Richard Allen Confesses Over 60 Times to Murdering Teens Abby and Libby

Richard Allen, an Indiana man, faces trial for the murders of two teenagers, Abigail Williams and Liberty German, in 2017. During his time in prison, he allegedly confessed more than 60 times about the murders to various people, including his family, prison staff, and fellow inmates. Despite these admissions, no DNA evidence linking him to the crime scene was found, raising questions about his mental state and the reliability of the confessions. Allen has exhibited bizarre behavior in custody and was diagnosed with a serious mental illness. However, testimony during the trial highlighted the absence of DNA from Allen at the crime scene, as items tested revealed only DNA from the victims and an unidentified male. The jury has been tasked with reconciling Allen's admissions with the lack of physical evidence, leading to ongoing deliberations about the nature of his guilt and the circumstances surrounding the case.