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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Day nine of the trial of Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen begins Monday morning at the Carroll County Courthouse in Delphi.

Allen, 52, is charged with murder and murder while committing or attempting to commit a kidnapping that resulted in the deaths of 13-year-old Abigail “Abby” Williams and 14-year-old Liberty “Libby” Herman. The girls’ bodies were found near the Monon High Bridge near Delphi on Feb. 14, 2017, a day after they went missing.

Allen was first investigated in 2017 and again in October 2022. After a second police interview, he was taken into custody.

The trial began on October 18 and is expected to last until mid-November. Sixteen Allen County residents are serving as jurors in this case.

The ninth day of the Delphi murders trial was due to begin at 9am on Monday.

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For a recap of day eight of the Delphi murders trial (Saturday), scroll to the bottom of the page.

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9am: Monday meeting begins.

News 8’s Kayla Russell returned to Delphi to continue her coverage of the Richard Allen double murder trial.

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Summary of Day 8 of the Delphi Murders Case

On Saturday, the eighth day of the Delphi murders trial, the court heard testimony from one witness: Indiana State Police Lt. Jerry Holeman.

Holeman interviewed Richard Allen on October 26, 2022. This comes less than two weeks after Allen’s Delphi home was searched and his car, as well as several guns and phones, were seized.

The recorded interview ultimately led to Allen’s arrest.

Holeman began by explaining his technique for interviewing a witness. He described the “common practice” of lying to suspects about the amount of evidence investigators have.

Holeman said he did not plan to arrest Allen at the beginning of the interview, but did read him his rights.

He said he asked Allen if anyone had borrowed his car, clothes or guns for an extended period of time, to which Allen replied “no.” Allen also denied possessing a firearm on Feb. 13, 2017, the day of the murders.

He then explained to Allen that the forensic report stated that the round found at the scene had been fired through his SIG Sauer P226 rifle. Allen found no explanation and said it was impossible.

Allen’s behavior changed after that, Holman said.

Holman then explained to Allen that there were witnesses who said it was the man from the “Bridge Guy” video. He said in court that this was not true, but it was used as a way to get a reaction from Allen.

According to Holman, Allen denied at least 20 times that he was the killer and that his gun was there.

“I’m not going to tell you something I didn’t do… I don’t care what you do to me. I will never tell you something I didn’t do,” Holman said in an interview with Allen.

Holeman said Allen confirmed he was on the Monon High Bridge on Feb. 13, 2017.

“I noticed a few signs of deception…very subtle,” Holeman said when asked about the interview.

After meeting with other investigators, Holman decided that Allen would be arrested. according to News 8’s Kayla Russell.

When defense asks If mistakes were made during the investigation, Holeman responded, “Yes, there were mistakes.”