A judge has ruled that reported confessions from a suspect in the murders of two girls in Delphi, Indiana, can be used as evidence in court. The suspect, who has not been officially charged, allegedly admitted to the murders while in custody for an unrelated crime. The two girls, Abigail Williams and Liberty German, were found dead in 2017 after going hiking on a popular trail in Delphi.
The suspect’s reported confessions were brought to light during a hearing where his defense attorneys argued that they were obtained through coercion and should not be admissible in court. However, the judge ultimately ruled that the confessions could be used as evidence in the case.
The case has garnered national attention and has remained unsolved for years, with authorities releasing a sketch and audio recording of a suspect believed to be involved in the girls’ murders. The reported confessions are seen as a significant development in the case and could potentially lead to a breakthrough in solving the crime.
The families of Abigail Williams and Liberty German have been vocal in their efforts to seek justice for the girls and have expressed relief at the judge’s ruling. The community of Delphi has also been deeply affected by the tragedy and has rallied together in support of the families.
As the case continues to unfold, the suspect remains in custody on charges unrelated to the girls’ murders. Authorities are hopeful that the reported confessions will bring them closer to finding out what happened to Abigail and Liberty and finally bringing closure to their families.
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