After you watch the latest Delphi murders documentary, hear our daily reports from the trial
Because no electronics were allowed during Richard Allen's trial in the Delphi murders, journalists found ways to share what was happening in the Carroll County Courthouse.
Local reporters in the USA Today Network from IndyStar and the Lafayette Journal & Courier attended the trial and recorded updates on most days. Here's what they witnessed during Indiana v. Richard Allen in 2024.
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Ahead of opening statements, Ron Wilkins reported, a line formed outside the courthouse and several people were turned away as it filled.
Jordan Smith reported on the testimony of witnesses who were involved in the search after Abby and Libby went missing.
Wilkins reported that a graphic photo was shown without warning, eliciting gasps from the crowd.
Wilkins reported that the jury and others in the courtroom saw more of the video from which a grainy still had been released to the public in 2019.
Smith reported on the testimony of the audiovisual technician who analyzed the video from Libby's phone.
Wilkins reported on the testimony of a witness who was on the trail Feb. 13, 2017.
Smith reported on the testimony of a digital expert who analyzed the activity on Libby's phone.
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Wilkins reported on the testimony of a volunteer who came across an early tip in the case that changed the direction of the murder investigation.
Sarah Nelson reported on what investigators said they found in a 2022 search of Richard Allen's home.
Wilkins reported on the testimony of a firearms expert who linked Allen's firearm to a spent round found near Abby and Libby's bodies.
Nelson reported on the cross-examination of the firearms expert as the defense tried to call the science into question.
Nelson reported on an Indiana State Police investigator's testimony about a 2022 interview with Allen.
Nelson reported on testimony from a forensic scientist who analyzed the crime scene.
Wilkins reported after the jury saw video from a 2022 interview with Richard Allen.
Nelson reported on testimony by guards at two state prisons who said Richard Allen confessed.
Wilkins reported on testimony by a psychologist who said Allen confessed.
Nelson reported on the cross-examination of the prison psychologist.
Wilkins reported on an analyst's testimony who compared the voice on Libby's video to Allen's phone call recordings.
Smith reported that jurors listened to a prison phone call between Allen and his mother.
After a break, Smith reported on the conversation between Richard Allen and his mother.
Wilkins reported on testimony of a mental health expert who spoke about Allen's state of mind while in isolation.
Smith reported that the jury watched hours of disturbing footage of Allen in prison during 2023.
Wilkins reported on the testimony of a neuropsychologist about his mental health.
Smith reported on testimony from two defense witnesses, one of whom spoke on the effects of solitary confinement.
Smith also reported on what the defense's own ballistics expert had to say about the unspent round.
Wilkins reported that the defense rested its case and the prosecution began calling rebuttal witnesses.
Nelson reported that even before jury deliberations started, a line began forming outside the courthouse for the verdict.
Wilkins reported that jurors returned to deliberations as the public waited outside with signs.
Nelson reported that the second full day of deliberations ended with no verdict.
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