Richard Allen, an Indiana man, was sentenced to 130 years in prison for the 2017 murder of two middle school girls, Abigail Williams and Liberty German. Their bodies were found near a hiking trail, leading to a lengthy investigation that resulted in Allen’s arrest in October 2022. Prosecutors allege that Allen encountered the girls on the trail, forced them down a hill, and cut their throats. The case shook the small town of Delphi and was based on evidence such as a cellphone video, an unspent bullet from Allen’s gun, and a confession allegedly made to his wife and a prison psychologist. Allen, a former CVS clerk with a history of mental health issues, has maintained his innocence, with his defense team planning to appeal the conviction. The case took a turn when a file clerk discovered a mislabeled lead sheet showing Allen contacting investigators after the killings, leading to his arrest almost eight years later. The defense argues that Allen cooperated with police voluntarily due to his frequent walks on the trail and that his confessions were a result of a mental health crisis. The sentencing of Allen to 130 years in prison marks a conclusion to a tragic case that has gripped the community and the nation.
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Richard Allen receives a 130-year sentence for murdering Indiana teenagers
