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Richard Allen Convicted in Delphi Murder Case of Abby Williams and Libby German

Richard Allen has been found guilty of murdering two teenage girls in Delphi, Indiana, after a lengthy investigation and high-profile trial.

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Updated: Nov 11th, 2024, 7:12 PM ET

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After nearly seven years since the murders of 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German on February 13, 2017, Richard Allen was convicted on all counts, including two counts of murder and two counts of murder while committing kidnapping. The jury deliberated for 18 hours before reaching the verdict. Prosecutors linked Allen to the crime through confessions, video evidence, and a bullet found at the scene, while the defense claimed his confessions were coerced, citing his mental state from months of solitary confinement.

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