Trial begins for Richard Allen in Delphi double murder of Indiana teenagers

The trial for Richard Allen, charged with the 2017 murders of Indiana teenagers Abigail Williams and Liberty German, began with jury selection on Monday. Allen, who has maintained his innocence, faces two counts of murder and could receive up to 130 years in prison if convicted. A gag order has limited public comments about the case, which has drawn significant media attention. The trial will take place in Carroll County, but the jury pool is drawn from Allen County to avoid bias. The trial is expected to last about a month. Key evidence includes audio from Libby’s cellphone, which captured a male voice saying, “Guys, down the hill.” Prosecutors allege Allen confessed to the murders, while his defense argues he was experiencing mental health issues at the time. The judge is still deciding on a request for jurors to visit the crime scene.