DELPHI, Ind. โ It's been over seven years since the bodies of Abby Williams and Libby German were found near the Monon High Bridge in Delphi. Richard Allen, the man accused of killing the two teenagers, will stand trial for the 18th day Thursday, Nov. 7.
The trial began Friday, Oct. 18.
Sixteen Allen County residents were selected to serve on the jury. Twelve of those people (eight women and four men) began the trial as jurors with four (two men and two women) serving as alternates.
From opening statements to verdict, 13News will be at the Carroll County courthouse every day of the trial to explain what happened inside the courtroom.
Follow along with the latest updates from Thursday below:
9 a.m. - Closing arguments are expected to begin. Special Judge Frances Gull is giving both the prosecution and defense two and a half hours to conclude their case to the jury.
Jurors will then get instructions from the judge before deliberation begins.