Richard Allen, convicted in the 2017 murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German in Delphi, Indiana, has filed an appeal to overturn his conviction. Oral arguments will be heard September 21, 2026.
The jury took two minutes from entering the courtroom to announce the verdict: Richard Allen, …Richard Allen, convicted in the 2017 murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German in Delphi, Indiana, has filed an appeal to overturn his conviction. Oral arguments will be heard September 21, 2026.
The jury took two minutes from entering the courtroom to announce the verdict: Richard Allen, guilty on all charges.
Allen was convicted of felony murder for Abby Williams and Libby German, as well as for knowingly and intentionally killing both girls. Judge Gull maintained order in the courtroom, where there were no outbursts, but outside on the streets of Delphi, shouts of "Guilty on all charges" echoed.
The jury, composed of seven women and five men, heard 17 days of testimony, including dozens of witnesses, disturbing jailhouse videos of Richard Allen, and photos of Abby and Libby as they were found at the crime scene.
They deliberated for 19 hours over parts of four days to reach a unanimous verdict. Richard Allen was found guilty of four counts: two counts of felony murder and two counts of knowingly and intentionally killing Abby Williams and Libby German.
Delphi residents tell reporters that they are still in shock after learning that local pharmacy tech Richard Allen has been charged in the 2017 murder of teens Liberty German and Abigail Williams.
Photos of Allen in a local bar with the police sketch of the murder suspect posted on the wall behind him have surfaced.
We have also learned that while at work, Allen developed photos of the girls, to be used at their funeral, for the families at no charge.
Police say Allen came forward as a witness in the early days of the investigation, but nothing at that time linked him to the crime.
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We conclude our discussion of the most recent filing in the Richard Allen case for the murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams. Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/…We conclude our discussion of the most recent filing in the Richard Allen case for the murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams. Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to [email protected] Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.
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The first part of our discussion on the most recent filing in the Richard Allen case for the murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams.Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.o…The first part of our discussion on the most recent filing in the Richard Allen case for the murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams.Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to [email protected] Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.
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We continue our look at the State's recent filing in the Richard Allen case.Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-…We continue our look at the State's recent filing in the Richard Allen case.Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to [email protected] Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.
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We look at the state's recent filing in the Richard Allen case.Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-a…We look at the state's recent filing in the Richard Allen case.Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to [email protected] Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.It’s premium luxury for less! Shop our sponsor Quince today to get a wardrobe refresh for spring without breaking the bank.Quince is our favorite clothing brand because they are all about bringing you the best value. Clothing that looks great, that is well-made so you can enjoy your new pieces for a very long time. A few key garments can up your style game, and they never go out of fashion.We’re talking no markups. No middlemen. Just high-value, high-quality fashion pieces that will transform your look. Quince cuts out the middleman and the savings go back to you. Quince pieces are 50% to 60% less than similar brands. Quince boasts 100% European linen pieces. Not to mention their Flowknit activewear fabric, which is moisture-wicking, anti-odor, and oh so soft, whether you’re working out or just lounging around. Quince is a go-to for me at this point. I love their work shirts and sweaters. And I can’t wait to try out some of their new pieces for spring. I am wearing my 100% European Linen Utility Shirt in Martini Olive all the time, now that the weather’s getting warmer, and I love it. It’s an elevated version of my usual style, it was a great price, and it looks good.Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash MSHEET for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Go to Q-U-I-N-C-E dot com slash MSHEET for free shipping and 365-day returns. Quince dot com slash MSHEET.I love having my own podcast. I can make editorial decisions and focus on cases and stories that I care about, that I feel are important. I’m so glad I did it, but I’m not going to lie, it was a scary choice.Running a business made us feel like we were on our own. I wish we’d known about Spotify back when we launched the Murder Sheet. Shopify’s the kind of partner that you need in order to help bet on yourself and follow your dreams!They could’ve helped us out a lot. Because Shopify is the commerce platform behind millions of businesses around the globe. We’re talking 10% of all eCommerce from the United States. Household names and brands just starting out rely on them to get important things done. One thing that’s so helpful is Shopify provides you with your own personalized design studio. They’ve got hundreds of templates in story, all ready-to-use. You don’t need a lot of tech know how. They’ll help you craft a lovely online store that matches your brand’s style.Shopify will make your business more efficient. Whether you’re improving on your existing products or uploading new products, their AI tools can help you with the perfect product descriptions, page headlines, and product photography! Start your business today with the industry’s best business partner, Shopify, and start hearing Cha-Ching!Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH msheetGo to SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH msheetThat’s SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH msheetCha-Ching!
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Teenagers Abby Williams and Libby German were dropped off at a popular hiking trail near the Monon High Bridge, just outside their hometown of Delphi, Indiana. About 40 minutes later, Libby posted a picture on her Snapchat account showing Abby carefully walking across the bridge. It was the last tim…Teenagers Abby Williams and Libby German were dropped off at a popular hiking trail near the Monon High Bridge, just outside their hometown of Delphi, Indiana. About 40 minutes later, Libby posted a picture on her Snapchat account showing Abby carefully walking across the bridge. It was the last time they made contact with the outside world, although it wasn't the last time Libby recorded their surroundings.
The girls were reported missing later that afternoon, and community members searched for them through the night. But sadly, their bodies were discovered nearby the following day.
in October 2022, a local man was taken into custody. Who is he? Did he know the girls? Is there any truth to the rumors that other people may yet to be charged? The best person to ask these questions is without a doubt, journalist Susan Hendricks.
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Teenagers Abby Williams and Libby German were dropped off at a popular hiking trail near the Monon High Bridge, just outside their hometown of Delphi, Indiana. Abou…This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.
Teenagers Abby Williams and Libby German were dropped off at a popular hiking trail near the Monon High Bridge, just outside their hometown of Delphi, Indiana. About 40 minutes later, Libby posted a picture on her Snapchat account showing Abby carefully walking across the bridge. It was the last time they made contact with the outside world, although it wasn't the last time Libby recorded their surroundings.
The girls were reported missing later that afternoon, and community members searched for them through the night. But sadly, their bodies were discovered nearby the following day.
in October 2022, a local man was taken into custody. Who is he? Did he know the girls? Is there any truth to the rumors that other people may yet to be charged? The best person to ask these questions is without a doubt, journalist Susan Hendricks.
Click here to purchase Susan Hendricks' book, "Down the Hill".
Click here to learn more about the Abby and Libby Memorial Park
Lifeline on 13 11 14
13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)
CREDITS:
Host: Meshel Laurie
Guest: Susan Hendricks
Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard
Extra content from Inside Edition is used in this episode.
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Few cases have left a mark quite like the murders of Abby Williams and Libby German. Two best friends, just 13 and 14 years old, went out for a simple afternoon walk on the trails in Delphi, Indiana and never returned. What followed was a mystery that gripped the nation for years, filled with haunti…Few cases have left a mark quite like the murders of Abby Williams and Libby German. Two best friends, just 13 and 14 years old, went out for a simple afternoon walk on the trails in Delphi, Indiana and never returned. What followed was a mystery that gripped the nation for years, filled with haunting audio, chilling images, endless speculation, and five agonizing years before an arrest was finally made. But the arrest was only the beginning. Since then, the case has unraveled into a storm of alleged confessions, leaked evidence, shocking jail calls, courtroom drama, and a divided public questioning whether the right person is behind bars. Today, we are diving back in to untangle the chaos, examine the evidence from every angle, and confront the unsettling question that still lingers: has justice truly been served?
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On February 13, 2017, Richard Allen murdered 14-year-old Libby German and 13-year-old Abby Williams. Today, we remember Abby and Libby. Donate to the park here: https://abbyandlibbymemorialpark.org/Find discounts for Murder Sheet listeners here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/discountsCheck out our …On February 13, 2017, Richard Allen murdered 14-year-old Libby German and 13-year-old Abby Williams. Today, we remember Abby and Libby. Donate to the park here: https://abbyandlibbymemorialpark.org/Find discounts for Murder Sheet listeners here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/discountsCheck out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to [email protected] Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.
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The verdict may be final, but the unanswered questions are not. Brandi and Bob Motta (Defense Diaries) revisit the Delphi case through the lens of what jurors were barred from hearing, especially the third-party culprit evidence and the Odinism defense that never reached the trial. Decide for yourse…The verdict may be final, but the unanswered questions are not. Brandi and Bob Motta (Defense Diaries) revisit the Delphi case through the lens of what jurors were barred from hearing, especially the third-party culprit evidence and the Odinism defense that never reached the trial. Decide for yourself what’s compelling… and what’s troubling.
Thanks to Bob for joining us this week! Check out his podcasts, BURIED: Inside the John Wayne Gacy Investigation and Defense Diaries, wherever you get your podcasts.
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Was Richard Allen really the man on the bridge, or did investigators lock onto a suspect while overlooking evidence that pointed elsewhere? In this episode, the defense exposes investigative failures, conflicting eyewitness accounts, and digital evidence that suggests someone else may have been hand…Was Richard Allen really the man on the bridge, or did investigators lock onto a suspect while overlooking evidence that pointed elsewhere? In this episode, the defense exposes investigative failures, conflicting eyewitness accounts, and digital evidence that suggests someone else may have been handling Libby’s phone long after the murders.
"Bridge Guy" video courtesy of Libby German Snapchat
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A cellphone video, a single unspent bullet, and a man who admits he was there. The prosecution says these pieces finally reveal the truth behind one of America’s most haunting unsolved murders. But do they prove guilt or just proximity? Dive into the prosecution's case against Richard Allen.
"Bridg…A cellphone video, a single unspent bullet, and a man who admits he was there. The prosecution says these pieces finally reveal the truth behind one of America’s most haunting unsolved murders. But do they prove guilt or just proximity? Dive into the prosecution's case against Richard Allen.
"Bridge Guy" video courtesy of Libby German Snapchat
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