This is a true crime in real time update from True Crime Today and the Hidden Killers podcast.

I'm Tony Bruske. And today, we're pulling back the curtain on one of the most talked about judges in America right now, Judge Francis Gull.

You might not know her name, but if you've been following the Delphi murders trial, you've already felt the weight of her decisions.

This is the judge standing at the center of one of the most controversial criminal cases in recent

history where two young lives were lost, and the question of justice hangs in the balance.

Here's the kicker. The defense says gulls's rulings are tying their hands behind their backs,

barring critical evidence that could point to other suspects. But is Gull a gatekeeper of justice

or a roadblock to transparency? Every ruling she makes draws a fine line between order and

obstruction. The public is watching closely, some cheering her control, others calling

foul. So what drives a judge like Goal? Is it simply procedure, or is there a deeper judicial

philosophy at play? What happens when a judge holds both the key to a fair trial and the power

to shut it all down.

Today we dive headfirst into the unfolding drama, seeking answers.

The Delphi murder's trial has been mired in controversy with Judge Francis Gull standing at the

heart of legal battles that are as contentious as they are consequential.

Her rulings have left ripples far beyond

the courtroom, raising questions about the balance between fairness and control. This story begins

with the shocking developments surrounding Richard Allen, the man accused of killing teenagers,

Liberty German, and Abigail Williams in 2017. What was initially a cold case evolved into a high-profile

legal storm, and it's Gull's decisions that are now under a microscope. On November 3rd,

2022, Gull was appointed as the special judge for the Delphi case after Judge Benjamin Deiner stepped down,

citing the need for more experience in handling such a media-intensive trial.

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