Defense Team Uses Mental Health Angle in Delphi Murder Trial

The trial of Richard Allen, charged with the 2017 murders of Libby German and Abby Williams in Delphi, Indiana, saw his defense team calling mental health experts to the stand. They aimed to cast doubt on prosecution claims that Allen killed the girls. The defense argued that Allen's mental state could have been affected by solitary confinement, potentially altering his memories and confessions. Jurors questioned experts about the impact of confinement on mental health and if psychological changes could revert once a person is removed from solitary conditions. Additionally, the defense brought in a crime scene reconstruction expert who questioned the state's key evidence tying Allen to the murders. This expert criticized the comparison methods used by the Indiana State Police crime lab technician. The trial involved extensive discussions with jurors about evidence and expert testimonies, highlighting the complexities of the case.