Delphi Murders
Delphi · Indiana · United States · 2017
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- The public record for this case describes violence in specific detail.
- A victim named in this case was a minor at the time.
Abigail “Abby” Williams, 13, and Liberty “Libby” German, 14, were killed near a trail in Delphi, Indiana, on Feb. 13, 2017. Richard Allen was convicted in November 2024 and sentenced Dec. 20, 2024, to 130 years; an appeal is pending.
No upcoming court date is currently confirmed.
At a glance
Richard M. Allen — Convicted, 2024
Direct appeal pending (25A-CR-00591); COA oral argument set Sept. 21, 2026.
Guilty all four counts Nov. 11, 2024; sentenced Dec. 20, 2024 to 130 years (two counts vacated for DJ).
Four murder counts at verdict (2 intentional + 2 felony-murder); felony-murder counts vacated at sentencing for double jeopardy; consecutive 65-year terms on remaining two = 130 years.
Carroll Cir. Ct. (special judge), Indiana
Carroll Circuit Court, Carroll County, Indiana
A summary, written from the sourced timeline below — not a citation of its own.
Upcoming and Recent Proceedings
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Just past
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Hearing
Appellate oral argument in Richard Allen case
21 Sept 2026, 10:00am (court local) · scheduled · Yesterday
Scheduled
Court listings
Carroll Circuit Court, Carroll County, Indiana · 08C01-2210-MR-000001
Indiana Court of Appeals · 25A-CR-00591
Timeline· 8 entries
A dated record of reported developments and proceedings.
Entries linked to a court, prosecutor, police, or government source.
2017
Feb 13 2017
Disappearance, investigation event
Abby Williams and Libby German vanish while hiking near Delphi
News reportABC NewsFeb 14 2017
Discovery, investigation event
PrintJournal and CourierView clipping on Newspapers.com
2022
Oct 26 2022
Arrest, court event
PrintThe Alexandria Times-TribuneView clipping on Newspapers.comOct 28 2022
Charges filed, court event
Richard Allen charged with the murders of Abby Williams and Libby German
Carroll Circuit CourtCourt documentFOX59
2024
2026
Sept 21 2026
Hearing, court event
Date scheduledAppellate oral argument in Richard Allen case
Agency releaseState of IndianaWatch
Coverage· 5 works · 25 episodes
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- DocumentaryHBO1 Jan 2024
- BookNic Edwards, Brian Whitney2023
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