Appeal hearing begins for Indiana man sentenced to 130 years for murders of teen girls; lawyers say psychotic episode led to confession

Richard Allen was sentenced to 130 years in 2024 for murdering 14-year-old Libby German and 13-year-old Abby Williams in February 2017.

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Richard Allen was sentenced to 130 years in 2024 for murdering 14-year-old Libby German and 13-year-old Abby Williams in February 2017.

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