DELPHI, Ind. (WPTA) – The jury reached a verdict in the case against the members Richard AllenA man charged in connection with their deaths Two young people were killed in Delphi more than seven years ago.

REPORTS: Delphi Murders

Allen, 52, was found guilty in connection with the murders 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German. The girls went missing while hiking on February 13, 2017. Monon High Bridge Road in Delphi.

their bodies discovered in the forest a day later near that trail.

jury members, Elected from Allen CountyHe shared his decisions on Monday:

• Count One – Felony murder for the attempted kidnapping death of Abigail Williams: GUILTY
• Two Count – Felony murder for the death of Liberty German during a kidnapping attempt: GUILTY
• Count to Three – The crime of knowingly murdering Abigail Williams: GUILTY
• Four Count – The crime of knowingly murdering Liberty German: GUILTY

Allen Superior Court Judge Fran GullAllen, who was appointed as a special judge in the case, will be sentenced on December 20. Allen likely faces up to 130 years in prison.

Allen’s case It started last month and was originally scheduled to run through Friday. Prosecutors were heard Last Monday, defensive rest two days later.

Jurors started deliberating Thursday continues FridaySaturday and Monday.

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