Richard Allen is facing a double murder trial in Delphi, Indiana for the killings of teenagers Abigail Williams and Liberty German. Prosecutors claim that Allen was armed with a gun when he encountered the girls on a hiking trail in 2017, forced them “down the hill,” and then slit their throats. When the girls’ bodies were found the next day, Libby was naked and covered in blood while Abby was clothed in Libby’s clothing. The prosecution alleges that Allen confessed to the murders and that there is evidence placing him at the scene of the crime.
The defense, however, argues that the investigation was flawed from the beginning and that there is reasonable doubt in the case. They plan to challenge the prosecution’s timeline of events and suggest that the girls may have been abducted in another vehicle before being killed. Allen’s lawyers also claim that evidence such as a strand of hair found on Abby’s fingers does not match Allen or the girls. The trial is expected to bring fresh details to light, including Allen’s confession and the video retrieved from Libby’s phone that shows the suspect. If found guilty, Allen could face up to 130 years in prison. The case has garnered national attention and the community of Delphi has been deeply affected by the tragic murders of the two teenagers.
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