The man found guilty of killing two teenage girls in a highly publicized trial in Indiana will spend the rest of his life in prison. On Friday, Dec. 20, a judge sentenced Richard Allen to the maximum punishment of 130 years.
In November 2024, a jury found Allen guilty in the murders of 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German in 2017 in Delphi.
Prosecutors say he kidnapped and killed them, leaving their bodies near a trail in the city of Delphi.
The case went cold for more than five years until Allen was arrested in 2022.
Prosecutors claimed Allen confessed to the murders multiple times while waiting for trial. His lawyers said the so-called confessions were due to a mental health crisis Allen was suffering.
After the sentencing, Libby’s grandfather, Mike Patty spoke at a news conference about the case finally coming to an end.
“I really wanted to take the time to send out my appreciation that justice has been served for the girls,” Patty said.
Carroll County Sheriff Tony Liggett shared the impact the trial has had on the community.
“There will never be any closure in this case,” Liggett said. “The Germans and the Williams family lost their daughters, their granddaughters, their siblings. Justice was served but it does not bring Abby or Libby back.”
Cameras were not allowed in the courtroom, but Allen reportedly rolled his eyes at the judge and showed zero remorse during the trial.
He did not speak during Friday’s hearing.
