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SCR 25

Celebrating the legacy of Abigail Williams and Liberty German.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Alexander and 50 co-sponsors

Indiana concurrent resolution honoring two murdered teenage girls from a 2017 unsolved homicide case in Carroll County.

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Bill Summary · SCR 25

Legislative bill overview

SCR 25 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Indiana legislature that commemorates the legacy of Abigail Williams and Liberty German, two teenage girls who were murdered in Carroll County, Indiana in February 2017. The resolution honors their memory and the impact of their case on their community and the state.

Why is this important

This resolution represents public acknowledgment of a high-profile unsolved homicide case that garnered significant national attention and remains emotionally significant to Indiana residents. It demonstrates legislative recognition of victims and their families, though the actual investigative status or outcomes of the case itself are not addressed by the resolution.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited practical impact: As a concurrent resolution, this is ceremonial rather than substantive legislation—it expresses sentiment but does not allocate resources or direct law enforcement action
  • Unresolved case context: The murders remain officially unsolved (as of the bill's introduction), which may raise questions about whether commemoration alone adequately serves justice or victim advocacy
  • Scope of victim commemoration: Questions may arise about criteria for which victims receive legislative recognition versus others, and whether resources might be better directed toward cold case investigations or victim support services

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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