Down the Hill: The Delphi Murders on Hulu: The story behind the murder of Libby German and Abby Williams
Documentary series about the shocking double murder in Indiana and the years-long hunt for Bridge Guy
Quick Facts
What is the series about?
Down the Hill: The Delphi Murders on Hulu documents the tragic case of the two teenagers, 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German, who went missing on February 13, 2017. The girls were out walking on the Monon High Bridge near their hometown of Delphi in Indiana when they encountered their murderer. The series focuses on the unique evidence in the case, including a video recording found on Libby's mobile phone, where a man is seen walking on the bridge while commanding the girls to go "down the hill."
The real case
The real case behind the documentary shook the entire USA due to the eerie circumstances and the lengthy investigation process. For over five years, the identity of the man in the video, known as "Bridge Guy," remained a mystery to the police in Indiana. The investigation involved thousands of tips from the public and analyses of grainy images from Libby's phone. The breakthrough came in 2022 when the police turned their attention to the local pharmacy employee Richard Allen .
During the trial against Richard Allen, it was revealed that an unfired .40-caliber bullet found at the crime scene matched a gun owned by Allen. Additionally, evidence was presented of several confessions that Allen allegedly made to his wife and prison staff during his detention. In November 2024, Richard Allen was found guilty of both murders and sentenced to 130 years in prison. The documentary also highlights the controversial side of the case, where Allen's wife, Kathy Allen, continues to assert his innocence, which is also addressed in the sequel
