DELPHI TRIAL DAY 5: Inside the Courtroom: Autopsy Photos Shown

The trial testimony and autopsy reveal a brutal murder of two girls, Abby and Libby, with conflicting witness accounts and forensic details. A man seen by Sarah Carbaugh on February 13, 2017, covered in mud and blood and walking hunched, is linked to the prosecution’s "Bridge Guy" theory, though defense challenges her account of blood and clothing descriptions. Dr. Roland Core found severe neck wounds on both girls—Abby with a single deep stab wound and Libby with multiple wounds, including a "tagged" pattern indicating repeated attacks—and estimated Libby’s death occurred 40–41 hours before the February 15 autopsy. Despite no visible trauma in vaginal exams, Dr. Core noted likely sexual contact. A faint ligature mark on Abby’s face suggests restraint, though no tape residue was found. The prosecution argues for a serated knife pattern, possibly from a box cutter, while the defense disputes weapon certainty and time of death.

• Sarah Carbaugh described seeing a man covered in mud and blood on the Monon High Bridge, walking hunched and stressed, which she later recognized as the "Bridge Guy" 4:00-4:59.
• Dr. Roland Core identified multiple stab wounds on Libby’s neck, including a "tagged" pattern indicating repeated attacks, and estimated her death occurred 40–41 hours before the February 15 autopsy 37:01-49:00.
• The iPhone 6 data shows Libby’s phone was last active at 2:32 p.m. on February 13, 2017, with no movement afterward, and received 15–20 SMS messages at 4:33 a.m. on February 14, though the prosecution cannot confirm if these messages were received on time or if the phone was turned off and back on 58:00-68:30.

The evidence points to a violent, calculated crime with significant gaps in timeline and witness reliability, raising serious questions about the prosecution’