Attorneys for the man convicted of killing two Indiana teens in 2017 have released the video shot by one of the girls before their murders.
The Weineke Law Office, representing Richard Allen, filed an appeal of Allen’s conviction and posted the video under the heading “transparency” on a website called “RickAllenJustice.com.”
The 43-second video had previously only been seen in the courtroom during Allen’s 17-day trial. The jury found Allen, 52, guilty last November, and he was sentenced to 130 years in prison a month later, as CrimeOnline reported.
The video was shot by Libby German as she and Abby Williams walked along the abandoned tracks of the Monon High Bridge in Delphi on February 13, 2017. The video was dubbed the “bridge guy” video because the girls encountered a man who ordered them off the railroad tracks and down the hill, where they were later found dead.
The video briefly shows Williams walking along the track — with someone following along behind her — but for most of the time, the camera is pointed down at the rocks and brush. Near the end, a male voice is heard saying, “Guys,” and German responds, “Hi.” “Down the hill,” “bridge guy” says. The video lasts a few more moments.
Allen’s attorneys filed their appeal on Tuesday. They claim false testimony was presented at trial that will insure their client’s conviction is overturned.
During trial, the prosecution presented the multiple confessions that Allen allegedly made after his arrest and other evidence.
