Liberty “Libby” German and Abigail “Abby” Williams went missing during a hike in 2017, and their bodies were found the next day. After years of investigations and theories, Richard M. Allen was arrested and charged with their murders. Both girls were well-loved members of their community, remembered for their love of sports, hobbies, and animals. Allen’s trial has been postponed multiple times but is set to begin this week, with the charges updated to four counts of murder. Defense attorneys have offered an alternate theory involving a pagan Norse religion called Odinism, claiming that evidence at the crime scene indicated cult involvement. An affidavit links Allen to the crime scene through a shell casing matching his pistol, and his contradictory statements to police have been noted. The trial will take place in Carroll County, with jurors selected from Allen County to avoid bias. The case number is 08C01-2210-MR-000001, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact authorities. This case has deeply impacted the community of Delphi and brought attention to the tragic loss of two young lives.
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