Richard Allen has been found guilty in the 2017 brutal slayings of two teenage girls in Delphi, Indiana. The jury convicted him on all counts of murder and other charges related to the deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German.
The case shocked the small town of Delphi and garnered national attention as investigators worked tirelessly to bring justice for the young victims. The bodies of Williams, 13, and German, 14, were discovered near the Monon High Bridge Trail in February 2017 after they had been reported missing the previous day.
The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching the verdict, which was met with relief and closure for the families of the girls. Allen, a former resident of Delphi, was arrested in 2019 after his DNA was found to match evidence recovered from the crime scene.
Throughout the trial, prosecutors presented a mountain of evidence linking Allen to the murders, including DNA, surveillance footage, and witness testimony. The defense argued that Allen was wrongfully accused and that the evidence was circumstantial.
Despite the defense’s efforts, the jury ultimately sided with the prosecution and found Allen guilty of the heinous crimes. He will now face sentencing, where he could potentially receive life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The verdict brings a sense of closure to the Delphi community, but the scars left by the tragedy will never fully heal. The families of Abby Williams and Libby German can now begin the long process of healing and moving forward, knowing that justice has been served for their beloved daughters.
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