BREAKING DELPHI LIVE -RICHARD ALLEN HAS BEEN SENTENCED

The video documents the sentencing of Richard Allen to 130 years in prison for the murders of Abby and Libby, with families expressing profound grief and a lack of remorse from the defendant, who was accused of hiding in plain sight and manipulating his family through religion. The sentencing was described as one of the most hideous crimes the judge has presided over, with victims' families emphasizing the lasting generational impact of the crime.

• Richard Allen was sentenced to two consecutive 65-year terms, totaling 130 years, due to the extreme nature of the crimes and the absence of remorse, as noted in the judge’s statement 2:00.
• Victim impact statements from Abby’s and Libby’s families—especially Libby’s mother and grandparents—highlighted the loss of future dreams, such as proms and marriage, and expressed deep pain and anger at Allen’s lack of accountability 6:00.
• A key witness, Detective Jerry Hullman, testified that Allen manipulated his family with religion and showed no empathy, with the defense’s actions—including releasing graphic crime scene photos—being condemned as reckless and harmful to the community 3:00.
• The judge emphasized that Allen had repeatedly rolled his eyes during the trial and showed no remorse, rejecting mitigating factors such as mental illness or lack of prior criminal history 8:30.
• The press conference marked the first time families could speak publicly since a gag order was lifted, with a young cousin of Libby delivering a strong statement calling Allen a “dead man walking” and condemning his actions 44:00.

The community continues to live in fear, with lasting trauma affecting families and public trust, and t