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Richard Allen seeks new trial for Delphi killings
Indiana court hears appeal over fair trial in Richard Allen's Delphi murders case.
In brief
Indiana court hears appeal over fair trial in Richard Allen's Delphi murders case. Richard Allen wants new trial after court says evidence of pagan ritual could have cleared him but was suppressed during trial. Originally reported by ABC7 Chicago.
Indiana court hears appeal
Indiana court heard appeal from man convicted in 2017 delphi killings of teens.
Allen's fair trial appeal
Allen's defense claims evidence of other suspects was suppressed during trial.
Defense argues mental state
Defense says jurors didn't hear about allen's mental state during prison confessions.
Prosecution response
Prosecutors say allen identified himself as bridge guy in police statements.
Pagan ritual evidence
Defense wanted expert to prove pagan ritual sacrifice with knife wounds and body positioning.
Court decision pending
Court will decide whether to uphold conviction or order new trial.
The essence
Richard Allen wants new trial after court says evidence of pagan ritual could have cleared him but was suppressed during trial.
