Ep. 49: Inside the Delphi, Indiana, Murders Defense: Andrew Baldwin on Strategy, Evidence, and Justice – Part 2

Andrew Baldwin is Founding Partner and President of The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Kamish, PC, an Indiana law firm dedicated solely to defending individuals facing criminal charges. He is a board‑certified Criminal Trial Specialist, recognized by the National Board of Trial Advocacy for his exceptional trial skill and professionalism. Andrew leads a collaborative team model that ensures multiple attorneys contribute to every case, enhancing strategic thinking and courtroom advocacy. With decades of experience handling high-profile felony cases across Indiana, he is known for his aggressive, team‑driven approach to protecting clients’ rights and achieving strong outcomes.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

[1:56] Andrew Baldwin discusses balancing respect for the judge while zealously defending his client
[3:25] The Franks Memo and its role in challenging police misconduct
[5:00] Why ballistic evidence is often “junk science” and how courts are reevaluating it
[9:24] The “muddy, bloody lady” witness account and how it was misrepresented in affidavits
[13:38] Untested hair evidence from the crime scene and its potential importance
[16:15] Missing and taped-over video interviews of key third-party suspects
[22:49] The mysterious disappearance of the pivotal Purdue professor
[27:23] How symbols at the crime scene sparked Odinism theories

In this episode…

The Delphi, Indiana, murders investigation is riddled with troubling gaps and missteps. From misrepresented witness statements to crucial evidence that was never tested and key interviews that were mysteriously lost, the case raises serious questions about transparency and accountability in the justice system. How can the truth emerge when critical evidence is missing or obscured?

Defense attorney Andrew Baldwin, an experienced trial lawyer, pulls back the curtain on these investigative failures and offers a roadmap for addressing them. Andrew underscores the need for rigorous scrutiny of search warrant affidavits and challenges the use of questionable forensic practices such as bullet-to-gun matching, which he deems “junk science.” He highlights the importance of demanding timely DNA testing on pivotal evidence like the untested hair. Andrew urges defense teams to press for thorough documentation to prevent the concealment of key expert opinions.

In this episode of Circle City Conversations, Alex Limontes sits down with Andrew Baldwin, Founding Partner of the Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Kamish, PC, about the investigative flaws in the Delphi, Indiana, murders case. Andrew highlights the Franks Memo and its role in exposing inaccuracies, the mishandling of forensic hair evidence, and the disappearance of key interview recordings. He also delves into concerns over “junk science” in ballistics and questionable witness accounts.

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Quotable Moments:

“Just in and of itself, it’s junk science, in my opinion, having handled cases like this.”
“She changed her story from muddy to bloody. It was never, ever muddy and bloody, ever.”
“To this very moment in time, this hair was collected on February 14th, 2017.”
“Normal is so far out of whack on this case that you start to lose perspective.”
“That’s a seismic earthquake of epic proportions, like it’s running through the investigative units that are in charge.”

Action Steps:

Scrutinize search warrant affidavits for accuracy: Ensuring affidavits are truthful can prevent unlawful searches and protect constitutional rights.
Demand timely DNA testing on critical evidence: Prompt testing of items, like hair, can uncover key facts and prevent investigative oversights.
Challenge unreliable forensic methods in court: Questioning “junk science” such as bullet-to-gun matching safeguards against wrongful convictions based on flawed evidence.
Document and track all investigative materials: Keeping thorough records helps expose missing or suppressed evidence and strengthens defense strategies.
Pursue transparency through persistent legal motions: Repeatedly seeking disclosure from hidden expert opinions forces accountability and reinforces a fair judicial process.

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