Delphi Murder Suspect's Lawyers Allege 'Prisoner of War' Living Conditions

Attorneys for Richard Allen, the suspect in the Delphi murders, claim that he is being subjected to harsh treatment in prison, comparable to "prisoner of war" conditions.

Richard Allen, the man accused of murdering two teenage girls in Delphi, Indiana, is reportedly enduring "prisoner of war" living conditions, according to his lawyers. In a motion obtained by FOX 59 Indianapolis, Allen's attorneys allege that he has been denied basic necessities and subjected to excessive surveillance.

According to the motion, Allen is being held in solitary confinement and is not allowed to shower or brush his teeth every day. He is also allegedly under constant surveillance by guards, who film him even when he is sleeping.

Allen's attorneys argue that these conditions are unconstitutional and violate his Eighth Amendment right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment. They claim that the state is trying to punish Allen before he has even been convicted of a crime.

In addition to the alleged harsh living conditions, Allen's lawyers also claim that the state has tried to hide evidence linking the murders to other suspects. They allege that prosecutors have withheld exculpatory evidence and have deliberately misled the defense.

The allegations of misconduct by the state come amid a high-profile murder case that has garnered national attention. The Delphi murders occurred in February 2017, when 14-year-old Liberty German and 13-year-old Abigail Williams were brutally killed while hiking on a trail.

Allen was arrested in 2022 after investigators found an unspent bullet at the scene that had been matched to a pistol he owned. He has pleaded not guilty to the murders and is scheduled to go on trial this month.

The case has been plagued by legal back-and-forth and clerical errors, as well as the spread of misinformation on social media. Experts have noted that the overwhelming attention on the case has led to both positive and negative outcomes, and that the legal system may need to adapt to the challenges posed by true-crime culture.

As the trial approaches, Allen's lawyers continue to maintain their client's innocence and argue that the state's case against him is weak. The outcome of the trial will be closely watched by both the public and legal experts.