Richard Allen, accused of the double murder of Indiana teens Abigail Williams and Liberty German in 2017, has faced a verdict in his trial. Prosecutors alleged that Allen brutally killed the girls by slitting their throats while they were hiking in Delphi. The trial, which lasted nearly three weeks, laid out the prosecution’s case that Allen was responsible for the murders.
Throughout the trial, Allen’s defense lawyers maintained his innocence and argued that there was too much reasonable doubt for a conviction. The defense raised questions about the evidence presented by the prosecution and highlighted inconsistencies in the case. With the stakes high, facing two counts of murder and two counts of murder while kidnapping, Allen could potentially receive a sentence of up to 130 years behind bars if found guilty on all charges.
The trial has been closely followed by the public, as the case of the murdered teens shocked the local community and gained national attention. The disappearance and deaths of Abigail Williams and Liberty German during a hike on the Monon High Bridge Trail in Delphi rocked the small town and left many seeking justice for the young victims. The trial of Richard Allen has been a critical step in determining accountability for the heinous crimes that took the lives of the two teenagers.
The jury deliberated the evidence presented during the trial and ultimately reached a verdict in the case of Richard Allen and the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. The outcome of the trial will have a significant impact on the families of the victims, who have been seeking closure and justice for the girls’ untimely deaths. The verdict will also serve as a measure of accountability for the accused, if found guilty, and will bring some resolution to the long-standing case that has gripped the community of Delphi and beyond. Please stay tuned for updates as this breaking event unfolds.