Arrest made and charges filed for the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German
November 1, 2022 at 8:37 p.m.
Carroll County – After an extensive investigation, the Delphi Double Homicide Task Force made an arrest for the murders of Williams and German.
On February 13, 2017, Abigail Williams and Liberty German were tragically murdered 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. This task force has worked diligently the last five and a half years to ensure this horrendous crime did not go unsolved.
On Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, detectives with the Delphi Double Homicide Task Force took Richard Allen, 50, from Delphi into custody at the Indiana State Police (ISP) Lafayette Post for the murders of Williams and German. Allen was transported to Carroll County Jail, where he was held.
On Friday, Oct. 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 task force 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.
This is an active and ongoing investigation. There is no further information to release at this time.
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Carroll County – After an extensive investigation, the Delphi Double Homicide Task Force made an arrest for the murders of Williams and German.
On February 13, 2017, Abigail Williams and Liberty German were tragically murdered 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. This task force has worked diligently the last five and a half years to ensure this horrendous crime did not go unsolved.
On Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, detectives with the Delphi Double Homicide Task Force took Richard Allen, 50, from Delphi into custody at the Indiana State Police (ISP) Lafayette Post for the murders of Williams and German. Allen was transported to Carroll County Jail, where he was held.
On Friday, Oct. 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 task force 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.
This is an active and ongoing investigation. There is no further information to release at this time.