Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. "At my initial hearing on Oct. 28, 2022, I asked to find representation for myself. CVS confirmed that Allen is a licensed pharmacy technician at the company. Investigators also cite a witness who saw Allen walking with "clothes that were muddy and bloody," according to the probable cause affidavit. Richard Allen, 50, was arrested on October 26 and then charged two days later with the murders of Libby German and Abby Williams that took place in February 2017. He said: "What I think happened is he was giving the girls orders to do something, whether it was getting on the ground or whatever; he was giving them orders to do something and they werent following them. Allen was an employee of a CVSnear Delphi. The U.S. Sun reached out to the Indiana State Police and Indiana's Department of Natural Resources for a comment, but a response was not received by the time of publication. We've received your submission. We've received your submission. "He either didnt know it happened or he couldnt find it after the murders. He also asked the family member to say theyd returned home between 5pm and 5.30pm. Allen voluntarily spoke to police on Oct. 26, 2022, and said he never allowed anyone to borrow that gun, the document said. Investigators recently stumbled upon this forgotten shred of evidence when Indiana State Police asked a team of detectives to look over the Delphi case files. Allen, a 50-year-old Delphi man, was arrested last month and charged with two counts of murder for the Feb. 2017 killings. 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"That the State believes the evidence shows culpability of the actual crime of Murder, for which bail may be wholly denied," prosecutors said in a response to Allen's request to be released on bail. Allen's next scheduled court appearance is June 15. October 31, 2022 5:51 PM EDT. Allen's legal teamhas called the evidence in the affidavit "flimsy", insisting Indiana investigators have "the wrong guy.". Gull set aside June 15 and June 16, if needed for a bail hearing for Allen. 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. Clothes belonging to the girls were found in Deer Creek, south of where their bodies were discovered, the document revealed. "I don't know of any link [between Allen and Kline], but I find it interesting that some of the witnesses said in the affidavit that the man they saw on the trail looked like he knew where he was going," said Keenan. Earlier this year, Allen was charged with the murders of the two teenage girls from Indiana. Legal Statement. Heres what we know about Allen, who walked around as a free man and was a well-known member of his community for five years following the slayings: Allen is a 50-year-old Indiana resident who worked at CVS as a licensed pharmacy technician. EMBED <> More Videos THE suspected killer in the Delphi murders made a shocking admission years ago that was forgotten by cops until now, police have revealed. Prosecutors accuse Allen of forcing the girls off of the trails east of the city near the Monon High Bridge. November 1, 2022 8:49am Updated 0 seconds of 1 minute, 50 secondsVolume 0% 00:00 01:50 An Indiana bar owner has revealed that the suspect arrested in the Delphi murders of two teen girls was. Allen's daughter can be seen smiling on what looks like the same bridge that Libby documented onSnapchatthe day she and Abby disappeared. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Allen's wife confirmed to police that he owns a blueCarhartt jacket, the document said. ", Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter said investigators are seeking information "not only about Richard Allen but about any other person you may have.". Officials only divulged that the girls' bodies were "posed" and that the suspect took undisclosed trophies from each victim. Investigators believe Allen is the man seen on the cellphone video. Officers found knives and guns, including a "Sig Sauer, Model P226, .40-caliber pistol," the document said. Audrey Conklin is a digital reporter for Fox News Digital and FOX Business. "It could be one person, it could be two people, it could be three - we don't know," he said. 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Richard Allen, 50, was arrested on October 26 and charged with murder, Allen is accused of killing Libby German (left) and Abigail Williams (right) in February 2017, Allen admitted to being in the area where they were killed and said he was wearing a similar outfit to the 'Bridge Guy' Libby captured on video, Richard Allen has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder, A search warrant on Ron Logan's property was ordered by investigators in March 2017, Kegan Kline was the culprit behind a catfish social media profile linked to the case, Paul Keenan oversaw the FBI's Indianapolis branch between 2020 and 2021, Libby and Abby encountered their killer on the Manon High Bridge in Delphi at 2.13pm on Feb. 13, 2017. The new trial date will be set during the June bail hearing. 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. Allen confirmed to the police he owns guns, the document said. Abby and Libby, best friends in the eighth grade, were on a hiking trail in rural Delphi when they were killed. Allen had been arrested on Oct. 26. Matlock said the families of the murdered girls would come to the bar, too. "Also you don't want to release too much information, because if you release something and it turns out to be wrong, then you're gonna have to explain that in court.". 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. 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. Here's what we've learned and what remains unclear: Abby and Libby, best friends in the eighth grade, were on a hiking trail in rural Delphi when they were killed in February 2017. Police never confirmed what they were searching for, but Allen was taken into custody not long after the search ended. They also said it appeared he'd asked the family member to lie about the alibi before Libby and Abby's bodies had even been discovered. . 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. A man is seen and heard telling the girls, "Guys, down the hill," and Abby and Libby go down the hill, according to the probable cause affidavit. 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. The motion included six reasons why the prosecutor wanted the probable cause affidavit and other documents related to the case kept under seal. In a handwritten letter, obtained byFOX59 last week, Allen begged for a public defender after his plans to hire a private attorney proved to be too expensive. This year, Allen "again admitted" to police "that he was on the trail but denied knowing Victim 1 or Victim 2 and denied any involvement in their murders," according to the probable cause affidavit. The defense submitted a change of venue motion on Tuesday requesting that the trial take place at least 150 miles from Carroll County (where Delphi is located). An Indiana man who killed himself after a five-hour standoff with police is being investigated as a possible suspect in the unsolved 2017 double slaying of two young girls. Prosecutors accuse Allen of forcing the girls off of the trails east of the city near the Monon High Bridge. The suspect allegedly told a state conservation officer that he was in the area that day, but his report could've been considered unfounded, the source said. "The implication that an alleged clerical error by an FBI employee caused years of delay in identifying this defendant is misleading. While it is unclear when the photo was taken, Allen's wife posted the image just a year after the teen friends were found dead on an Indiana hiking trail. 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. In the audio accompanying the footage that was released by cops, a mans voice is heard saying down the hill. 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. "Again I throw myself at the mercy of the court. "But I don't believe there's going to be any closure, not until I'm no longer here and I'm back with Libby again. 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.". Allen is set to return to court on Feb. 17 for a bond hearing and pretrial hearing. I certainly wouldn't call it 'flimsy'.". AP Libby German, 14, and Abby Williams, 13,. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Until his arrest last week on two counts of first-degree murder, Allen, 50, had no prior criminal record. "That the State believes this evidence shows by preponderance of the evidence that the Defendant committed the crime of Murder.". Authorities are asking anyone who may know anything about the case to contact law enforcement at
[email protected] or 765-822-3535. "Maybe it was something to do with the evidence that they took or maybe somebody helped dispose of something after the crime. Allen's attorneys requested on Feb. 7 that the bail hearing scheduled for Friday be continued, and McLeland did not object to it. The Oct. 28 motion should be available for public inspection at mycase.in.gov after Gull signs the order. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Thanks for contacting us. Sharing his own theories, Keenan said: "I think they'll be looking at an aider and abetter or someone who knew about it and didnt come forward, they could be charged as well. (Mugshot source: Indiana State Police) "He may not have realized there was a round in the chamber when he cycled it, it may have just popped out and landed on the ground. A decision on the motion has not yet been reached. 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. Carter added the probable cause affidavit. Though he joined the branch long after the investigation into the deaths of Libby and Abby had begun, solving the case was always a top priority for his colleagues, he said. Photos of Allen and his family have come to light, including a photo of his daughter posing in what appears to be the exact location where Abby and Libby were last seen. Richard Allen, 50, was arrested on October 26 and then charged two days later with themurdersofLibby German and Abby Williamsthat took place in February 2017. "If it turns out he did it, its just mind-boggling to me that nobody put this together before now. They were definitely snooping around a lot at the fire pit and at the backyard, a neighbor said, who described lots of flashlights, lots of pictures, lots of sifting.. DELPHI, Ind. Delphi murders investigation timeline:Review the case through 5 years of reporting. "I'm sure they're looking at any possible communications between him and Allen - and all of Allens communications during that timeframe. "We have both been forced to immediately abandon employment, myself due to incarceration and my wife for her personal safety. Man booked into Carroll County Jail in connection with Delphi murders. 2023 www.jconline.com. Allen, who has entered . Ex-FBI Special Agent in Charge Paul Keenan spoke withThe U.S. Sunfollowing the release of an affidavit pertaining to the arrest of Richard Allen, who in October was charged with the murders of Libby German and Abigail Williams. "As stated in the past this is a complex multi-agency investigation," began the statement. ", However, they claimed to have obtained statistical data "that would strongly indicate that moving the case/trial just 150 miles away would significantly reduce the likelihood of obtaining a tainted jury pool.". Police still have not released how Abby and Libby died. What we know and don't after document release. In November, Gull ordered the charging document and a redacted affidavit be released, but she did not unseal McLeland's request that forced the sealing of those two documents. "Our review of the matter shows FBI employees correctly followed established procedures.. Their bodies werefound the followingday along Deer Creek, about a quarter of a mile east of the Monon High Bridge. Delphi police and the prosecutor's office said a public court hearing will be set to determine if the documents, including the affidavit in the case, will remain under seal. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved. As the search for a Delphi murders suspect continues, new documents released Tuesday reveal the crime scene was tampered with. Indiana State Police revealed Monday that Allen, 50, a Delphi resident, is charged with two counts of murder for the deaths of 14-year-old Libby and 13-year-old Abby Williams. "This continues to be an active and ongoing investigation, and the Indiana State Police will continue to provide any and all resources.". 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. "When he took them from the bridge to that area, someone could've been waiting there for them already.". "Why would the police withhold [the cause of death]? This Feb. 13, 2017, file photo released by the Indiana State Police shows a man walking along the trail system in Delphi, Ind., authorities say is the suspect in the killings of two teenage girls. "When asked about the unspent bullet, he did not have an explanation of why the bullet was found between" the girls bodies, the probable cause affidavit said. "I want nothing more than to look this person in the eye," she said. 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. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. Also this week, Gull granted a request by the prosecutor to protect evidence in the case from being publicly distributed. 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. After the apparent breakthrough in the case - which is known as the Delphi murders - investigators with WCPD were urged by members of the public to investigate Allen as a potential suspect in Jorden's case. 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. Cops believe Allen murdered Liberty Libby German, 14, and Abigail Williams, 13, on a hiking trail the day before Valentines Day in 2017. See I dont remember ever saying to meet up with me though, Kline responded. Investigators said in the probable cause affidavit that they believe Allen is the man seen on the video. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. There's no mention of another suspect, but it still doesn't mean they don't have evidence of another suspect, because not all evidence needs to be shared in a probable cause affidavit. According to video recovered from one of the victim's phones, Abby or Libby mentioned "gun" as a man approached them, the probable cause affidavit said. Robinson told the paper that hes blind and Allen would always ask if he needed help at the pharmacy. 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