Richard Allen is on trial for the double murder of teenage friends Abigail Williams and Liberty German in Delphi, Indiana, in February 2017. Prosecutors allege that Allen, armed with a gun, forced the girls down a hill before slitting their throats, leaving Libby naked and covered in blood and Abby clothed in Libby’s clothing. Allen is said to have confessed to the crime and was found near the scene with evidence linking him to the murders.
However, the defense has argued that the investigation was flawed and that there is no conclusive evidence connecting Allen to the crime. They also suggest that the girls may have been abducted in another vehicle before their bodies were found. The defense plans to challenge the state’s timeline and present alternative theories for the killings during the trial.
The trial has brought renewed attention to the case, which has remained unsolved for years. If found guilty, Allen could face up to 130 years in prison. The prosecution has presented evidence, including video from Libby’s cellphone and alleged confessions by Allen, to support their case.
The defense has requested jurors not visit the crime scene and tried to introduce an alternate theory involving a ritualistic sacrifice, which was denied. Despite the defense’s efforts to cast doubt on the case, the prosecution remains confident in proving Allen’s guilt in the deaths of Abby and Libby.
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