"Spouse of Delphi murderer speaks out: 'My husband isn't a beast'"
In the quiet town of Delphi, Indiana, the tragic double murder of Abby Williams (13) and Liberty German (14) on February 13, 2017, near the Monon High Bridge hiking trail, shook the community and captured national attention. After seven long years, justice was served when Richard Allen was convicted on all charges related to the heinous crime.
The case gained notoriety due to the release of disturbing evidence found on Liberty German’s phone, including a photo and audio clip of a man on the bridge saying “Down the hill,” believed to be the murderer. Despite this evidence, it took until November 2024 for Richard Allen to be arrested and convicted.
The trial and verdict drew intense public interest, leading to the production of the three-part ABC News Studios documentary series, "Capturing Their Killer: The Girls on the High Bridge." This series, released on Hulu starting August 5, 2025, provides an in-depth look into the case with interviews from key people such as the victims’ friends, relatives, defense attorneys, and notably, Richard Allen’s wife, Kathy Allen, who breaks her silence on the crime and her perspective on her husband.
The series also explores the emotional impacts on the families and community and includes behind-the-scenes footage of the legal proceedings. Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland thanked Abby and Libby for helping catch their own killer, citing their actions with the phone recording and hiding it from the killer. Judge Fran Gull stated that Richard Allen ranked among the most heinous crimes in the state of Indiana.
The series sheds light on the complexities of the investigation, the long quest for justice, and ongoing questions and emotions surrounding the conviction. It includes details about Richard Allen’s trial and conviction, as well as his multiple confessions to his psychologist, corrections officers, and his wife during his time in jail.
Kathy Allen adamantly believes her husband's innocence. The defense argued that Richard Allen's mental health deteriorated rapidly while in solitary confinement, which lasted 13 months, and that he was in a psychotic state during the confessions. The conviction included felony murder, murder, and attempted kidnapping charges.
"Capturing Their Killer: The Girls on the High Bridge" is a poignant reminder of the tragic events that unfolded in Delphi and the ongoing quest for justice. The series is streaming in its entirety on Hulu from Tuesday, Aug. 5. Anna Williams, Abby’s mother, expresses that the pain persists and that the conviction and sentencing do not bring Abby back. Richard Allen was sentenced to 130 years in prison. As Kathy Allen continues to support him and is hopeful for an appeal, the community and nation wait to see what the future holds in this heart-wrenching case.
- The intense public interest in the trial of Richard Allen, who was convicted for the double murder of Abby Williams and Liberty German, led to the production of a three-part documentary series, "Capturing Their Killer: The Girls on the High Bridge," which covers various aspects of politics, general-news, and crime-and-justice.
- The ABC News Studios documentary, streaming on Hulu since August 5, 2025, offers an extensive look into the case, including interviews with key figures, emotional impacts on families and community, behind-the-scenes footage of the legal proceedings, and even delves into the ongoing appeals process related to the conviction and sentencing of Richard Allen.
