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Delphi Murders: Suspect’s Confession to Shrink Reveals Details Only Killer Knew

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CRIME Stories with Nancy Grace

Richard Allen’s confessions have been central to testimony this week in the Delphi murders trial. Prosecutors noted that Allen confessed 61 times.

John Galipeau, the former warden of the Westville Correctional Facility, testified that Allen wrote him a note in 2023, stating, “I am ready to officially confess to killing Abby and Libby. I hope I get the opportunity to tell the families I’m sorry.” Galipeau said Allen admitted to disposing of a box cutter in a dumpster behind his workplace.

A clinical psychologist who examined Allen told the jury that Allen said his intentions were “sexual” and that he called himself “too much of a coward” to end his own life.

Dr. Monica Wala testified that during some of his confessions, Allen provided specific details about the crime that only the perpetrator would know

Joining Nancy Grace today:

Philip Dubé  – Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law; Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy
Sheryl McCollum  – Forensics Expert & Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Founder; Host of Podcast: “Zone 7;” X: @149Zone7
Jeff Gentry – Forensics-Crime Scene Investigator, Certified bloodstain pattern analyst and death investigator, fmr. toxicology lab analyst; Author: “A Visual Guide to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis: Bloodstain Pattern Analysis for Death and Crime Scene Investigators;” TikTok: @jeffreygentryBPA, Facebook: Jeff Gentry Bloodstain Pattern Analyst
Dr. Mark Mirabello – Professor of History at Shawnee State University, Author: “The Odin Brotherhood”
Dr. William Morrone – Chief Medical Examiner, Bay County Michigan; Author: “American Narcan: Naloxone & Heroin-Fentanyl Associated Mortality”

Additional Guest

  1. Susan Hendricks – Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi’;” IG: @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks

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[Featured image:The Monon High Bridge at the end of the Monon High Bridge Trail is shown in Delphi, Ind., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)