Court of Appeals hears Richard Allen’s arguments
Maura Johnson · The Indiana Lawyer · September 21, 2026
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2017–2026 · Delphi, Indiana, USA
Abigail Williams & Liberty German
The Delphi investigation, trial and appeal
Abigail “Abby” Williams, 13, and Liberty “Libby” German, 14, were killed near Delphi, Indiana, in February 2017. Richard Allen was convicted in November 2024 and sentenced to 130 years. The Indiana Court of Appeals heard his challenge on September 21, 2026, including arguments over the search warrant, custodial statements and excluded evidence.
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2 itemsMaura Johnson · The Indiana Lawyer · September 21, 2026
Court of Appeals hears Richard Allen’s arguments
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The appeal of Allen’s conviction and 130-year sentence
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