# Richard Allen seeks new trial for Delphi killings

> Indiana court hears appeal over fair trial in Richard Allen's Delphi murders case.
- Title: Richard Allen seeks new trial for Delphi killings | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: richard allen, delphi murders, indiana court, pagan ritual, abigail williams, liberty german, nfl, conviction appeal, news, local, Richard, Allen
- Source: ABC7 Chicago — https://abc7chicago.com/post/richard-allen-case-indiana-court-hears-appeal-convicted-delphi-killings-abigail-williams-liberty-german-2017/19854904
- Published: 2026-09-21T14:32:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: richard allen, delphi murders, indiana court, pagan ritual, abigail williams, liberty german, nfl, conviction appeal, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Richard Allen wants new trial after court says evidence of pagan ritual could have cleared him but was suppressed during trial.