Richard Allen Found Guilty in 2017 Delphi Murders of Abby Williams and Libby German

Nov 11, 2024, 07:30 PM

Richard Allen, a 52-year-old Delphi resident, has been found guilty on all charges in the murders of Abigail Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14, who were killed while hiking along the Monon High Trail in Delphi, Indiana, in February 2017. After an 18-day trial and more than 14 hours of jury deliberations over four days, the jury returned the verdict at 3 PM on Monday, November 11, 2024. Prosecutors said Allen was "hiding in plain sight." The families of the victims were present in the courtroom to hear the decision. The verdict brings a conclusion to the high-profile case that has haunted the small Indiana town and received national attention.