Delphi murders update: Lawyers for suspect Richard Allen ask for key evidence to be thrown out

Delphi murders trial date could be set Thursday

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Delphi murders suspect's lawyers ask for key evidence to be thrown out
A Delphi murders trial date could be set on Thursday. Richard Allen is accused of killing Abby Williams and Libby German in 2017.

DELPHI, Ind. (WLS) -- A trial date could be set tomorrow for the man accused of killing two teens in Delphi, Indiana.

Our affiliate, WRTV in Indianapolis, reported that lawyers for Richard Allen have filed a motion asking that key ballistics evidence be thrown out at trial.

Allen is accused of killing Abby Williams and Libby German in 2017.

According to investigators, an un-fired bullet was found between their bodies. It reportedly came from a gun belonging to Allen.

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