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crime1 year ago

Richard Allen Convicted in 2017 Delphi Murders of Two Teens

Richard Allen, a former drugstore employee, has been found guilty of the 2017 murders of Indiana teens Abigail Williams and Liberty German. The girls were killed while hiking in Delphi, Indiana, and Allen was convicted on two counts of murder and kidnapping. Despite his lawyers' claims of reasonable doubt, Allen reportedly confessed to the crime. He faces up to 130 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for December 20. The case, known as the Delphi murders, remained unsolved until Allen's arrest in 2022.

via Hindustan Times|
#abigail-williams#crime#delphi-murders
crime1 year ago

Richard Allen Convicted in 2017 Delphi Murders of Two Teens

Richard Allen, a former drugstore worker from Delphi, Indiana, was found guilty of the 2017 murders of teenagers Abigail Williams and Liberty German. The case, which captivated true-crime enthusiasts, saw Allen convicted on multiple counts, including murder and attempted kidnapping. Despite defense claims of unreliable confessions due to Allen's mental health crisis, the prosecution presented evidence linking him to the crime, including a video and a bullet tied to his gun. Allen faces up to 130 years in prison, with sentencing set for December 20.

via NPR|
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crime1 year ago

Richard Allen Convicted in 2017 Delphi Double Murder Case

Richard Allen, a former CVS clerk, was found guilty of the 2017 murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German in Delphi, Indiana. The conviction followed a four-week trial where Allen pleaded not guilty, despite evidence including a Snapchat video and a cartridge linked to his gun. Allen's defense argued his confessions were false and due to a mental health crisis. Sentencing is set for December 20, and a gag order remains in effect.

via NBC News|
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legalcrime1 year ago

"Delphi Murders Judge Denies Defense Motion to Disqualify Over Destroyed Evidence"

The judge in the Delphi murders case has denied a motion to disqualify without a hearing, citing a prior ruling from the Indiana Supreme Court, after the defense team sought to remove Special Judge Fran Gull from the case. The attorneys for Richard Allen, the defendant in the case, had pushed for Gull to be replaced or recused from the proceedings, but the Indiana Supreme Court denied their request. The prosecutor is seeking to level two additional counts of murder against Allen, and a hearing is scheduled to weigh the additional charges and a bid to hold Allen's attorneys in contempt over an evidence leak and gag order violations.

via FOX 59 Indianapolis|
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crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Delphi Murders Case: Prosecutor Seeks Additional Charges Against Suspect"

Carroll County Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland filed new felony charges against Richard Allen, the suspect in the Delphi murders case, adding two counts of felony murder and two felony counts of kidnapping to the existing charges of two counts of murder. The Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments about reinstating Allen's original defense team, and while the court ordered the reinstatement of the defense team, it did not remove the judge or order the trial to commence within 70 days. It remains uncertain whether the new charges will impact the trial date or if the court's decision will further affect the case.

via FOX 59 Indianapolis|
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crime2 years ago

Judge's Request to Remove Her from Delphi Murders Case Denied

Judge Fran Gull has dismissed a motion filed by former defense attorney Bradley Rozzi, who sought to have Gull removed from the Delphi murders case. Rozzi claimed that Gull pressured the defense attorneys to withdraw from the case, but the judge ruled that Rozzi had already been withdrawn from the case prior to filing the motion. The motion has been stricken from the records, and Rozzi is no longer considered part of the case.

via FOX 59 Indianapolis|
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crime2 years ago

Delphi murders suspect's defense team withdraws over leaked photos

The defense team representing Richard Allen, the suspect in the Delphi murders case, has withdrawn from the trial after allegations that leaked photos of the crime scene came from one of the attorney's associates. The photos, which were shared via text and on social media, were taken at the location where two teenage girls were murdered in 2017. The defense attorneys argue that they withdrew under coercive circumstances and have filed a memo to argue against their disqualification. Allen is accused of murdering 14-year-old Liberty German and 13-year-old Abigail Williams, and evidence from the crime scene reportedly matches evidence found at his home.

via Fox News|
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crime2 years ago

"Indiana Police Probe Leak of Gruesome Crime Scene Images in Delphi Murders Case"

Indiana police are investigating the leak of gruesome crime scene images from the 2017 Delphi murders, where two teenage girls were killed while hiking. The photos were shared via text, email, and social media, causing concern over potential harm to the case and the defendant's rights. The leak is believed to have come from a former employee of the defense team. Lawyers for the suspect have made bombshell claims that the girls were ritually sacrificed by members of a pagan Norse religion and a white nationalist group. The defense is seeking to have evidence thrown out and a change of facility for the defendant. The trial is scheduled for January 2024, but potential delays may occur if the defense lawyers are removed.

via Daily Mail|
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crime2 years ago

"Police Probe Alleged Leak of Gruesome Delphi Murder Scene Photos"

Indiana police are investigating the alleged leak of crime-scene photos from the 2017 Delphi murders, where two teenage girls were killed. The leaked photos, some of which have appeared on social media, were taken at the crime scene and could potentially harm the case against suspect Richard Allen. The photos have already been widely dispersed, raising concerns about potential harassment of the victims' families and the possibility of tainting the jury pool. Podcast hosts who received the photos from a source have alerted the police and the defense team. One person associated with the photo leak has died by suicide. Allen's attorneys have recently alleged that the girls were killed by members of a pagan cult, a claim prosecutors have described as "fanciful."

via Fox News|
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crime2 years ago

"Delphi Murders Suspect Richard Allen Confesses in Prison Calls, New Documents Reveal"

Richard Allen, the suspect in the 2017 Delphi, Indiana murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German, confessed multiple times to the crimes in phone calls to his wife and mother while in prison, according to court documents. The documents also revealed that investigators believe a "sharp object" was used in the murders. Allen's defense attorneys are contesting the evidence, including an unspent bullet found between the girls' bodies and knives seized from Allen's home. The girls' injuries were determined to be caused by a sharp object, and articles of their clothing were missing from the scene. Allen's mental state and treatment in prison have been raised as issues in the case.

via CBS News|
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crime2 years ago

Unsealed Delphi Documents Reveal Shocking Details of Richard Allen's Crimes

Police have released details of the items seized from the home of Richard Allen, the suspect in the Delphi murders of Libby German and Abby Williams in 2017. The search yielded weapons, including a gun and several knives, as well as clothing, electronics, and shoes. Over 75 items were taken during two separate searches. Allen's defense has filed a motion to suppress the evidence, arguing that the search warrant lacked probable cause and that nothing relevant to the case was found.

via FOX 59 Indianapolis|
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crime2 years ago

"New Delphi Court Documents: Richard Allen's Alleged Confession and Knife Used in Murders Revealed"

Richard Matthew Allen, an Indiana man charged with the 2017 murders of two teenage girls in Delphi, confessed multiple times to the killings in a phone call to his wife while in prison, according to court documents. Allen allegedly admitted to killing Abigail Williams and Liberty German during the call, which was transcribed by investigators. The bodies of the two girls were found in a wooded area near their hometown. The documents, previously under seal, were released after a judge allowed public access to over 100 filings in the case. Allen's defense attorneys claim his admissions were a result of his declining mental state and the stressful environment of the correctional facility.

via WLS-TV|
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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