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Haunting footage showing the final moments before two teenage girls were brutally murdered in broad daylight has been made public for the first time, sending shockwaves across social media and news platforms.
In February 2017, best friends Abigail “Abby” Williams, 13, and Liberty “Libby” German, 14, set out to make the most of a day off from school.
They were dropped off at the Delphi Historic Trails, a popular hiking destination in the quiet town of Delphi, Indiana.
The pair made their way to the Monon High Bridge — an old, 19-meter-tall railway bridge built in 1891, famous among locals for its scenic views and historic charm.
Libby shared a Snapchat of Abby walking across the weathered bridge, unaware it would become the final image of their lives.
Not long after, the two girls were stalked and brutally murdered in an attack that stunned the nation and remained a mystery for years.
The teens were declared missing around 5:30 PM after they didn’t show up at the designated pickup location where Libby’s father was waiting. Tragically, their bodies were found the following day.
The girls’ throats had been cut, and their bodies were partially concealed beneath sticks and branches.
Experts suggest the teens may have survived for as long as 10 minutes after the brutal assault, lying next to each other as they bled out. Libby was discovered without clothing, while Abby was found with both her own and Libby’s garments placed over her. Although no conclusive evidence of sexual assault was identified, prosecutors have not eliminated the possibility.
In a courageous move, Libby managed to capture footage of the man trailing them on the bridge — chilling video that has now been fully released to the public for the first time.
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For years, only a brief snippet of the suspect, nicknamed the “Bridge Guy,” had been made public, featuring him ordering the girls: “Down the hill.” However, the newly released 43-second clip recorded by Libby reveals more chilling details. The footage shows Abby walking ahead with the man trailing closely behind. At one point, Abby nervously asks, “Is he behind me?” before quickening her steps.
Libby is then heard saying, “See, this is the path that we go down,” as the camera briefly points toward the ground. She adds, “There is no path going there so we have to go down here.”
Both girls sound visibly distressed, with audible sniffles and heavy breathing. The clip concludes with the man calling out “guys,” to which one of the girls nervously replies “hi,” right before his ominous and now well-known order: “Down the hill.”
Prosecutors noted that the girls may have referenced a gun in the recording, though this detail has not been officially confirmed. A bullet found at the crime scene was later forensically linked to a firearm belonging to Richard Allen, a local resident.
In November 2024, Allen, now 52, was convicted of both murders and sentenced to 130 years in prison. He has continued to maintain his innocence.
Throughout the investigation, Allen allegedly admitted to the killings multiple times—to prison guards, a psychologist, and even to his wife. Nonetheless, his supporters have stood by him, creating a website to share the newly released footage, which they describe as part of ongoing “post-conviction legal efforts,” according to News.com.au.
Allen’s legal team previously attempted to shift blame onto a group of Odinists, followers of a Norse pagan faith, suggesting the girls were victims of a “ritualistic sacrifice.” However, the judge dismissed this theory, citing insufficient evidence.
In the aftermath of the tragic murders, Libby’s grandfather, Mike Patty, spoke to PEOPLE about the deep bond between the two girls. “She loved hiking,” he said of Liberty. “We talked constantly about being safe; it’s something I always emphasized, but I guess it just wasn’t enough.”
“We’re struggling,” he admitted. “I can’t fathom why someone would do this. I don’t have answers—my mind is just spinning.”
Following the conviction, Libby’s grandmother, Becky Patty, shared her mixed feelings with Dateline.
“Can you really call anyone a winner in this?” she said. “Yes, we got a guilty verdict, but it didn’t bring the girls back. It doesn’t give us closure. It does offer some peace knowing he can never harm anyone else again, and that’s where he belongs. But are we happy? Not really.”
