Friday's hearing became a housekeeping hearing, setting dates and outlining what is to come in the next few months. Its concerning that hes a local guy, Carroll County Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland said during a news conference on Monday. He just blended right in, local resident and CVS customer Betty Cummings told the Indy Star. Detectives believe that Allen is the unidentified man in the video and in the sketches released by the police throughout the years, the source said. AS law enforcement continues to probe whether accused Delphi murderer Richard Allen had an accomplice, a former FBI agent who oversaw the case has revealed the avenues cops may be investigating. Wilkins and the newspaper argued they were entitled to the information under Indiana law . "Thats all Im willing to say right now, but this could've and probably should've happened six years ago. Allen "has been consistent" in police interviews over the years, former FBI agent and ABC News contributor Brad Garrett said. But many questions still remain around the murders of Abby Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14. Defense indicated they planned to begin depositions of witnesses started in April and May, but they won't be ready for trial for months after that. Authorities are asking anyone who may know anything about the case to contact law enforcement at abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com or 765-822-3535. Right after Abby and Libby's death, Allen went to the officer and said he was on the Monon High Bridge that afternoon, but that he didn't see the girls, according to the source. 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For Carrie,Allen's arrestand the uncertainty of the circumstances that led to it raise only more questions in the infamous case that has never been in short supply of mystery. "When asked about the unspent bullet, [Allen] did not have an explanation of why the bullet was found between" the girls' bodies, the probable cause affidavit said. Investigators said in the probable cause affidavit that they believe Allen is the man seen on the video. In the audio accompanying the footage that was released by cops, a mans voice is heard saying down the hill. He reportedly told investigators a friend had picked him up from home on Feb. 13 between 2pm and 2.30pm so he could go to an aquarium store in Lafayette. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. "They really want to keep it pretty tight in order to potentially find another suspect. Please provide me whatever assistance you may.". Fox News senior correspondent Laura Ingle covers developments in the Delphi murders case. The Indiana State Police could not confirm the information that I-Team 8's source gave and said the following: "Out of respect of prosecutorial process, which is being lead the Carroll County Prosecutor, the Indiana State Police has no further information to release. Police still have not released how Abby and Libby died. "It's been extremely emotional," admitted Carrie. But there have, of course, been other suspects of the gruesome crime now dubbed as the "Delphi Snapchat murders". The suspect allegedly told a state conservation officer that he was in the area that day, but his report could've been considered unfounded, the source said. Alternatively, that potential accomplice could be an "aider and abetter" who assisted the killer either before or after the murders, though wasn't necessarily present at the scene. DELPHI, Ind. During a search of Allen's home on Oct. 13, 2022, officers found knives and guns, including a "Sig Sauer, Model P226, .40-caliber pistol," the probable cause affidavit said. Thats my guess.". "It could be one person, it could be two people, it could be three - we don't know," he said. We've received your submission. Allen, 50, was arrestedlast week for the notorious Delphi murders, in whichtwo Indiana teen girlswere killed while hiking near their hometown five years ago, police confirmed Monday. Garrett said it's possible that the gun jammed and the killer turned to another weapon. ", DELPHI MURDERS: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT SUSPECT RICHARD ALLEN. "Again I throw myself at the mercy of the court. The man charged with murder in the 2017 deaths of two teenage girls in Delphi, Indiana, appeared in court Friday, where a judge ruled the high-profile case will be tried in the county but a jury . There's no mention of another suspect, but it still doesn't mean they don't have evidence of another suspect, because not all evidence needs to be shared in a probable cause affidavit. "I don't know of any link [between Allen and Kline], but I find it interesting that some of the witnesses said in the affidavit that the man they saw on the trail looked like he knew where he was going," said Keenan. Despite mention of a gun, it's not clear if Abby or Libby died from gunshot wounds. Allen was a regular at the now-closed JCs Bar and Grill, the Indy Star reported Monday. . However, at the time I had no clue how expensive it would be just to talk to someone. Allen, an employee of a CVS chain in Delphi, lived in Mexico, Indiana, at the time of Jorden's disappearance. The affidavit revealed that an unspent round found near the girls' bodies trace back to a gun owned by Allen. Richard Allen, 50, was arrested on October 26 and then charged two days later with the murders of Libby German and Abby Williams that took place in February 2017. The FBI has since pushed back against the claims, releasing a statement on Thursday calling any insinuations of a clerical error "misleading.". Everyone agreed to set the new trial date during the June hearings. Allen has entered a not guilty plea. The exceptions are the charges of murder and treason. Adding he and his wife are very nice. ", Law enforcement sources toldFox59andMurder Sheetthat it appears Allen slipped through the net due to a "clerical error.". Allen is facing two counts of murder in the deaths of 13-year-old Abby Williams and . "That the State believes the evidence shows culpability of the actual crime of Murder, for which bail may be wholly denied," prosecutors said in a response to Allen's request to be released on bail. The FBI also sought electronic devices and storage media. (Mugshot source: Indiana State Police) Carroll County Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland declined to elaborate on whether authorities are seeking additional suspects. The hearing also pushed the March 20 trial date further into 2023. Police investigating the mysterious Delphi, Indiana, murders are looking for the person who, they said, created fake Snapchat and Instagram profiles, posed as a wealthy male . What little reserve there is will fail to even maintain the original residence. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Allen's lead defense attorney Brad Rozzi did not respond to a request for comment and fellow attorney Andrew Baldwin declined to comment. Allen's defense team also filed a motion to reset Allen's trial date, indicating that March 20 was not realistic. Judge rules jurors be selected from different county in Delphi murders case. I swear to you he seemed like a great person, she said. Photos of Abby Williams, left, and Libby German, right, at police headquarters in Delphi, Indiana. By Solcyre Burga. Allen lived in Mexico, Indiana, before moving to Delphi in 2006, according to FOX 59, citing public records. A police source recently revealed to I-Team 8 that Allen was in the area of the killings on the day of the girls' murder. THE suspected killer in the Delphi murders made a shocking admission years ago that was forgotten by cops until now, police have revealed. Follow on Twitter: @RonWilkins2. After the apparent breakthrough in the case - which is known as the Delphi murders - investigators with WCPD were urged by members of the public to investigate Allen as a potential suspect in Jorden's case. One reason this particular homicide case came to national attention is the . DELPHI, IN - It was Valentine's Day, 2017, when the corpses of two young teen girls, Liberty "Libby" German and Abigail "Abby" Williams, were found under a train bridge. You have permission to edit this article. The judge added that witness safety is ensured by redacting their names. Handout via WLFI. Copyright 2023 WDRB Media. Thats when they discovered the interview with Allen which prompted them to take a closer look at him, according to the outlet and podcast. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. According to the sheriff, responding deputies role during the incident was to keep the peace, and no arrests or charges followed. "It makes me sick," added Carrie. The judge ordered that one copy of the evidence may be provided to Allen's defense attorneys and made available to any experts or investigators involved in building his case. Video from one of the girl's phones shows a man wearing dark jacket and jeans. All rights reserved. Thanks for contacting us. In an exchange with another juvenile, the day after learning the girls had been murdered, Kline revealed he had plans to meet Libby on the Monon High Bridge but she "never showed.". Judge Frances Gull found that "public interest is not served by prohibiting access" to the evidence in the murders of Abby Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14. Allen's wife confirmed to police that he owns a blueCarhartt jacket, the document said. Unspent shell? Investigators released this image of a possible suspect as the case progressed Credit: FBI. DELPHI, Indiana -- A Delphi, Indiana, man, Richard Allen, has been arrested for the 2017 murders of eighth graders Abby Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14, Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter announced at a news conference Monday. Latest Videos Investigations Heroes Crime Politics Animal Edition Human Interest Offbeat Inspirational Delphi Murders Entertainment Royals Health. A judge presiding over the Delphi, Indiana, double murder case issued an order on Tuesday unsealing the probable cause affidavit related to suspect Richard Allen's arrest. He is currently behind bars on unrelated child pornography charges. "I want nothing more than to look this person in the eye," she said. But Keenan disagrees, insisting the circumstantial evidence placing him at the scene, in addition to the unfired round believed to have been cycled through Allen's gun, builds a compelling case against themarried CVS worker. DELPHI, Ind. Audrey Conklin is a digital reporter for Fox News Digital and FOX Business. Richard Allen, the suspect arrested in Oct. 2022 in connection with the murders of Liberty "Libby" German, 14, and Abby Williams, 13, in Delphi, Indiana. Neighbors told The Post they knew something was going on when they saw police searching the property, but didnt suspect it would be connected to the gruesome killings that have rocked the small Midwest town. Gull with agreement from McLeland and Richard Allen's attorneys also vacated Allen's March 20 trial date during Friday's hearing. 23. "Maybe it was something to do with the evidence that they took or maybe somebody helped dispose of something after the crime. "Why would the police withhold [the cause of death]? ", Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter said investigators are seeking information "not only about Richard Allen but about any other person you may have.". (Indiana State Police). Robinson told the paper that hes blind and Allen would always ask if he needed help at the pharmacy. 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You wouldnt even suspect the guy., He was always nice. Richard Allen, 50, was charged with the murders of Abby Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14, in Delphi, Ind., in February 2017. The accusations of luring a child to a private location to commit a brutal crime begged the question of whether Carroll County officials were investigating . According to video recovered from one of the victim's phones, Abby or Libby mentioned "gun" as a man approached them, the probable cause affidavit said. "I'm sorry to say that, Rick," Baldwin said, addressing Allen. All Rights Reserved. Flowers sit by a bridge near Delphi, Ind. "So there could be other evidence that somebody else is involved. Suspect arrested in murder of 2 Delphi, Ind, teens 'Crime Stories' host Nancy Grace discusses the audio file from the suspect arrested for murder of two Delphi, Indiana teen girls on . But many questions still remain around the murders of Abby Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14. The couple said Allen and his wife who hasnt been seen at the property since her husbands arrest were quiet people who kept to themselves. November 1, 2022 8:49am Updated 0 seconds of 1 minute, 50 secondsVolume 0% 00:00 01:50 An Indiana bar owner has revealed that the suspect arrested in the Delphi murders of two teen girls was. They were definitely snooping around a lot at the fire pit and at the backyard, a neighbor said, who described lots of flashlights, lots of pictures, lots of sifting.. 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Email tips toaudrey.conklin@fox.com or on Twitter at @audpants. He said: "I think if they do believe that there's a second person involved, and say a knife was maybe involved, what did he do with the knife? The probable cause affidavit did reveal that clothes belonging to the girls were found in a creek south of where their bodies were discovered. Officers found knives and guns, including a "Sig Sauer, Model P226, .40-caliber pistol," the document said. Unspent shell? Another neighbor said she never wouldnt guessed, adding: He helped me several times at CVS. Prosecutors accuse Allen of forcing the girls off of the trails east of the city near the Monon High Bridge. Allen, 50, is accused of murdering two teenage girls 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail Williams on or around Feb. 13, 2017, while they were hiking on a popular local trail in Delphi. "Those girls need justice so they can rest in peace, and I need that for them more than anything.". More on Richard Allen:Delphi murder suspect wants case moved at least 150 miles from Carroll County The judge ordered an edited version of the probable cause affidavit released Tuesday. ABC News Evidence in the Delphi, Indiana, double murder case was unsealed by a county court on Tuesday, revealing key new details, including that suspect Richard Allen's gun was linked to the crime scene. He went on: "She has had to abandon our house for her own safety. Their bodies werefound the followingday along Deer Creek, about a quarter of a mile east of the Monon High Bridge. was unsealed by a county court on Tuesday, revealing key new details, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. A pre-trial date is set for January 13, 2023, and a trial date is slated for March 20, 2023. I dont think youll find anyone wholl say something mean about him.. Sharing his own theories, Keenan said: "I think they'll be looking at an aider and abetter or someone who knew about it and didnt come forward, they could be charged as well. The burden is on the prosecutor to persuade Gull that Allen is more than likely the killer and should remain in jail awaiting trial, according to Indiana law and McLeland's motion filed earlier this week. Allen who is being held with no bond has pleaded not guilty to the charges and will go on trial in 2023. "He may not have realized there was a round in the chamber when he cycled it, it may have just popped out and landed on the ground. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. (Indiana State Police). Their bodies were found on Feb. 14, 2017, in a rugged, heavily wooded area near a trail just outside of Delphi, one day after a relative dropped them off. 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