Overview of the Case

On February 13, 2017, Abigail "Abby" Williams (13) and Liberty "Libby" German (14) were murdered near the Monon High Bridge trail in Delphi, Indiana. The case remained unsolved for years, gaining national attention due to a grainy video and audio clip from Libby’s phone capturing a man saying, “Guys, down the hill.” In 2022, Richard Allen, a local resident, was arrested and charged with the murders. The prosecution’s case relied heavily on alleged confessions, a contested ballistic match, and circumstantial evidence placing Allen at the scene. The defense argued that Allen was wrongfully convicted based on coerced statements, unreliable evidence, and investigative failures. Below, we dissect the nine primary pieces of evidence presented by the state, the defense’s counterarguments, and broader systemic issues.