Trial Begins for Richard Allen in 2017 Delphi Murders of Abby Williams and Libby German

After years of mystery and delay, the accused killer faces a jury over the deaths of two Indiana teenagers, with proceedings set to last a month.

Abigail Williams and Liberty German were found murdered near the Monon High Bridge in Delphi, Indiana, on February 14, 2017, sparking a lengthy investigation.
Richard Allen, a Delphi resident, was arrested in October 2022 and charged with the murders, after evidence linked him to the crime scene.
Key evidence includes a bullet found near the victims that matches a gun owned by Allen, and video and audio captured by Libby on her phone.
Allen has confessed to the murders multiple times in jailhouse calls, but his defense attributes these statements to mental health issues.
The trial will not be broadcast, and a gag order remains in place, with jury selection starting on October 14, 2024, and expected to last three days.