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Murder
November 7, 2024

Delphi Murders: Jury Deliberations to Begin in Accused Child Killer Richard Allen’s Trial

Closing arguments and deliberations started in accused child killer Richard Allen’s murder trial in Delphi Thursday morning. As CrineOnline previously reported, the bodies of  teen girls Abby Williams and Libby German were found near the Monon High Bridge in 2017, in Delphi. Richard Allen, accused of their murders. After 17 days of testimony, the prosecution …

Murder
November 6, 2024

See It: Delphi Murders Trial Closing Arguments, Defense Rests

The defense wrapped up its case Wednesday, after calling over 20 witnesses in six days, during accuse Delphi killer Richard Allen’s murder trial. Special Judge Francis Gull and the attorneys reviewed jury instructions, including information regarding the defendant’s choice not to testify and how to address prior statements. It was confirmed Wednesday that Allen would …

Famous Murder Cases
November 6, 2024

Delphi Murders: Defense Rests in Accused Child Killer Richard Allen’s Trial

The defense has rested in the murder trial of accused Delphi child killer Richard Allen. Allen’s defense team spent several days challenging the state’s arguments against him. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Allen faces four counts of murder related to the February 2017 deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German. The girls vanished near the Monon High …

Famous Murder Cases
November 5, 2024

Delphi Murders Trial: Jury Hears Testimony from Accused Child Killer Richard Allen’s Daughter, Stepdaughter

Family members of Richard Allen, the Delphi double murder suspect, testified in his trial Monday, claiming that he never sexually abused them. FOX 59 reports that Allen’s daughter, Brittney Zapanta, and half-sister, Jaimie Jones, both denied that Allen ever molested them and stated they would not lie for him. Zapanta also confirmed that her father …

Court
November 2, 2024

Delphi Murders Trial Day 14: Jurors Watch Videos of Suspect Richard Allen in Custody

Defense attorneys at the trial of a man accused of killing two teen girls in Indiana nearly eight years ago played a series of videos for the jury on Saturday intended to show the defendants mental deterioration while he was in custody. The defense had hoped to show the videos on Friday, but Judge Frances …

Abby Williams, Libby German
Murder
October 31, 2024

Delphi Murders Trial: Psychologist Recounts Accused Killer Richard Allen’s Bizarre Behavior

Testimony continues Friday in the  trial of accused Delphi killer, Richard Allen, accused of murdering two girls in 2017z On Thursday, Dr. Monica Waller, who identified herself as a psychologist who evaluated Allen at the Westville Correctional Facility, said he started confessing to the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German in April 2023. She …

The Delphi Murders
October 30, 2024

Delphi Murders Trial: Defense Pushes Again to Link Odinism to Girls’ Deaths

Defense attorneys for accused Delphi killer Richard Allen submitted a new motion Wednesday, for permission to present evidence linking Odinism to the Delphi Murders. Indy Star reports that the defense lawyers want the jury to consider the information in relation to the killings of Abby Williams and Libby German. In a court filing, Allen’s defense …