Capturing Their Killer: The Girls on the High Bridge on Hulu: The Case Against Richard Allen
Documentary series about the resolution of the shocking Delphi murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German
What is the series about?
Capturing Their Killer: The Girls on the High Bridge is a documentary series from ABC News Studios, streaming on Hulu. Particularly, the episode 'Evil Among Us' delves into the technical investigation and the legal aftermath of one of the most talked-about criminal cases in the USA: the Delphi murders. The series focuses on the crucial evidence, including the video recording that 14-year-old Liberty German managed to capture on her mobile phone before she and her friend Abigail Williams were killed. The documentary highlights how authorities struggled for several years to identify the man seen in the footage walking across Monon High Bridge while ordering the girls 'down the hill.'
The real case
The real case began on February 13, 2017, when the two friends were reported missing after a walk in nature near Delphi, Indiana. The next day, their bodies were found, which initiated a manhunt that would last over five years. Richard Allen , a local pharmacy assistant, only became a central suspect much later in the process. The documentary reveals how an early lead in the case was placed in the wrong folder at the police department, which meant that Richard Allen could live freely in the community for years despite his presence at the crime scene.
One of the most central pieces of evidence in the trial against Richard Allen was an unfired .40 caliber cartridge found between the two victims. Ballistic examinations linked this cartridge directly to Allen's Sig Sauer pistol. Additionally, the prosecution placed significant weight on the numerous confessions Richard Allen made during his detention. Although his defenders argued that the confessions were a result of mental breakdown and isolation, the jury found him guilty in 2024.
Timeline of the case
- February 2017: The murders take place, and police release images of 'Bridge Guy.'
- October 2022: A review of old case files leads to a search of Richard Allen's home and subsequent arrest.