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Indiana Man on Trial for Teen Murders

A jury is deliberating the fate of Richard Allen, charged with the 2017 murders of two teenage girls in Indiana.

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Indiana State PoliceWestville Correctional Facility

Richard AllenAbigail WilliamsLiberty GermanNicholas MclelandBradley Rozzi

What are the charges against Richard Allen?: Richard Allen is accused of murdering two teenage girls, Abigail Williams and Liberty German, in Delphi, Indiana, in 2017. The jury is deliberating his fate after hearing closing arguments and evidence presented during the trial.
What is the next step in the legal process?: The jury began deliberations on Thursday and will resume deliberations on Friday to determine Allen's guilt or innocence. If convicted on all charges, Allen faces up to 130 years in prison.
What was the defense's strategy in the case?: The defense challenged the reliability of Allen's confessions, suggesting they were coerced or a result of mental illness brought on by solitary confinement. They also questioned the forensic evidence and lack of direct eyewitness testimony.
What key evidence did the prosecution present?: The prosecution's case rests heavily on Allen's alleged confessions, a grainy cellphone video showing a man resembling him near the crime scene, and forensic evidence linking a bullet found near the bodies to his gun.
Why has this case attracted significant attention?: The trial has attracted significant attention due to the high-profile nature of the case, repeated delays, and legal maneuvers such as the leaking of evidence and the change of Allen's legal representation.

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