Richard Allen Convicted of Delphi Murders

Richard Allen, a former drugstore worker, has been found guilty of the 2017 murders of two teenage girls, Abigail Williams and Liberty German, who disappeared during a hike in Delphi, Indiana. The jury convicted him on two counts of murder and two counts of felony murder while attempting kidnapping, following a trial marked by significant delays and public interest. Allen, 52, showed no emotion during the verdict, which came after 19 hours of deliberation, and he faces a potential sentence of up to 130 years in prison. The prosecution highlighted Allen's confessions and his identification as 'Bridge Guy' in a cellphone video taken by one of the victims. Outside the courtroom, reactions were mixed, with some cheering the verdict while others expressed support for Allen, suggesting he may not have received a fair trial. Sentencing is scheduled for December 20, with a gag order in place preventing further commentary from the involved parties.