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    Check out Richard Allen’s full testimony and coverage in the Delphi murders case

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    Regarding deaths during the Delphi murder trial Liberty “Libby” German and Abigail “Abby” WilliamsIndyStar and Journal & Courier journalists provide live coverage and recaps.

    Let’s take a look at what happens at the Carroll County Courthouse each day during trial.

    Jury selection in the Richard Allen trial: October 15-16, 2024

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    The Delphi murder trial continues with all but two alternate jurors selected.

    Here’s what happened in the courtroom on the first day of jury selection:

    Jury selection day 1: 14 of the 16 jurors selected in the Delphi murders case; The election will continue on Tuesday

    Jury selection day 2: Delphi murder trial jury selection ends after revelations

    Day 1: October 18, 2024

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    People lined up throughout the night at Delphi for the Richard Allen trial

    Even those who arrived at 02.30 could not find a seat in the 72-seat courtroom.

    Summary of day 1: ‘Grandma, everything will be okay’: Relatives remember teenager as lawyers offer dueling tales in Delphi case

    Day 2: Saturday, October 19

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    Delphi search team members describe finding Liberty German, Abby Williams

    The trial will continue at Delphi early Monday.

    Summary of day 2: ‘I thought they were models’: Testimony at Delphi murders trial is emotional on day 2

    Day 3: Monday, October 21

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    Delphi crime scene photo shocked courtroom, left gasps and apologies

    At one point, someone pressed the wrong button, and a close-up of Libby’s bloodied face was prematurely projected into the courtroom.

    Summary of day 3: Gasps and tears as sensational images of Abby and Libby are shown to jurors at the Delphi trial

    Day 4: Tuesday, October 22

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    Jury in Delphi murder trial sees more of ‘Bridge Guy’ video

    In court Tuesday, the prosecutor played jurors part of the infamous “Bridge Guy” video taken from Libby’s phone.

    Summary of day 4: Delphi trial jurors watched ‘Bridge Guy’ video and heard from witnesses who said they saw it

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    Richard Allen trial continues as jury watches video found on victim’s phone

    The jury in the Richard Allen murder trial heard audio from video taken from Liberty “Libby” German’s phone.

    Day 5: Wednesday, October 23

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    Witness in Delphi murders case describes seeing man near trail

    Sarah Carbaugh testified that on February 13, 2017, she saw a man she believed to be the “Bridge Guy” near the Monon High Bridge trailhead entrance.

    Summary of day 5: A call, Snapchat photos, infamous video: Delphi case offers timeline of girls’ activities

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    Richard Allen’s Delphi murder trial turns spotlight on Liberty German’s phone

    Libby German received a message from her grandmother on her phone at 16:06 on February 13, 2017.

    Day 6: Thursday, October 24

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    Richard Allen case in Delphi murders reveals self-reported clue

    In 2022, Kathy Shank, a volunteer with the Carroll County Prosecutor’s Office, came across a box of tip sheets in her desk drawer.

    Summary of day 6: Richard Allen was not on the Delphi researchers’ radar. Then a volunteer found a box of clues.

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    Richard Allen case Delphi murders reveal what police found in search

    Jurors were also shown a photo album at Allen’s home that contained several photos taken on trails near the Monon High Bridge.

    Day 7: Friday, October 25

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    Expert in Richard Allen murder case says he traced cartridge to gun

    Melissa Oberg testified that her analysis linked the unspent bullet found between Abby and Libby’s bodies to Allen’s Sig Sauer.

    Summary of day 7: Delphi trial jurors hear from expert who linked Allen’s gun to unspent cash at crime scene

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    Richard Allen’s gun was laced with bullets where the bodies of the teenagers were found at Delphi

    Melissa Oberg of the Indiana State Police linked an unexpended cartridge found at the scene of the Delphi murders to Richard Allen in 2022.

    Day 8: Saturday, October 26

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    Before his arrest in 2022, Richard Allen said that no one had borrowed his gun

    Investigator Jerry Holeman said Richard Allen could not explain why cartridges from his own gun were found among the bodies of Libby German and Abby Williams.

    Summary of day 8: Officer recalls interview before Richard Allen’s arrest in Delphi murders case

    Day 9: Monday, October 28

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    Delphi murder updates from Richard Allen’s trial on Monday, October 28

    A forensic scientist testified that he was unable to find enough DNA material to create a DNA profile from unspent bullets collected at the scene.

    Summary of day 9: Delphi trial jurors hear from blood expert who says Libby German was probably dragged

    Day 10: Tuesday, October 29

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    Jury hears from corrections officers who say Richard Allen confessed to Delphi murders

    Jurors in the Delphi murders trial of Richard Allen watched recorded interviews with police Tuesday and heard his alleged confessions.

    Summary of day 10: Delphi jury sees dueling photos of Richard Allen: someone who claimed innocence and confessed

    Day 11: Wednesday, October 30

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    Richard Allen confessed to Delphi murders, prison psychologist says

    Wednesday’s dramatic testimony focused on Allen’s alleged confessions

    Summary of day 11: Jurors heard Richard Allen’s confessions and strange behavior

    Day 12: Thursday, October 31

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    Richard Allen’s phone call to his mother in prison was played at Delphi trial

    During a meeting with his mother in May 2023, Richard Allen appeared worried that his family would no longer love him after he confessed to killing Abby and Libby.

    Summary of day 12: The state is pressing charges in the Delphi murder case, but is that enough to convict Richard Allen?

    Day 13: Friday, November 1

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    Expert in Delphi murders case speaks about Richard Allen’s mental state

    Richard Allen was held in solitary confinement at Westville Correctional Center for just over a year.

    Summary of day 13: IDOC psychologist says Richard Allen was seriously mentally ill while in Westville prison

    Day 14: Saturday, November 2

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    Delphi jurors watch hours of footage of Richard Allen in Westville prison.

    The videos shown to the jury in Richard Allen’s murder trial were mostly hidden from view by others in the courtroom.

    Summary of day 14: Defense offers its account of Richard Allen’s mental state and murder investigation

    Day 15: Monday, November 4

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    Neuropsychologist testifies in Richard Allen trial regarding Delphi murders

    Dr. D., a Carmel-based neuropsychologist. Polly Westcott testified in the murder trial of Richard Allen on Monday.

    Summary of day 15: Defense in Delphi trial aims to cast doubt on Richard Allen’s confessions and discredit key witness

    Day 16: Tuesday, November 5

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    Delphi murders case expert talks about Richard Allen’s isolation

    Murder suspect Richard Allen was held in solitary confinement for just over a year before his trial.

    Summary of day 16: New details about Libby’s phone call and the impact of isolation: What did the defense reveal to jurors?

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    Richard Allen’s defense team calls ballistics expert in Delphi murder case

    The defense team’s expert questioned the Indiana State Police expert’s investigation.

    Day 17: Wednesday, November 6

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    Rebuttal witnesses take the stand at the trial of Richard Allen in the Delphi murders

    Richard Allen’s defense team rested the case on Wednesday.

    Summary of day 17: Richard Allen and his defense attorneys rested their case. Have they done enough?

    Day 18: Thursday, November 7

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    Richard Allen trial continues with jury deliberations at Delphi

    Closing arguments took place Thursday, after which the jury began deliberating on the four charges against Richard Allen.

    Summary of day 18: Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland makes his closing statement: “Richard Allen is the ‘Bridge Man'”

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    A queue formed outside the courthouse to hear the verdict in Richard Allen’s murder case

    Jurors will continue deliberations on Friday, November 7

    You can find more coverage online at: IndyStar.com And JCOnline.com.

    Harry
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