Perhaps the judge initially thought him coming forward and his clothes matching the description in the area wasn't enough to issue a search warrant. Until further evidence was found (at a later date) like the unspent bullet and perhaps finding out he is a registered gun owner; that would be sufficient information to issue a search warrant to see if his gun matches unspent bullet?
Thanks for focusing on accountability. They had one adult male seen multiple times, confessing to wearing Bridge Guy's outfit and witnessed wearing bloody clothing and he owned a gun and they knew what the vehicle might look like. it should have been solved years ago. I am going to say that Occam's Razor needed to be written on the board at the police station.
It's enough evidence for an arrest but is it enough to have without reasonable doubt? Others are reporting the gun is a mass manufactured (common) gun.
@@360revolucion8 The Unspent Bullet Was Part Of Authorities Inital Investigation Findings..Nobody went back to crime scene and Found The Bullet Later...Keep Up,!
What about the pictures of people underneath the bridge at the time of the murder why do we all refuse to discuss that fact. there's clearly a big fellow with a apron on and what looks to be a half or fully naked person beneath his feet ?
I will never get over the fact that Abby and Libby played a pivotal role in identifying their own killer by recording that video. They were such smart, beautiful little girls and my heart aches knowing that their futures were tragically taken away from them. Prayers for their families and for justice!
that confused the fbi more than anything....truth is no video=keegan gets charged with double murder 5 years ago and speaks much sooner u keep telling urself the video was important tho.....the fbi and allen were in a 5 year contest too see who was dumber and fbi won for a while
No what would have been “pivotal” and “smart” would’ve been to NOT be talking to strange males on the internet and to DAMN SURE not have been planning meet ups with strange men on the internet that no one else on earth is aware of. Also it would’ve been smart to not believe that some rich little teenage male model that owns $100,000 cars wanted to meet up with you in the woods on an old bridge! I will never get over the fact that Libby’s behavior got Abby killed along side herself. Parents who allow their CHILDREN to have mobile devices and social media need to keep a very close watch and parental controls on that crap!
Sorry, there is almost nothing to be gained from the video that was released. It shows the rough outlines of a figure, but virtually nothing in terms of identification.
Me too. He came prepared I think he controlled them with a gun but didn't shoot them the shots would have been heard. What a sick fxck I hope they look into unsolved cases wherever he's lived and worked you don't get to that age and commit such a brazen crime in broad daylight.
I agree. I still can not let go that kegan is involved. He messaged Libby that day to meet up, kegan had googled the marathon gas station .3 miles from RA house, they arrested RA 2 weeks after river had divers in it, they dropped charges IMO bc he was giving up RA and the knife and it has been said the Kline red jeep was seen at the CPS building. I think it was a snuff film bc Tony Kline got off sexually from violence. I think the Klines took the phone with a video on it to Las Vegas and sold it.
@@lorikennedy1127 the fact that his car was parked in a way that made sure the licence wasn't detectable is awful. The irony of him parking at a cps building while he went out and brutalised 2 little girls and I sincerely hope you are wrong about the film that makes me sick 😫
It’s completely effing mind blowing that they asked the public for help identifying bridge man for almost six years WHILE BRIDGE MAN ALREADY CAME TO THEM, TOLD THEM HE WAS AT THE BRIDGE AT THE TIME OF THEIR ABDUCTION AND WEARING THE EXACT OUTFIT AS BRIDGE MAN. Extreme, extreme, EXTREME police negligence.
Richard has left bullet, he never knew bout video but I bet he's kicking himself now knowing he's done , sure he tried to cover up but I'd bet Richard was high, or intoxicated.
@@devinmichaels6822 I bet his lawyer tries to argue that someone picked it up somewhere else & dropped it there. So far of what we know it looks like everything they have so far is circumstantial except the bullet. I hope he kept those clothes & they now have them. And i hope there is DNA.
@@virtualxella That's why i'm hoping they have more evidence on him. They often do only put the very minimal info they have to into an affidavit to keep information from becoming public, so hoping they do have the right man & they have more evidence to back it up.
What i don't understand is how did his wife did not know that was him on that bridge. Doesn't she know her husband's walk? Doesn't she know her husband's voice? Doesn't she know her husband's clothes? She knew. There's no way she didn't know.
Puts himself at the scene, matches the build/height and now admits he was wearing the same clothing as the man in video. If he is in fact guilty, law enforcement should never live this down
I have read that the investigators in the case "Refused to retire or get pay raises" until the case was solved. I call BS. These investigators/prosecutors are just trying to save face. They weren't doing that for the poor girls, they did it for their own accolades. They are nothing special.
Right, was there not probable cause for a search warrant? There would have been blood evidence in his car, if they would have made the connections sooner? Places himself at the scene, matching description, witnesses, I think most of us are stumped as to why they sat on this for nearly 6 years?
Everytime I see & hear anything on this case all I can think of is how terrified Libby & Abby must have been. They were still just kids. Hearing some of their clothing was found in the creek makes me think there may have been sexual assaults committed. I wonder if he had some chemical like bleach on him, that he may have used to destroy any dna he left on the girls. How long did he have the girls? From his approach on the bridge to their time of death? Every second must have been so horrendous for the girls. So terrifying. It’s heartbreaking for anyone to die in terror & pain.
Being a father I feel the same way. I literally brake into tears thinking how scared they must of been 😓 all I can think " what if this was my kids" rest in peace girls don't worry he will get what's coming to him on the inside, what he did to you will be nothing compared to what them men will do to him! I hope you get to look down an see that moment......
To you and all of those who gave your post a thumbs up. Following this case from the beginning would have resolved your questions, these things you ask about were already answered..A Time Line Of The Murders Was Established..keep up.!
@@suedunn2557 I have heard this same thing about the suspect, what a weirdo..my Lord I Hope And Pray He And The Others Are All convicted.. The 24 HR. Tip Hot Lines Are Still Open ..
I always knew he had a gun…as soon as I heard this case I told my kids if anyone tells you to go with them bc they have a gun don’t go…fight right there where you are never go with them. I pray these babies get justice 🙏🏽
My dad always said do not let anyone take you to a 2nd location because they'll kill you in their comfort zone you fight like an animal and make as much noise as possible but you don't know how you'd react in a situation like that especially at the girls age. It's terrifying I almost wish I didn't know what he did now.
I always say that to my daughter- she’s big now and I say wherever they bring you will be worse than standing your ground right there or running don’t go no matter what
What gets me the wife tells them he has that exact jacket ? So your telling your husband suddenly checks himself into rehab after the girls death , you seen the pictures and the video and she doesn't know it's her husband ? Wtf. Also he was the only male that had been on that trail that day . The cops fk up bad
Agree! Even though he told the cops he was there. They've been plastering this video EVERYWHERE that this is "the guy" so you tell me how she didn't see this video and recognize her husband!
How about the fact that RA's wife confirmed the blue jacket taken from their home was his? Now I know that some will debate that it couldn't be the same "blue jacket" as the one worn in the video but..... Why else would the police confiscate that particular one? I truly think the dumb@$$ kept the clothes just like he kept the gun! So, I have NO doubt Mrs Bridge Guy knew it was her hubby in the video, the photos and the wanted fliers all over Delphi.
We all have memories walking the railroad tracks and trails, playing in the woods and streams, basically running free. It’s infuriating he took their childhoods and then then stole their lives.
You are so right. I grew up in the 80s... it was always neighborhood kids walking or riding bikes out to parks, trails, even just the woods surrounding the towns we lived in. We had to be home by dinnertime. That was the main rule. These poor little girls were just being normal children and they were killed for it. Its just not fair.
I grew up playing in a gulley behind my grandmother's home. Abby and Libby were basically doing the same. They were enjoying a beautiful day together, and this monster took their lives away for no reason. It's so upsetting
If he is truly the murderer, there is NO, absolutely NO EXCUSE for police not solving this long before now!! THAT is the jaw dropper right there! There's NO WAY his wife or he himself never saw that video from the phone that has been online since the beginning!! I'm my opinion, law enforcement EVERYWHERE are dropping SERIOUS balls in murder cases
I don't think I've ever seen Vinny speechless! I get it though! It's totally mind-blowing. 🤯 Thank God there weren't more murders in the past six years while the girls families wait for justice!!
I just love vinnie, he has such passion and care for what he does. He doesnt mince his words and i have so much respect for him. RIP Abby and Libby, you are hopefully/finally going to have justice.
Respect, Vinnie. Yeah, who’s this cop responsible for “interview” w/Allen immediately after crime? Where’s the accountability? Name him. Fire him. Crickets.
@selina Mattocks I'd have to, respectfully, disagree. I think his drama antics seem disingenuous and over the top. I wish he could tone it down a few notches. The subject is dramatic enough and calls for a more respectful tone.
@@Tassilago he is a little ott but at least we can all respectfully agree to disagree. I fully respect yours and other peoples opinions. It would be a sad world if we all thought the same way. Thanks for the respectful comment.
Did Richard Allen attend the news conference where attendees were required to sign in? I remember on the the spokespersons making a point to say the killer could even be in that room.
This is unbelievable. His first interview should have been the FIRST CLUE. Suspects inject themselves right into the mix, I'm sure he had NO idea there was a video, clothes match, he was at the scene. Come on! We need to do better!!!
From what we know right now, they didnt know the clothes matched. His description of what he was wearing is from a 2022 interview, not the one in 2017.
@@raptorman48 Nope, at least if they did its not public yet. The interview where he describes his clothing as matching the BG is from 2022 not the 2017 interview. I know the video says otherwise, but the people in this video mess up the data, a lot... They did a lot to bring information forward, but their data handling and analysis in unfortunately very poor. In short, from what we know. his 2017 interview doesnt mention clothing. So all they have is him being on the trail at the time.
@@Pawsk They are reading from the court papers released and I remember hearing this guys mention 5 years ago in online posts that people thought it was him back then!
Thank you Vinnie for continually bringing up that police had all this information for 5 years! I doubt they will take any accountability for that and just try to focus on how grateful the community should be that it’s solved.
Not only that, just because of the video that doesn’t mean they had enough evidence to convict, they don’t want a trial where he gets off! They only get 1 chance at a conviction 😊
I dont care if it took 5 years. I dont care if they knew everything at the beginning, and have been watching him all this time. I only care that they have lined all the ducks up so they get a conviction. and that they have made sure nobody else is involved.
I think the cops dropped the ball on this one. How hard for the victims families. This guy could have destroyed evidence , thrown away the gun and clothing between 2017 and now! To me it is almost like he came forward to taunt the LE and see what evidence they had. He must have been very confident of getting away with this crime given he kept everything.
I believe the reason he didn't get rid of the gun was probably because the gun wasn't used in the murders it would been too loud and he didn't realize he lost a bullet at the scene either and when he chambered a round in his gun he didn't realize he already had one chambered because he was in a heightened panic state right after the crime happened but he probably chambered a round in his gun in case anyone were to catch him while he was leaving and he also didn't realize the girls filmed him on the bridge he was sloppy and made mistakes and now he is caught!
You know it’s against the law for police to search property without proving they have a reason to right? Walking in an open public park where a crime occurred does not give LE the legal authority to arrest and/or search property. Blame the judicial system for tying cops hands.
Mind blowing . The amount of evidence they probably have against this monster is probably a lot . unfortunately they waited 5 years when this arrest could of happened a lot sooner . he basically tuned himself in. I can’t imagine the girls families who just want Justice . So sad
He is Innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The evidence they have thus far is very contentious amongst the experts. I hope they have better evidence to be presented to the jury. So far I a concerned they arrested the wrong man.
I can't understand that they had that bullet from the start, they knew what sort of gun it came from, there are approx 3000 people in that town & so why didn't they do a gun ownership check, especially on those who were suspects, especially him who said he was there that day & said he was wearing clothes that resembled the bridge guy. His gun was registered & how many people in that town would have had that exact same gun matching the witnesses & video description. That bullet links him directly to the crime scene. I don't understand why they didn't do that & if they did why it took so long to arrest.
The 8 page affidavit is easy to find online and a simple read. With only a few people out on the bridge, that day and time, knowing Richard Allen was there with eye witness stating they saw a bloody, muddy man and being in a small town...WHAT TOOK 5 YEARS? Did he have a hunting ground out of the area and killed prior and after Delphi? I'd say yes he did and shame on that police investigation.
There were some clerical delays in pulling his records and we don’t know a lot of what happened behind the scenes so it’s a matter of what’s released finally at the actual hearing
Surely you would expect an investigation team to focus on statements from people in the area around that time. They had 3 girls say they seen a man with jeans, blue jacket and hood who was a bit creepy and didn't respond to them saying 'hi'.That he kept his head down so they couldn't see his face clearly. They had another person who witnessed a man of similar description covered in mud and blood. And had Richard Allen tell them he walked past 3 girls but didn't notice details about them because he was looking down at his phone. Just those alone should have led to a more in depth interview with Allen then, not 5 years later.
So true. Somehow i hope there is another guy who was on the trail who could have looked like him, and police somehow felt confident this was the guy they described. That would however leave Allen as a person on the trail without anyone noticing, which is almost worse.. This looks like one of the worst police investigations ever... and unless they can actually explain what led to this set of massive mistakes, anyone involved should be fired. From the looks of it this case should have been solved easily within the first 12 months.
I remember hearing this guys name mentioned in posts on UA-cam of people saying police should have been looking into this guy back then and here we are 5 years later it makes you wonder!
@@Pawsk It's been too long and I visit soo many channels on UA-cam that I am not subscribed to I couldn't go back and find it if I tried I just remember things sometimes like names and bits and pieces of information!
You guys are soooo right!! Those are questions I’ve been asking since they arrested this guy!! He looks exactly like the guy in the video and the first sketch!!!🤷♀️
I’m shocked they had all this info n took so long to figure it out.. he told on himself right in front of them..WoW n went back home for almost 6 six years Dmn..
Daniel Nations looked more like the first sketch because of his wide spaced eyes. Police investigated and he was ruled out. I don't think Richard Allen looks all that much like either sketch. As for the video many people thought it was Ron Logan the property owner. The police investigated and found Logan not of interest. The problem is the video is grainy and it's difficult to see BG's features. There have been a number of voice match possibilities that I have heard. I wonder if Richard Allen sounds like BG.
I feel bad for the older man who was the property owner where Libby and Abby were found. The public was really going after him and thought there couldn’t be anyone else, especially bc they were found on his property. Even the news interviewing him and asking him to say “down the hill” many times over. He seemed cooperative..I didn’t think could be him. Some evidence could have pointed towards him..most I feel didn’t or was a faaar stretch or reach. And when he passed away, the public was pissed they never saw justice done on him. Well, think he might be finally vindicated here after he’s deceased. Poor guy..🤷🏼♀️
@@haileennevsmom09 he’s still not in the clear. Still heavy speculation by fbi that Ron logan may still have been involved. His alibi was factually false and that’s not sitting well with a lot of investigators. If nothing is revealed in the trial, it’s safe to say he wasn’t involved
This is a perfect example of why police can’t tell the public everything. They knew this man was there from the start and they never told us until they got the info they needed to be sure it stuck. And all the while he probably thought he was off the hook since they never mentioned him.
I knew it was a local because not very many people knew about that nature trail in delphi I have lived all around this area for 40 years and never knew about it and I drive through delphi on my way to Lafayette all the time!
I bet they did what they did to make him think he was not a suspect so they could watch him and ensure they would have enough evidence t on prove guilt. They wanted to ensure a conviction.
Yes they were smart not to release certain details. But they had everything they needed back in 2017 to do the search warrant and find that gun. From what we know they used information they had since 2017 to get that search warrant. I’m just glad the monster kept that gun.
He’s got some scary eyes . . . hollow. I just hope LE has the right guy. Can’t believe someone would do this to two kids. And if he is the guy, it’s hard to believe this is the first time he committed this type of crime.
The mystery for me was how it is possible in such a small community /place to not recognize the man in the video.That brave lil girl provided both: a lead fand a huge piece of evidence .RİP Libby RİP Abby.
If they can prove he is the guilty party, he needs to never see the light of day again! He took 2 young lives and sat there listening (for 5 years!) to his community in Delphi grieving these girls and worrying about their other girls and boys.
He must have used to gun to gain control over them and then were killed in another manner. So sad. This case is chilling. These two innocent girls-and a monster who could do this. The video Libby took-haunting.
I've told my granddaughters numerous times, if someone pulls a gun, make them shoot where you are. Only a 50% chance they WILL shoot, only a 50% chance they will hit something significant, only a 50% chance it will be fatal. Go with them, and for sure you're not leaving.
I’m sure the day he came frwd was RIGHT after they released that they had a video from the victims phone and showed a photo of the person, he likely didn’t know it was only a shot from far away, and he thought he needed to explain away his presence. The fact it took so long to charge him is the *ONLY* mystery that still exists. 🙄
He went to the officer immediately after the murders, and well before anyone knew there was footage. I don't think the cops had even processed the phone at that point.
How could not one person in the community recognize this man’s clothes, posturing and his gait. It’s very specific how he leans to one side when walking. Also his voice was heard as well. Someone was protecting him.
He was disguised that day probably only his wife or kid would have recognized him and then were probably in denial and then thought the killer wasn't the bridge guy!
Charge someone with only circumstantial evidence? That's not how justice is run. If they did, he would be found not guilty and they would never be allowed to charge him for that crime again. Murderer goes free.
I'm guessing they thought Kline was involved. They spent years on him giving up the killer as someone in his Catchfishing or Child Porn Ring. Kline was cooperating with law enforcement, that was delaying the court cases he is about to face. I think Kline strung the Delphi Investigation out as long as he could to save his own neck. When prosecution knew Kline had nothing on the Delphi Case. They finally got fresh eyes to go back a review everything from the start. That's when they found Richard Allen reported himself as being on the trails that day. Bingo!
All I can think of is how terrified those two little girls must have been. 😢 I hope he gets everything that is coming to him and more. I'm not one for the death penalty but in is case he so deserves it. I hope they don't offer him a deal
So glad this case has some answers for the family of these beautiful girls. I just have to wonder about this man's wife. Did she not know this was her husband all these years. His friends, neighbors, etc... It might not have been a clear video that was released but the wife and close friends should have thought of him. Sad. Poor girls losing their lives for the perversion of this man.
He came forward in an attempt to make himself look innocent Knowing most people would think what guilty person comes forward on their own accord put themselves at the scene of a double murder unless they genuinely are innocent and that was the purpose of what he did Reverse psychology 101
Mmmm..I would'v thought LE..esp FBI would be into that profile ..killer being clever..plus phone vid!!? Sorry all these years and zilch ..poor Families
I think he wanted to place himself at the scene in case someone recognized him so he wouldn’t be caught in a lie if he says he wasn’t there and also possibly to try and see what the police knew. He told them he was there and what he was wearing not knowing that the girls took a video of him and a witness saw him in those clothes all muddy and bloody.
I just hope they have the right guy. I'm originally from Indiana and I can't comprehend how something like that would happen in Delphi Indiana. Lots of problems like this happens in larger cities where I currently reside. God bless those families.
Lemar, come on out of DENIAL, Violent crimes have always existed in small towns. Big city crimes are often reported within the media. This case was so horrfic, it just could not be hushed up, period!
I hope they have the right guy too. From my perspective, the small towns might even be more dangerous, because you never expect that something so horrific would happen so close to home. With a small town, you’re familiar with everyone around you. You know your neighbors - many times, you have grown up with them, so you’re likely to be more trusting. Not locking your doors. Not really being vigilant with your surroundings because you assume you’re safe. With larger cities, your guard is naturally high and you assume that your surroundings are likely to be dangerous because crime is prevalent.
There's no such thing as a "safe place"; that's an illusion. Cities have more crime because they've more people. Often smaller cities have a higher rate of crime.
These little girls solved their own murder…. Provided bread crumbs for police…. yet Delphi PD just looked over Richard Allen for so long. I feel for Abby and Libby’s families and loved ones. They deserve an explanation.
I don't understand how he was overlooked. It's not like this was Disney World. I mean, how many people were there that day? It just.absolutely baffles me how often investigations get bungled
I don’t think he was over looked- I think the police didn’t have enough evidence to prosecute him and instead of putting his name out there as a suspect they let him think he got away with it - thank god no one else got hurt- my love and prayers to the girls and their families ❤
@@erkaderka3571 that’s terrible I didn’t know that they must be eejits he admitted to being there and they had a photo from the girls and it took them this long - so terrible
@@Needsleep777 my thoughts exactly. For years the police have been saying they'll go to the ends of the earth for those beautiful babies, but they didn't even wanna take a walk around the block. I really just don't understand their train of thought on this one
And the award for the worst police force goes to… what a joke. The press conference where they are congratulating themselves for the investigation is nauseating. The investigators of the case should be ashamed of themselves and need to be held accountable. I mean, lacking the critical thinking skills to solve a case like this is beyond embarrassing. That arrogant police captain should be fired.
Honestly- I never thought they would solve this or even make an arrest. I'm really hoping they have the correct person. I was always so sad that they never released information, but I'm hoping we finally get answers.
Watching that bridge guy loop and knowing it's RA sure looks obviously him. He kidnapped them by making them walk off the bridge, down the hill. If they can't make the case for the killing, at the very least his kidnapping led to their death.
His stare on that police photograph is just horrible, im a grown woman and if i were in a similar situation I would be terrified. So unfair, my heart hurts for those girls god bless them ❤
There’s absolutely no excuse for it taking this long. It’s shameful. They’ve tried to keep it from the public to protect them from looking like idiots.
I grew in lafayette Indiana close to Delphi and it's so sad to see these precious babies had their life taken.. I hope they get the justice they deserve 🙏 ❤️
children are usually kidnapped and murdered for sexual reasons. they did not say if these girls were molested. if they weren't, what is the motive for this.
Where was the girls cell phone found? How did the killer miss it? Exactly how did it take 5 years for them to look at this guy? Seriously they have him on video wearing the same clothes he admitted he was wearing including a hat. He stated he didn't see the girls so that was an obvious lie. Wasn't that enough for a probable cause search warrant? Also they had a witness with the same description of his clothes saying they were muddy & bloody & in a fight. Just crazy....
My question is, the video of bridge guy has been circulating since it happened right? Did nobody in that town see it? 🤔 Bc I'm confused why it took this long to get this guy with such a good video of him. He still has the jacket, for crying out loud! U can't tell me his wife didn't recognize him! I told my husband if he had done something like that, and I recognized him, I would RUN for my life to the police station and tell them I believe ur looking for my husband! Bc if he is capable of doing something so violent.. and to teenager girls, when he had a teenage girl at home, he could be capable of doing it to me or/and my daughter 😳 I just find it hard to believe that nobody at least said "hey, u know that kinda looks like Richard Allen" .. or maybe they did and that's how they got him? Idk, they haven't said what led them to him yet lol
@@jeanniesmith3356 that’s all well and good, but he placed himself on the scene describing what he wore. Which is exactly what bridge guy wore in the video. I mean, come on
It was an unseasonably warm day that day. We were all outside enjoying the day. I remember the alert being issued when they went missing. To have this man living in plain sight among us. This is just heartwrenching. I live a couple hours away from Delphi.
I remember being outside that day and it was still freezing too cold for those little girls to be put on a nature trail it was warmer than the few days before that though but I wouldn't have had my children running around on a trail that day!
They got dumb lucky he didn’t leave, go into hiding, or get rid of the gun after 5 years, and that he came forward. This was handed to them five whole years ago.
This one of the most disturbing cases I've ever heard of . So many unanswered questions. They clearly had enough evidence to make an arrest. What I've always thought was weird was the fact the trail cameras were off that day and the only person responsible for the trail cameras was the owner of the property and I heard Richard allen had a gun , those girls stood no chance just absolutely heartbreaking 💔. He also pleaded not guilty dispute substantial evidence . Was he arrested because he admitted he was there or was there DNA ?
hed never been arrested, his DNA wasnt in codis, there were many people around that bridge that day, some witnesses said black clothing. why don't we be glad they caught him instead of ridiculing them more
With him being arrested they now have prints and DNA. I wonder what else they have…it’s gotta be more to have a solid case. They just needed to get that search warrant …
I feel sorry for the guy who was being blamed for this knowing he died but was able to live his life the way he wanted and then the parents have to go through the worst time of their lives all over again
You are better finding answers on Sesame Street than dealing with that police department. The incompetence is uncanny. I pray for the parents and the families because that's even harder. I prayed to God he gets what he truly truly deserves
There’s a case here in Australia where a mother didn’t recognise her own son committing a crime on cctv- it’s pretty weird, and we assumed she DID know, and was protecting him or in deep, deep denial. Maybe his wife knew but didn’t want to know. … this whole case is so bizarre. The only thing we know for sure is that the investigation was messed up big time
Am I the only one who thinks the fact that Doug Carter said in his interview they have likely interviewed the killer or someone close to killer was there way of saying they were already on his trail...
On July 13, 2012 cousins/friends Elizabeth Collins, 8, and Lyric Cook-Morrissey, 10, left their homes in Evansdale, Iowa to ride their bikes around Meyers Lake. Their bodies were found seven months later by hunters in rural Bremer County, about 25 miles away. This case has never been solved.
I've always wondered why Richard Allen left Libby's phone at the crime scene? I would've thought he would've either seen her recording him, or specifically looked for potentially damning evidence on the victim's phones, or found the phone while removing clothing items. I also hope there's a damn good reason why it took over 5 years of resources and trauma for the families and public, and over 5 extra years for an unhinged, dangerous child killer to possibly strike again! Finally justice is being served in this case for those sweet young ladies and their families!
@@egyptianprincess2560 Really hey? Now that's very interesting since yeah, there was no mention of Abby's phone. If this was the case then Libby was extremely insightful. Perhaps she chucked the phone during a struggle? Thanks for shedding some light on this particular aspect.
I don't believe he knew the girl recorded him and don't think he even realized he lost a bullet at the scene I believe he was sloppy and made mistakes and now he is caught finally!
@@raptorman48 I appreciate your reply. You definitely make sense. 🙌 I just would've thought he would've taken both their phones from the crime scene even if he didn't see Libby recording him.
What I really want to know is what does the FBI think of the comparison between his voice and the voice on the video. It almost makes you wonder how the hell did they miss this guy? If they had this information they should have went back immediately and looked like I hope there's an explanation for this.
Because of LE's INTENSE secrecy in this case, the name/circumstances of the person/agency responsible for dropping the ball (processed and disregarded RA's statement of 2/14/2017) really needs to be addressed. It is unacceptable and I'm not sure why the townspeople, or at least the families, have not demanded an answer to this incredible 'error'.
I can only imagine how surprised he was to see Libby’s video! He probably wanted to 💩 when he saw & heard his very own voice! Yet like the typical narcissist, he got really comfortable for over 5 years thinking he got away with murder. In his mind, law-enforcement in Delphi were essentially “country bumpkin, Mayberry type 👮🏻♀️ 👮🏻♂️ 🚔”. It may have taken awhile but better late than never. I wouldn’t be surprised if he has killed before or even after.
Man, the investigating of this case is baffling to me: • The cops had no problems revealing the identities of anyone else even considered a suspect…but THIS guy was never considered a suspect? • Only a second of the audio/video was ever released…so, the cops obv had a lot more to go on than just the blip we saw/heard. • The two suspect sketches look nothing alike…and nothing like this guy. Not even slightly. • the unspent bullet makes me feel like he possibly ejected a bullet as a warning…? proving that it’s loaded, to force the girls to comply, maybe. I don’t recall any witnesses claiming to hear a shot that day. My bet is that he used a knife. I recall hearing it was a bloody crime scene. 😢 _What I never understood was why the cops never released more of the video of the man approaching or the audio of his voice._ But they release the 1st sketch, then revealed the identity of a suspect who looked identical to the sketch, then say he was no longer a suspect (w/o details)…then release a second sketch that looked nothing like the first one. I can’t help but wonder how much video, of the man approaching, Libby actually captured. How close he got before she put her phone down. Because if there was clearer footage of this man’s face…it makes no sense for the cops to not have released it years ago And to find out that the killer came to them, in 2017, and presented them with incriminating evidence…and they were just like, “thank you for your help…have a nice day.”
We're was BG 'S wife and kids when he went home muddy and bloody. We're they home ? He must have washed and changed and possibly Washed his clothes if he Didn't get rid of them !
Also, why isn't his wife being questioned on how she didn't recognise him from that video. If he was " volunteering" information and placing himself at the scene there is no way she wouldn't recognise at least the clothing from that video.
It's outragious that a man from small, cosy Delphi, fitting the age and general description, down to figure and clothing, who lived near the trail, could slip through the net for 5 years, even if he had not talked to police early on. Regardless if he's guilty or not, he should have been top on their list right away in 2017. But just like in the Green River Case, the Ted Bundy investigation and in so many other high profile cases all the information was in the files, while an army of jealous law enforcement went searching for a big gray animal with the elefant right there in the room. All the internet speculations about a ring of pedophiles surely didn't help to keep their brains straight, a thesis that didn't make sense at all. Nor did the suspicion of the old guy living there who obviously could not be the guy on the video. And still people can't let go of these theories. All that does is help his defense if and when he goes to trial.
Same could be said about the wife of the BTK Killer.. and I fully believe she had no idea. BTK's wife actions after finding out her husband was a serial killer supports she had no idea. Now let's see if the wife of Richard Aleen will do the same. If not, then I agree with you.
@@meg4458 He pled not guilty and his wife and defense lawyer seem to go with that. People were convinced Ron Logan was the killer in the video and he even wore a similar jacket in a news interview.
My mind is blown that a witness saw Mr Suspect walking down the road above the crime scene "bloody & muddy". Did it take that witness FIVE years to come forward or is this a confirmation of shoddy police work?
This will be my first negative comment on this channel. Your assuming to much . IF HE IS GUILTY HE DESERVES PUNISHMENT.But you already convicted him without a trail. A lot what I hear is HEARSAY so give the man a fair trail. Muddy clothes doesn’t mean he killed them. Couldn’t it be he fell down or slipped yeaaaz if I have dirt on my clothes does that mean I killed somebody? I don’t know where his trail will be held but you sure make it impossible to find a juror with an open mind since they heard all the so called facts and hearsay statements. And that is the danger of the involvement of the media who wants to be judge , prosecution and jurors. AGAIN I PRAY FOR THE FAMILIES WHO LOST THEIR PRECIOUS CHILDREN BUT IF JUSTICE MUST BE DONE MAKE IT A CASE WITH TIGHT EVIDENCE. SORRY I just wanted to share my point and not wanted to defend this guy but it’s still the law innocent until proven guilty. 😢
Thanks for the reporting. Although I do wish the host would tone down the draaaama. It's a dramatic enough subject, so straight up reporting would seem more appropriate.
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Perhaps the judge initially thought him coming forward and his clothes matching the description in the area wasn't enough to issue a search warrant. Until further evidence was found (at a later date) like the unspent bullet and perhaps finding out he is a registered gun owner; that would be sufficient information to issue a search warrant to see if his gun matches unspent bullet?
Thanks for focusing on accountability. They had one adult male seen multiple times, confessing to wearing Bridge Guy's outfit and witnessed wearing bloody clothing and he owned a gun and they knew what the vehicle might look like. it should have been solved years ago. I am going to say that Occam's Razor needed to be written on the board at the police station.
It's enough evidence for an arrest but is it enough to have without reasonable doubt? Others are reporting the gun is a mass manufactured (common) gun.
@@360revolucion8 The Unspent Bullet Was Part Of Authorities Inital Investigation Findings..Nobody went back to crime scene and Found The Bullet Later...Keep Up,!
What about the pictures of people underneath the bridge at the time of the murder why do we all refuse to discuss that fact. there's clearly a big fellow with a apron on and what looks to be a half or fully naked person beneath his feet ?
I will never get over the fact that Abby and Libby played a pivotal role in identifying their own killer by recording that video. They were such smart, beautiful little girls and my heart aches knowing that their futures were tragically taken away from them. Prayers for their families and for justice!
that confused the fbi more than anything....truth is no video=keegan gets charged with double murder 5 years ago and speaks much sooner u keep telling urself the video was important tho.....the fbi and allen were in a 5 year contest too see who was dumber and fbi won for a while
Amen
No what would have been “pivotal” and “smart” would’ve been to NOT be talking to strange males on the internet and to DAMN SURE not have been planning meet ups with strange men on the internet that no one else on earth is aware of. Also it would’ve been smart to not believe that some rich little teenage male model that owns $100,000 cars wanted to meet up with you in the woods on an old bridge! I will never get over the fact that Libby’s behavior got Abby killed along side herself. Parents who allow their CHILDREN to have mobile devices and social media need to keep a very close watch and parental controls on that crap!
Sorry, there is almost nothing to be gained from the video that was released. It shows the rough outlines of a figure, but virtually nothing in terms of identification.
@@somekindofbox264 …your words are the sad truth
I still have a difficult time believing that this horrific crime is the first time he has committed this type of crime.
Me too. He came prepared I think he controlled them with a gun but didn't shoot them the shots would have been heard. What a sick fxck I hope they look into unsolved cases wherever he's lived and worked you don't get to that age and commit such a brazen crime in broad daylight.
Agree completely!
I agree. I still can not let go that kegan is involved. He messaged Libby that day to meet up, kegan had googled the marathon gas station .3 miles from RA house, they arrested RA 2 weeks after river had divers in it, they dropped charges IMO bc he was giving up RA and the knife and it has been said the Kline red jeep was seen at the CPS building. I think it was a snuff film bc Tony Kline got off sexually from violence. I think the Klines took the phone with a video on it to Las Vegas and sold it.
@@lorikennedy1127 the fact that his car was parked in a way that made sure the licence wasn't detectable is awful. The irony of him parking at a cps building while he went out and brutalised 2 little girls and I sincerely hope you are wrong about the film that makes me sick 😫
Exactly he had a gun on him? Why? This was obviously planned in advance. How many times has he done this before?
I think he was not only trying to explain why and when he was there on the scene but also trying to find out how much the police really knew.
Absolutely
Yes, he probably went to the vigils held for the girls as well.
It actually happens in a lot of murder cases.
@@angienichols1248 well he aided in the search I believe
@@KissMahGrits he was really interjecting himself in all the situations he could
It’s completely effing mind blowing that they asked the public for help identifying bridge man for almost six years WHILE BRIDGE MAN ALREADY CAME TO THEM, TOLD THEM HE WAS AT THE BRIDGE AT THE TIME OF THEIR ABDUCTION AND WEARING THE EXACT OUTFIT AS BRIDGE MAN. Extreme, extreme, EXTREME police negligence.
“Very” Mind Blowing! Agreed.👈
Right he admitted to the crime basically
yes and even today it is just circumstantial . Nothing ties him to murder at this time from what I can see
Really bad police work
Lack of intelligence.
He came forward in case someone saw him there but he didn’t know that the girls actually filmed him
Richard has left bullet, he never knew bout video but I bet he's kicking himself now knowing he's done , sure he tried to cover up but I'd bet Richard was high, or intoxicated.
@@devinmichaels6822 I bet his lawyer tries to argue that someone picked it up somewhere else & dropped it there. So far of what we know it looks like everything they have so far is circumstantial except the bullet. I hope he kept those clothes & they now have them. And i hope there is DNA.
@@catherine8579 If that is the case and his lawyers do say that then it could definitely provide reasonable doubt to a jury....
I completely agree!
@@virtualxella That's why i'm hoping they have more evidence on him. They often do only put the very minimal info they have to into an affidavit to keep information from becoming public, so hoping they do have the right man & they have more evidence to back it up.
What i don't understand is how did his wife did not know that was him on that bridge. Doesn't she know her husband's walk? Doesn't she know her husband's voice? Doesn't she know her husband's clothes? She knew. There's no way she didn't know.
Correct and deleted all of Facebook
Most likely knew, but couldn't come to terms with it.
When they went to TN. Kathy stated on the lift looking down the hill and up the hill... Seems like she was trying to get him to say it. 🤔
@Doreen I saw that clip, but I didn't know it was Kathy with him.
I agree, she had to know. And if she did she should be charged with something.
Puts himself at the scene, matches the build/height and now admits he was wearing the same clothing as the man in video. If he is in fact guilty, law enforcement should never live this down
I have read that the investigators in the case "Refused to retire or get pay raises" until the case was solved. I call BS. These investigators/prosecutors are just trying to save face. They weren't doing that for the poor girls, they did it for their own accolades. They are nothing special.
also bullet was from his gun
@@GibboFrank so then what's that saying about the wife?
Right, was there not probable cause for a search warrant? There would have been blood evidence in his car, if they would have made the connections sooner? Places himself at the scene, matching description, witnesses, I think most of us are stumped as to why they sat on this for nearly 6 years?
@@SheriSomething exactly
Everytime I see & hear anything on this case all I can think of is how terrified Libby & Abby must have been. They were still just kids. Hearing some of their clothing was found in the creek makes me think there may have been sexual assaults committed. I wonder if he had some chemical like bleach on him, that he may have used to destroy any dna he left on the girls.
How long did he have the girls? From his approach on the bridge to their time of death? Every second must have been so horrendous for the girls. So terrifying. It’s heartbreaking for anyone to die in terror & pain.
They look so sweet and it breaks my heart seeing their faces, but they need to be remembered. They were taken way too soon ❤😢
Being a father I feel the same way. I literally brake into tears thinking how scared they must of been 😓 all I can think " what if this was my kids"
rest in peace girls don't worry he will get what's coming to him on the inside, what he did to you will be nothing compared to what them men will do to him! I hope you get to look down an see that moment......
People said he liked scaring people and that he was creepy.
To you and all of those who gave your post a thumbs up. Following this case from the beginning would have resolved your questions, these things you ask about were already answered..A Time Line Of The Murders Was Established..keep up.!
@@suedunn2557 I have heard this same thing about the suspect, what a weirdo..my Lord I Hope And Pray He And The Others Are All convicted.. The 24 HR. Tip Hot Lines Are Still Open ..
The girls, their families and the community deserve justice. Thank you for covering this.
I always knew he had a gun…as soon as I heard this case I told my kids if anyone tells you to go with them bc they have a gun don’t go…fight right there where you are never go with them. I pray these babies get justice 🙏🏽
*our kids
@@outthewaydre6450 that was pretty weird of you
Good. That's exactly what my kids were taught in mma. Never let them take you to another location. These poor girls.... just heart breaking
My dad always said do not let anyone take you to a 2nd location because they'll kill you in their comfort zone you fight like an animal and make as much noise as possible but you don't know how you'd react in a situation like that especially at the girls age. It's terrifying I almost wish I didn't know what he did now.
I always say that to my daughter- she’s big now and I say wherever they bring you will be worse than standing your ground right there or running don’t go no matter what
What gets me the wife tells them he has that exact jacket ? So your telling your husband suddenly checks himself into rehab after the girls death , you seen the pictures and the video and she doesn't know it's her husband ? Wtf.
Also he was the only male that had been on that trail that day . The cops fk up bad
Thank you for this reporting, gave me much clarity.
Justice for Libby and Abby 💔
I can’t believe his wife didn’t contact the law enforcers when she saw the video of him walking
Should be charged with accessory.
Why would she contact them? He already had done so way before the video was ever released.
Agree! Even though he told the cops he was there. They've been plastering this video EVERYWHERE that this is "the guy" so you tell me how she didn't see this video and recognize her husband!
The power of denial is psychologically compelling
How about the fact that RA's wife confirmed the blue jacket taken from their home was his? Now I know that some will debate that it couldn't be the same "blue jacket" as the one worn in the video but..... Why else would the police confiscate that particular one? I truly think the dumb@$$ kept the clothes just like he kept the gun! So, I have NO doubt Mrs Bridge Guy knew it was her hubby in the video, the photos and the wanted fliers all over Delphi.
We all have memories walking the railroad tracks and trails, playing in the woods and streams, basically running free. It’s infuriating he took their childhoods and then then stole their lives.
You are so right. I grew up in the 80s... it was always neighborhood kids walking or riding bikes out to parks, trails, even just the woods surrounding the towns we lived in. We had to be home by dinnertime. That was the main rule. These poor little girls were just being normal children and they were killed for it. Its just not fair.
I grew up playing in a gulley behind my grandmother's home. Abby and Libby were basically doing the same. They were enjoying a beautiful day together, and this monster took their lives away for no reason. It's so upsetting
Yes !!!! So happy to hear this !!! This case lived in my head rent free since it happened !!! Justice will be served for these little girls
If he is truly the murderer, there is NO, absolutely NO EXCUSE for police not solving this long before now!! THAT is the jaw dropper right there! There's NO WAY his wife or he himself never saw that video from the phone that has been online since the beginning!! I'm my opinion, law enforcement EVERYWHERE are dropping SERIOUS balls in murder cases
It’s not like Delphi is a bustling metropolis and the police were busy, they are just incompetent. The victims did most of the work for them.
In the end Libby is a hero for that recording video and audio!!
Yes. She’s why LE solved her and Abby’s murders.
She was a smart young lady
I don't think I've ever seen Vinny speechless! I get it though! It's totally mind-blowing. 🤯
Thank God there weren't more murders in the past six years while the girls families wait for justice!!
He might have gone to other towns, and done it to other girls.
I completely agree! Totally shocking it took this long if they had all this evidence the whole time xx
I just love vinnie, he has such passion and care for what he does. He doesnt mince his words and i have so much respect for him. RIP Abby and Libby, you are hopefully/finally going to have justice.
Respect, Vinnie. Yeah, who’s this cop responsible for “interview” w/Allen immediately after crime? Where’s the accountability? Name him. Fire him. Crickets.
@selina Mattocks
I'd have to, respectfully, disagree. I think his drama antics seem disingenuous and over the top. I wish he could tone it down a few notches. The subject is dramatic enough and calls for a more respectful tone.
I find him annoying a unecessarily dramatic at times, but you know what they say about opinions 😅😂
@@Tassilago yeah it feels very “reality tv” to me
@@Tassilago he is a little ott but at least we can all respectfully agree to disagree. I fully respect yours and other peoples opinions. It would be a sad world if we all thought the same way. Thanks for the respectful comment.
Did Richard Allen attend the news conference where attendees were required to sign in? I remember on the the spokespersons making a point to say the killer could even be in that room.
I was thinking the same.
No.
This is unbelievable. His first interview should have been the FIRST CLUE. Suspects inject themselves right into the mix, I'm sure he had NO idea there was a video, clothes match, he was at the scene. Come on! We need to do better!!!
From what we know right now, they didnt know the clothes matched.
His description of what he was wearing is from a 2022 interview, not the one in 2017.
I think either they were building a case this entire time or someone was covering up for this guy or someone was incompetent!
@@Pawsk They interviewed the guy back in 2017 they knew then he was there and what he was wearing!
@@raptorman48 Nope, at least if they did its not public yet.
The interview where he describes his clothing as matching the BG is from 2022 not the 2017 interview.
I know the video says otherwise, but the people in this video mess up the data, a lot... They did a lot to bring information forward, but their data handling and analysis in unfortunately very poor.
In short, from what we know.
his 2017 interview doesnt mention clothing.
So all they have is him being on the trail at the time.
@@Pawsk They are reading from the court papers released and I remember hearing this guys mention 5 years ago in online posts that people thought it was him back then!
Thank you Vinnie for continually bringing up that police had all this information for 5 years! I doubt they will take any accountability for that and just try to focus on how grateful the community should be that it’s solved.
This is real life, not some cop show you watch on TV.
Not only that, just because of the video that doesn’t mean they had enough evidence to convict, they don’t want a trial where he gets off! They only get 1 chance at a conviction 😊
I dont care if it took 5 years. I dont care if they knew everything at the beginning, and have been watching him all this time.
I only care that they have lined all the ducks up so they get a conviction. and that they have made sure nobody else is involved.
Haven’t they accused a few other people already in this case?
I think the cops dropped the ball on this one. How hard for the victims families. This guy could have destroyed evidence , thrown away the gun and clothing between 2017 and now! To me it is almost like he came forward to taunt the LE and see what evidence they had. He must have been very confident of getting away with this crime given he kept everything.
I believe the reason he didn't get rid of the gun was probably because the gun wasn't used in the murders it would been too loud and he didn't realize he lost a bullet at the scene either and when he chambered a round in his gun he didn't realize he already had one chambered because he was in a heightened panic state right after the crime happened but he probably chambered a round in his gun in case anyone were to catch him while he was leaving and he also didn't realize the girls filmed him on the bridge he was sloppy and made mistakes and now he is caught!
You know it’s against the law for police to search property without proving they have a reason to right?
Walking in an open public park where a crime occurred does not give LE the legal authority to arrest and/or search property. Blame the judicial system for tying cops hands.
Mind blowing . The amount of evidence they probably have against this monster is probably a lot . unfortunately they waited 5 years when this arrest could of happened a lot sooner . he basically tuned himself in. I can’t imagine the girls families who just want Justice . So sad
He is Innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The evidence they have thus far is very contentious amongst the experts. I hope they have better evidence to be presented to the jury. So far I a concerned they arrested the wrong man.
What evidence are you probably receding too? They don't have anything.
I can't understand that they had that bullet from the start, they knew what sort of gun it came from, there are approx 3000 people in that town & so why didn't they do a gun ownership check, especially on those who were suspects, especially him who said he was there that day & said he was wearing clothes that resembled the bridge guy. His gun was registered & how many people in that town would have had that exact same gun matching the witnesses & video description. That bullet links him directly to the crime scene. I don't understand why they didn't do that & if they did why it took so long to arrest.
Right he literally turned himself in when he said he was at crime scene wearing same clothes as the murderer. Unbelievable
The 8 page affidavit is easy to find online and a simple read. With only a few people out on the bridge, that day and time, knowing Richard Allen was there with eye witness stating they saw a bloody, muddy man and being in a small town...WHAT TOOK 5 YEARS? Did he have a hunting ground out of the area and killed prior and after Delphi? I'd say yes he did and shame on that police investigation.
That's crazy
There were some clerical delays in pulling his records and we don’t know a lot of what happened behind the scenes so it’s a matter of what’s released finally at the actual hearing
Surely you would expect an investigation team to focus on statements from people in the area around that time. They had 3 girls say they seen a man with jeans, blue jacket and hood who was a bit creepy and didn't respond to them saying 'hi'.That he kept his head down so they couldn't see his face clearly. They had another person who witnessed a man of similar description covered in mud and blood. And had Richard Allen tell them he walked past 3 girls but didn't notice details about them because he was looking down at his phone. Just those alone should have led to a more in depth interview with Allen then, not 5 years later.
So true.
Somehow i hope there is another guy who was on the trail who could have looked like him, and police somehow felt confident this was the guy they described. That would however leave Allen as a person on the trail without anyone noticing, which is almost worse..
This looks like one of the worst police investigations ever... and unless they can actually explain what led to this set of massive mistakes, anyone involved should be fired.
From the looks of it this case should have been solved easily within the first 12 months.
I remember hearing this guys name mentioned in posts on UA-cam of people saying police should have been looking into this guy back then and here we are 5 years later it makes you wonder!
@@raptorman48 any chance you remember which video or channel?
@@Pawsk It's been too long and I visit soo many channels on UA-cam that I am not subscribed to I couldn't go back and find it if I tried I just remember things sometimes like names and bits and pieces of information!
You guys are soooo right!! Those are questions I’ve been asking since they arrested this guy!! He looks exactly like the guy in the video and the first sketch!!!🤷♀️
Down to the tiniest detail… Almost 6 years.
I’m shocked they had all this info n took so long to figure it out.. he told on himself right in front of them..WoW n went back home for almost 6 six years Dmn..
Daniel Nations looked more like the first sketch because of his wide spaced eyes. Police investigated and he was ruled out. I don't think Richard Allen looks all that much like either sketch. As for the video many people thought it was Ron Logan the property owner. The police investigated and found Logan not of interest. The problem is the video is grainy and it's difficult to see BG's features. There have been a number of voice match possibilities that I have heard. I wonder if Richard Allen sounds like BG.
@@loralieisa you need glasses he looks like the 1st sketch
@@debrakiser1976 Allen does not have wide spaced eyes. Maybe take your own advice and get some eye glasses.
I feel bad for the older man who was the property owner where Libby and Abby were found. The public was really going after him and thought there couldn’t be anyone else, especially bc they were found on his property. Even the news interviewing him and asking him to say “down the hill” many times over. He seemed cooperative..I didn’t think could be him. Some evidence could have pointed towards him..most I feel didn’t or was a faaar stretch or reach.
And when he passed away, the public was pissed they never saw justice done on him.
Well, think he might be finally vindicated here after he’s deceased. Poor guy..🤷🏼♀️
Ron Logan. There are several members of the public that are still convinced he is somehow involved.
@@MissaPality only time will tell
i knew it wasnt him
@@haileennevsmom09 he’s still not in the clear. Still heavy speculation by fbi that Ron logan may still have been involved. His alibi was factually false and that’s not sitting well with a lot of investigators. If nothing is revealed in the trial, it’s safe to say he wasn’t involved
He lied about his alibi, and he has somebody else lie about his alibi for that day. That is pretty suspicious honestly.
The world is NOT going to be prepared when we find out exactly what happened! 💔😪
We're never going to know exactly what happened.
I’m not sure I want to know 😢
I feel that too .. this isn’t just a random act of violence .. so many ‘feel this’
This is a perfect example of why police can’t tell the public everything. They knew this man was there from the start and they never told us until they got the info they needed to be sure it stuck. And all the while he probably thought he was off the hook since they never mentioned him.
I knew it was a local because not very many people knew about that nature trail in delphi I have lived all around this area for 40 years and never knew about it and I drive through delphi on my way to Lafayette all the time!
I bet they did what they did to make him think he was not a suspect so they could watch him and ensure they would have enough evidence t on prove guilt. They wanted to ensure a conviction.
Yes they were smart not to release certain details. But they had everything they needed back in 2017 to do the search warrant and find that gun. From what we know they used information they had since 2017 to get that search warrant. I’m just glad the monster kept that gun.
He’s got some scary eyes . . . hollow. I just hope LE has the right guy. Can’t believe someone would do this to two kids. And if he is the guy, it’s hard to believe this is the first time he committed this type of crime.
I think he came forward because he knew some people had seen him, so he may have been trying explain his presence
The mystery for me was how it is possible in such a small community /place to not recognize the man in the video.That brave lil girl provided both: a lead fand a huge piece of evidence .RİP Libby RİP Abby.
I couldn't make out his face. Not at all.
If they can prove he is the guilty party, he needs to never see the light of day again! He took 2 young lives and sat there listening (for 5 years!) to his community in Delphi grieving these girls and worrying about their other girls and boys.
I don't think this was his first killing but I feel like he's done it before
Definitely
He must have used to gun to gain control over them and then were killed in another manner. So sad. This case is chilling. These two innocent girls-and a monster who could do this. The video Libby took-haunting.
Not his fault got in his way on the bridge.. they should've used a crossing guard would've never happened
@@braveinternetguy what a stunning and brave comment. Kudos, brave internet hag
@@braveinternetguy oh shut up
Gained control with a gun, killed them with a knife people wouldn’t hear the gunshots
I've told my granddaughters numerous times, if someone pulls a gun, make them shoot where you are. Only a 50% chance they WILL shoot, only a 50% chance they will hit something significant, only a 50% chance it will be fatal. Go with them, and for sure you're not leaving.
I’m sure the day he came frwd was RIGHT after they released that they had a video from the victims phone and showed a photo of the person, he likely didn’t know it was only a shot from far away, and he thought he needed to explain away his presence. The fact it took so long to charge him is the *ONLY* mystery that still exists. 🙄
He went to the officer immediately after the murders, and well before anyone knew there was footage. I don't think the cops had even processed the phone at that point.
@@pricklypear7516 If you read the affidavit thats exactly what is implied idk what this person is talkin about lol
@@virtualxella it's amazing how many people don't ready and simply make assumptions
How could not one person in the community recognize this man’s clothes, posturing and his gait. It’s very specific how he leans to one side when walking. Also his voice was heard as well. Someone was protecting him.
Community may be pretty inbred and low i.q. ??
Is everyone is this town off their heads ?! How could they not recognise this guy in such a small town?
He was disguised that day probably only his wife or kid would have recognized him and then were probably in denial and then thought the killer wasn't the bridge guy!
As in the affidavit police knew RA was bridge guy as they interviewed him in 2017 where he confirmed he was there and what he was wearing.
I implore every reporter to press law enforcement on their investigation and make them explain why it has taken nearly 6 years to solve this!?!
because they are the most laziest, incompetent, unconcerned police department on the planet. and it appears they have arrested the WRONG MAN
Charge someone with only circumstantial evidence? That's not how justice is run. If they did, he would be found not guilty and they would never be allowed to charge him for that crime again. Murderer goes free.
I'm guessing they thought Kline was involved. They spent years on him giving up the killer as someone in his Catchfishing or Child Porn Ring. Kline was cooperating with law enforcement, that was delaying the court cases he is about to face. I think Kline strung the Delphi Investigation out as long as he could to save his own neck. When prosecution knew Kline had nothing on the Delphi Case. They finally got fresh eyes to go back a review everything from the start. That's when they found Richard Allen reported himself as being on the trails that day. Bingo!
@@RichardAllenCramer Allen isn't even going to get indicted by a grand jury. He will be let free very soon
@@RichardAllenCramer Exactly!
All I can think of is how terrified those two little girls must have been. 😢 I hope he gets everything that is coming to him and more. I'm not one for the death penalty but in is case he so deserves it. I hope they don't offer him a deal
Slow down there lynch mob.. He's not guilty yet.
For a double murder there should not be any kind of a deal.
@@juliannfriend6226especially when the victims are kids
Hey, Vinnie, thanks for covering this story, which we have never forgotten!!!!
So glad this case has some answers for the family of these beautiful girls. I just have to wonder about this man's wife. Did she not know this was her husband all these years. His friends, neighbors, etc... It might not have been a clear video that was released but the wife and close friends should have thought of him. Sad. Poor girls losing their lives for the perversion of this man.
He came forward in an attempt to make himself look innocent
Knowing most people would think what guilty person comes forward on their own accord put themselves at the scene of a double murder unless they genuinely are innocent and that was the purpose of what he did
Reverse psychology 101
Mmmm..I would'v thought LE..esp FBI would be into that profile ..killer being clever..plus phone vid!!? Sorry all these years and zilch ..poor Families
Yup
Too bad for him that cops don't think the same way!
Exactly
I think he wanted to place himself at the scene in case someone recognized him so he wouldn’t be caught in a lie if he says he wasn’t there and also possibly to try and see what the police knew. He told them he was there and what he was wearing not knowing that the girls took a video of him and a witness saw him in those clothes all muddy and bloody.
You're right on Vinny it's very baffling!! I like your guests I've seen them before and I love their capabilities and knowledge.
I just hope they have the right guy. I'm originally from Indiana and I can't comprehend how something like that would happen in Delphi Indiana. Lots of problems like this happens in larger cities where I currently reside. God bless those families.
There have been shocking crimes committed in all kinds of rural places.
Lemar, come on out of DENIAL, Violent crimes have always existed in small towns. Big city crimes are often reported within the media. This case was so horrfic, it just could not be hushed up, period!
Just think it's catfishing the guy knew they were going to be there.
I hope they have the right guy too. From my perspective, the small towns might even be more dangerous, because you never expect that something so horrific would happen so close to home. With a small town, you’re familiar with everyone around you. You know your neighbors - many times, you have grown up with them, so you’re likely to be more trusting. Not locking your doors. Not really being vigilant with your surroundings because you assume you’re safe. With larger cities, your guard is naturally high and you assume that your surroundings are likely to be dangerous because crime is prevalent.
There's no such thing as a "safe place"; that's an illusion. Cities have more crime because they've more people. Often smaller cities have a higher rate of crime.
These little girls solved their own murder…. Provided bread crumbs for police…. yet Delphi PD just looked over Richard Allen for so long. I feel for Abby and Libby’s families and loved ones. They deserve an explanation.
I don't understand how he was overlooked. It's not like this was Disney World. I mean, how many people were there that day? It just.absolutely baffles me how often investigations get bungled
I don’t think he was over looked- I think the police didn’t have enough evidence to prosecute him and instead of putting his name out there as a suspect they let him think he got away with it - thank god no one else got hurt- my love and prayers to the girls and their families ❤
@@Needsleep777 they didn't even search his home until last month, where more evidence was found
@@erkaderka3571 that’s terrible I didn’t know that they must be eejits he admitted to being there and they had a photo from the girls and it took them this long - so terrible
@@Needsleep777 my thoughts exactly. For years the police have been saying they'll go to the ends of the earth for those beautiful babies, but they didn't even wanna take a walk around the block. I really just don't understand their train of thought on this one
And the award for the worst police force goes to… what a joke. The press conference where they are congratulating themselves for the investigation is nauseating. The investigators of the case should be ashamed of themselves and need to be held accountable. I mean, lacking the critical thinking skills to solve a case like this is beyond embarrassing. That arrogant police captain should be fired.
Honestly- I never thought they would solve this or even make an arrest. I'm really hoping they have the correct person.
I was always so sad that they never released information, but I'm hoping we finally get answers.
Oh it's definitely the guy too many thing line up including the ejected bullet at crime scene matching his gun!
When the video came out and he saw it was him, wouldn't he have gone to the police and said yes that's me but I did not do it. He is so guilty.
Watching that bridge guy loop and knowing it's RA sure looks obviously him.
He kidnapped them by making them walk off the bridge, down the hill. If they can't make the case for the killing, at the very least his kidnapping led to their death.
Richard Allen will die in prison.
You have wisdom there woman. Very well put. He created the conditions that existed that allowed him to kill those girls.
He had a gun. It is mentioned on the 45 second video "down the hill" ..... they didn't release the whole 45 seconds...
His stare on that police photograph is just horrible, im a grown woman and if i were in a similar situation I would be terrified. So unfair, my heart hurts for those girls god bless them ❤
There’s absolutely no excuse for it taking this long. It’s shameful. They’ve tried to keep it from the public to protect them from looking like idiots.
Sounds to me like this could’ve been solved in 2017 if they paid more attention 😑
And so you see somebody all bloody and muddy and you don't bother to call the police what kind of human being are you?
I grew in lafayette Indiana close to Delphi and it's so sad to see these precious babies had their life taken.. I hope they get the justice they deserve 🙏 ❤️
I lived in Brookville for a little over a year and I had never heard of Delphi. I can't imagine the town's loss
children are usually kidnapped and murdered for sexual reasons. they did not say if these girls were molested. if they weren't, what is the motive for this.
Where was the girls cell phone found? How did the killer miss it? Exactly how did it take 5 years for them to look at this guy? Seriously they have him on video wearing the same clothes he admitted he was wearing including a hat. He stated he didn't see the girls so that was an obvious lie. Wasn't that enough for a probable cause search warrant? Also they had a witness with the same description of his clothes saying they were muddy & bloody & in a fight. Just crazy....
My question is, the video of bridge guy has been circulating since it happened right? Did nobody in that town see it? 🤔 Bc I'm confused why it took this long to get this guy with such a good video of him. He still has the jacket, for crying out loud! U can't tell me his wife didn't recognize him! I told my husband if he had done something like that, and I recognized him, I would RUN for my life to the police station and tell them I believe ur looking for my husband! Bc if he is capable of doing something so violent.. and to teenager girls, when he had a teenage girl at home, he could be capable of doing it to me or/and my daughter 😳 I just find it hard to believe that nobody at least said "hey, u know that kinda looks like Richard Allen" .. or maybe they did and that's how they got him? Idk, they haven't said what led them to him yet lol
Exactly
Witnesses didn't see his face. A lot of people wear blue jeans and jackets.
@@jeanniesmith3356 that’s all well and good, but he placed himself on the scene describing what he wore. Which is exactly what bridge guy wore in the video. I mean, come on
Even if the wife and community didn’t recognize him, LE certainly should’ve looked at him closer. He practically did the work for them back in 2017
I imagine residents reported the resemblance to police years ago, but authorities had insufficient evidence to obtain a search warrant.
It was an unseasonably warm day that day. We were all outside enjoying the day. I remember the alert being issued when they went missing. To have this man living in plain sight among us. This is just heartwrenching. I live a couple hours away from Delphi.
Unseasonably warm yet this man was dressed like it’s about to snow but went unnoticed 🙄🤦🏼♀️
I remember being outside that day and it was still freezing too cold for those little girls to be put on a nature trail it was warmer than the few days before that though but I wouldn't have had my children running around on a trail that day!
I live just an hour away. Crazy.
I'm so glad they finally found this guy. I know it took forever. But they got the guy. May those girls and their family's breathe easier and rest.
They got dumb lucky he didn’t leave, go into hiding, or get rid of the gun after 5 years, and that he came forward. This was handed to them five whole years ago.
This one of the most disturbing cases I've ever heard of . So many unanswered questions. They clearly had enough evidence to make an arrest.
What I've always thought was weird was the fact the trail cameras were off that day and the only person responsible for the trail cameras was the owner of the property and I heard Richard allen had a gun , those girls stood no chance just absolutely heartbreaking 💔.
He also pleaded not guilty dispute substantial evidence . Was he arrested because he admitted he was there or was there DNA ?
So sad, I hope these girls have peace, and their families have peace. So very sad💔💔💔😔😔😔😔
It didn’t take 5 years for them to take a look at this guy. They’ve been building a case against him.
hed never been arrested, his DNA wasnt in codis, there were many people around that bridge that day, some witnesses said black clothing. why don't we be glad they caught him instead of ridiculing them more
With him being arrested they now have prints and DNA. I wonder what else they have…it’s gotta be more to have a solid case. They just needed to get that search warrant …
I feel sorry for the guy who was being blamed for this knowing he died but was able to live his life the way he wanted and then the parents have to go through the worst time of their lives all over again
You are better finding answers on Sesame Street than dealing with that police department. The incompetence is uncanny. I pray for the parents and the families because that's even harder. I prayed to God he gets what he truly truly deserves
How could a wife not recognize him or his voice.?
There’s a case here in Australia where a mother didn’t recognise her own son committing a crime on cctv- it’s pretty weird, and we assumed she DID know, and was protecting him or in deep, deep denial. Maybe his wife knew but didn’t want to know. … this whole case is so bizarre. The only thing we know for sure is that the investigation was messed up big time
Did any of his friends or family work for the police department? It can’t just be incompetence, there has to be something else going on.
Am I the only one who thinks the fact that Doug Carter said in his interview they have likely interviewed the killer or someone close to killer was there way of saying they were already on his trail...
On July 13, 2012 cousins/friends Elizabeth Collins, 8, and Lyric Cook-Morrissey, 10, left their homes in Evansdale, Iowa to ride their bikes around Meyers Lake. Their bodies were found seven months later by hunters in rural Bremer County, about 25 miles away. This case has never been solved.
Many innocent children around the world have been murdered, are missing, unwanted or enslaved.
@@8thhousealchemist600 breaks my heart and I can hardly stand it. All children deserve love and care. I hate this cruel world.
How far from ?...oh 25 miles away ?? OMG
Well apparently the investigators were inept
I've always wondered why Richard Allen left Libby's phone at the crime scene? I would've thought he would've either seen her recording him, or specifically looked for potentially damning evidence on the victim's phones, or found the phone while removing clothing items.
I also hope there's a damn good reason why it took over 5 years of resources and trauma for the families and public, and over 5 extra years for an unhinged, dangerous child killer to possibly strike again!
Finally justice is being served in this case for those sweet young ladies and their families!
I think she threw it in the bushes as she hoped the cops would find it....(they did) he took the other girl's...
@@egyptianprincess2560 Really hey? Now that's very interesting since yeah, there was no mention of Abby's phone. If this was the case then Libby was extremely insightful. Perhaps she chucked the phone during a struggle? Thanks for shedding some light on this particular aspect.
Password?
I don't believe he knew the girl recorded him and don't think he even realized he lost a bullet at the scene I believe he was sloppy and made mistakes and now he is caught finally!
@@raptorman48 I appreciate your reply. You definitely make sense. 🙌 I just would've thought he would've taken both their phones from the crime scene even if he didn't see Libby recording him.
He didn't realize that there was the video, plus he didn't know that the police already knew that Bridge Guy was the murderer.
What I really want to know is what does the FBI think of the comparison between his voice and the voice on the video.
It almost makes you wonder how the hell did they miss this guy? If they had this information they should have went back immediately and looked like I hope there's an explanation for this.
Best update about today's new info I've seen. Thank you all.
What is the reason to kill two little girls. I don’t get these criminals minds.
I believe it was a pedophile sex crime! We need more details.
This tells me that the FBI was not doing their job
And again they aren't with the college kids...
Test everyone for DNA...what are they waiting for??? Much re murders???
The family should sue the police department for this negligence
This was a great interview and look at the affidavit.
Because of LE's INTENSE secrecy in this case, the name/circumstances of the person/agency responsible for dropping the ball (processed and disregarded RA's statement of 2/14/2017) really needs to be addressed.
It is unacceptable and I'm not sure why the townspeople, or at least the families, have not demanded an answer to this incredible 'error'.
How could anyone confidently walk on that bridge!?
I don't understand how his wife didn't recognize her own husband in that video, or maybe she did and is just as sick as he is.
I agree... why wait 5 years ?????
My man Kevin always looks stoned. Smart dude.
Lmfaooo
He does look pretty lit😂
I like both of them. Hopefully they dig up some more info
Super problematic on why it took them 5 years with all this info!!
I can only imagine how surprised he was to see Libby’s video! He probably wanted to 💩 when he saw & heard his very own voice! Yet like the typical narcissist, he got really comfortable for over 5 years thinking he got away with murder. In his mind, law-enforcement in Delphi were essentially “country bumpkin, Mayberry type 👮🏻♀️ 👮🏻♂️ 🚔”. It may have taken awhile but better late than never. I wouldn’t be surprised if he has killed before or even after.
Man, the investigating of this case is baffling to me:
• The cops had no problems revealing the identities of anyone else even considered a suspect…but THIS guy was never considered a suspect?
• Only a second of the audio/video was ever released…so, the cops obv had a lot more to go on than just the blip we saw/heard.
• The two suspect sketches look nothing alike…and nothing like this guy. Not even slightly.
• the unspent bullet makes me feel like he possibly ejected a bullet as a warning…? proving that it’s loaded, to force the girls to comply, maybe. I don’t recall any witnesses claiming to hear a shot that day. My bet is that he used a knife. I recall hearing it was a bloody crime scene. 😢
_What I never understood was why the cops never released more of the video of the man approaching or the audio of his voice._
But they release the 1st sketch, then revealed the identity of a suspect who looked identical to the sketch, then say he was no longer a suspect (w/o details)…then release a second sketch that looked nothing like the first one. I can’t help but wonder how much video, of the man approaching, Libby actually captured. How close he got before she put her phone down. Because if there was clearer footage of this man’s face…it makes no sense for the cops to not have released it years ago
And to find out that the killer came to them, in 2017, and presented them with incriminating evidence…and they were just like, “thank you for your help…have a nice day.”
Nothing to except it's so sad! Rest in peace Abby an Libby!
Who would want to walk across that Bridge! It’s very dangerous. The Bridge should of been closed down! 😡
We're was BG 'S wife and kids when he went home muddy and bloody.
We're they home ? He must have washed and changed and possibly
Washed his clothes if he Didn't get rid of them !
Described himself wearing what BG was wearing, all this with his BG voice in an interview.
Also, why isn't his wife being questioned on how she didn't recognise him from that video. If he was " volunteering" information and placing himself at the scene there is no way she wouldn't recognise at least the clothing from that video.
It's outragious that a man from small, cosy Delphi, fitting the age and general description, down to figure and clothing, who lived near the trail, could slip through the net for 5 years, even if he had not talked to police early on. Regardless if he's guilty or not, he should have been top on their list right away in 2017. But just like in the Green River Case, the Ted Bundy investigation and in so many other high profile cases all the information was in the files, while an army of jealous law enforcement went searching for a big gray animal with the elefant right there in the room. All the internet speculations about a ring of pedophiles surely didn't help to keep their brains straight, a thesis that didn't make sense at all. Nor did the suspicion of the old guy living there who obviously could not be the guy on the video. And still people can't let go of these theories. All that does is help his defense if and when he goes to trial.
These 2 guests on Court TV are sharp and on their game they should be commended.
How did his wife not know that was him? Didn't want it to be ?
Same could be said about the wife of the BTK Killer.. and I fully believe she had no idea. BTK's wife actions after finding out her husband was a serial killer supports she had no idea. Now let's see if the wife of Richard Aleen will do the same. If not, then I agree with you.
Denial is powerful
Tons of cases of murderers whose wives had no idea
@@meg4458 He pled not guilty and his wife and defense lawyer seem to go with that. People were convinced Ron Logan was the killer in the video and he even wore a similar jacket in a news interview.
My mind is blown that a witness saw Mr Suspect walking down the road above the crime scene "bloody & muddy". Did it take that witness FIVE years to come forward or is this a confirmation of shoddy police work?
This will be my first negative comment on this channel. Your assuming to much . IF HE IS GUILTY HE DESERVES PUNISHMENT.But you already convicted him without a trail. A lot what I hear is HEARSAY so give the man a fair trail. Muddy clothes doesn’t mean he killed them. Couldn’t it be he fell down or slipped yeaaaz if I have dirt on my clothes does that mean I killed somebody? I don’t know where his trail will be held but you sure make it impossible to find a juror with an open mind since they heard all the so called facts and hearsay statements.
And that is the danger of the involvement of the media who wants to be judge , prosecution and jurors.
AGAIN I PRAY FOR THE FAMILIES WHO LOST THEIR PRECIOUS CHILDREN BUT IF JUSTICE MUST BE DONE MAKE IT A CASE WITH TIGHT
EVIDENCE. SORRY I just wanted to share my point and not wanted to defend this guy but it’s still the law innocent until proven guilty. 😢
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Are there other missing girls around? It can not be his first and probably not his last…when he took two teen girls at once. There HAS to be more.
Thanks for the reporting.
Although I do wish the host would tone down the draaaama. It's a dramatic enough subject, so straight up reporting would seem more appropriate.
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