The Delphi Double Murder Case Solved: Richard Allen Found Guilty
Richard Allen Found Guilty in Delphi Murders
Richard Allen, the suspect in the Delphi murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German, has been found guilty on all charges. The verdict came after a six-week trial in Carroll County, Indiana.
Allen was charged with two counts of murder, one count of conspiracy to commit murder, and one count of child molestation. The jury deliberated for about 12 hours before reaching a verdict.
The murders of Williams and German took place in February 2017. The girls were hiking on a trail near Delphi when they were attacked. Their bodies were found the next day.
Allen was arrested in October 2022 after DNA evidence linked him to the crime. He has been held in jail ever since.
The Evidence Against Richard Allen
The prosecution presented a strong case against Allen. The evidence included DNA evidence, witness testimony, and cell phone data.
The DNA evidence showed that Allen's DNA was found on a jacket that was found near the victims' bodies. The witness testimony placed Allen in the area where the murders took place at the time of the murders.
The cell phone data showed that Allen's cell phone was in the area where the murders took place at the time of the murders. The data also showed that Allen's cell phone was used to search for information about the murders in the days after they occurred.
The Defense's Case
The defense presented a number of witnesses who testified that Allen was not in the area where the murders took place at the time of the murders. The defense also argued that the DNA evidence was not reliable.
The jury rejected the defense's arguments and found Allen guilty on all charges.
The Verdict
The verdict in the Delphi murders case is a major victory for the victims' families and friends. It also sends a strong message that those who commit crimes against children will be held accountable.
Allen faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole.
The Delphi Murders Case: A Timeline
- February 13, 2017: Abigail Williams and Liberty German are murdered while hiking on a trail near Delphi, Indiana.
- February 14, 2017: The bodies of Williams and German are found.
- October 2022: Richard Allen is arrested in connection with the murders.
- October 2023: Allen's trial begins.
- December 2023: Allen is found guilty on all charges.
