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Watch full testimony and coverage in the Delphi murder trial of Richard Allen

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During the Delphi murder trial involving the deaths of Liberty “Libby” German and Abigail “Abby” Williams, journalists from IndyStar and Journal & Courier provide live reporting and recaps.

Here's a look at what happened each day of the trial at the Caroll County Courthouse.

Jury selection in Richard Allen trial: March 15-16 October 2024

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The Delphi murder case is moving forward, with all but two alternate jurors selected.

Here's what happened in the courtroom on the first day of jury selection.

▶ Jury selection day 1: 14 of 16 jurors selected in Delphi murder trial; The selection continues on Tuesday

▶ Jury selection day 2: Jury selection for the Delphi murder trial ends after the day of the revelations

Day 1: October 18, 2024

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In Delphi, people lined up overnight for the trial of Richard Allen

Even those who arrived at 2:30 a.m. were unable to get a seat in the 72-seat courtroom.

▶ Review of day 1: 'Grandma, it's going to be okay': Relatives remember teenagers as lawyers tell dueling narratives in Delphi trial

Day 2: Saturday October 19th

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Members of the Delphi search party describe how they found Liberty German, Abby Williams

The trial continues early Monday in Delphi.

▶ Review of day 2: “I thought they were mannequins”: The witness statements in the Delphi murder trial are emotional on the second day

Day 3: Monday, October 21st

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The photo from the crime scene in Delphi shocked the courtroom and caused a stir and apologies

At some point, someone pressed the wrong button and a close-up of Libby's bloodied face was prematurely projected into the courtroom.

▶ Review of day 3: Gasps and tears as graphic images of Abby and Libby are shown to jurors in the Delphi trial

Day 4: Tuesday, October 22nd

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In the Delphi murder trial, the jury sees more of the “Bridge Guy” video

In court on Tuesday, prosecutors played a portion of the infamous “Bridge Guy” video extracted from Libby's phone to jurors.

▶ Review of day 4: The jury at the Delphi trial sees the “Bridge Guy” video and hears from witnesses who said they saw him

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Richard Allen's trial continues as the jury watches a video found on the victim's phone

The jury in Richard Allen's murder trial heard audio recordings of a video taken from Liberty “Libby” German's phone.

Day 5: Wednesday October 23rd

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In the Delphi murder trial, a witness describes seeing a man near the trail

Sarah Carbaugh testified that on February 13, 2017, she saw a man she believed to be “Bridge Guy” near the trailhead entrance to the Monon High Bridge.

▶ Review of day 5: A call, Snapchat photos, the infamous video: Delphi trial offers timeline of girls' activities

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The Delphi murder trial of Richard Allen puts the focus on Liberty German's phone

On February 13, 2017, at 4:06 p.m., Libby German's grandmother received a text message on her phone.

Day 6: Thursday October 24th

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Richard Allen's Delphi Murders Trial Reveals Self-Reported Clue

Kathy Shank, who was volunteering with the Carroll County Prosecutor's Office, came across a box of tip sheets in a desk drawer in 2022.

▶ Review of day 6: Richard Allen was not on the radar of the Delphi investigators. Then a volunteer found a box of tips.

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Richard Allen Delphi murders trial reveals what police found during search

Jurors were also shown a photo album at Allen's home that included several photos of his family on the trails near the Monon High Bridge.

Day 7: Friday, October 25th

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In Richard Allen's murder trial, an expert says she traced the cartridge to his gun

Melissa Oberg testified that her analysis linked the unspent cartridge found between Abby and Libby's bodies to Allen's Sig Sauer.

▶ Review of day 7: Delphi trial jurors will hear from an expert who tied Allen's gun to an unfired cartridge at the crime scene

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Richard Allen's gun attached to the site where the bodies of Delphi teenagers were found

Melissa Oberg of the Indiana State Police linked an unspent cartridge found at the scene of the Delphi murders to Richard Allen in 2022.

Day 8: Saturday, October 26th

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Before Richard Allen's arrest in 2022, he said no one had borrowed his gun

Investigator Jerry Holeman said Richard Allen could not explain why a cartridge belonging to his gun was found among the bodies of Libby German and Abby Williams.

▶ Review of day 8: Official recalls interview that preceded Richard Allen's arrest in Delphi murder trial

Day 9: Monday, October 28th

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Updates on the Delphi murder in Richard Allen's trial on Monday, October 28

A forensic scientist testified that she did not find enough DNA material from the unused cartridge recovered from the crime scene to create a DNA profile.

▶ Review of day 9: Delphi trial jurors hear from a blood specialist who says Libby German was likely dragged along

Day 10: Tuesday, October 29th

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The jury hears from corrections officials who say Richard Allen confessed to Delphi murders

Jurors in Richard Allen's Delphi murder trial watched recorded interviews with police Tuesday and heard about his alleged confessions.

▶ Review of day 10: The jury at Delphi saw dueling images of Richard Allen: one proclaiming his innocence, one confessing

Day 11: Wednesday October 30th

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Richard Allen's prison psychologist says he admitted to Delphi murders

Wednesday's dramatic testimony centered on Allen's alleged confessions

▶ Review of day 11: Jurors hear about Richard Allen's confessions and bizarre behavior

Day 12: Thursday, October 31st

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Richard Allen's phone call to his mother from prison took place during the Delphi trial

In a conversation with his mother in May 2023, Richard Allen seemed worried that his family would no longer love him after he confessed to killing Abby and Libby.

▶ Review of day 12: The state rests its case in the Delphi murder trial, but is it enough to convict Richard Allen?

Day 13: Friday, November 1st

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At the Delphi murder trial, an expert speaks about Richard Allen's mental state

Richard Allen was held in solitary confinement at the Westville Correctional Facility for just over a year.

▶ Review of day 13: Richard Allen was severely mentally ill in Westville prison, IDOC psychologist says

Day 14: Saturday November 2nd

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Delphi jurors see hours of footage of Richard Allen in Westville Prison.

Videos shown to jurors in Richard Allen's murder trial were largely hidden from view by others in the courtroom.

▶ Review of day 14: The defense presents its narrative surrounding Richard Allen's mental state and murder investigation

Day 15: Monday November 4th

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A neuropsychologist testifies in the Richard Allen trial for the Delphi murders

Dr. Polly Westcott, a Carmel-based neuropsychologist, testified Monday in Richard Allen's murder trial.

▶ Review of day 15: The defense in the Delphi trial is trying to cast doubt on Richard Allen's confessions and discredit key witnesses

Day 16: Tuesday November 5th

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Expert in Delphi murder trial talks about Richard Allen's isolation

Before his trial, murder suspect Richard Allen was held in solitary confinement for just over a year.

▶ Review of day 16: New details about Libby's phone and the effects of isolation: What the defense told the jury

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Richard Allen's defense team calls ballistics experts in Delphi murder trial

The defense team's expert questioned the investigation of an Indiana State Police expert.

Day 17: Wednesday November 6th

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Rebuttal witnesses in Richard Allen's trial for the Delphi murders take the stand

Richard Allen's defense team rested its case on Wednesday.

▶ Review of day 17: Richard Allen and his defense attorneys have rested their case. Have they done enough?

Day 18: Thursday November 7th

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Richard Allen's trial continues with jury deliberations in Delphi

Closing arguments took place on Thursday, after which the jury began deliberating the four counts against Richard Allen.

▶ Review of day 18: Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland makes closing argument: “Richard Allen is 'Bridge Guy'”

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A line forms outside the courthouse to hear the verdict in Richard Allen's murder trial

Jury deliberations will continue on Friday, November 7th

For more coverage, visit IndyStar.com and JCOnline.com online.

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