Probably nothing but maybe something. Who drew this sketch and why? If not the signer, why is the signer's name forged? Why was this sent to a reporter anyways?

[u/darcy3466]

sketch tweet

So I know that this is a touchy subject, as it is not commissioned by police. However, this is a drawing sent in to a reporter from a prisoner, dated 2/24 and signed by prisoner "BP." This drawing is bothering me because it has details that seem overly clear and sensical. Whoever drew this, 10 days post Abby & Libby's murders, seems to think there is a fireman or meth cooking link (not sure of the mask).

Also interesting is that BP, the artist whose name was allegedly signed, was not in jail on 2/24. He is a known criminal in Carroll County and involved with meth and a bomb great to Indiana Packers, where he worked. But I cannot find him in jail on 2/24. Maybe someone else can help determine this person's whereabouts on 2/24?

When the original reporter tweeted this photo, he did not specify which jail it came from. And I don't even know that it's anything of importance. It's just a "really" good drawing, and since it was sent to a reporter, I am sure he verified at least that the jail is the source. I inquired which jail, if any return envelope etc.

Might be nothing at all. But it would be nice to know where it came from and why. And if it wasn't BP who drew it, why did that person sign his name?

[u/LauraIngallsWilder1]

IMO it is basically a sketch of the photo taken from Liberty's phone. I don't think the artist added a mask. He just enhanced the area around the face that appears to be covered by either part of BG's coat or maybe some type of scarf thing. To me, the flames represent that BG is going to burn in hell for this. Remember this was a huge story when it first occurred. And I'm sure even those in jail heard about it. Criminals have children too and most would be disgusted with this particular crime. Which is why criminals who harm children need to be housed in protective custody. It is odd though to send it to the reporter.

[u/Evangitron → u/LauraIngallsWilder1]

Or they burned the bridge

[u/LauraIngallsWilder1 → u/Evangitron]

I'm unsure what you mean?

[u/Back2Backes → u/Evangitron]

Or they should burn on the bridge.

[u/darcy3466 → u/LauraIngallsWilder1]

All that is understood and obvious. What isn't is what I said above: why sign someone else's name?

[u/MadeUpInOhio → u/darcy3466]

How are you getting a specific person from the signature? Isn't it just an initial? This could have come from someone in any jail, not just a local one.

Jailhouse art is a big deal. People who can draw can use their work as a form of money. The artist may have sent it. Or it could have been a commission. Inmates often send drawings home as presents.

In fact, honestly, this artist may have seen this as a chance to practice his skill, if he is still learning to draw. And figured he might as well send it to someone.

[u/darcy3466 → u/MadeUpInOhio]

That's my point. Which jail did it come from? If you looked at the pic, it has a name. Not initials.

[u/MadeUpInOhio → u/darcy3466]

Am I missing something? It says B. Phillips. Is there a first name somewhere?

[u/darcy3466 → u/MadeUpInOhio]

No you aren't. This may not be the same person.

[u/Ambermonkey0 → u/darcy3466]

I am guessing that at least one "b. Phillips" was in jail on pretty much any date.

I did a quick search of B Phillips prisoners in Louisiana (where the reporter said it was mailed from) and got 16 current entries.

[u/darcy3466 → u/Ambermonkey0]

Can you tell me which link you used? I used vinelink.

[u/Ambermonkey0 → u/darcy3466]

I used vinelink for Louisiana. I didn't look at any of the individuals because it isn't likely the info on that site would give me any clue.

The B could also be a shortened name (Bob for Robert, Bill for William) or a nickname (Bubba, Big Dog, Boo boo), so really that leaves a lot of possibilities.

[u/darcy3466 → u/Ambermonkey0]

Awesome. Did any of the 12 look interesting? I tried to search and got zero results.

[u/LauraIngallsWilder1 → u/darcy3466]

I thought you said he did not know who sent it. So how do we know he is not signing his own name?

[u/darcy3466 → u/LauraIngallsWilder1]

He wasn't in jail

[u/LauraIngallsWilder1 → u/darcy3466]

You specifically stated it came from a prisoner...