On Day 9 of the Delphi double murder trial, the prosecution continued to present its case against Richard Allen, striving to establish a comprehensive account of the evidence. Reporters from Star City News were present in the courtroom, where the jury was given an in-depth look into the forensic evidence, including significant DNA findings and blood spatter analysis.
The proceedings opened with a detailed review of the DNA evidence collected throughout the investigation. Much of the DNA identified was linked directly to the young victims, Abby Williams and Libby German.
Abby, thirteen, and Libby, fourteen, were tragically killed in 2017 while spending a day off from school in Delphi.
Richard Allen stands accused of four counts of murder in connection with the tragic deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German. On this day in court, the prosecution called Major Pat Cecil to the stand as its second witness. Major Cecil, an expert in crime scene investigation and bloodstain pattern analysis, was brought onto the case in February of this year to lend his specialized insights.
As part of his testimony, the jury was again shown crime scene photographs, some of which visibly disturbed a few jurors. In particular, Juror Number One consistently looked away whenever images of the young victims’ bodies were presented. Although difficult to view, these images were essential for Major Cecil’s testimony, as he had used them to assess and reconstruct the scene.
During his testimony, Major Cecil noted a peculiar absence of blood on Abby’s hands and sleeves—a detail he emphasized as unusual in his 20+ years of experience. When questioned, he speculated that this absence could suggest Abby had been unconscious or possibly restrained at the time of the incident.
In his detailed analysis, Major Pat Cecil examined the blood flow patterns on both Abby and Libby’s bodies to identify the locations of their injuries within the crime scene. He highlighted a notable observation regarding blood found near Libby’s eyes, where it appeared to lighten, suggesting the possible presence of water or a tear.
Additionally, Major Cecil pointed to a small pool of blood and what he termed a “transfer stain” on a nearby tree. Based on these findings, he hypothesized that Libby may have been initially injured near the tree but was later moved.
He concluded that she likely died away from the tree and was then dragged to her final resting place, likely in an effort to hide her body more effectively.
The State is expected to call additional witnesses as the trial progresses into Day 10, with Star City News continuing its in-depth coverage from inside the courtroom.
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