DELPHI, Ind. (WTHR) - In Delphi the reward fund is now up to $216,000. Police hope that shines a light on the suspect just as other lights are shining here.
At sunset here, orange lights were seen burning on porches all around here, intended as a sign of support for police.
They'll continue to burn until an arrest is made in the murders of Libby German and Abby Williams.
"We know you're out there, and we are all watching," said Jessica Babcock. "This light shows everybody around here that we're on the girls' side."
For a donation, folks picked up a pack of orange bulbs at local stores.Proceeds will go to the families of the victims.
"It's very important," said Del Babcock. "I'm a family friend with the German family, known them for a long time. I think they appreciate all the support they can get."
The support can be seen up and down so many streets here.
"And he's going to get caught and when he does he's going to get what he deserves. I'm very emotional," said Jessica Babcock. She said she knows the victims families.
"I've had the FBI at my house. State police was here today going door to door asking questions,"she said. "I have two young children myself, a three-year-old and a four-year-old. I don't even trust them to come out and play anymore."
Amber Vandervort said the orange light were important, even to her kids. "They're all scared. If somebody sees something somebody's going to report it. It gives us a little more peace going outside alone, so that definitely helps."
"It happens close to home to someone in your family, and like words can't even describe," said Lori Knipp of nearby Battle Ground.
Lori is Libby German's cousin and a big fan of women's softball. She and her husband Brian are organizing a July tournament to raise money for a player scholarship fund. If you are interested in participating in the tournament, click here for more info.
"(Libby) loved softball. She was very energetic outgoing, friendly," Lori said.
Brian Knipp says there's support from all around the state for things that will help. "Any differences between people it's kind of a common ground, everybody's coming together to support them."
Vandervort had a message for the suspect. "Whoever you are come forward, let's get this over with."
One neighbor told us she'll keep her lights lit not just through the arrest but all the way through a trial, until justice is done.
