In an eerie coincidence, a police poster depicting a sketch of the Delphi killer appears in the background of a photograph of Richard Allen (arrested Friday in relation to the Delphi murders) & his wife.
In December of 2021, the wife of Richard Allen made a post on a local pub’s Facebook group. JC’s Bar and Grill, a once popular dive bar in Delphi, was permanently closing its doors. Allen’s wife left a tribute, reminiscing about the great people and fun times she had at the establishment. Included with the dive bar memorial was a set of 40 photographs she shared with the group.
At first glance, they are exactly what you would expect to see. Pictures of patrons playing pool, drinking beer, and eating fried food. But upon closer inspection, one image stands out as particularly ominous: in Photo #13, a smiling Mrs. Allen cocks her head to make sure she appears in the frame alongside her husband, who is seated at a table near the bar’s entrance. Behind his shoulder is a coat rack, bulletin board… and the Delphi murders ‘Wanted’ poster, pinned to the wall. The flyer, which many local businesses began displaying shortly after the murders, features the police sketch of the killer, his description, details of the crime, and contact information to submit a tip.
While it’s important to remember police have not yet made any definitive statements that Richard Allen is the likely Delphi killer, their actions speak louder than words. Notoriously tight-lipped law enforcement confirmed that Allen’s arrest was indeed tied to the murders, and a press conference is planned for Halloween morning. The family of Libby and Abby seem very hopeful and positive on social media.
Almost equally important to note at this time? Historically, many partners of killers are completely unaware of their husband’s crimes, a phenomenon criminologist Dr. Casey Jordan calls ‘the pall of denial’.
Remembering Abby and Libby
If you’re interested in honoring the lives of Abigail Williams and Liberty German, the families have set up funds to provide scholarships to graduating seniors from Delphi Community High School who have financial need & demonstrate good character, citizenship & scholastic record.
Online contributions can be made through the Community Foundation of Carroll County. In the comment section, make sure to designate the name of the scholarship you would like your funds to be applied.
You can also donate to The Abby and Libby Memorial Park, a 501(c)(3) foundation. The Foundation exists to “celebrate and commemorate the lives of Libby German and Abby Williams by creating a place for the appreciation of nature, art, play and athleticism for generations to come.” The park officially opened in 2021.
In Appreciation of the Families
From the beginning, Abby’s mother Anna & Anna’s parents, Libby’s mom Carrie, dad Derrick, grandparents Mike & Becky, sister Kelsi [+ husband Kaleb] & aunt Tara have done countless interviews, television shows & convention panels to tell the girls’ story. Through unimaginable grief, sorrow & trauma… they persisted, remaining hopeful someday they would reach an individual who held the missing puzzle piece; the identity of the man on the bridge. On February 13, 2017, the Delphi killer senselessly took the lives of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. But thanks to the valiant families, the killer would never take their voice.
