Richard Allen Delphi murders case
Oral arguments for Richard Allen's appeal in the Delphi murders case have been scheduled for September 21, 2026, challenging his conviction for the 2017 killings of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. As of May 14, 2026, new evidence, including crime scene diagrams and voice recordings of Richard Allen and his wife, has been released. Allen's defense team is actively seeking oral arguments, challenging the admissibility of his confessions, the exclusion of an alternative Norse Pagan ritual theory, and the constitutionality of his home search. The Indiana Attorney General's Office argued on March 26, 2026, that Allen's convictions should be upheld, countering defense claims about disputed evidence and the validity of the search warrant. Allen's attorneys filed a 113-page brief on December 20, 2025, asking the Indiana Court of Appeals to overturn his conviction and order a new trial.
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May 2026 — 2 developments
Oral arguments for Richard Allen's appeal in the Delphi murders case have been scheduled for September 21.
Oral arguments for Richard Allen's appeal in the Delphi murders case have been scheduled for September 21. Allen, convicted of the 2017 killings of Abigail Williams and Liberty German, is challenging the exclusion of evidence, the disallowance of alternative theories, the constitutionality of his home search, and the voluntariness of his confessions.
New evidence, including crime scene diagrams and voice recordings of Richard Allen and his wife, has been released in the Delphi murders case.
New evidence, including crime scene diagrams and voice recordings of Richard Allen and his wife, has been released in the Delphi murders case. Some of this evidence was not publicly available during the trial. Prosecutors had previously presented new details in court in October 2024.
April 2026 — 1 developments
Richard Allen's defense team is actively seeking oral arguments in his appeal against his Delphi murders conviction.
Richard Allen's defense team is actively seeking oral arguments in his appeal against his Delphi murders conviction. They are challenging the admissibility of his confessions and arguing that the trial court improperly excluded an alternative theory involving a Norse Pagan ritual, as well as other key evidence and witness testimonies.
March 2026 — 1 developments
The Indiana Attorney General's Office argued that Richard Allen's convictions for the Delphi murders…
The Indiana Attorney General's Office argued that Richard Allen's convictions for the Delphi murders should be upheld, countering defense claims about disputed evidence and the validity of the search warrant for his home. Allen's lawyers are appealing to the Indiana Supreme Court regarding alleged conflicts with the special judge, while also claiming his prison confessions were coerced and that he was unable to present a complete defense at trial.
January 2026 — 3 developments
Allen County Superior Court Judge Fran Gull, who presided over the Delphi murder trial, announced her retirement at the end of 2026.
Allen County Superior Court Judge Fran Gull, who presided over the Delphi murder trial, announced her retirement at the end of 2026. Discussions have also emerged regarding evidence allegedly excluded from Richard Allen's defense and a reference to a confession from Kegan Klein in August 2022.
Videos of Richard Allen's interrogations and phone call confessions were released in April 2025.
Videos of Richard Allen's interrogations and phone call confessions were released in April 2025. In December 2024, a judge considered adding attorneys for Allen, who was subsequently transferred to an Oklahoma prison in December 2025, and the presiding judge announced her retirement in January 2026.
Richard Allen's appeal is reportedly jeopardized by a flawed and allegedly manipulated probable cause affidavit, with claims that witness descriptions were altered.
Richard Allen's appeal is reportedly jeopardized by a flawed and allegedly manipulated probable cause affidavit, with claims that witness descriptions were altered. Additionally, the appeal process is facing procedural issues due to missing exhibits from the certified trial record, which are tied to alternate suspects and inconsistencies in the investigation.
December 2025 — 2 developments
Richard Allen's attorneys have filed a 113-page brief asking the Indiana Court of Appeals to overturn his conviction and order a new trial.
Richard Allen's attorneys have filed a 113-page brief asking the Indiana Court of Appeals to overturn his conviction and order a new trial.
Richard Allen's attorneys filed an appeal to overturn his conviction, citing an unconstitutional hom…
Richard Allen's attorneys filed an appeal to overturn his conviction, citing an unconstitutional home search, "psychotic coercion" regarding his prison confessions, and the exclusion of key defense evidence.
November 2025 — 1 developments
A November 2025 report discussed new evidence in the Delphi Murders, specifically highlighting the i…
A November 2025 report discussed new evidence in the Delphi Murders, specifically highlighting the initial trial judge's decision to rule out evidence that pointed to other suspects, including practitioners of Odinism. This report revisited the crime scene and the cell phone video taken by Liberty German.
October 2025 — 1 developments
The court granted an extension for Richard Allen's appeal process, a request made by his attorneys due to the large volume of evidence and difficulties in meeting with their client.
The court granted an extension for Richard Allen's appeal process, a request made by his attorneys due to the large volume of evidence and difficulties in meeting with their client.
September 2025 — 1 developments
Richard Allen's defense team released the full 43-second 'Bridge Guy' video and is fighting for a new trial.
Richard Allen's defense team released the full 43-second 'Bridge Guy' video and is fighting for a new trial. Additionally, 1,200 pages of new evidence related to the Odinism theory, including posts by a confirmed Odinist and a photo resembling the crime scene, have been introduced in Allen's appeal.
August 2025 — 1 developments
A new docuseries titled 'Capturing Their Killer: The Girls on the High Bridge' is set to debut in Au…
A new docuseries titled 'Capturing Their Killer: The Girls on the High Bridge' is set to debut in August 2025, featuring Richard Allen's wife speaking out and maintaining his innocence. The series will also include the families of the victims.
April 2025 — 1 developments
Videos released in April 2025 reportedly contain Richard Allen stating, 'I killed Abby and Libby' during his interrogations and prison confession phone calls.
Videos released in April 2025 reportedly contain Richard Allen stating, 'I killed Abby and Libby' during his interrogations and prison confession phone calls.
March 2025 — 2 developments
Richard Allen has been sentenced to 130 years in prison for the 2017 murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German.
Richard Allen has been sentenced to 130 years in prison for the 2017 murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. A jury found Allen guilty on all four counts on November 11, 2024. His attorneys have filed an appeal, citing the recent leak of the "Bridge Guy" video as part of their case.
The full 43-second 'Bridge Guy' video from Libby German's phone has been released on a website supporting Richard Allen's innocence.
The full 43-second 'Bridge Guy' video from Libby German's phone has been released on a website supporting Richard Allen's innocence. The video was a key piece of evidence in the case.
December 2024 — 2 developments
Richard Allen has been sentenced to 130 years in prison for the 2017 killings of two teenage girls in Delphi, Indiana.
Richard Allen has been sentenced to 130 years in prison for the 2017 killings of two teenage girls in Delphi, Indiana. He received 65 years for each death, and the 760 days he has already served since his arrest will count towards his sentence.
Richard Allen is sentenced to 130 years in prison for the murders of Abby Williams and Libby German.
Richard Allen is sentenced to 130 years in prison for the murders of Abby Williams and Libby German. His attorneys announce plans to appeal.
November 2024 — 1 developments
A jury convicts Richard Allen on all four counts of murder in the deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German.
A jury convicts Richard Allen on all four counts of murder in the deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German.
October 2024 — 1 developments
Richard Allen's trial begins in Delphi.
Richard Allen's trial begins in Delphi. Prosecutors present evidence including an unspent .40 caliber bullet found between the bodies, linked to Allen's gun, and his numerous confessions made while incarcerated.
June 2023 — 1 developments
Redacted court documents are unsealed, revealing details about the manner of death and that Allen had admitted his involvement in recorded phone calls while incarcerated.
Redacted court documents are unsealed, revealing details about the manner of death and that Allen had admitted his involvement in recorded phone calls while incarcerated.
October 2022 — 2 developments
Richard Allen is formally charged with two counts of murder in the Delphi case.
Richard Allen is formally charged with two counts of murder in the Delphi case.
Richard M. Allen is taken into custody in connection with the murders.
Richard M. Allen is taken into custody in connection with the murders.
February 2017 — 4 developments
Authorities release an audio recording from Libby German's phone of the suspect saying "Down the hill.
Authorities release an audio recording from Libby German's phone of the suspect saying "Down the hill."
Police release images from Libby German's cell phone showing a man, later known as 'Bridge Guy,' walking on the bridge towards the girls, identifying him as a suspect.
Police release images from Libby German's cell phone showing a man, later known as 'Bridge Guy,' walking on the bridge towards the girls, identifying him as a suspect.
The bodies of Abby Williams and Libby German are discovered in a wooded area near Deer Creek, not far from the Monon High Bridge.
The bodies of Abby Williams and Libby German are discovered in a wooded area near Deer Creek, not far from the Monon High Bridge. Their deaths are ruled a double homicide.
Abigail Williams and Liberty German are dropped off near the Monon High Bridge in Delphi, Indiana, for a hike.
Abigail Williams and Liberty German are dropped off near the Monon High Bridge in Delphi, Indiana, for a hike. They disappear and are reported missing later that day.