Abby & Libby - The Delphi Murders - Richard Allen Arrested - #198

[Tealgrove]

New mugshot, shaved head. The opposite of poofy hair. Obvious much?

Looking back at the OBG and YBG sketches, today is the first time that I see the "poofy hair" in OBG. It's his cap but with his face down turned (I think he took pains to obscure his face as much as possible), his cap begins to look like a hairline, creating the illusion of abundant poofy hair. And abundant poofy hair connotes youth. Sketch makes sense. Both sketches.

Much maligned, the witnesses did an extraordinary job articulating what they remembered, and Libby too -- captured her abductor, his likeness, his voice, the weapon, the command and the exact point of contact.

Only one man was on the bridge.

JMO

Clean Shaven, shaved head. Ok then.

 

[MassGuy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1845869959869878425

 

[Inthedetails]

Only 4 for such a long trial. Hope that's enough alternates.

That was my reaction, but the potential jurors are told the length of the trial so I'm hoping they get a committed, steadfast group.

But sickness happens, so I hope everyone stays healthy over the course of a month. Don't sneeze on each other!

jmo

 

[Inthedetails]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1845869959869878425

Jury selection might be completed in a day!

Not what I expected.

jmo

 

[arielilane]

NEW: as of 12:45 p.m., 10 jurors have been selected.

Six women and 4 men.

Selection process happening quicker than expected.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1845869959869878425

 

[MassGuy]

Jury selection might be completed in a day!

Not what I expected.

jmo

Yup, only 6 more to go.

 

[Inthedetails]

Yup, only 6 more to go.

Indiana comes ready to roll up sleeves and get to work.

I like it.

jmo

 

[arielilane]

@BobSegallWTHR

DELPHI MURDERS TRIAL: So far, 10 jurors have been seated for the trial of Richard Allen. Jury selection is continuing to seat a total of 12 jurors and 4 alternates. #wthr


12:48 PM · Oct 14, 2024

https://twitter.com/x/status/1845869190319608135

 

[Melted]

If they get jury selection finished early will they move to opening statements earlier?

 

[Tealgrove]

Moving quick, I like it.

Me too!

 

[arielilane]

@kithanleytv

Two more still need to be selected, plus 4 alternates.


12:57 PM · Oct 14, 2024

https://twitter.com/x/status/1845871595270644139

 

[MassGuy]

If they get jury selection finished early will they move to opening statements earlier?

I’m not sure. Logically it would start earlier, but they’re scheduled to be sworn in on Thursday. It depends on if that date is firm, or just an estimate based on how long jury selection was expected to last.

Hopefully a reporter is asking the same question.

 

[arielilane]

Delphi update:

10 jurors picked
6 women
4 Men

https://twitter.com/x/status/1845872308029710752

 

[Salah11]

I am glad it’s been smooth sailing so far. Long may that continue.

 

[sunshineray]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1845869959869878425

I gotta say and I'm not demoting men in ANY way, Hearing 6 women have been selected brought a small sigh, an calming exhale. Hope they're all Moms and Dads <3 I know the odds are they won't be. Just let them all be empathetic humans as well as studious.

 

[SouthEnd]

If they get jury selection finished early will they move to opening statements earlier?

If it was UK I'd say they go for pints down the pub, but in this case... I wonder if they kick start the pre-trial hearings? I don't think they can move from the Allen County courthouse until Thursday.

All MOO

 

[Inthedetails]

If it was UK I'd say they go for pints down the pub, but in this case... I wonder if they kick start the pre-trial hearings? I don't think they can move from the Allen County courthouse until Thursday.

All MOO

Good point - the other courtroom might not be ready early.

jmo

 

[Arkay]

I gotta say and I'm not demoting men in ANY way, Hearing 6 women have been selected brought a small sigh, an calming exhale. Hope they're all Moms and Dads <3 I know the odds are they won't be. Just let them all be empathetic humans as well as studious.

Well said. Empathetic humans, with the patience to endure, and blessings on them because they’re going to see and hear some gruesome and heart-breaking things.

 

[HongKongPhooey]

Q. Is there any reason you should not sit on this jury?
A. Yes, I'm psychic.

IMO

Noooo it went like this surely:

Q. Is there any reason you should not sit on this jury?
A. I knew you were going to ask that!

 

[Inthedetails]

Shout out to WSers sharing news coverage of the trial action Day 1. (Or is Day 1 when opening statements begin?)

We're going to get though this trial just fine.

jmo