Forensic Files

Talking Dateline: A Walk Through the Woods

Dateline NBC

  • Feb 26, 2025
  • 22:20
  • Full Episode
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<p>Blayne Alexander and Andrea Canning catch up about Andrea’s latest episode, “A Walk Through the Woods.” In 2017, two middle schoolers, Libby German and Abby Williams, were found murdered in the woods on the outskirts of Delphi, Indiana, near an abandoned railway bridge. For years, the case was at a standstill, except for one clue: a video of the killer captured by one of his victims on her cellphone. Andrea tells Blayne about visiting the bridge for herself and what it was like covering the crime as the mother of girls the same age as the victims. Plus, she shares a podcast-exclusive clip from her interview with the prosecutor on the case, Nick McLeland, and answers viewer and listener questions from social media.</p><p>Have a question for Talking Dateline? Leave it for us in a voicemail at (212) 413-5252 for a chance to be featured on a future episode! </p><p>Listen to the full episode of "A Walk Through the Woods" on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3Xjb92l">https://apple.co/3Xjb92l</a></p><p>Listen to the full episode on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kXFahUaZMKnbAxkHasZI2">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kXFahUaZMKnbAxkHasZI2</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Brief Summary

Andrea Canning discusses the Delphi murders and Richard Allen's trial, highlighting emotional family stories and key evidence from the case.

Key points

  • The Eerie Bridge. The abandoned railway bridge where the tragic events unfolded was described as eerie and dangerous.
  • Libby's Last Moments. Libby German recorded a crucial clue on her phone just before the murders.
  • The Guilty Verdict. After years of investigation, Richard Allen was found guilty, bringing some closure to the families.
  • Submit Your Questions. Call 212-413-5252 to leave a message with your question for a chance to be featured.
  • Murder in the Moonlight Podcast. Keith's new podcast explores a double murder investigation with a single shiny clue.
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