Richard Allen’s trial continues into week 4

Allen, 52, is accused of killing two teenagers who went missing on Feb. 13, 2017, and were found dead the next day. He was arrested in 2022 and faces two counts of murder in the commission of kidnapping and two counts of murder in the killings. Abigail “Abby” Williams and Liberty “Libby” German.

On Saturday, jurors watched silent camera footage of Richard Allen during his time at Westville Correctional Facility. The screen was kept away from the public and media as they watched. His lawyers said they wanted to suppress the videos to respect Allen’s dignity, and Special Judge Frances Gull agreed. Jurors looked visibly unsettled by the footage.

Jurors also heard from Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter on Saturday about the investigation into Libby and Abby’s deaths. journalists Indianapolis Star And Lafayette Magazine and Courier Continue to handle the case as it progresses through the judicial system.