Plead not guilty in initial court hearing
Carroll County, Indiana – After an extensive investigation, the Delphi Double Homicide Task Force made an arrest for the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German.
On February 13, 2017, Abigail Williams and Liberty German were tragically murdered while visiting the Monon High Bridge in Delphi, IN. Shortly after, the Indiana State Police and Carroll County Sheriff’s office created the Delphi Double Homicide Task Force, which encompassed federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This task force has worked diligently the last five and a half years to ensure this horrendous crime did not go unsolved.
On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, detectives with the Delphi Double Homicide Task Force took Richard Allen, 50, from Delphi Indiana into custody at the Indiana State Police Lafayette Post for the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. Allen was transported to Carroll County Jail, where he was being held.
On Friday, October 28, 2022, Allen was formally charged with two counts of murder and transported to the White County Jail, where he is currently being held without bond.
We would like to thank everyone who was involved throughout this investigation, which included the Indiana State Police, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Delphi Police Department, Carroll County Prosecutor’s office, United States Marshals Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and numerous other federal and local agencies. These agencies have invested countless hours and resources into this investigation.
Because the investigation is ongoing, ISP Superintendent Douglas Carter stated that the probable cause affidavit and charge information is being sealed temporarily.
"Eventually, you'll get to see what led us to this day, but today is not that day," added Carter.
According to the Carroll County prosecutor, Allen pleaded not guilty at his initial hearing.
Allen is held without bond as he awaits a pre-trial hearing on January 13, followed by a jury trial starting March 20.
Moving forward, Indiana State Police are continuing to take tips regarding the case. Tips can be sent to Abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com or called in to a tip line at (844) 459-5786.
This is an active and ongoing investigation. There is no further information to release at this time
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