There were a variety of things at the scene of the crime where I guess I would ask you to talk to the State Police about that. But again this is where I have difficulty because I’m not sure what all has been released. ROBERT IVES: Well, in once sense, any murder scene is probably odd. He says it’s usually pretty clear from the jump who did what…but that’s not the case here.īARBARA : You were quoted as saying that the evidence, or the crime scene, was “odd”. NARRATOR: From Ives’ perspective, crime scenes in Carroll County are generally routine. Ives is extremely smart and well spoken, and in this interview he supplies some of the best insight into the inner workings of the case to date. The entire show is phenomenal and well produced.

Please be sure to listen to Down the Hill Podcast – Chapter 5: Signatures as you read along. Now retired, Ives gave a fascinating interview to HLN’s ‘Down The Hill’ Podcast, providing an overview of the investigatory process, where he discussed everything from the legalities of securing search warrants and cell data, to Libby’s video, and even possible signatures left at the crime scene.Īs part of an ongoing effort to document facts and interviews of significance relating to the Delphi Murders, the relevant portions of the episode has been transcribed below. Robert Ives was Carroll County, Indiana’s Chief Prosecutor during the time the Delphi Murders occurred. Prosecutor Robert Ives details Delphi murders, crime scene, and signatures in interview with ‘Down The Hill’ Podcast.

Generally when you have a murder in rural Indiana, this is Carroll County, the motive was obvious, … And so most people I believe, and most people law enforcement thought “It must be a local person” because why would anybody be there? Why would you be familiar with that trail? But on the other hand, the crime is so… it’s impossible to think of a motivation for the crime. The bridge was abandoned 30 years ago, and when you see the person walking across with his head down, it’s because it’s not safe to cross that bridge. ROBERT IVES: Well, I think like most people because the trail is not well known… it’s not a big tourist spot, and because the bridge itself is something you wouldn’t cross unless you were familiar with the area. The girls’ cause of death is still protected, which I understand, but what can you tell us about the actual crime scene, with what you’re allowed to share? Could this have been the work of a serial killer? OZ: Let me bring in Robert Ives who was the Chief Prosecutor in Carroll County, Indiana at the time of these murders, and who can shed a little light in how unique this crime scene was.

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