Convicted · 2017-2024
The Delphi Murder Case 2017
On February 14, 2017, the bodies of Abigail Williams (June 23, 2003 – February 13, 2017) and Liberty German (December 27, 2002 – February 13, 2017) were discovered near the Monon High Bridge Trail. The case has had no prominent suspects until recently. On October 28th police announced they had made an arrest in the case. A 50 year old Delphi Resident was arrested and charged with two felony counts of murder. Listen while we dive into the case starting over 5 years ago in on a beautiful hiking trail.
Case Updates
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Indiana Court of Appeals sets oral arguments in Richard Allen's appeal
The Indiana Court of Appeals is scheduled to hear one hour of oral arguments regarding Richard Allen's appeal of his convictions and 130-year sentence. Allen's attorneys argue he confessed under psychological crisis and was improperly barred from presenting an alternative theory of the killings.
Indiana Court of Appeals hears appeal in Richard Allen's Delphi murder conviction
The Indiana Court of Appeals heard oral arguments regarding whether Richard Allen received a fair trial in his 2024 double murder conviction. Defense attorneys argued that key evidence was suppressed at trial, including evidence of other possible suspects and Allen's mental state when he confessed.
Indiana appellate court hears oral arguments in Richard Allen appeal
The Indiana Court of Appeals heard oral arguments regarding whether Richard Allen received a fair trial in his 2024 murder conviction for the Delphi killings. His defense argued that evidence of alternative suspects was improperly excluded and details of his mental state during confessions were suppressed.