Delphi

Delphi Murder Trial Nears Conclusion: Jury Deliberates on Richard Allen’s Fate in the 2017 Deaths of Two Teen Girls

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DELPHI, Ind. – The small town of Delphi finds itself once again in the national spotlight as the trial of Richard Allen, accused of the 2017 killings of two young girls, draws near to a conclusion. The case, which has gripped the community and captured the attention of people across the nation, revolves around the tragic deaths of 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German. The girls were reported missing after taking a hike near the Monon High Bridge, a hiking trail in Delphi. Their bodies were found the next day. Updates on the drawn-out … Read more

Delphi Community Finds Closure as Jury Convicts Richard Allen in Notorious Murder Case

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Delphi, Indiana — A jury has convicted Indiana man Richard Allen in the murder case that gripped the small town of Delphi, marking a significant breakthrough in a legal saga that began with the tragic deaths of two young girls in 2017. The case, often referred to as the “Delphi murders,” involved local teenagers Abigail Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14, who were found dead on February 14, 2017, after embarking on a hiking trip along the Monon High Bridge Trail the previous day. The community of Delphi, with a population nearing 3,000, was deeply … Read more

Jury to Reconvene in High-Profile Delphi Murder Case After Weekend of Deliberations

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Delphi, IN — The grave case of Richard Allen, who faces charges of dual counts of murder and murder during a kidnapping, continues at the Carroll County Courthouse. The jury convened again at 9 a.m. Monday to deliberate the fate of Allen, accused of the 2017 murders of two young girls in this close-knit Indiana community. On February 13, 2017, the lives of 14-year-old Abigail “Abby” Williams and 13-year-old Liberty “Libby” German were tragically cut short. The girls had embarked on a hike along the scenic Monon High Bridge trail but never returned. Their disappearance … Read more

Delphi Murder Trial Deliberations Continue: No Verdict After Three Days for Accused in 2017 Double Homicide Case

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DELPHI, Ind. — After three days of intense deliberation, jurors have yet to reach a verdict regarding 52-year-old Richard Allen, a former pharmacy technician, who is accused of murdering two eighth-graders, Abby Williams and Libby German, in Delphi. The tragic event that initially occurred in 2017 has since drawn widespread attention and reignited discussions on community safety and legal proceedings for violent crimes involving minors. The ongoing deliberations, which resumed on Thursday and stretched into Saturday, totalled 14 and a half hours but paused for the weekend at the Carroll County Courthouse. Deliberations are set … Read more