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Richard Allen Convicted in 2017 Delphi Murders of Two Teenagers

Allen was found guilty of murdering Abby Williams and Libby German, nearly seven years after their bodies were discovered near a hiking trail in Delphi, Indiana.

  • Richard Allen, 52, was convicted on four murder charges related to the deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German, who were found dead in 2017.
  • The prosecution's case relied heavily on Allen's multiple confessions and a bullet found at the crime scene that matched his firearm.
  • Defense attorneys argued that Allen's confessions were unreliable, citing his deteriorating mental health after months of solitary confinement.
  • The trial featured significant public interest, with a gag order in place and the jury sequestered to avoid media influence.
  • Allen is scheduled to be sentenced on December 20, facing a potential prison term of up to 130 years.
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