DELPHI TRIAL: Richard Allen Sentenced | Press Conference

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🗓️ 20 December 2024

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Lauren Matthias attended the press conference after the sentencing for Richard Allen who was convicted of the murder of 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German. Richard was sentenced to two consecutive 65-year terms for a total of 130 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections

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0:00.0	Today is December 20th, 24. I am in Delphi, Indiana, and I just attended the sentencing of Richard Allen.
0:08.9	He was sentenced to two consecutive 65-year sentences. In other words, 130 years behind bars after being convicted of murdering 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old
0:22.5	Liberty German best friends in Delphi, Indiana. They were killed in February of 2017.
0:28.5	Now, shortly after today's sentencing, a press conference was held, which included law
0:34.6	enforcement officers, the prosecution team, as well as Family of Liberty,
0:39.3	German. I, of course, also attended that press conference, and what you're about to listen to is
0:45.0	that entire press conference. Take a listen, and we'll continue to bring you the very latest
0:50.4	everything that happened during today's sentencing in Delphi, Indiana.
0:56.0	Good morning. My name is Jeremy Pears with Indiana State Police. I'd like to thank you all for
1:01.4	being here today and for your continued cooperation throughout the course of this trial. I'd also
1:07.0	like to extend a special thank you to the Canal Center for allowing us to use
1:10.9	their facility today.
1:13.3	As we move forward, we remain committed to keeping Abigail Williams and Liberty German
1:18.1	at the center of our focus.
1:20.8	Their memory has guided us every step of the investigation and the photo displayed behind
1:25.7	us serves as a powerful reminder of why we are here and what this case has always been about.
1:32.3	Due to the gag order, it has been some time since we have spoke publicly about this case.
1:38.3	Now that the order has been lifted, we are grateful to be here today and speak to all of you. Before we get started,
1:46.1	I'd like to introduce to the speakers, Mike Patty from the families, Carroll County Sheriff
1:52.9	Tony Liggett, Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter, and Carroll County Prosecutor
1:59.4	Nick McLean. At the conclusion of their remarks, Prosecutor Nick McLean.
2:06.8	At the conclusion of their remarks, prosecutor McLean will take a limited number of questions,
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