The new defense team for accused Delphi killer Richard Allen is pushing to delay the murder trial proceedings, following evidence leaks, legal motions, and the withdrawal of his original lawyers.
Fox 59 reports that court documents indicate that Allen’s new attorneys stated that meeting the scheduled January 2024 trial start would be impossible given the massive amount of discovery materials they need to go through.
As CrimeOnline previously reported, the case has already faced numerous disruptions including, in part, leaked photos and a defense team change. Earlier this year, Allen’s former defense team withdrew from the case after allegations that they
Special Judge Fran Gull said the state didn’t object to the motion and set Allen’s trial date for October 2024.
The Delphi Double Homicide Task Force took Allen into custody on October 28, 2022, at his home in Delphi, for the murders of Abigail Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14.
The victims were found murdered near the Monon High Bridge on February 14, 2017, after taking an outing to the bridge the day prior. The outing was only meant for a few hours, and when the girls failed to return, family members contacted the police.
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Following his arrest, investigators searched Allen’s residence and found:
- A .40 caliber pistol
- Boots
- Knives
- Additional firearms
The Indiana State Police Laboratory examined a bullet found at the crime scene and ultimately determined that it came from a gun registered to Allen, and “forensically determined” that the bullet cycled through his gun.
Allen claimed he never let anyone else use his gun, but he had no explanation when told a bullet from his firearm was found at the crime scene.
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[Feature Photo: Richard Allen/ISP; Abby (R) and Libby (l)/Handout]
