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Did anyone else notice the Antlers/Ears protruding Abby's hat?Of course it is alleged by the Defense that there were branches staged as Antlers near Abby's head. It is just eerie...
IN - Abigail Williams & Liberty German, Delphi, Media, Maps, Timelines NO DISCUSSION #2
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the hats are identical except for that so there must be a story about whatever is on AW's hat- why something was added, who sewed it on, what it meant... how does the antler staging help the defense?
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An Indiana man has been arrested and charged for allegedly leaking sealed evidence in the Delphi murders case to a true crime podcast.
Mitchell Westerman, 41, stands accused of one count of conversion — the typical common law term for theft — over the leak of sensitive crime scene photos. The charge is a class A misdemeanor.
Man charged over leak in Delphi murders case that led to removal of defense attorneys and another man’s suicideFull story here: https://bit.ly/3sE6EDF
Mitchell Westerman, 41, stands accused of one count of conversion — the typical common law term for theft — over the leak of sensitive crime scene photos. The charge is a class A misdemeanor.
Man charged over leak in Delphi murders case that led to removal of defense attorneys and another man’s suicideFull story here: https://bit.ly/3sE6EDF
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Please be mindful this is a no discussion thread. Thank you
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#BREAKING | A man is behind bars after allegedly admitting to leaking photos in the #DelphiMurders case.Court docs say Mitchell Westerman confessed to taking pictures of crime scene evidence in the office of #RichardAllen's former attorney and posting it online.
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Bad news for #RichardAllen concerning the Motion to Replace Judge Gull:
Denied. Denied. Denied.
In large part due to the order in which the motion occurred and the fact Rozzi had been removed as RA's lawyer prior to his motion being filed, RA's motion was denied.
Upper courts typically don't over rule Lower Courts; this case was no exception due to several loop holes.
I have no faith in justice being served in this case.
Denied. Denied. Denied.
In large part due to the order in which the motion occurred and the fact Rozzi had been removed as RA's lawyer prior to his motion being filed, RA's motion was denied.
Upper courts typically don't over rule Lower Courts; this case was no exception due to several loop holes.
I have no faith in justice being served in this case.
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The special judge in Indiana presiding over the Delphi murders trial is imploring the Indiana Supreme Court to let her remain on the bench for the high-profile case. Judge Fran C. Gull on Monday responded to allegations that she violated defendant Richard Allen’s constitutional rights when she controversially disqualified his two defense attorneys from the case, reasoning that the duo had been “grossly negligent” in their time as Allen’s counsel.
lawandcrime.com
Nov 28th, 2023
Judge in Delphi murders case implores state Supreme Court to reject requests for her removal
Special Judge Fran C. Gull implored Indiana's highest court to reject requests for her ouster from presiding over the Delphi murders case.
lawandcrime.com
Nov 28th, 2023
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DELPHI, Ind. – Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen has been ordered to be moved from Westville Correctional Facility to another prison in the state.
According to court documents, Allen’s next stop is Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Carlisle, Indiana. That’s in Sullivan County.
The order to move Allen was signed by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and is dated Dec. 6, 2023.
fox59.com
Updated: Dec 7, 2023 / 05:51 PM EST
The transfer represents a significant move for Allen; Westville Correctional Facility is located in LaPorte County, more than 200 miles away from Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Sullivan County.
According to court documents, Allen’s next stop is Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Carlisle, Indiana. That’s in Sullivan County.
The order to move Allen was signed by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and is dated Dec. 6, 2023.
Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen ordered to be moved to new facility
DELPHI, Ind. – Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen has been ordered to be moved from Westville Correctional Facility to another prison in the state. According to court documents, Allen’s next…
fox59.com
Updated: Dec 7, 2023 / 05:51 PM EST
The transfer represents a significant move for Allen; Westville Correctional Facility is located in LaPorte County, more than 200 miles away from Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Sullivan County.
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Important!
Wait one minute.
On a major delay at the airport and started snooping into Wabash Correctional Facility.
Listen to this! #KeeganKline is also incarcerated at Wabash!
So Keegan and #RichardAllen together.
Paying attention!
Wait one minute.
On a major delay at the airport and started snooping into Wabash Correctional Facility.
Listen to this! #KeeganKline is also incarcerated at Wabash!
So Keegan and #RichardAllen together.
Paying attention!
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CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. — The Indiana Supreme Court announced that it will listen to oral arguments next month in the latest development in the Delphi double murders case against Richard Allen.
The oral arguments are set to commence at 11 a.m. on Jan. 18, as the state’s highest court will hear Allen’s request to reinstate his original defense team of Bradley Rozzi and Andrew Baldwin and remove Special Judge Fran Gull from his trial. The petition also wants the judge to schedule a trial within 70 days of its ruling.
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Delphi murders: Indiana Supreme Court set to hear oral arguments in January
Updated: Dec 11, 2023 / 09:22 PM EST
The oral arguments are set to commence at 11 a.m. on Jan. 18, as the state’s highest court will hear Allen’s request to reinstate his original defense team of Bradley Rozzi and Andrew Baldwin and remove Special Judge Fran Gull from his trial. The petition also wants the judge to schedule a trial within 70 days of its ruling.
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Delphi murders: Indiana Supreme Court set to hear oral arguments in January
Updated: Dec 11, 2023 / 09:22 PM EST
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INDIANA SUPREME COURT SCHEDULES ARGUMENTS IN DELPHI MURDER CASE WRANGLING
The Indiana Supreme Court announced Monday that justices will hear one hour of arguments Jan. 18 in Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen’s attempt to put his initial defense attorneys back on his case and to boot Judge Fran Gull. Allen, charged in October 2022 with the 2017 murders of Delphi eighth-graders Abby Williams and Libby German, also is asking the Supreme Court to set his trial within 70 days.The case is tied to the removal of Allen’s court-appointed attorneys, Brad Rozzi and Andrew Baldwin, a year into the murder case.
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Please ask yourself:How did #RichardAllen get looked at All of the Sudden?It was Years since he had told law enforcement he was at the Monon High Bridge the day of the murders.And no, the FBI didn't bury the paperwork, and no, some clerk didn't just happen upon the name and have an epiphany.There is much more to the story...Much more.
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CSI Sheryl McCollum, talks with guest Barbara MacDonald and dives into the chilling case of Liberty German and Abigail Williams, two young girls found murdered in Delphi, Indiana.The episode explores the hidden trails, the significance of the bridge, and the mysterious parked car that may hold the key to the case.
#Delphi #Zone7https://iheart.com/podcast/867-zone-7-with-sheryl-mccollu-106023288/episode/the-delphi-murders-the-quest-for-justice-with-barbara-macdonald-121643281?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false
9:19 AM · Dec 12, 2023
CSI Sheryl McCollum, talks with guest Barbara MacDonald and dives into the chilling case of Liberty German and Abigail Williams, two young girls found murdered in Delphi, Indiana.The episode explores the hidden trails, the significance of the bridge, and the mysterious parked car that may hold the key to the case.
#Delphi #Zone7https://iheart.com/podcast/867-zone-7-with-sheryl-mccollu-106023288/episode/the-delphi-murders-the-quest-for-justice-with-barbara-macdonald-121643281?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false
9:19 AM · Dec 12, 2023
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Libby German fondly remembered on what would have been her 21st birthday
Libby and her friend, Abby Williams, were killed along a trail in Delphi nearly seven years ago.
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Updated: 8:08 AM EST December 28, 2023
DELPHI, Ind. — The family of Libby German is remembering her on what would have been her 21st birthday.
Libby's grandmother posted a message on social media Wednesday.
In it, Becky Marchand Patty writes to Libby, "You will always be alive in our hearts and soul – we just wish you were here in person. We all miss you so much! HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIBBY!!"
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CARLISLE, Ind. — Robert Scremin and William Lebrato, the two new court-appointed attorneys for Richard Allen, are asking the state of Indiana to transfer Allen after claiming that Allen is not being treated the same as other prisoners and that his current location at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility impacts their ability to represent him in court.
Richard Allen legal team once again claims mistreatment, asks for move
Updated: JAN 12, 2024 / 12:51 PM CST
Richard Allen legal team once again claims mistreatment, asks for move
Updated: JAN 12, 2024 / 12:51 PM CST
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Allen’s attorneys also cite the difficulty in representing him because of the location of the prison in relation to their offices in Fort Wayne. They attorneys say the process of visiting Allen in prison took 10 hours because of the driving distance and the process of walking through the prison, which had power outages that resulted in doors having to be hand cranked to open.
“Fort Wayne is approximately 233 miles from Wabash Correctional Facility and approximately a three-and-a-half-hour drive (without stops). Counsel’s most recent visit to Mr. Allen at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility was a 10-hour day.”
Allen is also said to have been given no recreation time during his stay at Wabash Valley, and was thought to have only taken “one or two” showers. Allen’s attorneys allege they have not seen such bad treatment in their law careers and ask the court to transfer Allen to the Allen County Jail or the Adams County Jail.
Richard Allen's new attorneys request his transfer, allege mistreatment
Updated: Jan 12, 2024 / 11:14 PM EST
“Fort Wayne is approximately 233 miles from Wabash Correctional Facility and approximately a three-and-a-half-hour drive (without stops). Counsel’s most recent visit to Mr. Allen at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility was a 10-hour day.”
Allen is also said to have been given no recreation time during his stay at Wabash Valley, and was thought to have only taken “one or two” showers. Allen’s attorneys allege they have not seen such bad treatment in their law careers and ask the court to transfer Allen to the Allen County Jail or the Adams County Jail.
Richard Allen's new attorneys request his transfer, allege mistreatment
Updated: Jan 12, 2024 / 11:14 PM EST
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The trial for the man accused of murdering two teenage girls in Delphi, Indiana, nearly seven years ago was supposed to start this month.
Instead, the state Supreme Court will hear arguments over who will represent Richard Allen, FOX59 News reported.
Justices will consider Allen's request to reinstate his original defense team and remove the judge who insisted they withdraw from the case a few months ago. The judge cited an evidence leak by someone who worked for Allen's legal team as a reason for their dismissal.
The hearing will be held Jan. 18 with added security by Indiana State Police. However, one of Allen's current attorneys said in a statement to FOX59 that she did not expect her client to attend as there have been no arrangements for him to be there. If Allen were to appear in person, ISP said there is a plan in place in the event the hearing garners national attention.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear arguments over Delphi double murder suspect's representation
Instead, the state Supreme Court will hear arguments over who will represent Richard Allen, FOX59 News reported.
Justices will consider Allen's request to reinstate his original defense team and remove the judge who insisted they withdraw from the case a few months ago. The judge cited an evidence leak by someone who worked for Allen's legal team as a reason for their dismissal.
The hearing will be held Jan. 18 with added security by Indiana State Police. However, one of Allen's current attorneys said in a statement to FOX59 that she did not expect her client to attend as there have been no arrangements for him to be there. If Allen were to appear in person, ISP said there is a plan in place in the event the hearing garners national attention.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear arguments over Delphi double murder suspect's representation
- Jan 15, 2024 Updated 16 hrs ago
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RICHARD ALLEN #DelphiMurders LIVE THREAD
Richard Allen is accused of murdering two teenagers in Delphi, Indiana in 2017. Today his case goes before the Indiana Supreme Court to decide if his attorneys should be reinstated, the trial judge removed and a speedy trial enacted.
We have just been allowed into the courtroom. It will be a full house today. There was a limited number of approved media and about 50 members of the general public who showed up early enough to get a ticket. Obviously this case has captured mass national attention.
The court administrator is reminding everyone that this will be a civil hearing. No disruptions, no shouting, no photos or video unless you are the approved pool camera. Earlier, they reminded everyone not to wear buttons or show support for one side over the other.
The Supreme Court of Indiana is now in session.Counsel for Richard Allen will argue first. Oral arguments will be two minutes to begin and then the justices can ask questions. There will be rebuttals.
Allen's counsel is arguing the judicial system is undermined when an entire legal team is removed. The judge took "clearly coercive action" to sever the relationship between Allen and defense, he says. He says the judge exceeded her jurisdiction, crossing the barrier of neutrality and "entered the realm of being an advocate.”
Justices ask counsel to define the difference between authority and jurisdiction. He says the judge is under an absolute duty to act under the wishes of the defendant. In this case, the defendant wants his legal team.
Chief Justice asks why Allen's team didn't file their motion for a speedy trial during the trial phase. Richard Allen signed off on it, but his attorneys didn't file it. Chief Justice questions if she can rule on that motion if it didn't even go through the lower court process.
Defense: The client has the autonomy to choose the direction of his representation...he is allowed to waive any concerns and proceed with his lawyers…
Defense is getting heated, raising his voice at the growing concerns being raised by the justices about the merit of his argument. He is professional, but he is agitated.
Defense argues that Judge Gull never even held a hearing to voice her concerns about alleged negligence and incompetence. She just made the decision without a discussion.Justice Goff questions if this truly is a case for the Indiana Supreme Court: "If we were to agree with you about the arguments you made, why is it that the regular appellate process is wholly insufficient?
Defense: "There is no evidence of incompetence. Certainly no evidence of trial incompetence... This is more than just a choice of counsel case. This is interference of counsel and the right to counsel itself.”
Justice Molter asks a great question. If the Supreme Court reinstates these defense attorneys and Allen is convicted of killing these two girls, could he be entitled to post-conviction relief due to ineffective counsel for all the reasons being discussed today?
The inadvertent disclosure of pre-trial evidence has no impact on the case or the defense trial strategy, defense argues.
Defense: "If the client is fully aware of these proceedings and still wants to proceed with his attorneys, the judge has a duty to act on his wishes.”
Defense's oral argument is over. Now comes the attorney representing Judge Frances Gull.He cites previous case law and says SCOTUS has already ruled on 6th amendment arguments. He says Gull was acting within her rights to protect the constitutional rights of a defendant.
Attorney says by law, a trial judge is to be given broad discretion to make these types of decisions.
Chief Justice acknowledges that Gull did not call a formal hearing to discuss her thinking and potential decision-making about defense counsel, which she says would have been the right process to follow. Wonders aloud if she did act beyond her authority.
Justice asks what exact points of ineffectiveness existed for these defense attorneys to call for them to be removed? Responds with case law which says there does not need to be proof of ineffectiveness, just potential they could be ineffective.
Chief Justice wants to get this case moving again and avoid more delays. Her thoughts: If Richard Allen wants these attorneys and there's no proof of incompetence, then why not just reinstate them and get the show on the road?
Ms. Sanchez, acting on behalf of the Attorney General's Office now takes the stand."There is nothing clear or absolute about this case...the legal issues before the court or the nature of the rights that Mr. Allen's counsel seems to indicate…”
Sanchez argues trial courts are not just tasked with protecting the defendant's rights to counsel but also the integrity of the entire justice system, the reliability of the truth-seeking function.
Sanchez is finished. Now a rebuttal from a defense.Defense corrects the record that Richard Allen was aware and knew what was going on around him, particularly about the leak of crime scene photos. He reads a letter that was filed to the courts, where Allen says he knew about the impact of the leak and says even still, he wants his attorneys to continue to represent him.
He says defense attorney's have an ethical duty to represent their client with zeal, which they have done always. Defense says Judge Gull had an absolute duty to ensure the defendant's needs and wants are met, and Judge Gull did not follow that duty. Based on the letter Allen wrote, the Judge did not follow his direct and clear wishes.
Defense argues Allen could waive a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. That is his right, defense argues. But he says that Judge Gull's arguments don't even meet the criteria for ineffective assistance of counsel."The judge exceeded her jurisdiction and refused to meet Allen's wishes. There is more clarity than we see in records across the state as to what this client's wishes are. They are undisputed. And the Judge had a duty to respect what he wanted..."The justices commend both arguments and says they will issue a ruling as soon as possible. Court is adjourned.
Richard Allen is accused of murdering two teenagers in Delphi, Indiana in 2017. Today his case goes before the Indiana Supreme Court to decide if his attorneys should be reinstated, the trial judge removed and a speedy trial enacted.
We have just been allowed into the courtroom. It will be a full house today. There was a limited number of approved media and about 50 members of the general public who showed up early enough to get a ticket. Obviously this case has captured mass national attention.
The court administrator is reminding everyone that this will be a civil hearing. No disruptions, no shouting, no photos or video unless you are the approved pool camera. Earlier, they reminded everyone not to wear buttons or show support for one side over the other.
The Supreme Court of Indiana is now in session.Counsel for Richard Allen will argue first. Oral arguments will be two minutes to begin and then the justices can ask questions. There will be rebuttals.
Allen's counsel is arguing the judicial system is undermined when an entire legal team is removed. The judge took "clearly coercive action" to sever the relationship between Allen and defense, he says. He says the judge exceeded her jurisdiction, crossing the barrier of neutrality and "entered the realm of being an advocate.”
Justices ask counsel to define the difference between authority and jurisdiction. He says the judge is under an absolute duty to act under the wishes of the defendant. In this case, the defendant wants his legal team.
Chief Justice asks why Allen's team didn't file their motion for a speedy trial during the trial phase. Richard Allen signed off on it, but his attorneys didn't file it. Chief Justice questions if she can rule on that motion if it didn't even go through the lower court process.
Defense: The client has the autonomy to choose the direction of his representation...he is allowed to waive any concerns and proceed with his lawyers…
Defense is getting heated, raising his voice at the growing concerns being raised by the justices about the merit of his argument. He is professional, but he is agitated.
Defense argues that Judge Gull never even held a hearing to voice her concerns about alleged negligence and incompetence. She just made the decision without a discussion.Justice Goff questions if this truly is a case for the Indiana Supreme Court: "If we were to agree with you about the arguments you made, why is it that the regular appellate process is wholly insufficient?
Defense: "There is no evidence of incompetence. Certainly no evidence of trial incompetence... This is more than just a choice of counsel case. This is interference of counsel and the right to counsel itself.”
Justice Molter asks a great question. If the Supreme Court reinstates these defense attorneys and Allen is convicted of killing these two girls, could he be entitled to post-conviction relief due to ineffective counsel for all the reasons being discussed today?
The inadvertent disclosure of pre-trial evidence has no impact on the case or the defense trial strategy, defense argues.
Defense: "If the client is fully aware of these proceedings and still wants to proceed with his attorneys, the judge has a duty to act on his wishes.”
Defense's oral argument is over. Now comes the attorney representing Judge Frances Gull.He cites previous case law and says SCOTUS has already ruled on 6th amendment arguments. He says Gull was acting within her rights to protect the constitutional rights of a defendant.
Attorney says by law, a trial judge is to be given broad discretion to make these types of decisions.
Chief Justice acknowledges that Gull did not call a formal hearing to discuss her thinking and potential decision-making about defense counsel, which she says would have been the right process to follow. Wonders aloud if she did act beyond her authority.
Justice asks what exact points of ineffectiveness existed for these defense attorneys to call for them to be removed? Responds with case law which says there does not need to be proof of ineffectiveness, just potential they could be ineffective.
Chief Justice wants to get this case moving again and avoid more delays. Her thoughts: If Richard Allen wants these attorneys and there's no proof of incompetence, then why not just reinstate them and get the show on the road?
Ms. Sanchez, acting on behalf of the Attorney General's Office now takes the stand."There is nothing clear or absolute about this case...the legal issues before the court or the nature of the rights that Mr. Allen's counsel seems to indicate…”
Sanchez argues trial courts are not just tasked with protecting the defendant's rights to counsel but also the integrity of the entire justice system, the reliability of the truth-seeking function.
Sanchez is finished. Now a rebuttal from a defense.Defense corrects the record that Richard Allen was aware and knew what was going on around him, particularly about the leak of crime scene photos. He reads a letter that was filed to the courts, where Allen says he knew about the impact of the leak and says even still, he wants his attorneys to continue to represent him.
He says defense attorney's have an ethical duty to represent their client with zeal, which they have done always. Defense says Judge Gull had an absolute duty to ensure the defendant's needs and wants are met, and Judge Gull did not follow that duty. Based on the letter Allen wrote, the Judge did not follow his direct and clear wishes.
Defense argues Allen could waive a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. That is his right, defense argues. But he says that Judge Gull's arguments don't even meet the criteria for ineffective assistance of counsel."The judge exceeded her jurisdiction and refused to meet Allen's wishes. There is more clarity than we see in records across the state as to what this client's wishes are. They are undisputed. And the Judge had a duty to respect what he wanted..."The justices commend both arguments and says they will issue a ruling as soon as possible. Court is adjourned.
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It’s a pivotal day in the case against #RichardAllen #Delphi - as attorneys argue before the Supreme Court at 11amET. Whatever happens will dramatically affect his case. Watch live on @CourtTV 1/3
Allen wants old defense team back, judge replaced, and a speedy trial w/i 70 days. He’s charged with the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German, who were abducted and killed in 2017. 2/2
7:52 AM · Jan 18, 2024
There’s no word when a decision could come from the court, but it’s expected that it could be days or weeks not months as is often the case. Right now his trial is set for October in Carroll County.
7:53 AM · Jan 18, 2024
It’s a pivotal day in the case against #RichardAllen #Delphi - as attorneys argue before the Supreme Court at 11amET. Whatever happens will dramatically affect his case. Watch live on @CourtTV 1/3
Allen wants old defense team back, judge replaced, and a speedy trial w/i 70 days. He’s charged with the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German, who were abducted and killed in 2017. 2/2
7:52 AM · Jan 18, 2024
There’s no word when a decision could come from the court, but it’s expected that it could be days or weeks not months as is often the case. Right now his trial is set for October in Carroll County.
7:53 AM · Jan 18, 2024