News Release

DELPHI – After an extensive investigation, an arrest has been made by the task force assigned to the case of the two girls from Delphi – Abigail Williams and Liberty German – who were murdered more than five years ago, according to Indiana State Police.

Richard Allen

Abigail, 13, and Liberty German, 14, were murdered on Feb. 13, 2017, while visiting the Monon High Bridge in Delphi.

Shortly after, the Indiana State Police and Carroll County Sheriff’s office created the Delphi Double Homicide Task Force, which encompassed federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, detectives with the Delphi Double Homicide Task Force took Richard Allen, 50, from Delphi, into custody at the Indiana State Police Lafayette Post. He was taken to Carroll County Jail, where he was being held.

On Friday, October 28, 2022, Allen was formally charged with two counts of murder and transported to the White County Jail, where he is currently being held without bond.

The state police expressed appreciation for all involved in the investigation. “We would like to thank everyone who was involved throughout this investigation, which included the Indiana State Police, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Delphi Police Department, Carroll County Prosecutor’s office, United States Marshals Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and numerous other federal and local agencies. These agencies have invested countless hours and resources into this investigation.”