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Police investigating murder of two teenagers release video clip from victim’s phone | Police investigating murder of two teenagers release video clip from victim’s phone |
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Police investigating the murder of two girls in Indiana have released a video clip from one of the victim’s phones. | Police investigating the murder of two girls in Indiana have released a video clip from one of the victim’s phones. |
In the audio from the recording, the words, “down the hill”, can be heard in a deep voice. | In the audio from the recording, the words, “down the hill”, can be heard in a deep voice. |
Investigators said they hoped releasing the footage would result in someone recognising the person's voice, who is believed to be the main suspect. | Investigators said they hoped releasing the footage would result in someone recognising the person's voice, who is believed to be the main suspect. |
Liberty German, 14, and Abigail Williams, 13, were reported missing after they did not return from a hike in Carroll County, Indiana. | |
Their bodies were located in the woods about three-quarters of a mile from an abandoned bridge where they had been dropped off the day before. | Their bodies were located in the woods about three-quarters of a mile from an abandoned bridge where they had been dropped off the day before. |
Investigators believe the recording was made as criminal behaviour was about to take place and it is thought other evidence had also been recovered from the phone. | Investigators believe the recording was made as criminal behaviour was about to take place and it is thought other evidence had also been recovered from the phone. |
"Libby had the presence of mind to turn on her video camera," Indiana State Police spokesman Capt. David Bursten said. He also described Liberty as a "hero", ABC news reported. | "Libby had the presence of mind to turn on her video camera," Indiana State Police spokesman Capt. David Bursten said. He also described Liberty as a "hero", ABC news reported. |
Indiana State Police also released a photograph of their primary suspect, who was spotted on a nature trail around the time the two teenagers disappeared. | Indiana State Police also released a photograph of their primary suspect, who was spotted on a nature trail around the time the two teenagers disappeared. |
It is unclear if the voice in the audio belongs to the man, who was photographed in blue jeans, a blue jacket and a hoodie. | It is unclear if the voice in the audio belongs to the man, who was photographed in blue jeans, a blue jacket and a hoodie. |
Authorities have offered a $41,000 (£33,000) reward for any information leading to an arrest. | Authorities have offered a $41,000 (£33,000) reward for any information leading to an arrest. |
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