Defense rests in Delphi murder trial as closing arguments approach

The defense for Richard Allen, accused of murdering two teenagers in Delphi, Indiana, rested its case after calling several witnesses, including a cell phone forensic expert and a psychiatrist. The trial is now moving to closing arguments and jury deliberations. Allen, 52, has pleaded not guilty to four charges, including two counts of murder. The prosecution presented evidence, including ballistics and audio recordings of Allen's confessions, while the defense argued there is no DNA or weapon evidence linking him to the crime. The girls went missing in February 2017 while hiking, and their bodies were found the next day. Allen was arrested in 2022 after a bullet found at the scene matched a gun he owned. He has been held in solitary confinement for over a year, with the defense citing his mental health issues during that time.