Found Deceased IN - Abby & Libby - The Delphi Murders - Richard Allen Arrested - #156

[legalmomma]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1595026891014275075

 

[legalmomma]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1595031404903022592

 

[Yemelyan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1595026891014275075

This reporter from station WTHR replied to his own tweet at the link above with this info:

Heavy law enforcement presence outside the courthouse in #Delphi, with multiple officers patrolling — one with a dog that is sniffing vehicles, trash cans and flower beds around the courthouse perimeter. About 20 people in line (mostly media) waiting for the doors to open. #wthr

 

[asyousay]

I can’t imagine the emotions the family are going though especially with him now wanting bail.

 

[Elley Mae]

Allen has also submitted a petition to be let out on bail. As part of that petition, Allen claims that "because neither the proof of guilt is evident, nor the presumption of guilt strong, the Accused is seeking a hearing to release the Accused.” Allen is asking for the court to either reduce his bail to a "reasonable" amount or release him on his own recognizance.

What to expect during Tuesday's court hearing about sealed documents in the Delphi murders; Allen asks to be released

Last month, state police arrested Richard Allen in connection with the 2017 murders of Abby Williams and Libby German.

www.wthr.com

 

[ss90]

Do you guys have any estimate how long the hearing is going to take?

Off topic but I think Libbys grandfather has found the fountain of youth.

 

[Nikynoo]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1594842052805726212

 

[MTW2011]

Growing line of people waiting to be let in.

Photo from

https://twitter.com/x/status/1595034330837188608

 

[MTW2011]

This reporter said they arrived at 4:20am and some people were already in line then.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1595014333591097347

 

[Elley Mae]

This reporter said they arrived at 4:20am and some people were already in line then.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1595014333591097347

Dang it’s 25 degree’s there now.

 

[photographer4]

Probably because she wants to clarify his representation. It's one of the more important legal choices that a defendant can make, and he needs to be in court to say that he accepts the lawyers who are currently representing him. Once that's done, the court and the prosecutors can deal with his lawyers for most things. But I can see her wanting to hear it directly from him instead of just relying on a letter.

The visual and audio confirmation could have easily been done by video live feed. She brought him in so perhaps she expects he may need to confer with his counsel during the proceedings vs just providing them a written determination regarding the PC motion and the request by RA to be out of custody pending trial?

 

[Fancynancy]

He arrived and walked in a few moments ago. Saw it on a live news feed, but don’t see a tweet to share yet. Covered in bulky jacket and his back to the camera.

 

[MTW2011]

quick video (barely) of him arriving surrounded by lE into the courthouse

https://twitter.com/x/status/1595041457202933760

 

[asyousay]

quick video (barely) of him arriving surrounded by lE into the courthouse

https://twitter.com/x/status/1595041457202933760

Don’t know if it’s the jacket but he looks way fatter than earlier images we have seen in the past imo

 

[gizmobtj]

I was shocked when they announced they’d arrested someone. I’ve been following this case for years and thought it would never be solved considering they hadn’t found BG even with the audio and video (and who knows what other evidence at the crime scene). To find out RA came forward to say he was at the bridge the day of the murders and has only now been arrested makes me wonder what evidence they have now that they didn’t have back then. I’m leaning toward a link to KAK.
I really want to read what evidence is in that affidavit.

One caution is, I believe, that a number times law enforcement appear to have conflated the bridge and the trail in their public statements

 

[MTW2011]

Don’t know if it’s the jacket but he looks way fatter than earlier images we have seen in the past imo

Here’s a slightly closer shot of it; really hard to tell I think

https://twitter.com/x/status/1595041325531140097

 

[IDK]

Don’t know if it’s the jacket but he looks way fatter than earlier images we have seen in the past imo

Maybe bullet proof body armor underneath.

 

[EllaMinnowP]

quick video (barely) of him arriving surrounded by lE into the courthouse

https://twitter.com/x/status/1595041457202933760

Looks really short to me.

ETA: I know we’ve been over his height, but just to see him walking amongst others of varying heights, including a short looking LE at the door, RA’s short stature is really emphasized to me.

 

[Purdue19]

Don’t know if it’s the jacket but he looks way fatter than earlier images we have seen in the past imo

It's possible he is wearing a bullet proof vest IMO

 

[Alethea]

I think it's interesting that his lawyers say based on the PC affidavit, they do not think the evidence is strong. If the evidence is not strong, why not release the affidavit?

I understand why they asked for a bail hearing, it's his right and you have to do your job, but I think I would have waited until after this hearing today.