December 20th 2024.
Richard Allen, a man who was found guilty of murdering two teenage girls while they were hiking near Delphi, Indiana, has been sentenced to 130 years in prison. This decision was made nearly eight years after the tragic discovery of the bodies of Abigail Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14, on a hiking trail just outside of Delphi. The judge, Fran Gull, delivered the harsh sentence to Allen on Friday, stating that the families of the victims will forever be impacted by his heinous actions. She also described the crime as one of the most atrocious she has ever seen.
In February 2017, Abigail and Liberty had gone missing while out on a hike. The next day, they were found with their throats cut on the Monon High Bridge Trail. The girls had been posting on Snapchat during their hike, which revealed that they were being followed by a man wearing jeans and a dark jacket. An audio recording from the app also captured the man ordering the girls to go "down the hill." The sentencing hearing was attended by Liberty's grandfather, Mike Patty, who expressed relief that justice had finally been served for the girls.
The trial also revealed that the video recorded by Liberty was a crucial piece of evidence in the case. Carroll County Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland acknowledged the bravery and quick thinking of the girls, especially Liberty for having the awareness to record the suspect. During the trial, a jail call recording was also played where Allen allegedly confessed to his wife that he had killed both Abby and Libby. However, his wife did not believe him and blamed his medication.
The sentencing of Richard Allen has brought some closure to the community of Delphi, who were devastated by the senseless and brutal murders of two young girls. Allen, who maintains his innocence, plans to appeal the decision and request a new trial. But for now, the families of Abigail and Liberty can take comfort in knowing that the man responsible for their loved ones' deaths will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
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