Richard Allen Jury Deliberates Delphi Murder Case

The jury has begun deliberations in the trial of Richard Allen, accused of murdering two teenage girls, Abby Williams and Libby German, in Delphi, Indiana, in 2017. Prosecutors assert that Allen, 52, is the 'Bridge Guy' from a Snapchat video taken shortly before the girls disappeared, and they presented recorded confessions where he admitted to the killings. In contrast, the defense argues that there is no DNA or weapon evidence linking him to the crime and claims his confessions were made during a psychotic episode caused by prolonged solitary confinement. The jury must reach a unanimous decision on four counts, including two counts of felony murder and could potentially sentence Allen to up to 130 years in prison if convicted. Deliberations are set to continue daily until a verdict is reached. The prosecution emphasized that the evidence fits together like pieces of a puzzle, while the defense maintains there is too much reasonable doubt regarding Allen's guilt.