Richard Allen's Confessions in Delphi Murders Trial

Richard Allen, on trial for the 2017 murders of teenagers Abby Williams and Liberty German in Delphi, Indiana, has reportedly confessed multiple times to the killings. Testimonies from correctional officers and Dr. Monica Wala, a clinical psychologist at Westville Correctional Facility, highlight Allen's confessions, which include details of the crime known only to the perpetrator. Dr. Wala noted Allen's confessions were often accompanied by erratic behavior, including suicidal tendencies and extreme remorse. Allen's defense argues that his confessions were coerced and driven by psychological distress induced by his prison conditions. The trial, which began in October 2022, has included video footage of Allen's police interviews and his declarations of guilt, but his defense maintains that these were influenced by his mental health struggles in custody. Allen, who has pleaded not guilty, expressed a desire to apologize to the victims' families and revealed that his intentions were sexual in nature.