Seven years ago, on February 13, 2017, 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams and 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German went out for a walk on the trails of Delphi, Indiana. They never came back. In this episode, we'll explain all the major twists and turns that the Delphi murders case has taken over the years. Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Delphi Murders: A Seven-Year Summary of the Case

The Murder Sheet is a weekly true crime podcast hosted by journalist Áine Cain and attorney Kevin Greenlee.  We take a journalistic approach to covefing true crime. We have broken national news on major cases, like the Delphi murders and the Burger Chef murders. We also cover plenty of other subjects, including high-profile murders, cold cases, legal topics within the criminal justice system, restaurant slayings, historical crimes, and wide-ranging interviews with authors and experts.  If you're looking for  in-depth coverage of both well-known and obscure cases, smart legal analysis, and thoughtful interviews, then this is the true crime podcast for you. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.

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The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode of The Cheat Sheet, we will talk about several cases, including major Long Island Serial Killer revelations, the disappearance of Cherrie Mahan, dropped charges in Minnesota, and a defamation case that Central Park 5 prosecutor Linda Faistein brought against Netflix.  Read the new indictments against accused Long Island Serial Killer Rex Heuermann here at NBC New York: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/long-island-serial-killer-gilgo-beach-rex-heuermann-new-murders/5482303/ The Associated Press's coverage of Trooper Ryan Londregan's killing of Ricky Cobb II: https://apnews.com/article/police-shooting-minneapolis-ricky-cobb-charges-dismissed-a2437bc8202cd2ab3d39db74598fefe5 USA Today's coverage of the recent developments in the Cherrie Mahan case: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/06/04/cherrie-mahan-missing-claim/73977047007/ KDKA-TV's coverage of the Cherrie Mahan case https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/new-tips-on-cherrie-mahan-disappearance/ KDKA-TV's previous coverage of the Cherrie Mahan disappearance: https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/cherrie-mahan-cold-case-update-butler-county-39-years-later/ Deadline's coverage of Linda Fairstein's case against Netflix: https://deadline.com/2024/06/when-they-see-us-settlement-ava-duvernay-1235958973/ Puck's coverage of Linda Fairstein's case against Netflix: https://puck.news/the-surprise-netflix-linda-fairstein-settlement-stunner/ WLKY's coverage of the "cereal offender": https://www.wlky.com/article/breaking-entry-fruity-pebbles/60986380 Support The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/ Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Cheat Sheet: Deceit and Defamation

Judge Frances Gull issues two new orders in the case against Richard Allen. Support The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/ Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Playing June’s Journey is just like dropping straight into your own cozy mystery story.  Only this time, you get to hone your observational skills. You get to piece together the clues. You get to be the detective.  June’s Journey is a free-to-download hidden object game. You play as June Parker. She’s a flapper slash sleuth and she’s all about investigating mysterious goings-on in various Jazz Age locales. Starting with the murder of her sister and brother-in-law, June sets off on a global quest to unravel mysteries and right injustices wherever they occur.  Each level sees you picking out hidden objects. The scenes are beautifully illustrated, and the gameplay is fun and relaxing. We usually play in between tasks, as sort of a way to relax and recharge. The sense of accomplishment knocking out a level or two is great. It’s a way to feel like you’re escaping reality and traveling back in time to the glamorous 1920s.  Can you crack the case? Download June’s Journey for free today on Apple iOS and Android. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Delphi Murders: Judge Frances Gull Issues Orders

Richard Allen's defense team has crafted an alternate theory centered around an alleged cult of "Odinists" who killed Liberty German and Abigail Williams as part of some kind of pagan sacrifice. The theory has garnered much press attention and general criticism. But heathens — those who practice pre-Christian Germanic faiths, many of whom are inclusive and anti-racist — are upset by the theory, which they feels maligns their faith.  As president of the Troth — an inclusive, anti-racist, pro-LGBTQ heathen organization — Lauren Crow has seen firsthand the impact that the defense's strategy has had on the heathen community.  So she was pretty surprised when she got a call from defense attorney Andrew Baldwin in mid-April. Here's a link to The Troth: https://thetroth.org/ Here's The Troth's statement on the Delphi case: https://thetroth.org/position-statement/odinist-ritual-defense-indiana-murder-case/ Check out Lauren's Heathen History podcast here: https://www.heathenhistory.com/ Support The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/ Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Delphi Murders: A Heathen for the Defense? An Interview with Troth President Lauren Crow

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode of The Cheat Sheet, we will talk about several cases, including a few revenge-related incidents. Read Alice and Brett's excellent opinion piece on true crime here: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/dark-side-true-crime A press release from the Michigan Department of Attorney General on the charges against Detective Sergeant Brian Keely: https://www.michigan.gov/ag/news/press-releases/2024/05/28/charges-filed-against-trooper-in-samuel-sterling-death A statement from Michigan State Police Director Colonel James F. Grady II on the death of Samuel Sterling: https://www.michigan.gov/mspnewsroom/news-releases/2024/04/18/fatal-officer-involved An article from the Detroit Free Press on the death of Sterling: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/05/28/msp-trooper-faces-murder-charge-in-death-of-samuel-sterling/73882203007/ Coverage from Target 8 including expert analysis on Keely's chase of Sterling: https://www.woodtv.com/news/target-8/expert-chase-that-killed-samuel-sterling-a-criminal-matter/ Coverage from the Topeka Capital Journal on the recent assault of Yanez Sanford: https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/local/2024/05/28/man-acquitted-of-topeka-triple-murder-reports-violent-crime-a-day-later/73843037007/ Coverage from the Topeka Capital Journal on the rape and murder of Camrah Trotter, her unborn baby, and her boyfriend Dominique Ray, as well as the acquittal of Yanez Sanford: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/yanez-sanford-acquitted-killing-pregnant-woman-boyfriend-topeka-apartment/ NBC's coverage of the murder charges against former Centerville, South Dakota mayor Jay Ostrem: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/former-south-dakota-mayor-charged-triple-murder-rcna154360 We also accessed articles from the Rapid City Journal, the Casper Star-Tribune, the Billings Gazette, and the Associated Press on Ostrem's background from Newspapers.com. KELO-TV's coverage of the suspicious death of Dana Adamson: https://www.keloland.com/cold-cases/who-pulled-the-trigger-a-shooting-in-a-small-town/ USA Today's coverage of the murders of Paul and Zach Frankus and Timothy Richmond: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/28/jay-ostrem-charged-centerville-south-dakota-three-men-shooting/73883635007/ WTTW's coverage of the exoneration of Darien Harris: https://news.wttw.com/2023/12/21/chicago-man-who-was-wrongfully-convicted-murder-based-testimony-blind-witness-freed-after The Associated Press's coverage of the exoneration of Darien Harris: https://apnews.com/article/darien-harris-murder-blind-witness-lawsuit-baa469f1ca54727c57d451e227afcbc1 The FBI's page on missing person Richard Petrone: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/richard-petrone The FBI's page on missing person Danielle Imbo: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/danielle-imbo ABC 7 Chicago's coverage of the Petrone-Imbo disappearance: https://abc7chicago.com/danielle-imbo-richard-petrone-missing-person-cold-case/14446145/ The FBI's 2009 statement on the Petrone-Imbo case: https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/philadelphia/press-releases/2009/ph021809.htm#:~:text=They%20were%20riding%20in%20Petrone,vehicle%20have%20ever%20been%20located. NBC Philadelphia's coverage of the Petrone-Imbo disappearance: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/imbo-richard-petrone-marge-angela-missing-persons-anniversary/116309/ Support The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Stories are at the heart of true crime, whether the spotlight centers on a detective solving a murder case, an attorney making a winning argument in court, or a wife healing from the revelation that her beloved husband is a sexual predator.  We believe if you love the immersive, in-depth reporting that the best true crime stories bring, you’ll also love the new podcast You Probably Think This Story's About You. What if the person you thought was your soulmate never really existed? That’s what kicked off this podcast, which sees host Brittani Ard digging into the shattered ruins of what was supposed to be her ultimate love story. A man named Kanon stole her heart. Only, the person Kanon pretended to be was quite different from reality.  That’s where we begin with You Probably Think This Story's About You. But the real story comes through Britt’s quest for answers. As she digs into Kanon’s dark, twisted history, she meets other women who he lied to and strung along. She starts to see the patterns — the lie about his wife who died by suicide, the lie about his wife struggling with drugs, the shimmering web of lies crafted to deceive and harm women, to make him sound as sympathetic as possible.  This podcast will immerse you in Britt’s journey. In speaking with other victims of Kanon’s lies, she begins to dig into why she was susceptible to his charms. You will feel like you’re there along with her as she unpacks these deceptions and forges connections to the other women she meets along the way. Ultimately, this is a great story because it is not just about lies and predation and heartbreak. It’s about self-discovery. It’s about sisterhood. And it’s about the truth.  We think that in our truth-starved, dating-app-driven world, You Probably Think This Story's About You is a must-listen for anyone trying to balance love and trust with guardedness and skepticism. Britt’s story is as relatable as it is remarkable, and it’s one that we think you’ll find compelling.  Listen and follow You Probably Think This Story’s About You wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: https://brittaniard.com/  Social Media Links: @Brittani.Ard on all platforms  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com. 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The Cheat Sheet: Mayors and Mayhem

In 1991, a young college student named Anita Byington went out with friends in Austin, Texas. The following morning, she was found brutally murdered. A man named Allen Andre Causey was tried and convicted of the murder in 1992. His confession to police was a major piece of evidence against him. Now, the Innocence Project of Texas says Causey is a factually innocent man. The Travis County Prosecutor's Office agreed with this, although members of Anita Byington's family say that they still believe the evidence against Causey points to innocence. Causey was paroled in 2022, but he could soon receive an exoneration as well. In this episode, we will hear from Causey's Innocence Project of Texas team: executive director Mike Ware, senior staff attorney Jessi Freud, staff attorney Chase Baumgartner, and attorney Amber Vasquez. They will explain why they believe the evidence strongly points to Causey's innocence, and who they think really killed Anita. Listen to our interview with Anita's cousin Kristina Byington here: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/3779b01f-4126-4e92-abe0-1336fd7ad890 The Innocence Project of Texas's website: https://innocencetexas.org/ Texas Monthly's coverage of the case: https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/hector-polanco-andre-causey-false-confessions/ Support The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/ Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Delphi Murders: A Seven-Year Summary of the Case

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