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Richard Allen Sentenced to 130 Years on December 20 for Delphi Murders of Abby Williams and Libby German, 65 Years Each

Dec 20, 2024, 04:34 PM

Richard Allen, convicted of the 2017 murders of two teenage girls in Delphi, Indiana, has been sentenced to 130 years in prison. The sentencing took place on December 20, 2024, with Special Judge Fran Gull presiding over the proceedings. Allen received a 65-year sentence for each murder, to be served consecutively. The victims, 13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German, disappeared during a winter hike, and their bodies were later discovered near the Monon High Bridge. The sentencing hearing included victim impact statements from family members, who expressed their grief and anger. Allen's defense team indicated plans to appeal the conviction.