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crime1 year ago

"Delphi Murders Trial Set for May 13 After Defense Team Files Motion"

The murder trial for Richard Allen, accused of killing teen girls Abby Williams and Libby German, has been moved up to May 13, after a request from the defense team. The trial was previously set for October but will now take place in May. Allen faces two counts of murder, and additional charges are set to be discussed at an upcoming hearing on March 18. Despite recent motions to delay upcoming hearings, Allen's attorneys pushed for the closer trial date, which was granted by Special Judge Fran Gull.

via FOX 59 Indianapolis|
#abby-williams#crime#delphi-murder-trial
crime2 years ago

Judge Upholds Defense Team Selection and Denies Request to Remove Her in Delphi Murders Case

Two defense attorneys, Robert Scremin and William S. Lebrato, have been appointed to represent Richard Allen in his trial for the murders of Abby Williams and Libby German in Delphi in 2017. Allen's previous defense team was removed from the case, causing disruptions in the trial. The new attorneys have filed a notice of appearance on Allen's behalf. The court has denied media requests to film the next hearing and has issued a decorum order to ensure the integrity of the proceedings and the safety of all parties involved.

via FOX 59 Indianapolis|
#abby-williams#crime#defense-attorneys
crime2 years ago

Historic Richard Allen hearing allows cameras for the first time

Cameras will be allowed inside the courtroom for the first time as Richard Allen, the man accused of killing Libby German and Abby Williams in 2017, appears before Judge Fran Gull in Allen County. The hearing will address a crucial evidence leak and other recent matters, potentially impacting Allen's trial date. The decision to allow cameras comes despite concerns about the case's national attention and leaked information being shared online.

via FOX 59 Indianapolis|
#abby-williams#courtroom#crime
crime2 years ago

"Delphi Murders: Unsealed Documents Reveal Richard Allen's Confession and Knife Connection"

Unsealed documents in the 2017 Delphi murders case reveal that Richard Allen admitted to his wife during a phone call that he killed Abby Williams and Libby German. The documents also disclose that investigators believe a knife was used in the murders, and that articles of clothing were missing from the crime scene. Law enforcement recovered various items from Allen's property, including knives, electronic devices, and the Sig Sauer P226 believed to link him to the case. Allen's attorneys argue that his admission is unreliable due to his time in captivity, but prosecutors note a change in his behavior after the confession.

via FOX 59 Indianapolis|
#abby-williams#crime#delphi-murders