Ep 2. Down the Hill

Still a Mystery is a show that seeks to uncover and solve some of the most thrilling and perplexing unsolved mysteries in American history. The season 1 episode 2 is titled Down the Hill, which looks into the mystery of two young girls Abby Williams and Libby German, who went missing while exploring the Delphi Historic Trail in Indiana in 2017.

The episode starts with a recap of the case and the authorities' efforts so far to find the missing girls. The police had combed the area but found no trace of the girls. However, the following day, the two girls' bodies were found in a wooded area near the trail.

The narrator introduces the audience to the people who knew the girls and the friends they had. The family members and friends of Abby and Libby share their memories of the girls and the days leading up to their disappearance. The show interviews law enforcement officers who worked on the case, and some experts analyze the evidence.

The Delphi killings quickly turned into a national story, with the police offering a $250,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator. The audio and video evidence that the girls recorded on their phones before their disappearance was released to the public, which resulted in several tips sent to the police from around the country.

However, three years after the tragic incident, the case remains unsolved, and the murderer remains at large. In this episode, the show highlights the efforts of the authorities soliciting help from the citizens, forensic experts, profilers, and other law enforcement agencies.

The episode features expert interviews revealing how evidence is analyzed and traced, and how evidence is used to link criminals to a crime scene. Investigators describe how leaving no trace is more challenging in this digital age.

Viewers will come across several intriguing theories and speculation surrounding the case, but the episode does not reveal if any of these could be viable. As the narrator states repeatedly, this case has left investigators with more questions than answers.

The episode provides a glimpse into the anguish and devastation that the family members are going through and their desperation to get answers, both for justice and closure. Despite the frustrating lack of progress, the episode concludes by reminding the audience that cold cases can still be solved years later.

In conclusion, the still unsolved case of the Delphi killings is a harrowing and emotional narrative that will leave viewers with many questions and much empathy for the victims' families. Down the Hill is a thought-provoking episode that sheds light on the difficulties faced by the authorities in solving such complex cases. This episode, along with the previous one, makes the viewers appreciate the efforts the law enforcement agencies go through to attempt to break these open cases.