Richard Allen Sentenced for Delphi Murders

Richard Allen, 52, has been sentenced to 130 years in prison for the murders of two teenage girls, Abigail Williams and Liberty German, who vanished while hiking in Delphi, Indiana, in February 2017. Both girls were found dead the next day, with their throats slashed, and evidence including a Snapchat video recorded by Liberty played a crucial role in the trial. Despite Allen's conviction on multiple counts of murder, he maintains his innocence and plans to appeal the verdict, citing alleged mishandling of evidence and investigation. The case drew significant media attention and included bizarre defense claims suggesting involvement by a pagan group. During sentencing, the judge described the crimes as among the most heinous, emphasizing the ongoing trauma for the victims' families. The prosecution highlighted the lack of direct forensic evidence against Allen but pointed to circumstantial evidence, including confessions made while he was incarcerated.