You have permission to edit this article. Delphi murders:Sealed order issued on suspect Richard Allen's ex parte motions. DELPHI, IN - It was Valentine's Day, 2017, when the corpses of two young teen girls, Liberty "Libby" German and Abigail "Abby" Williams, were found under a train bridge. But Keenan disagrees, insisting the circumstantial evidence placing him at the scene, in addition to the unfired round believed to have been cycled through Allen's gun, builds a compelling case against themarried CVS worker. Officers with the Carroll County Sheriffs Office were sent at around 3:30 a.m. June 18, 2015, to the home of Richard and Kathy Allen, according to records obtained by the station Fox 59. where Liberty German and Abigail Williams were seen before they were reported missing by their families on Feb. 13, 2017. Allen, who has entered . His residence was located less than 1,400 feet away. The FBI has since pushed back against the claims, releasing a statement on Thursday calling any insinuations of a clerical error "misleading.". Right after Abby and Libby's death, Allen went to the officer and said he was on the Monon High Bridge that afternoon, but that he didn't see the girls, according to the source. where Liberty German and Abigail Williams were seen before they were reported missing by their families on Feb. 13, 2017. (FOX59), Richard Allen, the suspect arrested in Oct. 2022 in connection with the murders ofLiberty "Libby" German, 14, and Abby Williams, 13, in Delphi, Indiana. Until his arrest last week on two counts of first-degree murder, Allen, 50, had no prior criminal record. As this continues to be an active and ongoing investigation, the Indiana State Police will continue to provide any and all resources available to assist in the prosecution of this case.". "If it turns out he did it, its just mind-boggling to me that nobody put this together before now. Because he allegedly passed up on a group of other juvenile girls he walked past. Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen, 50, was involved in a domestic incident in June 2015, less than two years before the February 2017 killings. Trump settles 2015 lawsuit with NYC protesters, just befor King Charles to evict Harry and Meghan from Frogmore Cottage and give to Andrew, 'Elvis' star Austin Butler was rushed to ER after 'body just started shutting down', Drug-resistant stomach bug spreading across US: 'Serious public health alert', Meghan Markle, Prince Harry have first night out since bombshell Spare released, Jordyn Woods supports Selena Gomez amid singers feud with Kylie Jenner, Hailey Bieber, RHONJ recap: Jennifer Aydin mocks Rachel Fudas terrible nose job, Heroic bus driver saves student from passing car, Savannah Guthrie Rushed Out Of Today After Testing Positive For COVID-19 During Live Broadcast, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry have first night out since bombshell 'Spare' released. Prior to the affidavit's release, prosecutors had pleaded with a judge to keep its contents out of public view, insisting they had "good reason" to believe Allen may not have acted alone. Evidence in the Delphi, Indiana, double murder case was unsealed by a county court on Tuesday, revealing key new details, including that suspect Richard Allen's gun was linked to the crime scene. In August, he was temporarily released into the custody of Indiana State Police, who at the time were conducting a search of the Wabash River, which was believed to be linked to the Delphi investigation. Abby, 13, and Libby, 14went missing on the last day of a four-day winter break on February 13, 2017 when theywent hiking through the woodsnearIndiana'shistoric Monon High Bridge. "At my initial hearing on Oct. 28, 2022, I asked to find representation for myself. Suspect Named in 2004 Cold Case Killing in . That the public interest will be secured by sealing the record; That the release of the information in the record will create serious and imminent danger to the public interest; That any prejudicial effect created by dissemination of the information cannot be avoided by any reasonable method other than sealing the record; That there is a strong probability that sealing the record will protect the public interest against the perceived danger; That the release of the information might damage an ongoing murder investigation, or; That the release of the information will create significant risk of substantial harm to the requestor, other persons or the general public. October 31, 2022 5:51 PM EDT. Carroll County Sheriff Tobe Leazenby said the information in the probable cause affidavit is "self-explanatory" and declined to comment further. He is currently behind bars on unrelated child pornography charges. 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All Rights Reserved. Richard Allen, 50, was charged with the murders of Abby Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14, in Delphi, Ind., in February 2017. His bombshell arrest was the first big development in years in the 2017 cold case murders.. Libby, 14, and Abby, 13, were found dead in the woods in Delphi, Indiana on Valentine's Day 2017, sparking a years-long . Suspect arrested in murder of 2 Delphi, Ind, teens 'Crime Stories' host Nancy Grace discusses the audio file from the suspect arrested for murder of two Delphi, Indiana teen girls on . A source told The U.S. Sun: "The people who worked with him had no clue and were just as surprised as everyone else," a source said. Thats my guess.". Clothes belonging to the girls were found in Deer Creek, south of where their bodies were discovered, the document revealed. No further details were shared, and the affidavit made no mention of a second culprit, though releasing the documents may compromise the integrity of the ongoing investigation, Keenan believes. Allen who is being held with no bond has pleaded not guilty to the charges and will go on trial in 2023. The girls had made plans to be picked up later in that afternoon in 2017, but after they failed to show up, a relative called the authorities. 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Investigators also claim he forced Abby and Libby down the hill to the spot where they were killed, according to the document. Officials only divulged that the girls' bodies were "posed" and that the suspect took undisclosed trophies from each victim. Another individual who has been routinely linked with the Delphi probe is Kegan Kline, an online catfish and accused pedophile who was in communication with Libby through a bogus Snapchat account in the days before her death. The owner, Bob Matlock, told the paper the accused killer would come in with his wife three to four times a week, and that Allen liked to play pool. "And a question I had was, did he have prior contact with the victims and knew that they were going to be there at that time? Allen's bond was initially set at $20 million bond after his October 2022 arrest, and he filed a petition on Nov. 21, 2022, to be released on bail, claiming proof of guilt is not evident. Delphi murders investigation timeline: Review the case through 5 years of reporting. Indiana State Police's analysis of Allen's gun "determined the unspent round located within two feet" of one of the victims "had been cycled through Richard M. Allen's Sig Sauer Model P226," the probable cause affidavit said. Richard Allen, the suspect arrested in Oct. 2022 in connection with the murders of Liberty "Libby" German, 14, and Abby Williams, 13, in Delphi, Indiana. "It would be a shock to me if we could be ready by the end of the year," Baldwin said. The police have put a .40-caliber weapon into the case," Garrett said. German also recorded the man believed to be the killer ordering the pair "down the hill. Keenan said the timing of Allen's arrest and the search of the Wabash river was certainly "no coincidence.". None of the witnesses reported seeing that individual with anyone else in the information released so far. And I would say that's true for all the law enforcement that we're working with.". Adding he and his wife are very nice. We've received your submission. A judge presiding over the Delphi, Indiana, double murder case issued an order on Tuesday unsealing the probable cause affidavit related to suspect Richard Allen's arrest. Non-uniform officers searched Richard Allens home, which he shared with wife Kathy, and their property for about 12 hours, according to neighbors. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Newly obtained court documents are shedding light on why the Carroll County prosecutor asked a judge to seal the probable cause affidavit in the case against Richard Allen, the man accused of killing two teenage girls in Delphi, Indiana. The judge ordered that one copy of the evidence may be provided to Allen's defense attorneys and made available to any experts or investigators involved in building his case. Logan contacted a family member the following morning and instructed them to tell police about the trip. While it's unclear if police did go to gun stores, Garrett think it's unlikely because there was no mention of a gun in the case until the probable cause document was released Tuesday. Allen's legal teamhas called the evidence in the affidavit "flimsy", insisting Indiana investigators have "the wrong guy.". "When he took them from the bridge to that area, someone could've been waiting there for them already.". "I'm sure they're looking at any possible communications between him and Allen - and all of Allens communications during that timeframe. Gull with agreement from McLeland and Richard Allen's attorneys also vacated Allen's March 20 trial date during Friday's hearing. He's charged with two counts of murder and has entered a not guilty plea. Youd never think in a million years.. "Why would the police withhold [the cause of death]? Knives were also found at Allen's home, according to the affidavit. Man booked into Carroll County Jail in connection with Delphi murders. When Allen voluntarily spoke to police on Oct. 26, 2022, he said he never allowed anyone to borrow that gun, which he said he owned since 2001, the document added. Neighbors said the officers spent about 12 hours scouring the property and paying especially close attention to a fire pit located next to a shed in the yard. Allen, a 50-year-old Delphi man, was arrested last month and charged with two counts of murder for the Feb. 2017 killings. AP Libby German, 14, and Abby Williams, 13,. Matlock said the families of the murdered girls would come to the bar, too. Richard Allen, the suspect arrested in Oct. 2022 in connection with the murders of Liberty "Libby" German, 14, and Abby Williams, 13, in Delphi, Indiana. Thursday, April 29, 2021. "The FBI is made up of human beings, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, and we all felt that, for the grace of God, it could've been one of our kids or loved ones. Police still ask anyone with information about the case to submit a tip at abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com or 765-822-3535. A judge found probable cause to deny bond to Allen, who gave a not guilty plea at his initial hearing on Friday. He died in January of complications from Covid-19. That request was approved by Judge Benjamin Diener, who later recused himself from the case in November. We've received your submission. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. In those instances, bond may be granted if the state's case is weak. Their causes of death have never never been made public and prosecutors have deliberately withheld details of the case from the public to aid their investigation. Richard Matthew Allen, from Delphi, Indiana, was taken into custody at around midnight and booked into Carroll County Jail. "So as terrified as I am by the thought of it all, I'm trying to prepare myself for that moment. the first major break in a case that has . "It makes me sick," added Carrie. He just blended right in, local resident and CVS customer Betty Cummings told the Indy Star. While conceding he's "not a firearms expert", Keenan said: "The chances of that bullet not having been fired from Allen's gun is one in a great number, rather than a 50/50 chance of it being not. He is currently behind bars on unrelated child pornography charges. Pledging to be in court throughout the entirety ofAllen's trial, Carrie said she is looking forward to the moment she gets to look the alleged culprit in the eyes for the first time. Allen's next scheduled court appearance is June 15. 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One of Allen's alleged classmates, who went by Amanda, gave her reaction to the Snapchat recording taken by the girls on the Murder Sheet Podcast. Did he give it to someone else they're now trying to track down? AS law enforcement continues to probe whether accused Delphi murderer Richard Allen had an accomplice, a former FBI agent who oversaw the case has revealed the avenues cops may be investigating. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. "There were six or seven agencies out there covering hundreds of leads in a short amount of time. One reason this particular homicide case came to national attention is the . Police still have not released how Abby and Libby died. The . Legal Statement. Evidence against Allen has also been temporarily sealed to avoid jeopardizing the case, according to the police. Another haunting photo was posted by Allen's wife onFacebookwhich shows the Indiana man smiling excitedly in front of what appears to be a police sketch of the murder suspect. Allen's defense team also filed a motion to reset Allen's trial date, indicating that March 20 was not realistic. Garrett explained that an "unspent bullet is one that has the casing and the projectile still together." Defense indicated they planned to begin depositions of witnesses started in April and May, but they won't be ready for trial for months after that. A grainy video recovered from Libby Germans phone showed a man in a blue jacket walking along the railroad bridge. Allen, 50, is accused of murdering two teenage girls 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail Williams on or around Feb. 13, 2017, while they were hiking on a popular local trail in Delphi. 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