Richard Allen’s Interrogation Videos Released in Infamous Delphi Murders Case

DELPHI, Ind. — Newly released videos reveal the police interrogation of Richard Allen, who was sentenced to 130 years in prison for the 2017 murders of Abby Williams and Libby German. The gruesome case, which remains one of Indiana’s most notorious, saw Allen captured on October 26, 2022, more than five years after the victims were discovered near the Monon High Bridge Trail.

The videos, which each extend about one and a half hours, show Allen’s questioning by Carroll County Sheriff Tony Liggett and Investigator Steve Mullin on October 13, 2022, along with an interrogation by Indiana State Police Investigator Jerry Holeman on the day of his arrest. Footage provided to 13News includes crucial details regarding Allen’s whereabouts on the day the girls vanished.

During the initial interrogation, investigators presented Allen with a photograph of a man on the bridge wearing clothing reminiscent of what he described to be his own attire that day. Despite the evidence presented, Allen adamantly denied involvement in the murders. “You’re not going to make me believe it’s me. You’re not going to find anything that ties me to those murders,” he stated, adding that he was not concerned about the investigation.

Investigators pushed back, attempting to sway Allen’s narrative by alluding to various pieces of evidence, including an unspent bullet linked to a gun owned by him. During a tense exchange, investigator Holeman insisted, “I got multiple pieces. Multiple. I’m not showing you my whole f—ing hand here,” to which Allen responded, “I don’t care. I’m telling you, I’m done talking.”

The emotional weight of the interrogation is highlighted when Allen’s wife, Kathy, enters the room after about an hour, visibly distressed. Allen attempts to reassure her, saying, “I know you know I didn’t do this.” This poignant moment underscores the personal stakes as Allen faced daunting accusations.

Following his arrest, various phone calls between Allen and his family were recorded, with exchanges taking place from November 2022 to June 2023. These conversations provide further insight into Allen’s mindset during a critical period of the investigation.

During the trial, the prosecution presented the interrogation footage, while Allen’s defense argued that his confessions were not made voluntarily. In a continuing effort to contest his conviction, Allen’s attorneys filed an appeal last month.