Richard Allen Delphi murders case
Newly unsealed court documents on July 28, 2026, allege Richard Allen confessed to killing Abby Williams and Libby German during a phone call to his wife, who reportedly ended the call abruptly. As of July 28, 2026, Allen's defense has rested its case, with closing arguments expected next week, while also claiming Allen suffers from memory loss, psychotic symptoms, schizophrenia, and delusions. Allen was convicted in November 2024 and sentenced to 130 years for the 2017 Delphi murders, and his defense is appealing the conviction, seeking to introduce new evidence including an alleged confession from a deceased man, Ron Logan, and challenging the voluntariness of Allen's own confessions. A judge has ruled that new evidence, including materials related to the "Odinism" theory, can be presented in Allen's appeal.
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July 2026 — 5 developments
Richard Allen Allegedly Confessed to Delphi Murders in Phone Call to Wife; Defense Rests Case
Newly unsealed court documents allege Richard Allen confessed to killing Abby Williams and Libby German during a phone call to his wife, who reportedly ended the call abruptly. The documents also detail defense claims of Allen's memory loss, psychotic symptoms, schizophrenia, and delusions. The defense has rested its case, with closing arguments expected next week.
Delphi Murders: Richard Allen's Defense Files New Appeal Brief in April 2026
Richard Allen's defense team filed a new brief in April 2026 with the Indiana Court of Appeals as part of their ongoing appeal to overturn his conviction for the 2017 Delphi murders. The appeal asserts that the trial court made significant errors, and oral arguments are scheduled for later in 2026. Allen was convicted in November 2024 and sentenced to 130 years.
Delphi Murders: Judge Allows New Evidence in Richard Allen's Appeal
A judge has ruled that new evidence, including materials related to the "Odinism" theory and alleged symbols placed on the victims, can be presented in Richard Allen's appeal to overturn his conviction for the Delphi murders. Newly released court documents, such as interrogation videos and crime scene diagrams, are also part of the appeal. Allen was convicted in 2024 for the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German.
Richard Allen moved to state prison; Judge recuses herself from Delphi murders case
Richard Allen has been moved to a state prison following his conviction in the Delphi murders. Judge Janine Adamson has recused herself from the case. Allen was convicted of the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German, with sentencing to follow.
Delphi Murders: Defense Seeks to Introduce Alleged Confession from Deceased Man in Allen's Appeal
Richard Allen's defense team is seeking to introduce evidence of an alleged confession from a deceased man, Ron Logan, who reportedly admitted to killing Abigail Williams and Liberty German to another inmate. This confession is being presented as newly discovered evidence in Allen's appeal. Allen was convicted in November 2024 for the murders.
May 2026 — 4 developments
Richard Allen's Defense Files Motion to Suppress Evidence in Delphi Murders Case
Richard Allen's defense team has filed a motion to suppress evidence in the Delphi murders case, asserting that the probable cause affidavit used to obtain a search warrant for his home was based on false information. This legal action follows his conviction in November 2024.
Delphi Murders: New Allegations of Torture to Force Richard Allen's Confession Emerge
A new report alleges that the state of Indiana tortured Richard Allen for 13 months to force a false confession in the Delphi murders case. The report claims Allen, suffering from psychosis in solitary confinement, made over sixty confessions despite initial denials. His defense argues these confessions were involuntary and unreliable due to his confinement conditions.
Richard Allen's Delphi Murders Appeal Oral Arguments Set 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, released in Richard Allen 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 attorneys seek oral arguments in Delphi murders conviction appeal
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
Indiana Attorney General's Office Argues to Uphold Richard Allen's Delphi Murders Convictions
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
Judge Fran Gull announces retirement from Allen County Superior Court at 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.
Richard Allen's interrogation videos released, judge considered adding attorneys, and judge announced retirement
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 Jeopardized by Flawed Affidavit and Missing Exhibits
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 Ask Appeals Court to Overturn Conviction, Order 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 Appeal Conviction, Citing Unconstitutional Search and Coerced Confessions
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
November 2025 Report Highlights Delphi Murders Judge's Exclusion of Odinism Evidence
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
Court Grants Richard Allen Appeal Extension
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 Releases 'Bridge Guy' Video, Seeks New Trial with New Odinism Evidence
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
Richard Allen's wife maintains his innocence in upcoming docuseries
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
Richard Allen reportedly confesses to killing Abby and Libby in released videos
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 sentenced to 130 years for 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.
Full 'Bridge Guy' video from Libby German's phone released on website supporting Richard Allen
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 Sentenced to 130 Years for Delphi Murders
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 sentenced to 130 years for murders of Abby Williams and Libby German; attorneys to appeal
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
Jury convicts Richard Allen on all four murder counts in 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 Delphi trial begins; prosecutors present bullet evidence, confessions
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
Allen's recorded calls reveal involvement in death as court documents unsealed
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 charged with two counts of murder in Delphi case
Richard Allen is formally charged with two counts of murder in the Delphi case.
Richard M. Allen taken into custody in connection with murders
Richard M. Allen is taken into custody in connection with the murders.
February 2017 — 4 developments
Authorities release audio of suspect saying "Down the hill" from Libby German's phone
Authorities release an audio recording from Libby German's phone of the suspect saying "Down the hill."
Police Release Images of 'Bridge Guy' from Libby German's Phone, Identifying Him as 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.
Abby Williams and Libby German found dead near Deer Creek, ruled double homicide
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 reported missing after Delphi 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.