Kristine Phillips

2 weeks ago | jconline.com | Ron Wilkins |Sarah Nelson |Kristine Phillips |Jordan Smith

Jenny Porter Tilley Ron Wilkins Sarah Nelson Kristine Phillips Jordan SmithUSA TODAY NETWORKBefore Richard Allen was convicted of the murder of two teens from Delphi, Indiana, the public had heard a voice that some believed to be the suspect saying what sounded like "Guys, down the hill."It wasn't until his trial was almost over that jurors got to hear Allen speak and compare it to the infamous audio clip that came from video footage on one victim's cellphone.

2 months ago | indystar.com | Kristine Phillips

UPDATE: House Bill 1030, which would've repealed the death penalty in Indiana, died without a committee hearing. Supporters were optimistic because the bill — unlike previous legislative efforts to end capital punishment in the state — had bipartisan support. But the House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code declined to hear the bill. Recent legislative efforts to end capital punishment in Indiana have repeatedly failed to gain traction in the GOP-controlled Statehouse.

2 months ago | southbendtribune.com | Kristine Phillips

(This story has been updated to add new information.)Recent legislative efforts to end capital punishment in Indiana have repeatedly failed to gain traction in the GOP-controlled Statehouse. But this legislative session, advocates are more optimistic a proposal to end Indiana's death penalty has a chance because of a new twist: The new legislation is being pushed by Republicans and comes at the controversial issue from a pro-life perspective.

Nov 11, 2024 | yahoo.com | Kristine Phillips |Ron Wilkins

DELPHI, Ind. ― A jury of five men and seven women on Monday found Richard Allen guilty of all four charges in the deaths of Abigail "Abby" Williams and Liberty "Libby" German. The jury convicted the 52-year-old Delphi man of two counts of murder and two counts of murder while kidnapping the girls.

Nov 11, 2024 | indystar.com | Kristine Phillips |Ron Wilkins

It's unlikely to be the last the families, the public, journalists and true crime fans will hear about the case; Allen can appeal the conviction. And for now, the gag order that kept family, law enforcement and attorneys from speaking publicly about the case is still in place. 'People will not be happy': Judge Frances Gull asks for composureBefore the verdict was announced, Special Judge Frances Gull asked everyone in the courtroom to keep their composure.