Delphi Murders Trial Costs Taxpayers $2.5 Million

The Delphi murders trial has cost Carroll County taxpayers over $2.5 million, with expenses expected to rise further. A report from the Carroll County Auditor detailed total expenditures of $2,588,566.62, with approximately half attributed to the defense of Richard Allen, which amounted to $1,297,327.77. Defense attorneys received nearly $620,000, while expert witnesses added over $107,000 to costs. The prosecution's expenses were significantly lower, totaling just over $447,000, primarily for attorney fees. Additionally, the county spent around $814,000 on security measures for the trial, including personnel and infrastructure. The county expects to be reimbursed about 40% of the defense costs through the Indiana Commission on Court Appointed Attorneys.