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Richard Allen Sentenced to 130 Years for Delphi Murders of Abby Williams and Libby German

Richard Allen receives 130-year sentence for the murders of two teenage girls, marking a significant moment in a case that took nearly eight years to resolve.

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Updated: Dec 20th, 2024, 3:55 PM ET

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Richard Allen, 52, has been sentenced to 130 years in prison for the 2017 murders of Abigail Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14, after a jury found him guilty in November. The heartbreaking case captivated public attention and highlighted the lasting impact of violence on victims' families. During the sentencing, emotional statements from the victims' relatives emphasized the enduring pain and absence caused by the loss of the girls. The court recognized Allen's heinous actions and the generational trauma inflicted upon the families during nearly eight years of pursuit of justice.

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