found Burned And Fatally Shot On Brooklyn Railroad Tracks. I believe BG was prowling that area, and that hes likely familiar with the area from prior visits there (childhood? However, you are very much correct in saying the man could have lied, or without a last name or location there may have been no way to follow up. Accordingly, the couple were at the bridge around 3:15. How exactly they died has not been released by authorities. Of those murdered, all were shot with a single bullet through the head, just like Jamie Schmidt in the Catholic Supplies murder. Plus: Smuggler caught with 52 reptiles concealed in his clothing; missing Hawaiian man found encased in concrete; correctional officer accused of killing his girlfriend; and film director mistakenly handcuffed after bank reports robbery. Sometimes beauty can be found in the most unexpected of places tho.., I love all of lifes creatures. Charges of illegal consumption of alcohol and battery resulting in serious bodily injury were dismissed. You make my soul smile.. Ill chase you til I cant walk, then Ill chase you in my wheelchair.. Last month, 42-year-old James Chadwell II was arrested after police found a nine . I actually tend to believe the murderer was someone who lived in Delphi and was local, and then probably left the area after the murders. He was keeping this outfit for a reason. Why would he be there, is he into old Rail Bridges, trails, geocaching a job he worked for Hartwig at the time. Also, the too dark brown color of that hand is also seen on the edge of the jacket that his hand is next to. What about the voice? 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. Some online sleuths have theorized that Thomas Bruce may the Bridge Guy, or "BG" the primary suspect in the 2017 murders of two young girls in Delphi, Indiana. 2023 Warner Bros. People still say its me. Without the bad we wouldnt appreciate the good. 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. 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. He woke up trying to tell me this was his house. Bruce tweeted Laura Ingraham, a conservative American television and radio talk show host, on February 14, 2017, the day the Delphi girls bodies were found. Some old men with no teeth have such a circumstance as their face is collapsed without teeth in their mouth, but this isnt the case here. Feel free to sign up for updates on new posts via the home page . About 1.5 months ago, I visited these hiking trails near Wildcat Creek with my bf. There are more glaring problems with his face, but its not necessary to describe everything here. What percentage of red-headed people have blue eyes? There sure are a lot of similarities. Unfortunately, these were some of the last moments of Libby and Abby's lives. Returns months after murders for no real reason, asks about murders Looks very much like 1st sketch, only younger Gives off an eerie vibe Your IP: Take a look yourself. Let law enforcement do THEIR job!!!. While no concrete links have been made between Bruce and Indiana, some online sleuths have posted unsubstantiated rumors that he has a cousin and/or brother in Indiana and that he would have had to travel through Indiana to get back to his home state of Michigan were he to go visit family there. I will make it. I've always thought BG was forensically aware. Thanks for sharing. All fair points. The man or the mill owner, or both, could have lied about anything and I wouldn't know. Can we just skip all the formalities?, I just want a woman thats willing to put in the same effort I do. He sounds neat BTW. He showed an obsession with pitbulls. prior work? since he already had a creepy vibe from him. The suspect description is the most striking similarity between the two cases. 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. They can get DNA from Bruce but Im not sure they have anything to compare it to. And you know, should they let him back out on the street? At the time of the assaults, he was wearing a grey pageboy-style cap, a blue Carhartt jacket, a red/white/black plaid shirt, blue jeans, glasses, and a brown belt with a red or blue square in the clasp. Any info re Bruce being in IN at the time the murders occurred? Im trying., Im dying inside because I feel like I have nothing. Did his son have social media that Tedwone could access and use to lure the girls to the bridge and then told the girl guys down the hill meaning the boy/boys were down the hill waiting on the girls to meet up. Most of us have legs that dont consist of a piece of scrap metal. Im a good guy, just made some mistakes. Just some thing about him. A man came up and approached us and said the boys were just outside around the corner and he would take us to them that he was one of the boys dad. In August 2016, he allegedly violated probation. I enjoyed reading your article. Tuesday night bonfire. Thats very helpful and interesting information about how difficult the trail is to find, even for a local. If they do have DNA and ran it through CODIS it would make sense that Bruce wouldnt have shown up as he doesnt have any known history. But I just wanna say thank you to my darker skinned friends. The suspect description is the most striking similarity between the two cases. It's like a hot spot everybody wants to see. They sadly may have his voice ingrained into their memory. Especially the ones that are struggling. There is no reason to believe BG is a "weirdo". He was accused of violating probation. I wonder if the women in the Catholic Supply store could identify his voice as Bridge Guy? While most of the appearance was devoted to familarizing any attendants with the case and appealing for any knowledge anyone may have of the case, there were also some exchanges that stand out. 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. Some of us are so geographically removed it's hard to get a sense of anything local. These details would match the Bridge Guy suspect as well as the body type and the shape of Bruces facial hair. And didnt they both have a belt buckle with red and blue? . Be thankful for what you have., Turned myself in to a 90 treatment facility. Renner also spoke with Anna Williams, Abby's mother. Mark Sauer, can you elaborate ? Getting it is the baby steps. Is this guy still in prison? In one post on Facebook, Chadwell wrote, Im in love with a lil redhead. So now Im stuck on light duty for a while and spent all day at the hospital. 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.". I think he would have just as likely attacked an elderly woman or lone woman, etc. At 1:35 p.m. on February 13, 2017, 13-year-old Abigail Joyce "Abby" Williams and 14-year-old Liberty Rose Lynn "Libby" German were dropped off by German's older sister, Kelsi German, on County Road 300 North, east of the Hoosier Heartland Highway.The girls were hiking on the Monon High Bridge over Deer Creek, among woodland in remote Deer Creek Township. Bruce filed for bankruptcy in April 2017 and Wells Fargo foreclosed on his home in August 2017 (note: the Delphi murders occurred on February 13, 2017 and investigators have theorized the perpetrator may have been under personal stress at the time of the attacks). Has anyone compared his voice yet? Welcome to the neighborhood and on and on. 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. The amount of the reward could be as much as $216,165, according to their website. Definitely planned. Many of his social media photos show him with an alcoholic beverage in hand and when he was first arrested, a local bartender and waitress recognized him as a frequent patron of their bar who had stopped by for service only a few hours before the Catholic Supply Store attack. Jim Piwowarczyk to HeavyThe bridge near where Abby and Libby died. Court records show that when he was convicted of criminal trespassing in 2020, a charge of public intoxication was dismissed. Or, if they do it may not be very much and might not all be usable. 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. Banfield brought up the Golden State Killer case, and how DNA was integral in the arrest of suspect Joseph DeAngelo. Theres a resemblance. Okay. It's like there's a memorial there. She was injured and taken to the hospital for treatment. Bruce is being held without bail and is being represented by a public defender and Bruce reportedly plans to plead not guilty.. Why would LE construct something 3D out of metal garbage, and expect us to believe its a real person? The Delphi murders have remained unsolved for 8 months now, but after a person of interest Daniel Nations was arrested in Colorado for crimes authorities say share striking similarities to. The sister of one of the two Delphi Bridge murder victims says an alleged pedophile being looked at as a possible suspect is not the right man. Naomi Irion has not been seen since March 12, 2022. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Im gonna beat this., I was locked up for 13 1/2 years because I assaulted a prison guard and a cop. A post on Facebook from a woman who said she was related to the 9-year-old victim claimed Chadwell strangled her so bad blood came out of her eyes! The next weird thing is that he specifically asked about the Monon High Bridge. The three main persons of interest, imo, probably subdued the girls with this method, allowing them to be walked to the place they were found. The crime took place in Austin, Texas in 1991. Another oddity is that we have 2 young girls, alone in such a place, and one of them feels okay with taking a strange mans picture like this? In the distance, if you look close, you can see a man approaching. He Looks Like The Delphi BG. On February 13, 2017, Liberty German, age 14, and Abigail Williams, age 13, were hiking on the Delphi Historic Trail near the Monon High Bridge just east of Delphi in Carroll County, Indiana.. If what you are saying is true, it cant be coincidental that he sends the tweet the day after the Murder and names the band April Wine (Abigail Williams). We bought a house before we actually moved there. Please do send proof! The nose, to me doesnt fit. However, he did a lousy job of it and officers were able to recover the clothing. He was convicted of criminal trespass and was wanted on warrants. Wouldnt it be much easier the photoshop in a man on the bridge? The witness described Bruce as yelling and thumping on his chest, becoming even more aggressive when the police officer arrived on scene. Bruce did wear glasses during the St. Louis attack. Revisiting the crime scene? I can say this after careful examination of this person. You can purchase realistic badges that will work on many people. Also sounds like it could be him. 'Somebody Has Named The Right Person' In Investigation Of Delphi Snapchat Murder Girls, The fact that Libby had the presence of mind to do what she could to implicate the man who at that point, must have been scaring and threatening the girls, is one reason this case has captured the public's attention. Investigators are curious about a possible link between Thomas Bruce and the Delphi murders and are currently pursuing any leads related to that. One reason this particular homicide case came to national attention is the haunting cell phone and social-media clues the girls left behind. There might be other memorabilia as well, At one point, Chadwell got dressed to go answer the door and then the police found her, it says. Court records show that Chadwell faces the following charges: attempted murder, attempted intentional killing of another; child molesting where def. 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. 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. The population has Germanic ancestry/DNA. Its clear he has long-term roots in Missouri and originally hails from Michigan; investigators have said they are following up to see if he might have been in Indiana at the time of the Delphi murders. In 2020, he was also convicted of drunk driving with a prior conviction and resisting law enforcement. Back me and smile.. It has been reported, and it's really not much at all. James Brian Chadwell. ", Two years after the fact, even as the investigation remains open and unsolved, Williams states, "There's no moving on there's moving forward.". were discovered near the Monon High Bridge Trail, in Delphi. It's very little information to go on, just interesting. 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. Bruce had moved into the home with his wife earlier this year; I would be curious to know where they were living prior to that. They all did bad things but they werent our bad guy.. Tom Begaye Jr. left the 11-year-old child to die in the desert after repeatedly hitting her on the head and face with a tire iron., One victims mother called Jesse Matthew Jr. "a serial rapist and murderer who had been hiding in plain sight.". Went to jail, told them what happened. Why not burn or better discard of them in a dumpster, etc? I dont know if the voice is a match. He has a wife and a son. Im not sure if Bruce is related to the Delphi case. Dont be a lamb. They made it to the bridge and Libby posted photos of the girls at the bridge on her Snapchat account. Liberty German Liberty "Libby" German, 14, of Delphi, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. #bestrockballadever., Bruce also posted a cryptic Facebook photo of two nickels resting on a milk bottle cap. Powered by. Online sleuths cant help here. HOWEVER, mill guy said that a few months later, the man returned. The fact that Libby had the presence of mind to do what she could to implicate the man who at that point, must have been scaring and threatening the girls, is one reason this case has captured the public's attention. 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 . Ill survive, but a lot wont. In a June 2020 post he wrote, Sleeping under a bridge for a while til work starts. Im not what she deserves but Im trying to be something. It was bigger than Delphi, population around 1K. Its very hidden I live 1 mile away from it and i sweat it had to have been a local because its so hard to get to. Follow the link below, https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/college-of-the-ozarks-students-kidnapped-forced-to-perform-sex-acts-officials-say/63-613682456. 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