US Politics | Delphi murder victim Libby German’s mom breaks silence after Richard Allen arrest but warns ‘this is just the beginning’
LIBBY German's mom has broken her silence following the arrest of her daughter's alleged killer, almost six years after the eighth-grader was found dead alongside her best friend in an Indiana woods. The Delphi murders, as the killings of Libby, 14, and Abigail Williams, 13, became known, have been shrouded in mystery ever since the two girls' lifeless bodies were discovered on Valentine's Day 2017. 
Carrie TimmonsCarrie, pictured with Libby, has spoken out after the arrest of her daughter's alleged killer '/ ' 
APDelphi murder suspect Richard Allen is shown above behind bars. He has pleaded not guilty to the killings of Abby and Libby '/ ' 
Indiana State PoliceGrainy footage of a man walking was among the few clues that law enforcement released over the years '/ ' Police have never revealed how the two girls were killed, though documents leaked in the corresponding years suggest their bodies were ...posed..., both had lost a lot of blood, and trophies had been taken by their killer. The trail to identify the culprit also appeared, from the outside at least, to have grown all but cold. However, an apparent breakthrough in the case came on Friday when Indiana State Police announced they'd finally made an arrest in connection with the girls' deaths, 2,086 days on. The man investigators believe murdered Libby and Abby was revealed to be Richard Allen, a 50-year-old married father who works at a local CVS chain. Read More on Delphi 
HAUNTING CASE Seven mysteries surround Delphi murders after suspect Richard Allen's arrest 
'CLOSURE' Delphi victim's sister breaks silence about arrest after haunting signs revealed Reacting to the stunning development, Libbie's mom Carrie Timmons told The U.S. Sun: ...Today isn't about what wasn't said, it's about what was. Richard M. Allen has been arrested and charged with the murders of Libby and Abby. ...I have begged, pleaded, and prayed to hear these words for nearly six years. But nothing could prepare me for the feeling of sitting there and actually hearing them. ...To say it's been an emotional rollercoaster would be a great understatement. That being said, I know that this is just the beginning. ...Justice is finally coming, Libs!! It's going to be a long and bumpy road. But I'm ready for the journey. Maybe then we can have some peace. I love you most.... Most read in The US Sun SICKLY VLAD Bombshell leaked spy docs suggest Putin DOES have Parkinson's and cancer EXTRA CASH One-time payment from $3billion pot goes out today to millions of Americans MCAFEE BLOWS A FUSE Pat McAfee trolls the NFL after league hits his show with a bizarre ban 'CLOSURE' Delphi victim's sister breaks silence about arrest after haunting signs revealed DID YOU CATCH IT? The View's Whoopi shades Sara with quick comment caught on hot mic MONSTER'S TRAP Moment killer husband lures pregnant wife to cliff before pushing her off ...FINALLY' Allen's arrest was officially announced during a press conference led by ISP Superintendent Doug Carter on Monday, who struggled to hold back his emotions. During the conference, Carter and other investigators refused to disclose any of the evidence that led to Allen's arrest or share any further details about the fates of Libby and Abby citing an active and ongoing investigation. All information regarding any evidence in the case has been placed under temporary seal and a hearing will take place in the coming weeks to determine whether the documents should be made public. Acknowledging there's still so much she doesn't know about her daughter's death, and the man that allegedly killed her, Carrie added: ...Over the next few weeks, months, and maybe even years, the story will finally be told. To say it's been an emotional rollercoaster would be a great understatement. That being said, I know that this is just the beginning Carrie TimmonsLibby's mom ...Justice will finally be served. Hopefully, questions will be answered and we as a family and community can begin to heal. ...I am so very grateful for all of the loving support and kind words from friends, family, and even strangers. Many days, that is all that has kept me going. And for that, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. ...Please continue to lift all of us in prayer, send good vibes and positivity, because we are truly going to need it.... PREACHING PATIENCE While acknowledging her own wait for answers has been excruciating, Carrie also preached the importance of patience in the months ahead. ...This isn't a time for victim blaming or shaming. There is no need 'for ' vigilante justice,... said Carrie. ...Please keep in mind that we have a justice system for a reason. Everyone has a right to a fair trial and is considered innocent until proven guilty. ...Remember that the Bridge guy has a family and they are not responsible for his actions. They are in fact also his victims. ...I also want to thank all of the reporters, podcasters and other news and social media outlets for keeping our girls' story relevant and in the public eye. ...While sometimes it's been painful, I am grateful for you all.... 
YouTubeThe investigation into the deaths of Libby and Abby remains active and ongoing '/ ' 
An image of Richard Allen shared to his wife's Facebook shows him smiling with a composite sketch of the Delphi suspect in the backgroundFacebook 
APMike and Becky Patty, grandparents of Libby German, speak with the media following a news conference in Delphi on Monday '/ ' 
APAbby and Libby were last seen at the Monon High Bridge Trail (seen above) '/ ' 
SnapchatAbigail Williams is seen walking across the tracks moments before the girls' deaths '/ ' MORE ARRESTS COMING? The investigation into the deaths of Libby and Abby is still open and ongoing, with Carter hinting on Monday that more arrests could follow still as investigators work to determine whether any other culprits may have been involved. In the meantime, other members of Libby's family have voiced their shock that her accused killer was named as a local man, apparently hiding in plain sight this whole time. Allen, 50, has since been revealed to be a married father and licensed pharmacy technician who has been living in Delphi for more than a decade, working for a number of years at a local chain of CVS. Libby's grandparents Becky and Mike Patty told reporters on Monday that Allen had once served them at the store when they went in to print pictures of the girls ahead of their funerals. Allen declined to charge them for processing the images, Becky recounted. Justice is finally coming, Libs!! It's going to be a long and bumpy road. But I'm ready for the journey. Maybe then we can have some peace. Carrie TimmonsLibby's mom The owner of a since-shuttered bar where Allen was reportedly a regular has also spoken out about his interactions with the murder suspect. Speaking to The Daily Beast, Bob Matlock, the former owner of JC's Bar, said he remembers discussing the murders of Abby and Libby with Allen on a frequent basis as he sat inches away from a police composite sketch, apparently intended to resemble his face. ...He would come in and we would always talk about the girls and everything," Matlock, 75, told the outlet. ...We would carry on conversations about it, he would say, you know, it's such a tragedy, and we'd say we felt sorry for the families and all that, but we tried not to talk about it too much because we all knew the families, and were friends with the families." Matlock added that he ...couldn't believe it... when Allen was named as the suspect. ...I said, 'Well, that can't be the Rick we know.' And then we come to find out it was… There wouldn't have been any inkling to anyone that knew him that would expect him to do something like that. ...He just didn't seem that type of person. But… you never know." ...A SLOW PAINFUL DEATH' Allen has been charged with two counts of murder and is currently being held in a state facility without bond. He has pleaded not guilty to both counts. It's unclear if he has yet retained an attorney. In a previous interview with The U.S. Sun, several weeks before Allen's arrest, Carrie said ...death would be too good... for whoever is found to be responsible for her daughter's death. 
FacebookRichard Allen is pictured with his wife. He is a married father and a licensed pharmacy technician '/ ' 
Carrie said ...death would be too good' for whoever is found guilty of her daughter's murderWRTV 
YouTubeAbby and Libby were found dead in Delphi on Valentine's Day 2017 '/ ' ...I don't know if what I want to say about what I think should happen to them can be printed,... mused Carrie. ...But I will say death is too good for him...unless they bring back the electric chair. ...I want him to die a slow, painful death that's for sure.... CHILLING PICTURES Family members of Allen's, despite multiple attempts to reach them, have not yet spoken publicly about his arrest. His wife, who The U.S. Sun is choosing not to name at this time, deleted her Facebook account in the aftermath of the news. Prior to doing so, Allen's wife had an image from 2018 displayed on her page showing their adult daughter posing on the Monon High Bridge Trail in Delphi. Chillingly, the trail \- a defunct wooden railway track hidden in the woods \- had been where Libby and Abby were last seen alive. Their bloodied bodies were found in a wooded area less than half a mile from the bridge. Another haunting photo was posted by his wife on Facebook which shows the Indiana man smiling excitedly in front of what appears to be one of the two police composite sketches of the murder suspect. Read More on The US Sun 
SMELLS LIKE DRAMA I tried the Real Housewives candles - one smells like burning $100 bills 
OPEN AND HONEST I'm in an open relationship & pregnant - people judge but I don't care After his arrest last week, Allen was booked into the Carroll County Jail and later moved to a state facility for his own safety. No bond has been set and pretrial hearings are slated to begin on January 13 at 9am.
Carrie TimmonsCarrie, pictured with Libby, has spoken out after the arrest of her daughter's alleged killer '/ ' APDelphi murder suspect Richard Allen is shown above behind bars. He has pleaded not guilty to the killings of Abby and Libby '/ ' Indiana State PoliceGrainy footage of a man walking was among the few clues that law enforcement released over the years '/ ' Police have never revealed how the two girls were killed, though documents leaked in the corresponding years suggest their bodies were ...posed..., both had lost a lot of blood, and trophies had been taken by their killer. The trail to identify the culprit also appeared, from the outside at least, to have grown all but cold. However, an apparent breakthrough in the case came on Friday when Indiana State Police announced they'd finally made an arrest in connection with the girls' deaths, 2,086 days on. The man investigators believe murdered Libby and Abby was revealed to be Richard Allen, a 50-year-old married father who works at a local CVS chain. Read More on Delphi HAUNTING CASE Seven mysteries surround Delphi murders after suspect Richard Allen's arrest 'CLOSURE' Delphi victim's sister breaks silence about arrest after haunting signs revealed Reacting to the stunning development, Libbie's mom Carrie Timmons told The U.S. Sun: ...Today isn't about what wasn't said, it's about what was. Richard M. Allen has been arrested and charged with the murders of Libby and Abby. ...I have begged, pleaded, and prayed to hear these words for nearly six years. But nothing could prepare me for the feeling of sitting there and actually hearing them. ...To say it's been an emotional rollercoaster would be a great understatement. That being said, I know that this is just the beginning. ...Justice is finally coming, Libs!! It's going to be a long and bumpy road. But I'm ready for the journey. Maybe then we can have some peace. I love you most.... Most read in The US Sun SICKLY VLAD Bombshell leaked spy docs suggest Putin DOES have Parkinson's and cancer EXTRA CASH One-time payment from $3billion pot goes out today to millions of Americans MCAFEE BLOWS A FUSE Pat McAfee trolls the NFL after league hits his show with a bizarre ban 'CLOSURE' Delphi victim's sister breaks silence about arrest after haunting signs revealed DID YOU CATCH IT? The View's Whoopi shades Sara with quick comment caught on hot mic MONSTER'S TRAP Moment killer husband lures pregnant wife to cliff before pushing her off ...FINALLY' Allen's arrest was officially announced during a press conference led by ISP Superintendent Doug Carter on Monday, who struggled to hold back his emotions. During the conference, Carter and other investigators refused to disclose any of the evidence that led to Allen's arrest or share any further details about the fates of Libby and Abby citing an active and ongoing investigation. All information regarding any evidence in the case has been placed under temporary seal and a hearing will take place in the coming weeks to determine whether the documents should be made public. Acknowledging there's still so much she doesn't know about her daughter's death, and the man that allegedly killed her, Carrie added: ...Over the next few weeks, months, and maybe even years, the story will finally be told. To say it's been an emotional rollercoaster would be a great understatement. That being said, I know that this is just the beginning Carrie TimmonsLibby's mom ...Justice will finally be served. Hopefully, questions will be answered and we as a family and community can begin to heal. ...I am so very grateful for all of the loving support and kind words from friends, family, and even strangers. Many days, that is all that has kept me going. And for that, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. ...Please continue to lift all of us in prayer, send good vibes and positivity, because we are truly going to need it.... PREACHING PATIENCE While acknowledging her own wait for answers has been excruciating, Carrie also preached the importance of patience in the months ahead. ...This isn't a time for victim blaming or shaming. There is no need 'for ' vigilante justice,... said Carrie. ...Please keep in mind that we have a justice system for a reason. Everyone has a right to a fair trial and is considered innocent until proven guilty. ...Remember that the Bridge guy has a family and they are not responsible for his actions. They are in fact also his victims. ...I also want to thank all of the reporters, podcasters and other news and social media outlets for keeping our girls' story relevant and in the public eye. ...While sometimes it's been painful, I am grateful for you all.... YouTubeThe investigation into the deaths of Libby and Abby remains active and ongoing '/ ' An image of Richard Allen shared to his wife's Facebook shows him smiling with a composite sketch of the Delphi suspect in the backgroundFacebook APMike and Becky Patty, grandparents of Libby German, speak with the media following a news conference in Delphi on Monday '/ ' APAbby and Libby were last seen at the Monon High Bridge Trail (seen above) '/ ' SnapchatAbigail Williams is seen walking across the tracks moments before the girls' deaths '/ ' MORE ARRESTS COMING? The investigation into the deaths of Libby and Abby is still open and ongoing, with Carter hinting on Monday that more arrests could follow still as investigators work to determine whether any other culprits may have been involved. In the meantime, other members of Libby's family have voiced their shock that her accused killer was named as a local man, apparently hiding in plain sight this whole time. Allen, 50, has since been revealed to be a married father and licensed pharmacy technician who has been living in Delphi for more than a decade, working for a number of years at a local chain of CVS. Libby's grandparents Becky and Mike Patty told reporters on Monday that Allen had once served them at the store when they went in to print pictures of the girls ahead of their funerals. Allen declined to charge them for processing the images, Becky recounted. Justice is finally coming, Libs!! It's going to be a long and bumpy road. But I'm ready for the journey. Maybe then we can have some peace. Carrie TimmonsLibby's mom The owner of a since-shuttered bar where Allen was reportedly a regular has also spoken out about his interactions with the murder suspect. Speaking to The Daily Beast, Bob Matlock, the former owner of JC's Bar, said he remembers discussing the murders of Abby and Libby with Allen on a frequent basis as he sat inches away from a police composite sketch, apparently intended to resemble his face. ...He would come in and we would always talk about the girls and everything," Matlock, 75, told the outlet. ...We would carry on conversations about it, he would say, you know, it's such a tragedy, and we'd say we felt sorry for the families and all that, but we tried not to talk about it too much because we all knew the families, and were friends with the families." Matlock added that he ...couldn't believe it... when Allen was named as the suspect. ...I said, 'Well, that can't be the Rick we know.' And then we come to find out it was… There wouldn't have been any inkling to anyone that knew him that would expect him to do something like that. ...He just didn't seem that type of person. But… you never know." ...A SLOW PAINFUL DEATH' Allen has been charged with two counts of murder and is currently being held in a state facility without bond. He has pleaded not guilty to both counts. It's unclear if he has yet retained an attorney. In a previous interview with The U.S. Sun, several weeks before Allen's arrest, Carrie said ...death would be too good... for whoever is found to be responsible for her daughter's death. FacebookRichard Allen is pictured with his wife. He is a married father and a licensed pharmacy technician '/ ' Carrie said ...death would be too good' for whoever is found guilty of her daughter's murderWRTV YouTubeAbby and Libby were found dead in Delphi on Valentine's Day 2017 '/ ' ...I don't know if what I want to say about what I think should happen to them can be printed,... mused Carrie. ...But I will say death is too good for him...unless they bring back the electric chair. ...I want him to die a slow, painful death that's for sure.... CHILLING PICTURES Family members of Allen's, despite multiple attempts to reach them, have not yet spoken publicly about his arrest. His wife, who The U.S. Sun is choosing not to name at this time, deleted her Facebook account in the aftermath of the news. Prior to doing so, Allen's wife had an image from 2018 displayed on her page showing their adult daughter posing on the Monon High Bridge Trail in Delphi. Chillingly, the trail \- a defunct wooden railway track hidden in the woods \- had been where Libby and Abby were last seen alive. Their bloodied bodies were found in a wooded area less than half a mile from the bridge. Another haunting photo was posted by his wife on Facebook which shows the Indiana man smiling excitedly in front of what appears to be one of the two police composite sketches of the murder suspect. Read More on The US Sun SMELLS LIKE DRAMA I tried the Real Housewives candles - one smells like burning $100 bills OPEN AND HONEST I'm in an open relationship & pregnant - people judge but I don't care After his arrest last week, Allen was booked into the Carroll County Jail and later moved to a state facility for his own safety. No bond has been set and pretrial hearings are slated to begin on January 13 at 9am.
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