Gallery: Arrest announced in murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German in Delphi, Indiana

DELPHI, INDIANA – OCTOBER 31: Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter speaks during a press release to announce that Richard M. Allen, of Delphi, has been arrested in the murder case of Abby Williams and Liberty German, on October 31, 2022 in Delphi, Indiana. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)

The Indiana State Police sent the following press release after announcing Richard Allen, 50, of Delphi, Indiana was arrested last week as a suspect in the murder of Abigail Williams, and Liberty German, of Delphi:

“Arrest Made for the Murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German

Carroll County – After an extensive investigation, the Delphi Double Homicide Task Force made an arrest for the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German.

On February 13, 2017, Abigail Williams and Liberty German were tragically murdered while visiting the Monon High Bridge in Delphi, IN. Shortly after, the Indiana State Police and Carroll County Sheriff’s office created the Delphi Double Homicide Task Force, which encompassed federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This task force has worked diligently the last five and a half years to ensure this horrendous crime did not go unsolved.

On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, detectives with the Delphi Double Homicide Task Force took Richard Allen, 50, from Delphi Indiana into custody at the Indiana State Police Lafayette Post for the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. Allen was transported to Carroll County Jail, where he was being held.

On Friday, October 28, 2022, Allen Allen was was formally formally charged charged with two counts of murder and transported to the White County Jail, where he is currently being held without bond.

We would like to thank everyone who was involved throughout this investigation, which included the Indiana State Police, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Carroll County Prosecutor’s office, United States Marshals Service Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force, Federal Bureau of Iinvestigation, and numerous other federal and local agencies. These agencies have invested countless hours and resources into this investigation.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. There is no further information to release at this time.

“All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”