Delphi Murder Suspect Richard Allen's Confessions and Mental Health Scrutinized in Court

Richard Allen's alleged confessions and mental state during solitary confinement are central to the ongoing trial for the 2017 murders of Abby Williams and Libby German.

Richard Allen, accused of the 2017 murders of teens Abby Williams and Libby German, allegedly confessed multiple times in phone calls to his wife and during prison sessions.
Allen's defense argues that his mental health deteriorated during 13 months in solitary confinement, leading to 'situational psychosis' and questionable confessions.
A psychologist testified that Allen admitted to planning a sexual assault on the victims but murdered them when startled by a passerby or vehicle.
Audio evidence presented in court includes recordings of Allen's voice, which prosecutors argue matches the 'Bridge Guy' from a video taken by one of the victims.
The trial, which began in October 2024, continues to examine whether Allen's confessions are genuine or the result of mental instability while incarcerated.